(This article is a press release from OzSBI, the Ozarks Small Business Incubator.)
West Plains, MO. – The Amelia Network is excited to announce the 6th Annual Amelia Market, previously known as the Business Women’s Expo, taking place Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in downtown West Plains.
The Amelia Market will feature 40 local, women-owned businesses across both floors of OzSBI, showcasing an incredible range of products and services from across the Ozarks. This year’s lineup includes returning vendor Elohi Spirit Ghourds, along with several first-time vendors, including The Bookshop, a new store in downtown West Plains, The Coffee Deck from Willow Springs, Whimsy Lane boutique, and KB’s Lemonade.
Guests can browse vendors featuring local authors, handcrafted jewelry, beauty essentials, stylish boutiques, delicious food, and more. The AcousChicks will also perform at noon, adding live music to the day’s activities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in exclusive giveaways and make meaningful networking connections. The Market is open to the public and admission is free, offering attendees an opportunity to shop local, connect with area businesses, and discover something new.
“There’s something special about seeing so many women-owned businesses under one roof,” said Heather W. Fisher with The Amelia Network. “The Amelia Market gives our community a chance to discover local businesses they may not have known about, while giving women entrepreneurs an opportunity to make new connections and share what they’ve worked so hard to build.”
Event updates can be found on the Amelia Market Facebook event, pinned at the top of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (@ozsbimo) Facebook page.
The Amelia Market is made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors, including: Turner Law Firm, Ozarks Healthcare, SCOCOG, Community First Banking Company, Wiley Insurance Agency, The Back Lot,, Downtown West Plains, Ramona Heiney-State Farm, Ozark Marketing, Edward Jones-Heather Foster, and Assurance Realty.
About the Amelia Network
The Amelia Network was founded in 2019 by local women business owners, professionals, and the Ozarks Small Business Incubator team with a simple goal: to create a welcoming space where women could build meaningful connections and support one another in the workplace. The network provides opportunities for women to learn from one another, discover and support women-owned businesses, and find inspiration for both personal and professional growth. The Amelia Network also hosts quarterly meetings that bring women together for networking, relationship-building, and opportunities to connect with others in the local business community.
