Benton County Economic Development

09/24/2026

Mark your calendar!!!!

09/22/2026

09/16/2026

We need more surveys from Benton County. Please take a few minutes to give your thoughts and share!

📣We need your input!
Kaysinger Basin RPC is working on a 7-county Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan.
If you live or work in Bates, Benton, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, St. Clair, or Vernon County, use the QR code below or follow the link provided to take the survey and let us know about unsafe travel routes in your community.

If your organization would like a presentation on how the Kaysinger Basin RPC Regional SS4A Planning can help with travel routes in your community, please call 660-885-3393 and get scheduled today.
Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeHSmIW4CxPTkab6QPlViZ9PGRGI3tq07r2u4OsyWi3xlUdQ/viewform

09/10/2026

🎉✂️ **Congratulations to Back in Action Chiropractic!** ✂️🎉

Today we had the pleasure of celebrating **Back in Action Chiropractic** with a ribbon cutting at their new location in Cole Camp!

We welcomed Dr. TJ Reichert, Dr. Casey McCluskie**, and Dr. Sara Harms.

Dr. Harms will currently be seeing patients in Cole Camp on **Thursdays from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM**, with hopes of adding additional hours in the future.

We are always excited to see businesses grow and expand their services in Benton County. Having services like these available locally is an important part of keeping our communities strong.

A special thank you to everyone who joined us for today's celebration, including **Cole Camp Mayor Nicole Brown Garrett, Benton County Northside Commissioner Scott Harms, Cole Camp Chamber President Dylana Fox**, and the many community members, friends, and supporters who came out to welcome and celebrate Back in Action Chiropractic. Photo credit to James White with the Benton County Enterprise.

It is always great to see our community come together to support our local businesses!

🎉 **Congratulations to Dr. Reichert and the entire Back in Action Chiropractic team! We wish you continued growth and success in Cole Camp!**

09/10/2026

TODAY!!!!!! JOIN US!!!

Benton County Economic Development invites you to help us celebrate the new locations of Back in Action Chiropractic LLC with a Ribbon Cutting on September 10, 2027!
📍 104 E. Main Street, Cole Camp
✂️ Ribbon Cutting – 10:30 AM
🏠 Open House – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Come help us give Back in Action Chiropractic a warm Cole Camp welcome, meet the team, learn more about the services they offer, and help us celebrate another business investing in our community!
We love seeing our local business community continue to grow, and we hope you'll join us for the celebration! 💙
Congratulations and welcome to Back in Action Chiropractic!
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09/09/2026

🎄 **Benton County Businesses — Christmas may feel a long way off, but NOW is the time to start planning!**

Did you know there are only **27 days between Small Business Saturday and Christmas this year?** That makes the 2026 holiday shopping season a short one — and being prepared early could make a big difference for our local businesses.

Main Street America has put together some great information to help small businesses prepare — from marketing and holiday promotions to pricing, your online presence, special events and creating an experience that keeps customers shopping local.

💡 **Don’t wait until November to make your plan. Start thinking now about how you can make the most of the holiday season!**

Take a few minutes to read the article and see what ideas you can put to work in your business.

🎁 **Plan early. Get creative. Tell your story. And let’s give people plenty of reasons to SHOP LOCAL in Benton County this holiday season!** ❤️

👇 Check out the Main Street America article below!

Learn how small business owners can prepare for the holiday season to ensure that they reach consumers and provide experiences that people will value and enjoy.

09/02/2026

🎉✂️ Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting in Cole Camp! ✂️🎉

Benton County Economic Development invites you to help us celebrate the new locations of Back in Action Chiropractic LLC with a Ribbon Cutting on September 10, 2027!

📍 104 E. Main Street, Cole Camp
✂️ Ribbon Cutting – 10:30 AM
🏠 Open House – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Come help us give Back in Action Chiropractic a warm Cole Camp welcome, meet the team, learn more about the services they offer, and help us celebrate another business investing in our community!

We love seeing our local business community continue to grow, and we hope you'll join us for the celebration! 💙

Congratulations and welcome to Back in Action Chiropractic!

09/02/2026

🇺🇸 Labor Day Office Closure

The Benton County Economic Development office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day as we recognize the contributions and hard work of workers throughout our communities.

We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

08/31/2026

🇺🇸 New Resource for Missouri Veterans

Sharing this information for our Benton County veterans! The Missouri Office of Administration has announced a new program for honorably discharged veterans.

If you or someone you know may qualify, check out the information below for program details, eligibility requirements, and how to participate.

For more information please visit https://oeo.mo.gov/veteran-certification-program/ or contact the Missouri Office of Administration directly with questions regarding the program.

🚨Attention veteran business owners! Following recent legislation, the Office of Administration is proud to officially launch the Honorably Discharged Veteran Enterprise (HDVE) Certification Program. Designed to create expanded procurement pathways for former U.S. military service members separated in good standing, this initiative grants qualifying enterprises enhanced state contract eligibility, bidding preferences, and dedicated resources to support long-term growth.

Getting certified is now easier than ever with a streamlined application workflow and direct guidance from program specialists. If your business meets the new legislative criteria for HDVE status, visit FAQs – Office of Equal Opportunity, today to verify your eligibility and submit your application to broaden your market reach!

08/28/2026

📍 THE SECRET’S OUT…

Back In Action Chiropractic is officially coming to COLE CAMP! 🎉

We’ve had so much fun dropping clues and watching all of your guesses, and now we can finally share where our newest location will be!

We’re still getting everything ready behind the scenes, so we’re keeping the opening date under wraps for just a little longer. 👀

But for now… Cole Camp, we’re so excited to be here. ❤️

See you soon😉

There is more to come!