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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…
Read MoreVote “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…
Read MoreNovember 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreShow 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…
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