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John Bledsoe, a lifelong Missouri Ozarks resident, was born with a passion for the outdoors. Fishing with his father since childhood, Bledsoe’s love for the sport grew with every cast. At just eight years old, he landed a life-changing 5-pound bass, solidifying his passion for the sport. In October 2021, he took a leap of faith and purchased Coangler.com for a mere $13. This marked the beginning of Co-Angler, an app designed to connect fishing enthusiasts.
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Missouri State University celebrates a successful first year as an EDA University Center! This past week, we commemorated the exciting possibilities that come with this designation, which allows us to bridge the gap between businesses and the university, fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurship.
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