Community First Banking Company of West Plains, MO is the Platinum Sponsor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator’s (OzSBI) signature National Small Business Week celebration, EPIC: Growing Beyond the Ozarks. Community First Banking Company’s sponsorship of EPIC shows their commitment to investing in the community and their strong support of local entrepreneurs who make our region a great place to live and work.

“EPIC 2026, “Growing Beyond the Ozarks,” presents an excellent opportunity to expand and implement strategies aimed at elevating your business to the next level beyond just regional.  If you are looking for expert advice to develop or grow your business, you won’t want to miss this event.” commented Community First Banking Company COO Kelly Slayton.

EPIC will feature keynote speaker David Newman, Owner of Newman Heritage Farm, as he shares his story of becoming a trusted brand among top chefs, restaurants, and customers across the country. The event will also include a Beyond the Ozarks Roundtable featuring local entrepreneurs in selling beyond the Ozarks, an exhilarating shark tank-like pitch competition, and a free networking mixer. EPIC will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The public is invited to attend. To register for EPIC, go to crm.ozsbi.com/epic25, or call 417-256-9724 for more information.