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McDonald County Chamber seeks $2,000 monthly county contribution for DMO to boost I-49 corridor growth
Summary
The McDonald County Chamber of Commerce requested a $2,000-per-month county partnership to fund a Destination Marketing Organization aimed at promoting economic development along the I-49 corridor; commissioners said they would review the proposal with departmental budgets for 2026.
During the meeting, the McDonald County Chamber of Commerce outlined projected regional growth along the I-49 corridor and proposed that the county add a budget line to support economic development and new businesses. The Chamber requested a partnership providing $2,000 per month toward a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), saying it expected the partnership to become self-sustaining after the first year.
Commissioners acknowledged the Chamber’s proposal and said they would review the request alongside other departmental budgets before making decisions for the 2026 budget year. The minutes state the funding would be used for marketing, development efforts and grant-writing opportunities along the corridor.
