Houston Missouri Economic Development Department

08/04/2026

Don't miss the August Chamber Lunch!

07/14/2026

Thank you to The Bank of Houston for their generous $10,000.00 Grant Award to fund the Idea Lab renovation at 501 E. Walnut St! This grant and the pending USDA Rural Business Development Grant have this project well on it's way to being completely funded.

07/09/2026

The public is welcome to join us for our monthly economic development discussion. See you there.

05/11/2026

🚨 Brand Building & Website Scholarship Funding Closes THIS FRIDAY, MAY 15! 🚨

Looking for funding for website development or a radio marketing campaign? Now is the time to apply!

Apply for one of our two available scholarships:

✅ Website Scholarship: $1,000 toward a website development project
✅ Brand Building Scholarship: a dramatically reduced rate for radio marketing with Ozark Marketing

Applications close May 15, and funding cannot be extended beyond the deadline.

Find full details and apply today: https://ozsbi.com/brand-building/

05/11/2026

If you're interested in the Texas County Early Childhood Education Project and the direction we are going, please join the following:

Back by popular demand — another Child Care Works Employer Information Session is here!
📅 May 18, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CjeRPFmwT1iWh1Dl3pbxdw

Want a Stronger Workforce? Start with Child Care.
Discover how Child Care Works helps Missouri employers recruit, retain, and support the people who keep businesses running.

Simple solutions. Real impact. Stronger workplaces.

Join us May 18th for a quick, practical conversation with big impact!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Learn More About Child Care Works. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

05/07/2026

Get a fresh pizza from the DODO Shack. Delivered!