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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]