(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College Future Business Leaders of America received a donation of $3,690 from Leggett & Platt to cover travel and competition expenses to attend the 2025 National FBLA Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas this summer.
“This is the second year Leggett & Platt has provided funding for our students to attend the National conference,” stated Dr. Scott Donaldson, FBLA Advisor. “This year, they are paying for all our travel and registration expenses. We are grateful to have community business partners who see the value of these opportunities and provide funding to assist our students.”
Crowder College will be taking eight students to compete and participate. One student, Constance Graham, earned an internship and will be assisting with all aspects of the conference while participating.
“At Leggett & Platt, we believe in putting people first – and that includes supporting students who are striving to grow, lead, and succeed,” stated Leslie Laubach, Communications Manager. “We’re proud to help Crowder College’s FBLA students access opportunities that build confidence, sharpen skills, and shape their future.”
About Leggett & Platt:
Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a diversified manufacturer that designs and produces a broad variety of engineered components and products that can be found in many homes and automobiles. The 140-year-old Company is comprised of 15 business units, approximately 20,000 employees, and 135 manufacturing facilities located in 18 countries.
Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of: a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar systems; c) specialty bedding foams and private label finished mattresses; d) components for home furniture and work furniture; e) flooring underlayment; f) adjustable beds; and g) bedding industry machinery.
About Crowder College:
Crowder College was established in April 1963, as the voters of Newton and McDonald counties passed the issue to create a community college (formerly junior college) on the land formerly known as Camp Crowder. Today, the college provides services to a nine-county service region in southwest Missouri with locations in Neosho, Cassville, Joplin, McDonald County, Nevada and Webb City. The student population exists from within the four-state region, and around the globe. With over 80 degree and program options, the college is a great place to train for a career or transfer to a university.
Reference:
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Crowder College
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