Missouri State University alumnus Jason Ray has been a dedicated director for the Center for Resource Planning Management (CPRM) for 10 years. In recognition of his professional contributions to the university and community, the Springfield Business Journal (SBJ) named him to its 2026 40 Under 40 class. He received this award alongside 39 other honorees on April 13 at the … [Read more...] about Leading regional growth through planning and partnership
The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) recently won an award. The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) gave SMCOG a 2019 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award. In 2018, they won the Innovation Award. About their project SMCOG’s project, Low water crossing inventories for Dade, Dallas and Polk counties, collected data for more … [Read more...] about SMCOG wins NADO award for safety project
The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) and Missouri State University’s Center for Resource Planning and Management (CRPM) are celebrating a 30-year partnership. In addition, CRPM is celebrating its 40th anniversary. To celebrate these milestones, they wanted to create something new. They created the Fred and Diane May Planning Scholarship Fund, designed … [Read more...] about Support planning students May 30
The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) was recently recognized by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). Their project, “Housing inventory and property maintenance code review” inventoried all 2,960 homes in Marshfield, Missouri. SMCOG was one of only three Missouri organizations to receive the 2018 NADO Innovation Award. About … [Read more...] about SMCOG wins award, helps people in the process
Cox College is receiving a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Cox College funding Due to the shortage of nurses in the area, money will be allocated for facility updates and accommodating growth. Cox College can train about 465 new nurses in nine years with this grant. “The collaborative efforts of local leaders will allow for new healthcare … [Read more...] about Cox College awarded $2.2 million