WEST PLAINS, MO – 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: An Ozarks Eclipse Experience. 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.
Community First Banking Company President and CEO Mark Sloan says, “The team at Community First is thrilled to be a sponsor and supporter of such an amazing event. It’s impossible not to feel the buzz of excitement surrounding the eclipse, and we’re proud to play a role in making this unforgettable experience possible. We’re particularly excited about our high-caliber speaker, Brook Kaufman, who will offer valuable insights to help position West Plains and surrounding communities for success during the eclipse. With her guidance, we’re confident that our communities will be able to fully benefit from this once-in-a-lifetime event. So come on out and join us for EPIC: An Ozarks Eclipse Experience! We’re looking forward to a fantastic time that you won’t soon forget.”
EPIC 23 will feature keynote speaker Brook Kaufman, who led the marketing efforts for Visit Casper during the 2017 eclipse. Under her leadership, Casper saw a tremendous economic boom from over 100,000 visitors from 142 countries. Other EPIC presentations include astronomer Dr. Peggy Hill and design & marketing agency, HIVEMINDED Marketing. EPIC will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023. The public is invited to attend. To register for EPIC, go to www.ozsbi.com, or call 417-256-9724 for more information.