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Amanda Koon, owner and operator of Knockouts Tanning, second from left, received a microloan through the Ozarks Small Business Incubator to relocate and expand her existing business. Knockouts offers ultraviolet tanning, red-light therapy, spray tanning, and eyelash and makeup services in addition to a selection of accessories and wellness products. Visit the business at its new location, 806 W. Broadway in West Plains, or check out the Facebook page @KnockoutsTanning. OzSBI’s Microloan Fund offers loans of up to $50,000 to qualifying businesses in Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas and Wright counties and within the city limits of Mammoth Spring, Ark. The goal of the program is to stimulate the local economy by providing startup and expansion loans to new and existing businesses. Microloans may be used as direct loans, seed capital, or “gap” financing combined with other lending. The application process is similar to a traditional bank loan application. The main qualifiers for consideration are good credit and a sound financial plan. For more information about the microloan program, visit www.ozsbi.com or call 417-256-9724. With Koon, from left, are, Reta Cooper, Maurice Koon and OzSBI Chief Financial Officer Ila Sloan and Business Development Specialist Autumn Shirley.
Amanda Koon with Knockouts Tanning receives OzSBI microloan
Gifts of almost $36 million to MSU Foundation break record
It was a record-breaking year for the Missouri State University Foundation, officials announced. more
Jasper Engines and Transmissions has announced the winners of its annual scholarship program benefiting graduating high school seniors who are children of full-time Jasper employees. A rating system of several criteria is used to determine recipients. Among those awarded scholarships is Lakaya Reece, a Cabool High School graduate who plans to continue her education at Missouri State University, where she will pursue a degree in accounting with a minor in business. She is the daughter of Tien and David Reece; Tien works in the Gas Department at Jasper’s Willow Springs facility.
Cabool HS grad awarded Jasper scholarship
TCMH prepares to open new clinic in Licking
Texas County Memorial Hospital has a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for the new TCMH Licking Family Clinic, board members heard at their monthly meeting last week. more
Lemonade stand fundraiser to support Alzheimer’s care
Lemonade stand fundraiser to support Alzheimer's care
From left: Amazon Team Lead Erika Lynn, Applicant Success Manager Carrie Beya, Account Development Executive Donovan Chandler and Business Development Manager Todd Ghys, Ozarks Small Business Incubator CEO Heather Fisher, Chief Financial Officer Ila Sloan, Business Development Specialist Autumn Shirley and Mentor Coordinator Gene Weinbeck.
Amazon becomes newest OzSBI member
Amazon is among the most recent organizations to join the Ozarks Small Business Incubator as a Champion Member. more
Willow Springs Chamber announces 4th of July event schedule
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is partnering with local law enforcement, parade organizers and the Lions Club to coordinate a day full of activities and fun to celebrate Independence Day. more
E-Communications radio network recently took first place at the annual Missouri Broadcasters Convention held at Lake of the Ozarks. The award was presented for the network’s communitywide St. Jude Radiothon, which last February raised over $265,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Tennessee. “This award goes to the community who so actively embraces this great cause to find cures and save lives with the efforts at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,” said E-Communications co-owner Bob Eckman, left. He explained, “St Jude shares freely research with hospitals all over the world. Each February for the past 35 years-plus, the radio stations host this radiothon in February with 100% of donations going to kids in an effort to find cures. Today nearly 90% of all childhood cancers are treatable due to the vigorous research and commitment at St. Jude in Memphis.” With Bob Eckman is co-owner Timothy Eckman.
E-Communications wins award for St. Jude Radiothon
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David M. Gohn Elected as Chairman of Missouri Bankers Association
David M. Gohn, president and CEO of West Plains Bank and Trust Company, was elected and installed as chairman of the Missouri Bankers Association (MBA) at the organization’s 134th Annual Convention held June 4 through 6 at the Hilton Branson Convention Center. more
Mystical Vibrations, owned by Dedra Auxier, is now a member of the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce and open at 1536 Imperial Center in West Plains. The alternative and holistic health store offers crystals; finished mineral and semiprecious gemstones and tools and artwork made from them; sage bundles, palo santo wood and incense; jewelry; and tarot cards meant to promote and assist mental and physical well-being. Business hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call 863-265-9799, or visit the Facebook page at “Mystical Vibrations Crystals & More.” From left: chamber ambassador Stephanie Beltz-Price, Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) representatives Madison Sutterfield and Autumn Shirley, Safe Harbor Yoga and Wellness owner Crys Mattison, OzSBI representative Gene Weinbeck, Auxier's husband holding children Mila and Ila, Chamber ambassador Bryan Adcock, Auxier, chamber ambassadors Diana Brown and Kathleen Hensley, chamber board Chairman-Elect John Niesen and ambassador Cynthia Haigler, and chamber member Greg Carter, ambassador Ann-Marie Newberry and board Chairman Eric Gibson.
