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January 2023 Newsletter

The January 2023 newsletter is here! The new year is here, and with that comes a full docket of new projects and endeavors for the Show Me team! We’re ready to put our noses to the grindstone and hit the ground running! To our partners, investors, and friends, we wish you a blessed new year!…

Project Spin: Canon Concrete Company

PROJECT SPIN: CANON CONCRETE COMPANY In 2020, Canon and Leslie Smith faced an uphill battle to find financing for their ready-mix concrete business. Seasoned contractors themselves, Canon and Leslie identified a need for ready-mix availability in the Springfield/Christian County/Branson region. What started out as a running joke became a viable idea to build a concrete…

December 2022 Newsletter

The December 2022 newsletter is here! The end of the year may be drawing close, but our staff shows no signs of slowing down. While it seems that we always say that the past month was a big one, November was especially big; you’ll see just how busy we were in this month’s edition of…

City of Sparta Acquires Downtown Property, Seeks Community Input

City of Sparta Acquires Downtown Property, Seeks Community Input FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristen Haseltine, President/CEO EMAIL: kristen@showmeccmo.com 11.18.2022 – The City of Sparta, Missouri, has acquired the property at 7509 State Highway 14, previously the site of the Sparta branch of Legacy Bank and Trust. The City purchased it at auction outright for…

Vote “YES” on Ozark/Nixa Tax Initiatives

Election day is fast approaching, and the Show Me board and team are encouraging citizens of Ozark and Nixa to vote yes respectively on the Public Safety Use Tax and the 1-cent Sales Tax Increase. In 2000, the population of Christian County was 54,285. In the 22 years since, that number has ballooned to 91,126, an increase…

November 2022 Newsletter

The November 2022 newsletter is here! October was a big month for Show Me. You’ll see below that our staff was constantly on the go; from MEDC in Columbia to a business walk in Billings, this past month was nonstop. But we love our work, and we’re dedicated to seeing Christian County thrive. Here’s to…

What is a Business Walk?

Our next business walk will take place in Ozark’s historic river district on Dec. 6, 2022, between 1 and 5pm! Billings Business Walk Full Report: Download Here! Sparta Business Walk Full Report: Download Here! What is a Business Walk? The well-being and growth of our local businesses is vital to the advancement of the…

Show Me Christian County Announces New President & CEO

Show Me Christian County Announces New President & CEO 4.18.22 – Show Me Christian County has announced Kristen Haseltine as the organization’s next chief executive officer. “Kristen has a fantastic history of local nonprofit service and impactful community relationships,” said Sarah Appleby, Show Me Christian County board chair. “The selection committee, staff, and board are…

PARDON OUR PROGRESS: We’re growing!

SMCC staff pictured L-R: Jennifer Torres, Anna Evans, Andrea Sitzes, Mark Wallace WHAT’S HAPPENING: Check out Show Me Christian County’s email newsletter for project announcements, staff reports, regional updates, and more. Click here to view our August newsletter

Introducing Fortify Christian County

Introducing Fortify Christian County If a significant event shut your business down completely, would you be able to continue critical operations? When a natural disaster, data breach, tragic event, or community disruption occurs, your business’s ability to make a full recovery will likely depend heavily on the level of preparedness you and your team have…