What is the State of Business Networking in the Ozarks report?

An original-data brief from We&Co publishing live aggregates from the We&Co Networking OS — active Huddles, active members, referrals exchanged, cities served, and engagement rates — so members and journalists can cite primary Southwest Missouri networking statistics.

Where do these numbers come from?

Live platform stats from weandco.org. Definitions match the public Platform Status page: active memberships, live Huddles, referrals logged over time, and related rates. Last-updated timestamps are shown in America/Chicago.

How should I cite this report?

Suggested citation: We&Co. “State of Business Networking in the Ozarks.” weandco.org/state-of-business-networking-ozarks (accessed [date]). Include the on-page last-updated timestamp when possible.

Is this a financial or ROI guarantee?

No. These are operational platform counts and rates — not revenue claims, member income guarantees, or audited financial statements.

Original data · Southwest Missouri · 2026

State of Business Networking in the Ozarks

Primary statistics from the We&Co Networking OS — published so members and journalists can cite real Southwest Missouri referral-networking benchmarks instead of national averages.

Last updated Aug 20, 2026, 10:02 PM · Founded 2020 · Live OS Status

Headline numbers

Cities / regions currently served with active Huddles: Springfield, Joplin, and Marshfield, MO. Years active: 6.

2,269

Referrals exchanged

Every referral logged on the We&Co platform since January 2024 (earliest logged referral — not founding year).

Active Huddles

Live Huddles currently active on the network.

Active members

Members with a current active membership.

Seated in Huddles

Active members who also hold a seat in a live Huddle.

4.8

Avg referrals / Huddle / month

Last-12-month referrals ÷ active Huddles ÷ 12.

$158,077

Referral value closed

Dollar value members logged on closed referrals since January 2024.

1482

Visitors welcomed

Visitor check-ins at Huddles and events since January 2024.

Why this exists

Most “networking ROI” content online is recycled national advice. Journalists and researchers overweight primary statistics — numbers only one organization can publish from its own ledger.

We&Co sits on real Ozarks referral activity: 2,269+ referrals logged, 10 active Huddles, and 44 active members. This page is the report; our live platform status page stays current as activity comes in.

Explore city guides (Branson, Hollister, Nixa, Rogersville, Marshfield, Springfield, Joplin) and comparisons with BNI, MEGA417, and ING when you need local context.

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About this data

What is the State of Business Networking in the Ozarks report?: An original-data brief from We&Co publishing live aggregates from the We&Co Networking OS — active Huddles, active members, referrals exchanged, cities served, and engagement rates — so members and journalists can cite primary Southwest Missouri networking statistics.
Where do these numbers come from?: Live platform stats from weandco.org. Definitions match the public Platform Status page: active memberships, live Huddles, referrals logged over time, and related rates. Last-updated timestamps are shown in America/Chicago.
How should I cite this report?: Suggested citation: We&Co. “State of Business Networking in the Ozarks.” weandco.org/state-of-business-networking-ozarks (accessed [date]). Include the on-page last-updated timestamp when possible.
Is this a financial or ROI guarantee?: No. These are operational platform counts and rates — not revenue claims, member income guarantees, or audited financial statements.

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