WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHOW YOU

2022 IMPACT REPORT

A Year in Review

What We Do for Small Businesses

How We Contribute to a Stronger Economy

Where to Find Flexible Workspace Options

How We Connect with the Next Generation

How Much We Appreciate Our Coporate Partners & Board of Directors

A COMMUNITY MOVING FORWARD

Who We Are

Connecting the University & the Community

We propel the community forward by developing businesses and improving the economic vitality of the city and region. We invest in entrepreneurs and business leaders (and everyone in between) to make sure the region is primed with a knowledgeable and talented employee base prepared for the future.

Since opening in 2013, we have been a sought-after resource, connecting you to what you need. And we celebrate the community we live in and all the people that make it extraordinary.

Today our services cover all the bases – everything from office space for growing companies to expert business consulting and training through the Missouri SBDC at MSU.

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

CONSULTING & CONNECTING

What We Do for Small Businesses

Assisting Budding & Growing Businesses

When you’re ready to start or grow your business, there are so many unknowns. That’s why the Missouri Small Business Development Center at Missouri State University opened its doors 40 years ago.

The consultants and mentors are here to help current and prospective business owners answer questions, squash doubts and overcome challenges every day.

Less local? No problem! Our staff cover 15 counties in southwest Missouri and are available for virtual consultations. With this no-cost, confidential, one-on-one consulting, entrepreneurs can gain clarity and confidence in the startup and growth phases.

Our business consultants and mentors regularly meet with clients and share expertise on topics like:

Business planning & projections
Loan & investor preparation
Financial management & analysis
Marketing strategy
Strategic growth planning
International trade assistance
Technology commercialization

NEW BUSINESSES & NEW JOBS

How We Contribute to a Stronger Economy

Offering Thorough & Thoughtful Assistance

Successful businesses start with a plan and goals. We meet with entrepreneurs to guide them through this process.

We believe in being methodical, thoughtful, analytical and innovative. That’s how we move the needle on economic development, too.

For us, it starts by identifying needs, creating solutions and building networks to improve the economic landscape for those who do business in southwest Missouri. This year, our clients saw great successes, reminding us of the critical need for our services.

Investment Secured by Client Companies

$ 0 M+

New Jobs Created by Client Companies

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Counseling Hours Provided by Our Team

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New Business Starts Assisted by Our Team

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THE SPACE YOU NEED

Flexible Workspace

For Dreamers & Doers

Incubator Offices Remain Fully Occupied

Nearly 40 private offices remained full, leased to early-stage companies working in health sciences, logistics and supply chain management, manufacturing and technology.

Springfield Loves the Flexibility of Coworking Space

As the remote workforce continues to thrive, our coworking space is filled with solopreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives and more.

Meeting Spaces Provide Practical (& Beautiful) Solutions

We hosted strategic offsite sessions, board meetings, staff retreats and more.

Square Feet of Leasable Workspace Fully Occupied

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Unique Coworking Members on
Monthly Plans or Day Passes

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Community Groups Served by
Meeting & Event Space Options

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

How Expert-Led Training Enhances Skills

Building Leaders at Every Level

No matter where you are in the lifecycle of your business, we offer training programs you can use to start, scale and succeed in the ever-evolving business environment.

Training Programs Held

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Hours of Training Facilitated

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Training Participants

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STUDENTS OF ALL AGES BENEFIT

How We Prepare the Next Generation

Learning Valuable Skills

Students today desire autonomy more than ever before. They seek out opportunities to learn skills on their own and design their own paths.

We have a variety of programs to engage students in nearly every grade level. Through these initiatives, we connect them to real-world learning experiences to keep them excited about learning and – someday – leading.

Students Gained Real-World Experience

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Youth Coding League

GOCAPS

Student Employment

Course Projects

GOOD VIBES & NEWS

What's So Special

Reflecting on a Spectacular Year

In 2022, we built additional networks and resource partnerships that benefit small business owners. But we also met with major players in the community to develop customized training programs designed to meet their needs.

We continued to innovate and dream big, ultimately designing new pathways for people in Missouri to take charge of their career paths.

Along with our partner Codefi, we launched the
Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO). It is one of the largest regional workforce and economic development initiatives in Missouri’s history. This network provides digital skills training, bootcamps for startups, and greater access to capital, among so many other resources.

Created

Awarded

MOST INNOVATIVE

International Business Innovation Association

CELEBRATING SUCCESS STORIES

How Awesome Our Members Are

Making Big Moves in Business

We’re constantly blown away by our clients and members. They’re thinking innovatively, changing the landscape of industry and building some pretty amazing organizations that call Missouri home.

Salad Raises Millions in Series A Funding

Salad is disrupting the conventional cloud services marketplace.

Game Gets Inmates to See Life Beyond the Bars

MiddleCoast Media prepared Consider This Life to simulate complex educational, socio-economic and financial situations for prisoners to work through.

AgButler Partners with SRC Holdings

They launched a partnership with NewStream Enterprises to match available laborers to jobs in packaging, warehousing and manufacturing.

Reduced Response Time Saves Lives

Quick Access allows users to access a wide range of emergency response documents and information without cellular or internet connectivity.

How Much We Appreciate Our Partners & Board of Directors

We Couldn't Do It Without You

Brad Bodenhausen – Missouri State University
Dan Brewer – Brewer Science
Dan Cobb – Entrepreneur
Tamara Conn – O’Reilly Auto Parts
Erin Danastasio – Hatch Foundation
Jason Gage – City of Springfield
Gary Gibson – City Utilities
Amanda Hedgpeth – CoxHealth

Sarah Hough – Bass Pro Shops
Sandy Howard – Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Kim Prater
Gary Schafer – FORVIS
Krisi Schell – SRC Holdings Corporation
Clif Smart – Missouri State University
Brad Wyrsch – Mercy

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHOW YOU

2022 IMPACT REPORT

A Year in Review

A COMMUNITY MOVING FORWARD

Who We Are

Connecting the University & the Community

CONSULTING & CONNECTING

What We Do for Small Businesses

Assisting Budding & Growing Businesses

NEW BUSINESSES & NEW JOBS

How We Contribute to a Stronger Economy

Offering Thorough & Thoughtful Assistance

THE SPACE YOU NEED

THE SPACE YOU NEED

For Dreamers & Doers

Incubator Offices Remain Fully Occupied

Springfield Loves the Flexibility of Coworking Space

Meeting Spaces Provide Practical (& Beautiful) Solutions

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Building Leaders at Every Level

STUDENTS OF ALL AGES BENEFIT

How We Prepare the Next Generation

Learning Valuable Skills

GOOD VIBES & NEWS

What's So Special

Reflecting on a Spectacular Year

Created

Awarded

MOST INNOVATIVE

International Business Innovation Association

CELEBRATING SUCCESS STORIES

How Awesome Our Members Are

Making Big Moves in Business

SPRINGFIELD INNOVATION INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

How Much We Appreciate Our Partners & Board of Directors

We Couldn't Do It Without You

Innovation Champion

Executive Partners

Supporting Partners

Affiliate Partners

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