Taney County Partnership

Name

Taney County Partnership

Legal name

Taney County Partnership

Website

https://taneycountypartnership.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (926), Administration of General Economic Programs (926110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Site selection assistance
• Workforce development programs
• Regional economic data
• Business attraction consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Branson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Investor Memberships: TCP is funded through investor contributions from public-sector entities (Taney County, municipalities, schools, sewer district) and private-sector companies (banks, resorts, hospitals, utilities, construction firms, architecture firms, colleges). Investors support economic development initiatives, receive visibility as featured stakeholders on the TCP website, and gain access to data and introductions to support business decisions.
2. Tourism Promotion and Business Attraction Services: TCP functions as the economic development leader for the region, providing business attraction, retention, and expansion services to employers and entrepreneurs. These services are provided at no direct cost to companies, funded by investor memberships and public-sector contributions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Taney County Partnership operates as a public-private economic development organization serving Taney County, Missouri. It delivers business attraction, retention, and expansion services, workforce development programs, a GIS-powered site selection platform, a regional jobs platform, and targeted investor and demographic intelligence — all funded through investor memberships and public-sector contributions and provided at no direct cost to businesses or job seekers.

Product overview

The Taney County Partnership (TCP) is an economic development organization that serves as the primary platform for business attraction, workforce development, and regional marketing in Taney County, Missouri. Rather than a traditional SaaS product, TCP's offering is a suite of interconnected economic development services built around a modern website platform. The core digital products include an Employment & Jobs Platform connecting job seekers with regional employers across hospitality, healthcare, education, and other sectors; a GIS-powered Site Selection Tool (GURU) enabling site selectors and developers to search available commercial and industrial properties on an interactive map; a Sites and Buildings Directory for available real estate assets including the Branson Commerce Park and Meadows Business Park; and County & Community Profiles providing detailed demographic and workforce data for the county and its eight communities. Supporting workforce programs include the TCP Workforce Development Collaborative (a monthly employer forum) and the BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Program (cultural exchange covering Summer Work Travel, Trainee, and Internship categories). TCP also publishes research whitepapers on strategic topics including youth sports tourism and tourism-led economic development. All services are coordinated through the public-private partnership composed of Taney County, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, incorporated cities, and business stakeholders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employment & Jobs Platform An online Jobs Platform connecting job seekers with career opportunities across Taney County in hospitality, healthcare, education, childcare, skilled trades, and other sectors; employers can submit employment opportunities and job seekers can submit resumes for future opportunities.
• Site Selection Tool (GURU) A GIS-powered site selection tool from GIS Web Tech Guru enabling businesses, developers, and site selectors to search available properties, view them on an interactive map, sort by featured listings, and explore infrastructure and location data across Taney County.
• Sites and Buildings Directory A searchable database of available commercial and industrial sites, buildings, and parcels across Taney County, including the Branson Commerce Park and Meadows Business Park, designed for businesses looking to locate or expand in the region.
• County & Community Profiles Detailed demographic, workforce, housing, and business data profiles for Taney County and its eight communities (Branson, Hollister, Forsyth, Rockaway Beach, Kirbyville, Merriam Woods, Bull Creek, Taneyville), providing site selectors and businesses with location intelligence.
• Target Industries Intelligence Information and data profiles covering Taney County's five target industry sectors — Light Manufacturing & Logistics, Eco Tourism, Sports Tourism, Retail, and Aerospace — designed to attract investment aligned with the region's workforce and infrastructure strengths.
• Report Maker Tool A self-service report-building tool that allows site selectors and stakeholders to compile custom reports combining demographic, workforce, business, and infrastructure data for Taney County; users can arrange, sort, and remove items, save reports, and share read-only links.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 million annual visitors to Branson and surrounding attractions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Missouri State University — efactorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Missouri State University's efactory is TCP's primary workforce and entrepreneurship development partner. Through the Missouri SBDC at MSU and the Show-Me Network, the efactory delivers the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp in Taney County, conducts employer workforce surveys, and provides business coaching. The SBDC serves 15 southwest Missouri counties.
