Community is at the heart of our mission
Building Better Things Together
Strategic partnerships enable us to support small businesses, forward-thinking tech startups and workforce talent producing real-world solutions and regional sustainability across the state of Missouri. The Show-Me Network was founded by two of Missouri’s most successful innovation hubs.
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
President & CEO
hawn@stjoseph.com
https://saintjoseph.com/
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
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
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
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
Steve Halter
shalter@poplarbluffchamber.org
https://poplarbluffchamber.org/
(573) 785-7761
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
Training Partners
As the backbone of entrepreneurial and digital workforce development, the Show-Me Network collaborates with leading training partners to provide essential skills and education. These partners play a vital role in equipping individuals and businesses with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive in today’s evolving economy.
Crowder College
Elevate Branson
The Great Game of Business
University of Missouri Extension Office – Jasper County
University of Missouri Extension Office – Reynolds County
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University
Missouri SBDC at Southeast Missouri State University
Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University
Missouri State University
Missouri State University – West Plains
Southeast Missouri State University
The LearningForce at State Fair Community College
Partners Fueling Missouri’s Future
When private, public and philanthropic organizations come together, our region thrives. The Show-Me Network represents a bold vision where innovation knows no boundaries, and opportunity is truly statewide.
