Rosie to Become a Leadership Springfield Program

Rosie was launched in 2016 by Rachel Anderson and Paige Oxendine with assistance from United WE to support, assist and serve as an advocate network for women who are current and prospective founders, business owners and leaders in the Springfield region. Its mission is to help connect, partner, collaborate, and continue to increase the support and access to resources for women as it relates to professional development, business assistance, and leadership. It will now transition to become a Leadership Springfield Program.

Insperity Joins efactory Partner Program

Insperity HR that makes a difference logo.

Insperity has entered the southwest Missouri market and has joined the efactory Partner Program to assist entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the region.

Codefi and efactory Awarded $2M from the U.S. EDA to Support the Southern Missouri Innovation Network

Chris Carnell presents at efactory podium.

Competing with nearly 200 applications from around the nation, the grant investment was announced last week and will support a new project initiative set to launch across the Southern Missouri Innovation Network to increase the tech startup pipeline through education boot camps, incubators, accelerators, increased access to capital, mentoring, and cross-pollinating programs to generate more regional economic impact. “We’re […]

First Ever MIDxMIDWST Arts & Culture Festival Transforms Downtown, Adds Four Murals to efactory Exterior

Meg Wagler believes in leaving things better than you found them. And if you’ve spent any time in downtown Springfield over the last couple of weeks, you’ve likely seen the ways in which Wagler has left the heart of our community better than it was before the inaugural MIDxMIDWST Art & Culture Festival.  Wagler is a local artist and the creator of MIDxMIDWST, the city’s […]

Using Technology to Find New Business Leads in 2022

Technology has changed the way businesses operate. The Internet allows companies to reach their target audience with the touch of a button. Businesses can use social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to build relationships with potential clients. In addition, Google has enabled consumers to access information from anywhere.  The Internet has empowered us […]