Early-Stage Business Boot Camps: A Regional Investment in Entrepreneurs

Helping more than 330 entrepreneurs move from idea to action across southern Missouri.
From Burnout to Building Something Better

Ryan Coe’s Early-Stage Business Boot Camp Story.
From Dream to Done: How a Mother-Daughter Duo Set The Stage for Success

Meet Caroline and Liz Lusk, the dynamic team behind Set The Stage Southwest Missouri.
Team MO State Takes a Community Field Trip

Thanks to the United Way Ozarks Region.
After Nearly Two Decades of Building Connections and Driving Innovation, Allen Kunkel is Retiring

Thank you and congrats!
Planning the Leap into Entrepreneurship

Startup (and pivot) advice from member Mark Treat.
Welcome Courtney Okello to Our Team

Stop and say hello!
Students Spark Innovation in Entrepreneurship Program

Four Success Stories from the fall 2025 Entrepreneurship Intern Pilot Program.
Casting a Wider Net

How Co-Angler’s Regional Focus and Community Support Are Fueling Big Wins
From Zero Posts to a Full Playbook

Inside ECRI’s Semester of Creative Momentum