We Help Missouri Innovators Grow

Our mission is to drive economic vitality by connecting entrepreneurs to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

Network Communities

The communities and key stakeholders who lead Show-Me Network.

Regional Connectors

Regional Connectors bring deep local knowledge, relationships, and expertise to their areas.

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

Erin Slifka
Vice President
erin@joplincc.com
https://joplincc.com/
320 East 4th St., Joplin, MO 64801

Missouri Rural Enterprise & Innovation Center

Anastasia Tiedemann
Small Business Counselor
atiedemann@kirksville.gov
https://www.mreic.org/
315 S. Frankiln Street, Kirksville, MO 63501

Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI)

Heather Fisher
CEO
heatherfisher@ozsbi.com
https://ozsbi.com/
(417) 256-9724
408 Washington Ave., West Plain, MO 65775

St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce

Natalie Hawn
President & CEO
hawn@stjoseph.com
https://saintjoseph.com/
3003 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506

Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SE MO REDI)

Shad Burner
CEO
shad.burner@semoredi.com
https://semoredi.com/
220 North Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Jonas Arjes
Senior Vice President of Economic Development
jonas@springfieldchamber.com
https://www.springfieldchamber.com
202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy., Springfield, MO 65806

Community Connectors

Community Connectors activate entrepreneurship in communities, connect local leaders, and deliver direct support to business owners.

Ava Area Chamber of Commerce

Judy Shields
Executive Director
director@avachamber.org
https://www.avachamber.org/
810 Collins Ave, Ava, MO 65608

Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce

Rob Gilligan
President and CEO
rgilligan@capechamber.com
https://www.capechamber.com/
220 North Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Cowork Collective

Brett Heman
Owner
brett@coworkcollective.com
https://www.coworkcollective.com/
308 E Broadway St, Monett, MO 65708

Dallas County Economic Development Group

Hollie Elliott
Executive Director
dallascountyed@gmail.com
https://dallascounty.works/
(417) 243-2146

Economic Development Partnership for Bolivar and Polk County

Rebecca Baker
Administrative Assistant
rbaker@bolivar.mo.us
https://www.bolivar.mo.us/
Bolivar City Hall, 345 S Main Ave Bolivar, Missouri, 65613

Ellington Chamber of Commerce

Josh Feeler
Vice President
josh.feeler@gmail.com
https://ellingtonmo.com/
155 W Walnut ST. or PO Box 515 Ellington, MO 63638

Farmington Regional Chamber

Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce

Jessica Collins
Executive Director
Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce
jessica@wpchamber.com
https://wpchamber.com/
397 Jackie D. Garrett Dr., West Plains, MO 65775

Lebanon Regional Economic Development Incorporated

Brian Thompson
President and CEO
brian@lebanonredi.com
https://lebanonredi.com/

Missouri Association of Manufacturers

Michael Eaton
Executive Director
meaton@mamstrong.org
https://www.mamstrong.org/
1329 E. Republic Road, Suite J, Springfield, MO 65804

Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Brent Kahler
Director of Investor Relations
bkahler@mochamber.com
https://mochamber.com/
428 East Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101

Mountain Grove Chamber of Commerce

Rebecca Coble
mountaingrovechamber@gmail.com
https://mountaingrovechamber.com/
(417) 926-4135
130 East 1st Street Mountain Grove, MO 65711

Perry County Economic Development Authority

Crystal Jones
Executive Director
crystal@perrycountymo.org
https://www.perrycountymo.org/
(573) 547-1097

Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce

Show-Me Christian County

Kristen Haseltine
President & CEO
kristen@showmeccmo.com
https://showmeccmo.com/
113 E Church St, Ozark, MO 65721

Sikeston Regional Chamber and Area Economic Development Corporation

Marcie Lawson
CEO
Marcie.Lawson@sikeston.net
https://www.sikeston.net/
(573) 471-2498
215 N. New Madrid St. Sikeston, MO 63801

Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce

Sheila Thomas
President / CEO
sthomas@visittablerocklake.com
https://www.visittablerocklake.com/chamber-home/
P.O. Box 495 Kimberling City, MO 65686

Taney County Partnership

Dennis Wiggins
Director of Business Retention & Expansion
dwiggins@taneycountypartnership.com
https://imaginebransonmo.com/taney-county/
(417) 243-2146

How Can We Help You?

We empower innovators at every stage—whether you’re launching a startup, growing your business, investing in the future, or advancing your career.

For Small Businesses

Grow your business with workshops, personalized consulting, and connections to local partners.

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For Tech Startups

Turn your idea into traction with expert guidance, AI-powered tools, and capital connections.

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For Venture Investors

Connect with early-stage startups and co-invest through our unique seed funds and investor network.

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For Your Career

Get the tools, training, and support you need to launch or level up your career.

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About the Show-Me Network

A statewide network connecting Missouri’s entrepreneurs to the people, resources, and funding they need – right where they are.

The Show-Me Network is a collaborative network of business and community leaders dedicated to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic vitality across Missouri. We empower founders, accelerate startups, and build a thriving ecosystem for growth and prosperity.

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Show-Me Network highlights success stories, new opportunities, and the latest developments from Missouri’s innovation community.
BTS of Missouri’s Next Big Thing: The Show-Me Network

BTS of Missouri’s Next Big Thing: The Show-Me Network

You’ve probably heard that the Southern Missouri Innovation Network has grown statewide as the Show-Me Network. But how did we get here? Why is this the right time to expand? And what does this mean for Missouri’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners?