Partner Services

OREP provides partners with tools and resources to strengthen local economies, including:

Data & Analytics

Customized insights to guide decisions.

Regional Asset Database

An interactive, GIS-powered inventory of available properties.

Marketing & Promotion

Coordinated campaigns to position Southwest Missouri as a top business destination.

Professional Support

Expertise from the Springfield Chamber and SBDC in attraction, retention, workforce, and site development.

Upcoming Events

  • SBDC Annual Meeting | Wednesday, March 4 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center | 333 John Q Hammons Parkway

Join us for the SBDC Annual Meeting featuring Michelle Hataway and Jeff Pinkerton from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. This timely conversation will highlight economic momentum in Springfield and across the region, offering insights into statewide trends, strategic investment, and the power of collaboration to drive sustainable growth.

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  • Quarterly OREP Meeting | Wednesday, April 8 | 3 p.m.–4 p.m. | Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce | 202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway

Join us as we continue building regional collaboration and economic growth across the Ozarks. We’ll hear from Community Foundation of the Ozarks and get regional updates from partners across our 10 counties.

  • Quarterly OREP Meeting | Wednesday, July 8 | 3 p.m.–4 p.m. | Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce | 202 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway

Details coming soon.