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Expanding Our Reach and Unlocking Potential Across Missouri.
Since the inception of the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO), we’ve been working to make entrepreneurship, innovation, education and training more accessible to people in the 47 southernmost counties of Missouri.
The key? Building partnerships, reducing redundancies and identifying gaps in resources.
What better way to propel the network to the next level than to announce two new statewide partners for Innovate SOMO: the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM). These collaborations mark an exciting new chapter in our mission to unlock the full potential of Missourians — helping local businesses grow, develop talent and ultimately, build a brighter future for our state.
“The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to partner with Innovate SOMO in this crucial initiative to fuel entrepreneurship, innovation and workforce development across our state,” said Kara Corches, President and CEO. “By combining our resources and expertise, we’re not only helping businesses grow but also ensuring that Missouri remains a place where talent thrives, industries flourish, and the future is built right here at home.”
Through these partnerships, we’re expanding our ability to serve businesses and workers across Missouri, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to join forces with such well-established and respected organizations. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with its statewide reach, and MAM, with its deep connection to the manufacturing sector, are helping us take our network further, ensuring that more businesses and individuals have access to the support they need to thrive.
“By joining forces with Innovate SOMO in this way, the Missouri Association of Manufacturers continues to show our strong support of Missouri’s manufacturing sector and workforce,” said Michael Eaton, Executive Director. “Through this effort, it is our goal to provide the resources, training and innovation necessary for our businesses to succeed and remain competitive. Together, we’re ensuring that Missouri remains a leader in manufacturing and a place where businesses and workers can thrive well into the future.”
By coming together with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry and MAM, we are addressing this need head-on, delivering critical business support and talent development programs to help Missouri stay innovative and keep residents employed.
But it’s not just about closing gaps — it’s about keeping Missourians here in the state, building the economy and shaping the future right here at home. We all know that if we don’t step up to meet these challenges, talent and opportunity may migrate elsewhere. Together with our new partners, we’re helping to ensure that Missourians have the tools, resources and support to build their careers, grow their businesses and thrive in Missouri.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry and MAM for placing their trust in Innovate SOMO and partnering with us to make this vision a reality. Your commitment to business growth, workforce development and economic empowerment aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are excited to see the impact we will have — together.
Here’s to an even brighter future for Missouri!
Stay tuned for more updates and ways to get involved as we continue to grow, support and innovate alongside our new partners.
