# We&Co

> We&Co is a women-owned professional networking organization founded in Springfield, Missouri in 2020. We connect small business owners and entrepreneurs across Southwest Missouri in small, high-trust referral groups called Huddles — helping members become each other's go-to referral partners and grow their businesses together.

Important notes:

- A **Huddle** is We&Co's signature format: 8–12 professionals who share the same target audience but do not compete. Members meet twice monthly for structured referral exchange and peer support.
- **Ownership:** We&Co is women-owned, not women-only — Huddle membership is open to all professionals. Some community events (for example Ladies Only Happy Hour) are women-focused.
- **Founder:** Jana Hennemann founded We&Co in Springfield, Missouri in 2020 — https://weandco.org/founders/jana-hennemann
- **Service area:** Springfield, Joplin, and Southwest Missouri (The Ozarks). No walk-in office — meetings happen at local venues.
- **Contact:** (417) 650-8041 · info@weandco.org · https://weandco.org/contact
- **Founded:** 2020 · **Website:** https://weandco.org
- **MCP (AI assistants):** https://weandco.org/api/mcp — events, huddles, business directory, published blogs, testimonials, and brand guidelines (with marketing content prompts)
- **Agent discovery:** https://weandco.org/agents.json (also /.well-known/agents.json) — points chat agents at llms.txt, prospect/member intents, and the public MCP

## Core pages

- [Home](https://weandco.org/): Referral Huddles and free networking events in Springfield & Joplin MO
- [About We&Co](https://weandco.org/about): Mission, history, and how referral networking works locally
- [FAQ](https://weandco.org/faq): What is We&Co?, how to get more referrals, grow your book of business, find referral partners, pricing, locations, membership tiers, and how to join
- [How to get more referrals](https://weandco.org/how-to-get-more-referrals): Problem-intent guide — ask clients, build power partners, choose a referral container, track intros; FAQ for owners searching growth questions
- [Reviews & member stories](https://weandco.org/reviews): Google Business Profile, member testimonials, and review CTAs
- [We&Co's Mission](https://weandco.org/wecos-mission-growing-local-business): How We&Co grows local business through community and referrals
- [Success Formula](https://weandco.org/success-formula): Huddles, membership, community events, and the We&Co platform in Southwest Missouri
- [Success Academy](https://weandco.org/learn): Shared member & leadership handbook — culture, platform fluency, Huddle roles, and referral craft
- [Platform progress (2026)](https://weandco.org/platform-progress): Member-facing changelog — app, Referral OS, SMART goals, and Huddle tools shipped in H1 2026

## Membership & pricing

- [Pricing](https://weandco.org/pricing): Membership plans, free trial options, and Huddle vs community access
- [Referral Network](https://weandco.org/referral-network): How members track and grow referral relationships

## Find networking near you

- [Networking Events](https://weandco.org/networking-events): Browse upcoming professional networking events
- [Networking Events in Springfield, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-events-in-springfield-mo): Local events and Huddles in Springfield
- [Networking Events in Joplin, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-events-in-joplin-mo): Local events and Huddles in Joplin
- [Networking Groups in Springfield, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-groups-in-springfield): Best 2026 guide — Huddles vs BNI vs Chamber; cost/time compare, how to choose, live Springfield Huddles, 417 corridor (Nixa/Ozark/Republic)
- [Networking Groups in Joplin, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-groups-in-joplin): 2026 guide for Joplin / Four-State
- [Networking Groups in Marshfield, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-groups-in-marshfield): Active We&Co market guide
- [Networking Groups in Branson, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-groups-in-branson): Expansion guide — Table Rock / ING corridor
- [Networking Groups in Hollister, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-groups-in-hollister): Branson–Hollister corridor guide
- [Networking Groups in Nixa, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-groups-in-nixa): Christian County / 417 south guide
- [Networking Groups in Rogersville, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-groups-in-rogersville): East Springfield corridor guide
- [Networking Groups in Lebanon, MO](https://weandco.org/networking-groups-in-lebanon): Laclede County expansion guide
- [Huddles](https://weandco.org/huddles): Find and join a business networking group in your area
- [Events](https://weandco.org/events): Full calendar of We&Co events

