Thank you for visiting the JCESBA website and for your interest in Jefferson City’s east side. The Jefferson City East Side Business Association is proud to bring together businesses and residents who share a commitment to strengthening and supporting our community.

Through JCESBA, members have the opportunity to build meaningful connections, stay informed about local developments, and take an active role in initiatives that enhance the east side and the greater Jefferson City area.

We invite you to explore our website and Facebook page to see the many ways JCESBA contributes to the community—from scholarships and business grants to projects like Freedom Corner, the East McCarty Street/US 50 roundabout, beautification efforts, and support for Lincoln University and Jefferson City schools.

JCESBA welcomes both businesses and individuals to participate in our monthly meetings and throughout-the-year community and social activities. We encourage you to reach out to me or any board member with questions or to learn more about how you can get involved.

Thank you, and we look forward to connecting with you.

OUR MISSION

Representing the diverse East Side of Jefferson City, JCESBA will advance the positive growth of businesses and residents while building on its historic character and economic potential by facilitating and supporting economic growth and educational opportunities.

COMMUNITY

We also provide various benefits to our members. Our focus areas include: business development, beautification, support of nearby schools and nonprofits, historic preservation, providing scholarship to graduating seniors, and shining a light on all the great things the east end has to offer. Please check out our strategic plan for more details.

From our President

Thank you for visiting the JCESBA website and your interest in Jefferson City’s east side. The Jefferson City East Side Business Association offers both businesses and residents a unique opportunity to network with others who share the best interests of Jefferson City’s east side and beyond. JCESBA also provides members a chance to be actively involved in community and association activities as well as keep abreast of businesses, developments and projects in the east side of our city.

Please check out the many examples listed here on our website and on our Facebook page of how JCESBA actively engages with and contributes to the community (e.g., scholarships, business grants, Freedom Corner, East McCarty Street/US 50 roundabout, beautification and cleanup projects, Lincoln University and JCSD school support, etc.).

JCESBA welcomes businesses and individuals to join our monthly membership meetings and any of the social and community betterment activities throughout the year. Feel free to contact me or any JCESBA board member with questions or learn more about how you can get involved.

Thank you!

Peter Grefrath
President

We would like to encourage you to join our Jefferson City East Side Business Association. Our goals are to improve the economic, civil, and general welfare of the businesses and the residents on the eastern side of Jefferson City. Your membership and involvement in our association is very important in making the East Side a better place to live and to operate a business.