Regional Planning Commission

The Commission was created to facilitate the cooperative effort of its member municipalities and counties in solving problems and planning the developments.

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Business Incubator

The Business Incubator provides new and expanding businesses with economical space and services to help start-ups and growing businesses.

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Industrial Parks

The Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission features several industrial parks with the location, utilities, facilities and work force for any business.

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WELCOME TO THE OZARK FOOTHILLS!

The Ozark Foothills Region consists of five counties — Butler, Carter, Reynolds, Ripley and Wayne — and 16 cities located in scenic southeast Missouri.

From the sandy flatlands of extreme southeast Missouri to the beautiful foothills of the Ozark Mountains, you'll find this region has much to offer — including a strong workforce and pro-business community leadership. Residents enjoy the small-town atmosphere the area offers, as well as the many recreational opportunities available.

The region's modern, up-to-date health care facilities and ever-growing educational choices are dedicated to providing a quality of life usually associated with much larger urban areas.

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our latest news

Notice: CDBG DR-4317 Application Extension

DED's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program has announced an extension to the CDBG Disaster Recovery (DR) 4317 application cycle.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Qulin will hold a public hearing at 5:30 pm Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Qulin City Hall, located at 245 D Street, to discuss the City of Qulin’s... 

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Butler County, on behalf of Broseley Senior Citizens Inc. Also known to the community as the Broseley Senior Center, will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday,... 

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