Purpose Connect nominated semifinalist for the Black Ambition Prize
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Selection for Pharrell Williams Competition Rejection can feel like a door slamming shut in your face. And as an entrepreneur taking a leap of faith, the last thing you want is for your idea to feel dismissed. When Dami Odunewu, CEO and founder of Purpose Connect, was rejected by the Black Ambition Prize last year, […]
Co-Angler: It’s not just a fishing group
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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.
OMNI RTLS secures their first contracts
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The inmate tracking technology finds a home in both Franklin and Buchanan County jails.
Teen Entrepreneur Advocates for Young Professionals in Southwest Missouri
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Building bridges through a business.
Nightly Guarantees 5-Star Reviews for Your Vacation Property
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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.
Showing Springfield like never before: Eway
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Entrepreneurial spirit leads for a new idea or transportation across Springfield.
Icehouse to idea hub: Marlin family’s legacy fuels Springfield’s innovation
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efactory’s Brick City: History meets hustle.
Anticipating the future with Imagine Foresight
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Envisioning the future Everyone has an image of the future. In the 1960’s, cartoonists imagined the future of flying cars. In “Back to the Future 2,” screenwriters imagined hoverboards, video calls, smart homes and screen-in-screen viewing. In practically every business, someone is thinking about what comes next, be it in their job description or not. […]
Customizing your experience through member app
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Kevin Wyas shares about big moves in his company.
Building synergy – and capacity – in coworking space
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You can feel energized by the freedom of remote work and still realize its challenges. For CloudPano’s co-founder Clayton Rothschild, this has certainly been the case. Along with a business partner in Texas, they built a successful SaaS platform and operate with an offshore team across the world. Meanwhile, Rothschild, in Springfield, Missouri, splits his […]