Our Impact

About efactory

Inside a former turkey processing plant in downtown Springfield, something special is happening. A business incubator, resource hub, support network and all-around great place to be.

We opened our doors in 2013 with one goal: to serve as a one-stop shop for small business owners and entrepreneurs in southwest Missouri. Today our suite of programs cover all the bases.

The efactory offers small business consulting and training as well as leadership and professional development training through the Missouri State University Small Business Development Center.

Services also include: office space, coworking, an accelerator program, mentorship networks, corporate innovation, and more. 

We’re happy to be part of the IDEA Commons district, Missouri State University’s vision for an urban innovation park.

Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together since getting started.

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We believe in hard work, determination, and good ideas.

Our Impact

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Companies Served
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Jobs Created by Client Companies

Our clients create jobs, drive innovation, and bring solutions to life.

A Home for Entrepreneurship

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Companies Call efactory Home
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Square Feet of Leasable Workspace

How We Do It

PRIVATE OFFICES

We make life easy for founders with flexible private offices that include plenty of perks. The efactory is home to more than 20,000 square feet of leasable office space. Private offices range in size from 150 to 1,300 square feet.

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Press Features

Check out these articles featuring our programs and clients.

3 locals recognized by lieutenant governor as Women of Achievement

Three locals are among the recipients of Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe’s third-annual Women of Achievement Awards. Rachel Anderson and Winter Kinne, both of Springfield, and Teresa Parson, of Bolivar, are scheduled to be honored during a March 14 ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, according to a news release. Eleven women were selected statewide for the award, established in 2022 by Kehoe to recognize the accomplishments of Missouri women in conjunction with Women’s History Month. “My life was greatly impacted by being raised by a single mother of six, and we created this award to honor the incredible accomplishments of women across Missouri,” Kehoe said in the release. “These recipients are diverse in talent and background, from agriculture to entrepreneurship and community service to leaders in veterans advocacy.” Anderson serves as executive director of Missouri State University’s Efactory; Kinne leads Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. as president and CEO; and Parson is first lady of Missouri.

Businesses get the kickstart they need closer to home

Innovate SOMO brings successful Early-Stage Business Boot Camps to the region.

‘Becoming a Better Borrower’ aims to help unlock funding secrets

Finding funding is a hurdle for many small businesses. Officials with the Missouri Small Business Development Center in West Plains and the Ozarks Small Business Incubator will host a free workshop designed to demystify the borrowing process and unlock a world of financial possibilities for both new and existing businesses.

Past Reports

Check out our past yearly reports for more information.

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