Our Mission:
Helping Businesses

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.

Ready to Get Involved?

Learn about our different programs.

Locate your business within the OzSBI facility and take advantage of low cost office space, seasoned mentors, an entrepreneurial community and a vast network of resources.

Tenant Client

Take advantage of business mentoring, discounted workshops and networking opportunities, while located in your own space. Get help launching your business.

Affiliate Client

Use a collaborative work space with high speed internet and Xerox work center. Perfect for mobile workers, laptop professionals, and home-based businesses.

Coworker

Need help overcoming a specific barrier in your business? Targeted mentoring is a quick and easy way to receive the help you need to grow.

Targeted Mentoring

Show your support of OzSBI with a yearly membership and receive discounts on workshops and meeting room rentals.

Member

Testimonials

Justin N.

Nelson Law

  OzSBI lowers the barrier of entry into any sort of industry by providing infrastructure, financial support, administrative support, and IT.  

Jason R.

Robertshaw

  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.  

Tracy Y.

Reliance Appliance Repair

  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.  

Cammie S.

Healthy Lifestyles Wellness Center

  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.   

Keely S.

Lunch & Learn participant

  I really enjoyed the Lunch & Learn with Brian Clark, Ray Ray's BBQ   

Derek D.

Entreprenuer

  The resources and help you offer are extraordinary.  

Jill P.

Eagle's Wings Ministries

  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.  

Phil W.

Wages Brewing Company

  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!  

Dan T.

Midwest Mobile Imaging

  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.  

Amber W.

Wages Brewing Company

  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  

Kim W.

Red Calf Promo

  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.  

Tom B.

Southern Missouri Surveying

  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!  

Heather H.

Ozarks Medical Center

  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.  

Chad S.

Paintmasters Collision Repair

  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.  

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Community Impact

  • 339Jobs

    New jobs OzSBI has helped create since 2012
     

  • 30Tenants

    Businesses that have gotten their start in the OzSBI facility
     

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    79Affiliates

    Community businesses who received our services
     

  • 2,300+Hours

    Hours spent mentoring clients

     

  • 2,415People

    Have attended workshops and seminars at OzSBI since 2012

  • 196New Businesses

    Assisted through OzSBI since opening our doors in 2012

  • 1,442Likes

    People who Like the OzSBI Facebook page
     

  • 99Followers

    People who follow the OzSBI Instagram feed
     

OzSBI News & Happenings

DED Awards $500,000 to Assist Missouri Small Business Incubators, including OzSBI

[FROM THE MISSOURI DEPT. OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT] – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) approved seven Missouri small business incubators for a total of $500,000 in tax credits under the Small Business Incubator program.
Each year, the program helps generate private funds to establish a protective facility-based or virtual environment (incubator) and provide small businesses with support and resources to operate. This type of working environment fosters growth and development during a business’s early stages.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 12:08

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Jackie Sisco and Kerri Jones, Thrive Home Agency, are New OzSBI Tenants

Jackie Sisco and Kerri Jones, owners of Thrive Home Agency, have made the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) home for their new business. 

Thrive Home Agency provides a supportive network to developmentally disabled individuals, helping them live abundantly in their homes and communities. Services include individualized supported living (ISL), in-home respite care (short-term) and assistance for individuals and families with developmentally disabled members wanting to move toward independence. Thrive is located at OzSBI in Suite 132. 

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 09:24

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Leonardo DRS, Inc., is New OzSBI Champion Member

Leonardo DRS, Inc., is the latest business to join the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) as a Business Champion Member. Champion Members receive exclusive benefits including free use of meeting rooms, discounts on OzSBI workshops and a banner placed in OzSBI’s lobby.  Businesses interested in participating in OzSBI’s membership program may call 417-256-9724, or visit here. 

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 11:35

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Southern Bank is New OzSBI Champion Member

Southern Bank is the latest business to join the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) as a Business Champion Member. Champion Members receive exclusive benefits including free use of meeting rooms, discounts on OzSBI workshops and a banner placed in OzSBI’s lobby.  Businesses interested in participating in OzSBI’s membership program may call 417-256-9724, or visit here. 

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 09:58

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  • 408 Washington Ave, West Plains, MO 65775
  • info@ozsbi.com
  • 417-25-OzSBI
  • 417-256-9724