Economic Development

The Economic Development Office is a part of the Dexter Chamber of  Commerce . We are charged with directing the economic development efforts for the City of Dexter. The ED works in partnership with the City of Dexter, Industrial Development Association, Missouri Partnerships and others to ensure we have readily available land, buildings, and other necessary resources needed for the betterment of the Dexter area.

Goals:

• Enhance transportation improvements
• Encourage new business growth through entrepreneurship
• Establish small industrial and service parks
• Create large industrial complexes for future expansion and development
• Support efforts for development of programs to facilitate orderly growth
• Promote available buildings and properties

demographics

The Dexter Chamber of Commerce works hard to enhance the business environment and increase growth in our community. Our office works with the City of Dexter to provide assistance and incentives for our major economic development workforce.

The Dexter area has a lot to offer. Whether you are relocating , wanting a great one day experience or looking for a new home for your business, you are here! We have great shopping, traditional restaurants, recreation opportunities, historic downtown district, great parks and much more.

Situated at the 25 miles East of Hwy 67 at Poplar Bluff or 25 miles West of Interstate 55 & 57 at Sikeston.   We have Three Rivers College center and just 23 miles from Sikeston and Poplar Bluff Career Technical Centers. Contact us today for more information.

Dexter Chamber of Commerce
515 W. Market Street, Suite B
Dexter, Missouri 63841
Office-573-624-7458
info@dexterchamber.com

Fishing Lake
Mingo

Otter Slough

1 Movie Theater
1 Bowling Alley
1 country club

Services
Banks – 8
Public Library and Genealogy
Hospitality Facilities – 4 hotels/motels  , 2 Bed and Breakfast

Railroads
Burlington Northern-Santa Fe
Union Pacific

Freight Carriers
FedEx Ground
UPS Freight

utilites

Electricity:
Dexter’s electrical power is furnished by Ameren Missouri. The power grid is interconnected with 22 other power suppliers in the Midwest. Native system generating capacity is 8,100 megawatts with peak load at 7,200 megawatts. Power purchase contracts are in place. Dexter area voltage is 161 Kv to 34.5 Kv to 12.5 Kv.  Rates are available with schedules for residential, small commercial, large commercial, primary supply, interruptible contracts, and an economic development rider for first five (5) years of operation for qualifiers. For more information, including rates sheets, click on www.Ameren.com; then Communities; then Missouri Community Members; then choose either Business or Residential; then choose Business Rates or Residential Rates; then go to Quick Links for Electric or Natural Gas Rates.

Natural Gas:
Natural gas is provided locally by the Ameren Missouri from the Texas Eastern Pipeline near Dexter. Gas is delivered at 250 lbs. to city gates with 50 to 15 lb distribution.   Rate schedules for Residential, Small and Large General Service, interruptible and transportation service tariffs are available. For more information, including rates sheets, click on www.Ameren.com then Communities; then Missouri Community Members; then choose either Business or Residential; then choose Business Rates or Residential Rates; then go to Quick Links for Electric or Natural Gas Rates.