The United Way of Southeast Missouri strengthens families with a focus on education, income and health. LIVE UNITED is our call to action engaging the community to GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER to create a good life for all in our community. Our initiatives include Success by 6, Read to Succeed, and LIFE (Leading and Inspiring Families to Excel). To help the community access existing services, we offer First Call for Help, a telephone help-line for local services; 573-334-HELP. This blog will highlight how the United Way of Southeast Missouri and its funded partners are building a caring community through fundraising, volunteerism, community education and collabortive efforts.

LIVE UNITED 365 Small Business Circle Member Spotlight: Missouri Running Company

Posted Monday, January 19, 2015, at 12:17 PM

1. How long has your business been in operation?

We have owned Missouri Running Company 2 years as of August 1st, 2014. We managed the store for a year prior.

2. What services does your business provide?

We offer gait analysis to ensure walkers and runners are in the correct footwear for their walking/running style. We offer an educational retail experience.

3. What do you enjoy most about being a small business owner?

We love being part of the community, while doing something that we love.

4. What do you love most about this community?

We were both born and raised in this community and love that our kids have the opportunity to grow up here as well.

5. Why do you choose to support your community through United Way?

A benefit of small business is that we are able to give back to the community that we serve. The United Way is great way to give back and promote positive change in our community.

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