Meet Nicki Donnelson 👋

Our new marketing and communications director started Feb. 27.
First Ever MIDxMIDWST Arts & Culture Festival Transforms Downtown, Adds Four Murals to efactory Exterior

Meg Wagler believes in leaving things better than you found them. And if you’ve spent any time in downtown Springfield over the last couple of weeks, you’ve likely seen the ways in which Wagler has left the heart of our community better than it was before the inaugural MIDxMIDWST Art & Culture Festival. Wagler is a local artist and the creator of MIDxMIDWST, the city’s […]
efactory Announces New Partnership with Savvi Legal

Savvi Legal is offering exclusive savings to efactory members. Member perks help startups save thousands.
Consider This Life Announces Multi-State Partnership, Reaches 10,000 Users for Trial Period

An interactive game developed in Springfield, MO is helping inmates prepare for life after prison.
AltCap Partners with Innovate SOMO to Serve More Small Businesses in Southern Missouri

AltCap is expanding into southern Missouri through a new partnership with Innovate SOMO.
New Innovate SOMO Fund Established through Partnership with Community Foundation of the Ozarks

The new fund will catalyze grant, loan, and equity programs for businesses across 47 counties.
Welcome Week at MSU and efactory

Learn how we’re connecting with students this fall to provide real-world business and community experiences.
efactory Announces New Partnership with Design Match

Design Match is the latest platform to begin offering exclusive savings to efactory members.
Homeschool Hall Launches Paid Features, Grows User Base

The online platform has rolled out an Activity Journal that’s loaded with helpful features and tools.
Edu-Safe Helps Missouri Schools Prepare for a Safe School Year with Specialized Training

Edu-Safe will provide critical training to strengthen safety and security at secondary schools across Missouri in advance of the 2022-2023 school year.