The Ozarks Inclusion Project connects the LGBTQ+ community in southwest Missouri with the inclusive businesses and organizations who are excited about employing, housing, and offering services to gay and transgender folks.
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We opened in 1994 and the current owner has been there from day one, taking over in 1997. For over 25 years we have included many unique people making Springfield beautiful one hair at a time.
Bringing a little SOHO to SOMO, Hotel Vandivort is Springfield’s first urban boutique hotel.
Gay Resources of the Ozarks serves LGBTQ+ clients and advocates for the community by providing education. We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy as well as workshops.
All handyman services and contractor needs for your home
Unions With Celia is an intentional wedding and event planning company helping couples creatively tell their unique stories and invest in their relationships.
Wedding and portrait photographers based in Missouri and serving worldwide.
APO provides medical care, HIV/STD testing and education. We provide primary medical care and HIV specialty medical care, in addition to PrEP and treatment for Hepatitis C.
Internationally award winning bean to bar chocolate factory direct trading with cocoa farmers on 3 continents
Brentwood Christian Church is a progressive, open and affirming congregation in the heart of the Ozarks that is seeking to build community, justice, and love.
The CFO provides place-based philanthropy and works to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
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The Ozarks Inclusion Project connects the LGBTQ+ community in southwest Missouri with the inclusive businesses and organizations who are excited about employing, housing, and offering services to gay and transgender folks.
As a project of The GLO Center, the longest running LGBTQ+ Community Center in the state, we offer training and policy review for for- and not-for-profit companies, and an online searchable directory so allies and LGBTQ+ people alike can find the resources we need and support friendly businesses with our purchasing power.