Southwest Missouri: Innovation ecosystem on the rise!
We’re partnering with Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Codefi and Southwest Missouri Council of Governments to build bridges.
Unveiling the new Innovate SOMO Funds
Creating new funding options to help startup growth across southern Missouri.
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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 […]
Ponchairo solves sideline chills, gains traction at Scheels
From bleachers to business: Mom’s blanket idea warms hearts and hands.
Missouri State’s efactory awarded $500K to expand real-world entrepreneurial student experience opportunities
The funds come from Missouri Technology Corporation’s MOBEC program.
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp growing statewide
Poplar Bluff, Joplin, Mountain Grove and Springfield areas now taking registrations.
Regional collaboration aims to spark innovation and entrepreneurship across southwest Missouri
Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC) and Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce were recently awarded a regional Node Planning Grant from Missouri Technology Corporation. The planning grant will be used to organize regional “nodes” which are intended to support innovation and entrepreneurship through coordinated partnerships among entrepreneurial services organizations withing the node. This process will align […]
MSU receives funding to offer ALERRT Active Shooter Training
Missouri Department of Public Safety continues funding to Public Safety Training Center.
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp receives $100,000 support from U.S. Bank Foundation
Funds allow workshops to spread throughout Southern Missouri.
