Sedalia, Missouri – July 12, 2023 –State Fair Community College hosted a ribbon cutting for their new office located at 292 South Highway 65 in Lincoln on Wednesday. The State Fair Community College – Benton County office increases awareness and access to the college for area residents.
“We had many of the mayors from Benton County come to our Sedalia campus to tour our facilities last fall,” said SFCC President Brent Bates. “We wanted to give them the opportunity to discuss their needs and how State Fair Community College might better serve their communities. This is one of the products of that visit.”
State Fair Community College secured the location in April.
“The community has welcomed us with open arms,” said SFCC Legislative and Community manager Jo Lynn Turley. “ We have had a lot of interest from the community, as they are noticing our signs and stopping in to see how we might be able to help them.”
Visitors can inquire into programming available at State Fair Community College and use the center as a way of making connections at other SFCC campus locations.
SFCC Board of Trustees member, and Benton County resident, Amy Breshears thanked those in attendance for their support of the new center.
“This is a big day, because SFCC proudly puts students first and cares about our communities, so we are always looking for ways to better serve them,” said Breshears. “SFCC is committed to making our programs the best, so our graduates can find jobs that pay well and stay in the area if they choose, which makes our communities better.”
Members of the Lincoln and Warsaw Chambers of Commerce joined city and county officials in the ceremony.
“We really appreciate State Fair Community College being here,” said Lincoln Mayor Glen Nelson. “We (Lincoln) are growing again and these actions only help that.”
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Cutline: Members of State Fair Community College, the SFCC Board of Trustees and area residents cut the ribbon for the State Fair Community College – Benton County office located in Lincoln, Missouri.
