DeWitt & Associates, Inc. Joins Taney County Partnership

Taney County, MO – In May 2015, Taney County Partnership welcomed DeWitt & Associates, the 25th business sector investor to its Board of Directors. With a strong presence in Springfield developing construction projects for Missouri State University, Mercy, Greene County Public Safety Center, and others, DeWitt & Associates has also been active in Taney County with new construction of the Branson R-IV School District, The Branson Airport, CoxHealth ER Expansion and The Track.

Year after year, DeWitt & Associates projects are recognized for their remarkable collaboration of the design and construction process. These prestigious honors recognize creativity, function of design and the cooperative effort of the design and construction team. DeWitt & Associates consistently receives honors from the Springfield Contractors Association for its successful projects. Their teams of project managers and superintendents have received numerous individual awards such as Superintendent of the Year and Project & Developer of the Year. In 2013 DeWitt & Associates was also recognized by the Springfield Business Journal and ranked number 2 of the Dynamic Dozen.

DeWitt & Associates is experienced in developing LEED-certified projects with sustainability considerations always part of the firm’s design process. With the majority of their project staff being LEED Accredited Professionals, their team understands the importance of being environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle. DeWitt & Associates partnered with the Discovery Center in Springfield, Missouri and built the first Gold-LEED building in Southwest Missouri.

“DeWitt & Associates has a long tenure serving Southwest Missouri in progressive commercial design and construction, and we are pleased that they have joined the Partnership, applying their knowledge and expertise to economic development projects in Taney County,” says Jonas Arjes, Executive Director of the Taney County Partnership. “With many new construction projects seeking LEED certification to achieve sustainability goals, it is exciting to have a partner like DeWitt & Associates who has experience in developing those types of projects. As we ultimately move the Southwest Missouri region toward a Smart City and Smart County stature, it is even more important that talented and experienced advisors are at the table to help Taney County reach those goals. We work diligently to position Taney County as a smart place to live, work, and play in the eyes of site selectors and any businesses considering relocation or expansion in the region, and our partners play a pivotal role in that process.”

According to Bruce Colony, Business Development for DeWitt & Associates, “we are excited to be involved in the efforts that are taking place around Taney County, as we are seeing a number of new construction and renovation projects that undoubtedly support the region’s economic growth we have witnessed in the last couple of years. Our team at DeWitt & Associates is proud to lend its knowledge, expertise and years of experience to collaborate with other partners and elected officials to ensure a thriving economy for years to come.”

With headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, DeWitt & Associates is a successful, award-winning management team that has been creating public and private projects throughout Southwest Missouri Region since 1959. In 2014, DeWitt & Associates opened a second location in Springdale, AR. This office serves their clients in Northwest Arkansas. DeWitt & Associates is an employee-owned full service general contractor and construction firm. To learn more, visit their website at www.dewitt-associates.com and follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/dewittandassociates. All other inquiries, please contact Chrissy Groeteke, Marketing – DeWitt & Associates, at cgroeteke@dewitt-associates.com.

To learn more about the economic development work of the Taney County Partnership and how to get involved, visit www.taneycountypartnership.com or contact Executive Director Jonas Arjes at (417) 334-4084 or email jarjes@taneycountypartnership.com. Follow @TaneyMO on Twitter for regular news and updates.

Taney County Partnership Mission

The Taney County Partnership coordinates and facilitates the development of a strong, diversified and competitive economy in the county. As a public-private partnership, the TCP focuses on addressing the needs and opportunities of existing business, providing assistance to new and expanding businesses, fostering workforce development, supporting an entrepreneurial culture, while advocating for a business-friendly climate in Taney County, Missouri.

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