• Show-Me Network / Southern Missouri Innovation NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025The Show-Me Network (formerly Southern Missouri Innovation Network / Innovate SOMO), led by Missouri State University's efactory and codefi, is a collaborative network of business and community leaders fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across Missouri. TCP partners with the Network to deliver business boot camps and workforce development initiatives in Taney County, funded in part by the U.S. Bank Foundation.
• Elevate BransonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Elevate Branson is a community partner that co-hosts the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp with TCP and Missouri State University. The organization also collaborates with TCP on workforce development initiatives, including hosting a Part-Time Community Van Driver position and Part-Time Thrift Store Associate opportunities.
• City of BransoncoreOthersCity of Branson is a public-sector member and investor of TCP, the county's designated economic development organization. As the primary tourism hub in Taney County, the City of Branson contributes public resources, leadership, and infrastructure to support TCP's business attraction and workforce development mission.
• Taney CountycoreOthersTaney County is a public-sector founding member and investor of TCP. The county provides public resources and institutional support for TCP's economic development initiatives, including business retention, workforce development, and tourism promotion across all communities.
• Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVBcoreOthersThe Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau co-locates with TCP, sharing the same headquarters at 4100 Gretna Road, Branson. The Chamber provides tourism promotion, networking events, and member services that complement TCP's economic development activities. TCP's Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer (Matt Adkins) also serves at the Chamber.
• City of ForsythminorOthersCity of Forsyth is a public-sector member and investor of TCP. As the long-time county seat, Forsyth contributes to regional economic development and receives TCP support for business attraction and community development.
• City of HollisterminorOthersCity of Hollister is a public-sector member and investor of TCP. Hollister, the second-largest city in Taney County, contributes to economic development initiatives and hosts monthly TCP Workforce Development Collaborative meetings at the Chamber of Commerce.
• City of Rockaway BeachminorOthersCity of Rockaway Beach is a public-sector member and investor of TCP, contributing to regional economic development as a lakeside resort community targeting tourism and outdoor recreation investment.
• College of the OzarkscoreOthersCollege of the Ozarks is a private-sector investor and major employer in Taney County. The college operates a zero-tuition work program, The Keeter Center (a hotel and conference facility with 500–999 employees), and serves as a key workforce pipeline partner. Featured as a major employer and investor in TCP's ecosystem.
• Cox Medical Center BransoncoreOthersCox Medical Center Branson (CoxHealth) is a private-sector investor and the largest healthcare employer in Taney County (1,000–4,999 employees). CoxHealth also operates Coxhealth Cancer Center-Branson. As an investor, CoxHealth contributes to TCP's economic development mission and benefits from TCP's workforce development programs addressing healthcare talent pipelines.
• MercyminorOthersMercy is a private-sector investor in TCP, providing healthcare services in the region and contributing to healthcare workforce development and community health initiatives.
• Big Cedar LodgecoreOthersBig Cedar Lodge, founded by Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris, is a private-sector investor and the premier luxury resort in Taney County (500–999 employees). It anchors the county's high-end tourism and golf economy, hosting world-renowned courses designed by Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player. Recognized as #1 Golf Resort and #1 Holiday Hotel by USA Today in 2025.
• Branson AirportminorOthersBranson Airport is a private-sector investor in TCP, providing general aviation access for the region and serving as a target industry asset for aerospace businesses requiring private jet access and logistical connectivity.
• White River Valley ElectriccoreOthersWhite River Valley Electric is a private-sector investor in TCP, providing electric utility services to Taney County. As utility infrastructure is critical for business site selection and manufacturing development, the utility partnership supports TCP's target industry efforts in light manufacturing and logistics.
• Liberty UtilitiesminorOthersLiberty Utilities is a private-sector investor in TCP, providing natural gas and/or water utility services that support business operations and manufacturing in Taney County.
• Golden Shovel AgencyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGolden Shovel Agency is the international economic development marketing firm that redesigned and developed TCP's new website (launched October 2025). The firm specializes in website development, marketing and branding, workforce development strategy, and business retention and expansion for economic development organizations.
• Getting Floor'dminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGetting Floor'd is a private-sector business in Taney County that partnered with TCP to develop a 3.56-acre site at 648 Sunrise Drive along U.S. 65, advancing a 26,500 sq ft commercial building. TCP provided data, stakeholder alignment, and shovel-ready site identification to make the project bankable. The project exemplifies TCP's business retention and expansion role.
• Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) — Table Rock CampusminorOthersOzarks Technical Community College is a private-sector investor in TCP, providing workforce training and certificate programs at its Table Rock Campus in Taney County. OTC serves as a key workforce pipeline partner supporting TCP's target industries through career and technical education.
• Nabholz ConstructionminorOthersNabholz Construction is a private-sector investor in TCP and a regional construction firm operating in Taney County. The firm supports TCP's development projects and infrastructure initiatives, including TIF-financed redevelopment in Branson.
• Hollister Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersHollister Area Chamber of Commerce is a private-sector member and investor in TCP, contributing to workforce development and business networking in the Hollister area of Taney County.
• Branson Lakes Area Chamber of CommercecoreOthersBranson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is a private-sector investor and key tourism promotion partner in TCP's network, co-located with TCP and the CVB at 4100 Gretna Road in Branson.
• Chateau on the LakeminorOthersChateau on the Lake is a private-sector investor and full-service resort in Taney County (250–499 employees). As an anchor hospitality employer, the resort contributes to tourism and supports TCP's workforce development and business attraction goals.
• Kirbyville SchoolsminorOthersKirbyville Schools is a public-sector member and investor in TCP, contributing to workforce and talent development in the northeastern part of Taney County.
• Taney County Regional Sewer DistrictminorOthersTaney County Regional Sewer District is a public-sector member and investor in TCP, providing critical wastewater infrastructure that supports commercial and residential development in Taney County.
• Branson Convention CenterminorOthersBranson Convention Center is a private-sector investor in TCP, providing convention and meeting facilities that support tourism, business events, and regional economic activity in Branson.
• Village of TaneyvilleminorOthersVillage of Taneyville is a public-sector member and investor in TCP, representing the rural community in north-central Taney County.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Missouri Partnership: Statewide public-private economic development organization promoting Missouri to site selectors and corporate investors. Directly comparable in function (EDO with investor-funded model) and overlapping target industries (manufacturing, logistics, tourism), though operating at state level rather than county level.
• GO Topeka (Topeka Chamber Economic Partnership): Kansas-based regional EDO and chamber partnership. Comparable as a member-funded EDO with workforce development, site selection, and target-industry programs serving a single mid-sized metro and surrounding region.
• Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber and EDO serving the Joplin metropolitan area in southwest Missouri. Comparable as a regional EDO with a public-private investor structure, workforce development focus, and overlapping light manufacturing/logistics targets.
• Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitors Bureau / Camdenton Chamber: Regional tourism and economic development organization serving the Lake of the Ozarks region in central Missouri. Directly comparable as an Ozarks-based EDO leveraging tourism (lake-based) as an economic anchor with member-funded operations.
• Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance: Regional chamber and EDO serving the Colorado Springs region with member-funded operations and site selection services. Comparable as a non-metro/secondary-market regional EDO targeting tourism, aerospace, and logistics investments.
• Northwest Arkansas Council: Regional economic development council serving the Northwest Arkansas region (Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, Springdale). Directly comparable as a regional EDO with public-private membership, GIS site selection infrastructure, and overlapping retail/hospitality/logistics target industries.
• Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce: Southwest Missouri's largest regional chamber and economic development organization, headquartered ~45 miles from Branson. Directly comparable as a regional EDO/chamber hybrid with workforce development programs, investor membership, and overlapping target industries including manufacturing and healthcare.

Others

• Golden Shovel Agency: International economic development marketing firm that built TCP's website (October 2025) and the GURU GIS platform. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler — supplies digital infrastructure, GIS tools, and economic development marketing services to peer EDOs across the U.S.

Broad incumbents

• Kansas City Area Development Council: Larger, established metro-area EDO serving the 18-county Kansas City region. Comparable in function (site selection, workforce development, investor-funded model) but at significantly larger scale and broader industry portfolio than TCP's single-county scope.
• Greater St. Louis Inc. Regional business and economic development organization for the St. Louis metropolitan area. Comparable EDO function with investor-funded structure and workforce development programs, but operates at metropolitan scale well beyond TCP's regional scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/taneycountypartnership
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taney-county-partnership

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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