or five years Cup of Joe has provided a platform to showcase area entrepreneurs and connect them with supporters and community members.

On Wednesday morning, Cup of Joe brought back six presenters to share their success stories and how the meetings have helped them grow.

Presenters at the East Hills Library event, included Isaac Collins, Yogurtini owner; Bill Becker with MK Minerals; Heidi Klamm, owner of Baked by Heidi; Joe Lane, Joetown Mini Golf owner; Jessica Estes, owner of AR Workshop; and Matt Wieners and Bruce Baker with Axe Factor.

Annette Weeks, director of the center for entrepreneurship at Missouri Western State University, said all the presenters have spoken before but had the opportunity to share more about their success.

“It’s joyful to see those that started out with just an idea who have presented and now come as a success story and they’re an integral part of our community,” Weeks said.

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