Mystical Vibrations alternative health store joins WP Chamber
Simmons Bank donates to support summer reading program
Simmons Bank donates to support summer reading program
Priority Pet Care of the Ozarks has now opened in the former location of Talburt Animal Health Center, located at 3001 Porter Wagoner Blvd. True to its name, the clinic handles the health needs of dogs, cats, birds and other small animals, and business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Call 417-256-2838. From left: Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce ambassador Ron Kerns, Kyler Gunter, Alicia Gunter, Ryken Gunter, Dr. Kim Ehlers, Dr. Wes Gunter, Priority Pet Care employees Lori VanWeelden, Libby Bonham, Jessen Martin, Stephanie Henderson, Dr. Donna Sassman, Brandy Belt, Braidlyn Fierce, and Daphnie Dollins and chamber ambassadormbassador Stephanie Beltz-Price.
WP Chamber welcomes Priority Pet Care with ceremony
City of Willow Springs calls for business input on downtown parking
The City of Willow Springs is asking for business owners to share input in a parking survey. more
McDonald's, area libraries launch Happy McReader summer program
McDonald’s restaurants across the area have launched the Happy McReaders Summer program in partnership with local libraries, allowing area libraries to provide children with a special incentive from their local McDonald’s to continue reading over the summer – a free Happy Meal. more
Liberty High School Senior Kaylie Foster, right, was the recipient of a one-time $2,000 scholarship from the West Plains Bank and Trust Company Employee Scholarship Fund. Foster, daughter of David and Jennifer Foster, Birch Tree, will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia to study study political science (pre-law). Presenting the scholarship check to Foster is West Plains Bank and Trust Company Liberty Branch Manager Stephanie Jester.
West Plains Bank and Trust Co. employees award six $2K scholarships
Three 2024 graduates from West Plains High School, and one each from Liberty High School, Willow Springs High School and Houston High School have been presented with one-time $2,000 scholarships by the West Plains Bank and Trust Company Employee Scholarship Committee. more
A&A Quality Roofing recently joined the Ozarks Small Business Incubator as a Champion Member. A&A is located just outside of West Plains at 3377 N. U.S. 63 and offers its services in West Plains and surrounding areas including Mtn. View, Pomona, Willow Springs, Cabool, Mtn. Grove, Birch Tree and Koshkonong. The company offers services including roofing, siding, seamless gutters, spray foam, home generators and Tesla Solar Roofs. To learn more, call 417-256-0755 or visit the company website at aaqualityroofing.com. OzSBI Champions are businesses dedicated to seeing the region's business community flourish, said incubator officials, noting their support allows OzSBI to grow its programs while helping entrepreneurs and business owners succeed. OzSBI Champion Members also receive exclusive benefits including free use of OzSBI meeting rooms, discounts on OzSBI workshops, promotional opportunities and a banner in the OzSBI lobby. To learn more about how to become an OzSBI member visit ozsbi.com/members or call 417-256-9724.
A&A Quality Roofing is OzSBI Champion Member
OzSBI has five workshops planned for June
The Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave., will present five workshops in the month of June. These workshops include two Smart Start: Developing a Successful Business in Birch Tree and at OzSBI, and a Small Ag Producer Workshop; Time Management Essentials, a Business Women First luncheon; and Employee Engagement Retention, all at OzSBI. more
Twin Oaks Repair, a mobile mechanic service, is now in business and with the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce, recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting cutting ceremony. Owner Adam Wichman has been a part-time professional mechanic for 14 years, starting out with light duty equipment. His focus is now on over-the-road equipment, diesel machinery and farm equipment, specializing in maintenance, repairs and service to extend the service of that equipment. For over eight years, Wichman has had a Class A commercial driver’s license and diverse trucking experience, and he says he understands what truckers and truck owners need to keep their rigs running. He is also a 23-plus-year U.S. Army Reserve veteran with two deployments overseas and is currently serving as an observer controller/trainer. Call 815-979-0547 or email twinoaksrepair@hotmail.com to learn more about the business. From left: chamber ambassador Justin Jones and member Mark Sloan, West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, chamber member Nathan Callahan, Twin Oaks Repair co-owners Ashley and Adam Wichman and their son Levi Wichman, Ozarks Small Business Incubator Business Development Specialist Autumn Shirley holding granddaughter Delta Gray Willard, chamber ambassador Kathleen Hensley and City of West Plains Public Relations Coordinator Cody Sanders.
New chamber member offers mobile mechanic services for semis, farm equipment
Phillips 66 in Gainesville sells $50K Quick Pick winner
A Missouri Lottery player was in Phillips 66, 78 First St. in Gainesville, when she decided to purchase a Powerball ticket for the May 18 drawing. more
Willow Springs Chamber holding fundraiser giveaway drawing
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce is holding a fundraiser giveaway drawing. more
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