8 organizations driving economic development in Springfield

We’ve rounded up eight local orgs that are working their tails off to drive economic development in Springfield. Check em out!
Cohort 3 barrels through halfway point

Do you ever look around and wonder where the last six weeks went? These folks just did.
Content is King, or: How efactory Accelerator Teams Learned to Love Digital Marketing

We shook things up in week four and shifted our focus to marketing, social media, and everyone’s least favorite word: content.
Four ways #SGF can help Cohort 3 this week
Cohort 3 is officially three weeks in. They’re drinking the Kool-Aid (it’s actually coffee) and hitting their stride.
The efactory is hiring a marketing graduate assistant

If you’re a graduate student with an interest in marketing, social media, videography, and other fun things we want to hear from you!
The efactory’s accelerator teams fly through week two
Week two has come and gone for Cohort 3. Find a recap of their week below along with ways you can help.
Cohort 3 of the efactory’s accelerator wraps up week one

Cohort 3 survived week one! The teams got settled into their space and pitched to community members on day one.
Edible Arrangements delivers joy (and chocolate) to Springfield

Meet Jeni Huelskamp, who has owned and operated Springfield’s Edible Arrangements for over a decade.
Springfield Small Business Week Profile: Self Interactive

Check out Charlie Rosenbury’s take on leveraging local resources, building a solid team, and the best part of owning a small business in Springfield, MO.
Springfield, MO’s Manly Cans creates gifts for the men in your life

Meet Manly Cans: a family-based business specializing in the gifting world.