Vision and mission brought to life at Esther’s Chamber

Client shares story of her vision and mission.
U.S. Bank Empowers Early-Stage Businesses Through Boot Camp Program

In the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp, we’re delivering high-quality content to new and prospective business owners – and identifying amazing partners with expertise to empower the participants. That’s why we are so excited that Timothy Oetting and Rees Cowherd, business banking managers at U.S. Bank, served as guest speakers May 2 (Bolivar) and May 7 […]
Rachel Anderson Earns a Spotlight in Authority Magazine

Leading with good intent Leadership styles makes a big difference in an organization – we all know that. It can pump up or deplete morale. It can drive change and create innovation. And we are thrilled to share the news that Rachel Anderson, Executive Director of efactory at Missouri State University, has been featured in […]
Postvention Collection Wins Innovation Award

Putting an end to the stigma Tracy Oeser, founder of Postvention Collective and Journey Thru Grief, started her professional career as an Accountant. After losing her 16-year-old daughter to suicide, she decided that it was time for a fresh start. “Through my grief process, I realized that, due to stigma, support for survivors of suicide […]
OMNI RTLS secures their first contracts

The inmate tracking technology finds a home in both Franklin and Buchanan County jails.
Teen Entrepreneur Advocates for Young Professionals in Southwest Missouri

Building bridges through a business.
Nightly Guarantees 5-Star Reviews for Your Vacation Property

Worried about negative reviews tanking your vacation rental income? Nightly, a property management company with a unique focus on guest experience, guarantees 5-star reviews for your property. They handle everything from professional photos and guest communication to ensuring top-quality linens and regular maintenance. Plus, they offer $5 million in damage protection and work with local ministries to provide cleaning and maintenance services.
Home away from home: Student from Brazil experiences Missouri State.

Finding friends and opportunities at Missouri State Imagine exchanging the quiet tranquility of the Amazon Rainforest and the bustle of a major metropolitan area for a life in a midwestern city surrounded by corn fields and small communities. This “fish out of water” experience sounds like the foundation of a sitcom. Lucca Barrato, an international […]
Showing Springfield like never before: Eway

Entrepreneurial spirit leads for a new idea or transportation across Springfield.
Rachel Anderson Receives Women of Achievement Award

efactory Cheers Rachel Anderson, Lieutenant Governor Women of Achievements Award Winner! We are beyond proud of our Executive Director, Rachel Anderson, for having been named one of only 10 outstanding women to receive the third annual Lieutenant Governor’s Women of Achievement Awards. In conjunction with Women’s History Month, Lieutenant Governor Kehoe is recognizing the exceptional […]