Startups, entrepreneurs and business owners wanted.
If you are seeking some business advice, a fantastic space to grow your business, a way to acquire new business skills, networking and introductions, or capital to start, scale and succeed, then OzSBI is the go-to resource for you.
Our clients gain access to startup advisors, a robust mentor network, business trainings, capital, and dynamic office space. Helping new and existing businesses grow in West Plains and surrounding communities is our mission.
The OzSBI facility includes all-inclusive office space for entrepreneurs.
OzSBI offers training programs designed to help your business grow.
OzSBI Microloans can help your business expand quickly.
OzSBI’s network of experienced mentors will coach you toward success.
I have found it very valuable to attend the workshops at the OzSBI. Many of the trainings are even free. What a wonderful resource for our community.
I am an affiliate client at OzSBI with my Wages Brewing Company. I started using OzSBI in 2011 via the class: Operation Jumpstart which was designed to assess the business ideas of potential entrepreneurs. During that class, we wrote a feasibility plan (like a "business plan lite"). It was immensely helpful. Soon thereafter I joined as a client. I find the mentoring, round table discussions, micro-loan program, and networking opportunities to be important to the development and growth of my business, especially during the months and years from inception to implementation. After we opened our doors in August 2016, I've continued to find great value in the mentoring program. When we get stressed or don't understand something about business, we can go to our mentors and they help us navigate what to do next. It's an incredibly helpful resource. If you are thinking of being a client and have questions, feel free to PM me. I will be happy to tell you more. Cheers!
OzSBI mentors helped tremendously in brainstorming new ideas, finding different approaches to issues at hand, helping pull together financial outlines and business plans and working on different ways to contact and get in touch with people in the community who were able to help.
We had mentors before we opened, but we have no plans to stop meeting with them. They are by far my favorite resource at OzSBI
The Services and Support at OzSBI are outstanding. They go above and beyond to guide you down your entrepreneurial path. The Caliber of the Mentors and Advisers is truly impressive. If you are considering starting or expanding a business, don't go it alone when these terrific resources are available to you.
If you are wanting to follow your dream of starting and owning your own small business, then OzSBI is the place to start. Mentoring, micro loan program, office space, support-they have it all. I would recommend this organization to anyone!
Let me say a big "THANK YOU" for hosting the MTI Coaching and Conflict training. It is by far, the very best training I have ever been through. I literally left a different person than what I entered. That was my first experience with OzSBI. We are so fortunate to have you in our area.
Mentoring keeps you focused and on track on your goals. Working with OzSBI mentors has been an amazing ride. My business has grown incredibly. I have a deeper understanding of my finances and I plan to expand to a second location in the next year.
OzSBI lowers the barrier of entry into any sort of industry by providing infrastructure, financial support, administrative support, and IT.
The office space worked out perfectly for my situation. Fully furnished with phone, internet, and utilities included made it a very professional and economical choice. The OzSbi staff were extremely helpful with everything. I would strongly recommend anyone needing an office to utilize the services OzSBI provides.
I want to thank OzSBI mentors and staff for your time, support and guidance. The business classes that we took and your kindness has had such a positive impact on our business.
I look forward to seeing how I will grow as a leader from taking the MTI course and I know the results will show at the office. I learned several things about myself over the course I truly appreciate everything you and OzSBI does for not only us but the community.
I really enjoyed the Lunch & Learn with Brian Clark, Ray Ray's BBQ
The resources and help you offer are extraordinary.
Dylan Smith with State Line Barber in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, recently received a microloan offered through the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) and the Thayer Development Improvement Organization (TDIO). State Line Barber offers traditional haircuts, buzz cuts and hot towel shaves. State Line Barber recently opened its new location on the corner of South 4 th Street and Main Street in Mammoth Spring, AR.
Danielle Jones, owner of The Dog Wash, a new dog grooming service to open in West Plains, recently received a microloan offered through the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI). The Dog Wash plans to open its location at Suite 4, 1504 Preacher Roe Blvd., later this month.
Arvest Bank recently donated $6,000 to the Ozarks Small Business Incubator. For its support, Arvest Bank has a sign with its name installed in OzSBI’s large conference room and partners with OzSBI on providing educational workshops. Representatives from Arvest Bank recently presented a check to OzSBI Staff.
“We are very appreciative of Arvest’s contribution and look forward to working with their staff to create unique learning opportunities for small businesses in the area,” said OzSBI Executive Director, Heather Fisher.
OzSBI has been awarded $99,852 in 50% tax credits by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Any individual or business with a Missouri tax liability is eligible to receive the 2018 tax credits by making a donation to OzSBI. Tax credits directly reduce the donor's state taxes by 50% of the donated amount, which is in addition to the standard state and federal charitable tax deductions.
OzSBI was an exciting place to be in 2018! Sixteen businesses resided within the incubator this year. Five new businesses moved into OzSBI while four businesses graduated out.
417-256-9724
(417-25-OzSBI)
P. O. Box 1194
408 Washington Ave
West Plains, MO 65775
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