Business View Civil Municipal June 2023

116 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 Ozark recently welcomed a significant new addition to its industrial landscape - Ecore International, a rubber flooring manufacturer that uses recycled truck tires to create its products. This green industry initiative represents a $25.5 million investment, creating a wealth of employment opportunities. “ To date, all their positions have been filled with local individuals,” Smith reveals, underlining the company’s commitment to the community and its contribution to the local economy. In addition to Ecore, Ozark is home to Brittanie’s Thyme, an organic skincare company that presents another facet of the town’s diverse business scene. Aviation is deeply ingrained in Ozark’s identity. The town’s municipal airport, owned and controlled by the city, forms the heart of its aviation hub. “Our airport makes us unique because we have full control over what happens here,” explains Denise Ellis, who oversees the aviation portfolio for the city.