Prospective entrepreneurs dreaming of starting their own businesses, and current business owners looking to grow their success are invited to participate in the Ozarks Small Business Incubator’s Launch *, a nine-week, hands-on training course for aspiring and early-stage business owners.
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1/17/25
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The City of West Plains has announced there will be a planned power outage for part of town beginning at 11 p.m. today, Thursday, and estimated to last about 90 minutes.
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1/16/25
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The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2024 annual awards ceremony on Jan. 23 in the exhibit hall of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.
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1/16/25
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The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual awards banquet at 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at Pine Meadows Venue.
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1/16/25
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Dave Thomas, chartered life underwriter, Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow and insurance agent representing the Shelter Insurance Companies, has been recognized as one of the top agents in the company and has earned an invitation to attend the annual Shelter Insurance Conference of Champions meeting.
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1/16/25
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The Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains, will present two workshops in January: Smart Start: Developing a Successful Business, and Tax Strategy for Business.
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1/11/25
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Vehicular transportation is a necessity for living in the rural Ozarks. However, car trouble — which can be quite expensive — comes with any vehicle. Fortunately, individuals like Tracy Green are willing to help.
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By Sam MacPherson,
Quill Contributing Writer
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1/4/25
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A lucky Missouri Lottery player in Howell County rang in the New Year as a million-dollar winner.
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1/2/25
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Small nonfarm businesses in 15 Missouri counties and neighboring counties in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration.
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12/31/24
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Leonardo DRS, 640 Independence Drive in West Plains, will hold open interview assessments from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. The company is seeking to hire aluminum welders and painters.
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12/31/24
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During the month of November, Missouri Lottery offices paid out more than $7 million in prizes of $1,000 or more across the state, and more than $83,600 in Howell and surrounding counties.
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12/30/24
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The Ozarka College Board of Trustees recently announced its selection of Dr. Josh Wilson, vice president of advancement at Ozarka in Melbourne, Ark., as the next president of the college.
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12/28/24
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Ozarka College has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to begin Skilled Trades programs at its Melbourne, Ark., campus, officials announce.
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12/27/24
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The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website, officials announce.
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12/27/24
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West Plains Elementary teacher Haley Falterman was recently celebrated for being selected as a 2024 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator. Porter Waggoner McDonald’s General Manager Kayla Butler and Hilburn-Vaini McDonald’s Supervisor Michael McBride visited the school to present Falterman with the award and a $100 gift card.
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12/21/24
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The West Plains Downtown Revitalization organization has introduced a new initiative aimed at encouraging shoppers to explore and support local businesses in the city’s historic downtown area. The West Plains Downtown Small Business Passport offers a way to experience the charm of downtown while also offering the chance to win prizes this holiday season.
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By Chris Herbolsheimer,
Quill Contributing Writer
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12/20/24
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“With a mission to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, while helping families save money so they can live better,” Walmart officials announced the retailer has implemented “Sensory-Friendly Hours” for shoppers with sensory disabilities during the holiday season and beyond at all of its stores.
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12/19/24
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Jasper Endows Today & Tomorrow (JETT) recently presented 17 grants totaling $53,375.50 to local and national nonprofit organizations, including two in Howell county.
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12/11/24
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