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Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission

The Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission facilitates the cooperative effort of its member municipalities and counties in the development of resources that aid economic growth.

About

The Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission  advances the economic development through the creation, support and nurture of new and expanding businesses and commercial enterprises; to make land, building and facilities available for economic development projects; and to undertake collateral efforts supportive of economic development for the community in its service region. Their service area includes Butler, Carter, Reynolds, Ripley and Wayne Counties in Missouri. Ozark Foothills Business Incubator The Ozark Foothills Business Incubator, located in the Poplar Bluff Industrial Park at 3019 Fair Street, is an innovative facility which assists business startup and expansion. The Business Incubator provides new and expanding businesses with economical space and services. Its goal is to help start-ups and growing businesses through the critical period of product/process development and the establishment of markets. The Business Incubator is owned by the Ozark Foothills Development Association and is administered by the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission. Located within the Business Incubator are 10 industrial spaces ranging in size from approximately 2,300 square feet to 5,000 square feet. Rent for the spaces has been established at $2.11 per square foot per year. Spaces can be combined to provide larger area for companies requiring more square footage. Each unit is self-contained, separately metered, while most have direct access to a loading/delivery bay area.

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Feasibility Studies

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Government Funding
  • Tax Credits

Legal Services

  • Lease Review
  • Environmental Compliance

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Demographic/Census Data

Marketing/Sales

  • Demographics/Census Data

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Incubator Space (Specialty)
  • Office Space (Specialty)
  • Office Equipment and Furniture

Economic and Site Development

  • Revitalization
  • Tax Credits
  • Watershed Planning
  • Environmental Compliance (Specialty)
  • Lease Review

Regulatory Compliance

  • Environmental Compliance (Specialty)
  • Government Requirements
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Contact Information
Alan Lutes
Address
3019 Fair Street
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Phone
(573) 785-6402 Ext: 212
Fax
(573) 686-5467
Website
http://www.ofrpc.org
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