EPIC: Growing Beyond the Ozarks
May 7, 2026 | 1:00 - 6:30 pm
Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI)
408 Washington Ave
West Plains, MO 65775

Join us in celebrating and strengthening local online businesses at EPIC: Growing Beyond the Ozarks!

This dynamic event brings together farmers, producers, and entrepreneurs to connect with valuable resources, spark business collaboration, and showcase the success stories of the Ozarks.

EPIC will feature a keynote address by David Newman, who will talk about how Newman Heritage Farms has successfully reached markets beyond the Ozarks, a lively roundtable discussion with entrepreneurs who have successfully reached markets outside of the Ozarks, and an exciting pitch competition with four aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Cost: Free


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Keynote Speaker: David Newman

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Meet the Speakers:

David Newman, Newman Heritage Farms Owner

David Newman is the owner and operator of Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork, a Myrtle, Missouri-based family farm specializing in premium Berkshire pork. He and his wife, Kristin—an essential partner in the business—have built Newman Farm together with a shared commitment to quality, hard work, and doing things the right way. Today, the farm serves top chefs, retailers, and direct-to-consumer customers across the country.

Rooted in heritage breeding and responsible farming practices, David is passionate about producing pork with an exceptional eating experience while helping people feel more connected to where their food comes from. In addition to his work at Newman Farm, he is actively engaged in supporting American agriculture and strengthening the future of the pork industry.

Learn more about Newman Heritage Farms

 

Heather Mincer, Yes Honey Head Chick

Heather Mincer is the founder of Yes Honey, a honey-sweetened soda brand created after her own Alpha-gal diagnosis turned her into an accidental entrepreneur. What began on a small farm has grown into a rapidly expanding brand focused on clean ingredients, transparency, and giving people better options than traditional soda.

Heather further developed Yes Honey through the OzSBI Launch U program, where she gained invaluable mentorship and support that helped shape the company’s growth. Since then, Yes Honey has expanded from just a handful of stores in Southwest Missouri to over 300 locations across 30 states—including Hawaii—and is now carried in retailers such as Hy-Vee, Sprouts, and Azure Standard.

With a mission rooted in both personal experience, building a community focused on helping people with Alpha-gal, and a passion for bees, Heather is building Yes Honey into a brand that proves you don’t have to choose between taste and better-for-you.

Learn more about Yes Honey

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