The Amelia Network, a local networking group for women in business and leadership positions in the West Plains area and surrounding communities, together with the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI), is pleased to report on the success of the Fifth Annual Business Women’s Expo, held Saturday, September 20, 2025.

The Expo featured 42 women-owned businesses from across the region, offering a wide array of unique products and services, including health and wellness, jewelry, pottery, fashion boutiques, and more. New this year, we extended the fun outside, giving attendees the opportunity to visit the Ozarks Healthcare Mobile Mammography Unit, Ax Adventures & More, and Anna’s Bananas during the event.

OzSBI and The Amelia Network extend their sincere appreciation to everyone who helped make the Expo a success — from the wonderful community turnout and word-of-mouth support to the strong coverage by local media. Special thanks are extended to the amazing vendors who spent the day showcasing their businesses. All of this was made possible by the generous support of our event sponsors: Assurance Realty, Community First Banking Company, Downtown West Plains, Edward Jones – Heather Foster, Wiley Insurance Company, State Farm – Ramona Heiney, Ozark Marketing, Ozarks Healthcare, The Back Lot, and the South Central Ozark Council of Governments (SCOCOG).