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With transfer of the Centerview assets completed, one of the first items on the agenda was the removal of the Missouri Bioenergy signs once there, in favor of Show Me Energy Cooperative signage on Missouri Hiway 58. The signs are completed, they are installed and they proclaim to everyone passing by, who we are and how we can be contacted.

On August 15th, one of the hottest days of the year, at 3:30 in the afternoon, Congressman Ike Skelton (D-Missouri) came to the Show Me Energy Cooperative site in Centerview, Missouri for an introduction to our process, a tour of the site and to offer to lend his help to the ongoing pursuit of available grant monies that might be applicable to Show Me’s current and future plans.

Despite the heat, Congressman Skelton and his party were treated to a complete explanation of Show Me’s pellet operation, Phase One of Show Me Energy’s business plan and introduced to the second phase which will be production of cellulosic ethanol.

We look forward to staying in touch with Congressman Skelton and having him visit once the plant is completed and ready to go into full operation.

Show Me Energy President Steve Flick discusses operations with Congressman Ike Skelton. The bagging machinery for placing finished pellets into bags for consumer purchase can be seen in the background.

In response to a question from the Congressman, Steve explains how the co-op organization will benefit local farmer producers by utilization of their product.

Ron Woods, former CEO of Black and Veach’s Energy Dvision, and Congressman Skelton in discussion over some of the business benefits to be gained by Show Me’s entry into ethanol production.

VISION STATEMENT

PLANT BABY PLANT!

Show Me Energy Cooperative has as its guiding vision a commitment to establish an innovative, profitable, leading model for production of biomass-based fuels. This model may be replicated across the country by small producer-owned cooperatives that will provide a positive economic impact on the regions in which they are located.

MISSION STATEMENT

Show Me Energy Cooperative is a non-profit, producer owned cooperative founded to support the development of renewable biomass energy sources in West Central Missouri through the following actions and efforts:

A) establishment of suitable conditions in the field of energy development which incorporate the efforts, products, and goals of local agricultural biomass producers

B) provide additional revenue streams for farmers and producers for their products by utilization in biomass energy production

C) support and reinforce local economy and community through employment and development of renewable, sustainable, technologies

D) keep its member-owners informed about their co-op business and economic, political, charitable, and social environments

E) help to improve the quality of life, both now and in the foreseeable future, in the areas Show Me Energy Cooperative has a business, purchasing, or distributing presence

“Developing Energy Today for America’s Tomorrow”