Vroom Solar selected for AFWERX award to aid in powering military bases

Vroom solar team stands next to solar kit

Bringing solar to everyone There’s a moment every founder cherishes: finally saying, “I made it.” Luke Phelps, founder and CEO of Vroom Solar, wasn’t just dreaming – he was building it. Electricity transformed history. But for too many, it remains a distant resource. Phelps, driven by the desire to make electricity more accessible, created Vroom […]

Purpose Connect nominated semifinalist for the Black Ambition Prize

Dami Odunewu, founder of Purpose Connect, poses in coworking

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, […]

Missouri State celebrates successful first year as an EDA University Center.

efactory members hold discussion at table

Missouri State University celebrates a successful first year as an EDA University Center! This past week, we commemorated the exciting possibilities that come with this designation, which allows us to bridge the gap between businesses and the university, fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurship.