Chamber Book 2023 Final

COMMUNITY PROFILE
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce, the
2013 Missouri Chamber of the Year, is proud to present its
2023 Community Profile and Membership Directory. Our
community is comprised of two cities, Waynesville and St.
Robert, and the surrounding rural areas. The combined
estimated population was approximately 52,000 at the end of
2018; Fort Leonard Wood, which is contiguous to the cities,
has a day time population of roughly 32,000. Fort Leonard
Wood is a Department of Defense installation. It is the home
of the Engineer, Military Police, and Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, and Nuclear schools and provides training for
all branches of the Armed Services. We are truly blessed to
have the best of both worlds--a rural lifestyle with the benefits of larger cities.
Our Chamber is committed to advancing the commercial, industrial, agricultural, educational, civic,
and community interests of the residents and businesses in the region. The Chamber is your partner in
connecting businesses, showcasing our community and developing our leaders.
Waynesville and St. Robert are bisected by Interstate 44, which provides access to Fort Leonard Wood
and the Waynesville/St. Robert Regional Airport. Commercial air travel is available with daily flights.
Our community enjoys the benefit of one of the most exceptional school systems in the state. The
Waynesville R-VI school district operates six elementary schools (one in St. Robert, one in Waynesville,
four on Fort Leonard Wood), one Sixth Grade Center, one middle school, and one high school, plus a
Career Center. The area also has a multitude of higher and continuing education opportunities.
Take a moment to browse this book and note all our area has to offer, in both qualities of life and
business. This community is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Rosalind Pride
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission statement of the Waynesville-St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce
is to be the motivating force in advocating, coordinating, leading and promoting
existing and future business development, economic diversity, and tourism. We
shall enhance the quality of life through programs, services, community
development, recognition, and pride.
VISION STATEMENT
To use the diversity of our area creating a cohesive community working for the
betterment of all through programs, services, recognition, and pride.
VALUES STATEMENT
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