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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
Vice President
erin@joplincc.com
https://joplincc.com/
320 East 4th St., Joplin, MO 64801
Missouri Rural Enterprise & Innovation Center
Small Business Counselor
atiedemann@kirksville.gov
https://www.mreic.org/
315 S. Frankiln Street, Kirksville, MO 63501
Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI)
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
3003 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506
Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SE MO REDI)
CEO
shad.burner@semoredi.com
https://semoredi.com/
220 North Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
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
BestListUSA LLC / Missouri Innovation Week and Innovate USA Summit and Expo
Mike Seper
Director | Innovation & IP Commercialization | Research and Economic & Community Development
mikeseper@umsl.edu
https://innovateusa.org
35 Performance Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121
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
Carthage Chamber of Commerce
Julie Reams
President and CEO
jreams@carthagechamber.com
https://carthagechamber.com/
402 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
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
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
Candy Hente
Executive Director
candy@FarmingtonRegionalChamber.com
https://www.farmingtonregionalchamber.com/
(573) 756-3615
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
The Launchpad
Kristie Arthur
Director of Workforce Development
arthur@stjoseph.com
https://www.stjlaunchpad.com/
801 Felix St., St. Joseph, MO 64501
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
Chris Burruss
Director of Sponsorships
cburruss@mochamber.com
https://mochamber.com/
428 East Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101
Missouri Enterprise
Dusty Cruise
President/CEO
dcruise@missourienterprise.org
https://www.missourienterprise.org/
405 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65806
Monroe City Chamber of Commerce
Beth Dowell
Chamber President
monroecitychamber@gmail.com
https://www.monroecitychamber.com/
902 US-24, PO Box 22, Monroe City, MO 63456
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
Steve Halter
shalter@poplarbluffchamber.org
https://poplarbluffchamber.org/
(573) 785-7761
Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce
Gabby White
Executive Director
gabby@sedaliachamber.com
https://www.sedaliachamber.com/
600 East 3rd Street, Sedalia, MO 65301
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
Van Buren Chamber of Commerce
Holly Holt
President
info@seevanburenmo.com
https://seevanburenmo.com/
1401 Main Street P.O. Box 40, Van Buren, MO 63965.
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.
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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.
Latest News
Welcome Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Enterprise and Innovate USA
The Show-Me Network is growing, and that means more Missouri entrepreneurs have access to the connections, resources and support they need to move their businesses forward. We’re excited to welcome Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Enterprise and Innovate USA...
Show-Me Network builds statewide momentum, reaching 81 Missouri counties in 90 days
Statewide outreach connects entrepreneurs with resources to become more prepared for funding and sets the stage for the Show-Me Network Roadshow to Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs across Missouri are gaining greater access to the resources, relationships and...
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