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02/12/2025

Governor’s Mansion view, snow day edition ❄️ Stay safe and warm, JCMO!

02/07/2025

February is for lovebirds! What are your favorite JCMO stops to celebrate Valentine’s Day? 🦢💝

River City Florist

02/04/2025

Economic Development initiatives help our community grow by creating opportunities, supporting local businesses, and strengthening Jefferson City for everyone. ❤️

🌟 “Jefferson City’s Future is Taking Shape!”

The Jefferson City Conference Center is more than a vision — it’s a step toward revitalizing our community. With 29,000 square feet of conference space and an additional 10,000 square feet of flexible event space, 200 hotel rooms, and 700 parking spaces, this project will bring jobs, visitors, and new energy to downtown Jefferson City.

📣 Follow us for updates as we continue building momentum for Jefferson City!

01/28/2025

Happy National Day🌎! Send a postcard from this year. Discover trip inspiration and order your Visitors Guide at VisitJeffersonCity.com.

01/23/2025

Trying to defrost from a very ❄️chilly❄️ week with a hot latte from Plate&Pour! Stop by to warm up with a tasty coffee or pastry! 🥐☕️

01/19/2025

🍿It's National Popcorn Day! We are celebrating with handfuls of Sweet White Cheddar from Ready Popped Kettle Corn and More. Sweet or salty... why not both!
What's your favorite flavor?

01/16/2025

It's an important day in Missouri State Penitentiary history. 🗝️

Prior to statehood, crime and punishment was handled as a local issue in Missouri. As the population grew, however, so did the need for a State prison. in 1833, a law was approved for the creation of a commission to “procure plans for a jail and penitentiary house at Jefferson City”. A budget of $25,000 was appropriated for construction (over $900,000 today).

The prison, at that time a four-acre plot of land with a few small buildings enclosed by a wooden stockade, was completed March 1, 1836. The prison was staffed by one guard and one warden, and could house forty inmates. The first, Wilson Eidson, arrived a week later on March 8.

A portion of Eidson’s record in the Numerical Register is shown here from our Missouri State Penitentiary Database. This database indexes inmates received by MSP between 1836-1931 and can be accessed here: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/archivesdb/msp/Default.aspx

Eidson was tried in Greene County for grand larceny after stealing from Junius T. Campbell’s grocery store. Sentenced to two years and 45 days in the penitentiary, he was ultimately discharged December 21, 1837.

01/10/2025

Economic growth is about creating a community where businesses can thrive, families can grow, and opportunities abound.

Read below for more information about the many benefits of economic growth, and be sure to follow Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership!

🌟 What Does Growth Look Like?

Economic growth isn’t just about numbers — it’s about creating a community where businesses can thrive, families can grow, and opportunities abound.

Here’s how growth helps everyone:
• New jobs and business opportunities
• Increased funding for public services (like police and firefighters) and infrastructure (like roads and bridges)
• A stronger, more vibrant community

📚 Let’s keep learning and growing together!

01/10/2025

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Jefferson Landing State Historic Site looks beautiful in the snow. For today, at least, we suggest enjoying the view from this photo, rather than in person. Stay safe and stay warm today!

01/07/2025

Cold days call for comfort food. Treat yourself and order in from one of JCMO's scrumptious restaurants this week! ❄️

📍: Oscar's Classic Diner
📸: Tyler Beck Photography

01/03/2025

Stay safe out there this weekend, JCMO! ❄️❤️

01/02/2025

Economic Development initiatives help our community grow by creating opportunities, supporting local businesses, and strengthening Jefferson City for everyone. ❤️

01/01/2025

Happy New Years Eve! Take a look back at your favorite post from 2024. Cheers to 2025! ✨

📷: Tyler Beck Photography

12/31/2024

Looking to kick off 2025 on the right foot? Join the First Day Hike at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site! Hosted by the Missouri State Museum and Missouri State Parks, the hike will take you on an urban exploration around Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, the Missouri State Capitol Complex, and Deborah Cooper Park. ☀️

Museum staff will use a Bluetooth-enabled microphone, so it is recommended to bring headphones to hear all the information.

More details here: https://facebook.com/events/s/explore-the-capitol-first-day-/618432510508479/

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas, JCMO. ✨

12/23/2024

Travel plays an essential role in communities across every industry and the economy through leisure and business travel. Dollars spent by visitors ripple through the community, supporting restaurants, businesses, and hotels.

The impact doesn’t stop there, though. Those visitor dollars support employees, food and beverage vendors, maintenance workers, electricians, and many others. Economic growth and tourism support our local economy.💡

🌊 “The Ripple Effect of a Dollar”
Bringing money into our community allows us to support more businesses and neighbors. Dollars spent by visitors can ripple through the community in countless ways:
• Dining → supports restaurants
• Shopping → boosts local businesses
• Hotels → creates jobs for residents
The impact doesn’t stop there, though. Those visitor dollars support employees, food and beverage vendors, maintenance workers, electricians, and so many others. These ripples touch everyone in ways we might not even realize.
Supporting economic growth and tourism supports our local economy.💡