Missouri Women's Business Center

10/30/2026

✨ Meet your Osage County 2026 Women Who Own It Awards Recipient: Heather Henke!

Osage County is home to incredible women entrepreneurs who make our communities better! 💜 Women-owned businesses strengthen our local economy, build meaningful connections, and help others feel their very best.

Heather is the owner of Onyx Aesthetics, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the beauty and aesthetics industry. ✨ She has built her career around helping people feel confident, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. Her extensive knowledge and passion for helping others look and feel their best make her a standout in her field! 💕

Heather joins an elite group of women-owned businesses like:
Old School on the Hill Bed and Breakfast, LLC | Main St. Pizza, LLC | Barbara's Boutique | Sweet Bee's Shaved Ice llc | 404 Marketing Agency | Freestyle Fitness & Nutrition, LLC

Congratulations, Heather, on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate the women entrepreneurs who make Central Missouri a better place to live, work, and grow! 💜



Linn Community Betterment Association | Osage County Missouri | Osage County R2 Schools - Linn Wildcats | Loose Creek, Missouri | Unterrified Democrat

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

🎨 Meet your Moniteau County 2026 Women Who Own It Awards
Recipient: Becki Collier!

Moniteau County is home to so many incredible women entrepreneurs who make our communities better! 💜 Women-owned businesses play an important role in strengthening our local economy, building meaningful relationships, and helping our communities thrive. Becki is a wonderful example of how the values we learn growing up can shape our entrepreneurial journeys and inspire us to build something of our own!

Becki is the owner of Grace Print House in California, Missouri! ✨ Growing up in a small town with parents who owned a small business, Becki learned early on the importance of hard work, exceptional customer service, and the determination to succeed. Those lessons became the foundation for her own entrepreneurial journey, carrying the values she grew up with into building a business of her own. 💕 Her story is a reminder that sometimes the biggest dreams begin with the lessons we learn right at home!

Becki joins an elite group of women who own businesses like:
Reflections Salon | Grind | Tipton's The Flower Shop for all Occasions & Drink Spot | Silvey's Soap | Vantage Supported Living | Flowers on Phoenix | Juul Spine & Sport Chiropractic

Congratulations, Becki! 🎉 Through Grace Print House, you help other small businesses bring their brands to life and grow in our communities. 💜 We’re proud to celebrate entrepreneurs who support one another and strengthen Central Missouri’s small business community! ✨ 💕



Tipton Area Chamber of Commerce | California Democrat | City of California, MO | Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Council | Leadership Moniteau County

10/28/2026

SBA Recognizes the Creator Economy:

For the first time, the U.S. Small Business Administration is recognizing content creators within its small business framework. Creators have always been eligible for SBA programs, but many didn’t have clear guidance on which industry classification fit their business. The new guidance clarifies how qualifying creator-led businesses fit into the SBA’s existing lending and contracting framework.

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the first federal small-business classification guidance specifically recognizing qualifying content creators within the SBA’s lending and contracting framework.

10/28/2026

🌿 Meet your Howard County 2026 Women Who Own It Awards Recipient: Dr. Chelsea Karwath!

Howard County is home to so many incredible women entrepreneurs who make our communities better! 💜 Women-owned businesses play an important role in strengthening our local economy, building meaningful relationships, and helping our communities thrive. Dr. Chelsea is a wonderful example of how business ownership can make a difference by supporting families and empowering individuals to take an active role in their well-being!

Dr. Chelsea is the owner of Abide Fayette Chiropractic and Wellness, a family-focused practice in Fayette, Missouri, dedicated to pediatric, perinatal, and family nervous system health. 🌿💛 Her philosophy centers on education over dependency, empowering patients with the knowledge and tools they need to better understand and take ownership of their health. Through her work, Dr. Chelsea is helping families feel more informed, confident, and supported on their wellness journeys!

Dr. Chelsea Karwath joins an elite group of women who own businesses like:
510 Flowers (Gold Apple) | Howard County Veterinary Service, P.C. | Mackenzie Wells Fitness | Tiny Tot Innovations | Fireside Bakes and Brews | Beckett's | Market Street Floral

Congratulations, Dr. Chelsea, on this well-deserved recognition! We’re proud to celebrate the women business owners who make Central Missouri a better place to live, work, and grow! 🎉💕



Fayette Chamber of Commerce | Downtown Fayette | Glasgow MO Chamber of Commerce | Visit Glasgow MO | Howard Electric Cooperative

10/28/2026

Such a fun morning with the Stephens College Business Law Class! Abigail lead the group through a presentation we regularly teach for our clients, Getting Your Business Started! They reviewed business legal structures, like LLCs and sole proprietorships, as well as licenses and permits. We love the engagement with the students and our partnership with Stephens College!!

10/27/2026

📚 Meet your Cooper County 2026 Women Who Own It Awards Recipient: Amanda Penrod!

Cooper County is home to so many incredible women entrepreneurs who make our communities better! 💜 Women-owned businesses play an important role in strengthening our local economy, creating meaningful connections, and helping our communities thrive. Amanda is a wonderful example of how a small business can be about so much more than what it sells. It’s about creating a welcoming space where people can connect, find inspiration, and feel at home! ✨

Amanda is the owner of Bloom & Bindings, located in historic downtown Boonville! 📚🌸 As a lifelong lover of books, community, and all things cozy, Amanda created Bloom & Bindings to be more than just a bookstore. It’s a place where stories, creativity, and connection come together. And when she’s not helping someone discover their next favorite read, you’ll likely find her caring for her very own collection of foster cats! 🐾💛

Amanda joins an elite group of women who own businesses like:
Turning Pointe Dance Studio | KWRT Radio/ Billings Broadcasting | Windy Nest | Momma Tried Boutique | Hotel Frederick | The Connection Exchange | Kim A. Brady - Broker/Salesperson, Exp Realty

Congratulations, Amanda, on this well-deserved recognition! Your passion for books, creativity, and community has added something truly special to the vibrant downtown of Boonville! 📚 🎉💕



Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce | Boonville Daily News | Boonville R-1 School District | Boonville Farmers Market

10/27/2026

Join us TODAY @ 9am for Caffeinated Minds -real talk about business. Today we have Dr Julia Myers, TEDx speaker and founder of Julia Myers - Generational Wisdom! She will be discussing Navigating Financial Influences for the Whole Family.

Join here: https://mowbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/24391