## Comparisons & original data

- [We&Co vs. BNI](https://weandco.org/weandco-vs-bni): Named comparison — Huddles vs BNI-style chapters
- [We&Co vs. MEGA417](https://weandco.org/weandco-vs-mega417): Springfield / 417 named comparison
- [We&Co vs. ING](https://weandco.org/weandco-vs-ing): Ozarks comparison (Branson, Hollister, Nixa, Rogersville)
- [State of Business Networking in the Ozarks](https://weandco.org/state-of-business-networking-ozarks): Original We&Co platform stats for citation
- [Live OS Status](https://weandco.org/os-status): Real-time Huddle and referral aggregates

## Leadership & recruitment

- [Become a Huddle Chief](https://weandco.org/become-a-huddle-chief): Lead a local Huddle and grow We&Co in your market
- [Huddle Chief — Branson, MO](https://weandco.org/become-a-huddle-chief/branson-mo): Recruitment for Branson area
- [Huddle Chief — Lebanon, MO](https://weandco.org/become-a-huddle-chief/lebanon-mo): Recruitment for Lebanon area
- [Huddle Chief — Jefferson City, MO](https://weandco.org/become-a-huddle-chief/jefferson-city-mo): Recruitment for Jefferson City area
- [Founder — Jana Hennemann](https://weandco.org/founders/jana-hennemann): We&Co founder profile

## Guides & content pillars (AEO / citation)

- [Networking vs socializing](https://weandco.org/the-difference-between-networking-and-socializing): Intentional referral networking vs casual hangouts
- [Toxic business relationships](https://weandco.org/recognizing-toxic-business-relationships): Signs, boundaries, and protecting healthy referral partners
- [Small meeting rooms in Springfield, MO](https://weandco.org/meeting-venues-in-springfield-mo-for-small-to-medium-sized-groups): Venues for networking groups / Huddles (10–60 people), not conference halls
- [Funny CTA examples](https://weandco.org/ctas-50-hilarious-calls-to-action-that-actually-work): Witty calls to action that still convert
- [Is Toastmasters worth it?](https://weandco.org/explore-the-pros-cons-of-toastmasters): Pros, cons, and when a referral Huddle is the better next step
- [How to politely decline a meeting](https://weandco.org/5-ways-to-kindly-decline-pointless-meetings-strong): Email scripts and when to say no
- [Referral groups explained](https://weandco.org/the-ins-and-outs-of-referral-groups): How referral groups differ from mixers and weekly chapters
- [101 Free Business Directories](https://weandco.org/101-free-business-directories-get-listed-today): Downloadable checklist of free listings + local SEO tips

## Optional

- [Blog](https://weandco.org/blogs): Articles on business networking, referrals, and growth
- [Business Directory](https://weandco.org/business-directory): Local businesses and professionals in the We&Co community
- [Get listed with We&Co](https://weandco.org/the-weco-business-directory-get-listed-today): How member business listings work
- [Contact](https://weandco.org/contact): Reach the We&Co team
- [Terms of Service](https://weandco.org/terms-of-service): Platform terms
- [Privacy Policy](https://weandco.org/privacy-policy): Privacy practices
- [Sitemap](https://weandco.org/sitemap.xml): Full index of public pages (events, huddles, blogs, listings)
- [agents.json](https://weandco.org/agents.json): AI agent discovery map — intents for prospects/members + public MCP connect details
- [llms-full.txt](https://weandco.org/llms-full.txt): This file plus live FAQ answers, upcoming event dates, and active Huddles
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/weandco417/): We&Co on Facebook
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/weandco417): We&Co on LinkedIn
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/weandco417): We&Co on Instagram
- [Google Business Profile](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xw7oWYwVkQ2CmcDfA): Verified Maps listing (Springfield / Southwest MO service area)