Meet Springfield’s Top 5 SBA Lenders

Thinking about an SBA loan? Meet the banks who made SBA lending their business in 2018.
5 Reasons Why It’s Great to be a #SmallBiz Owner in Springfield, MO
We’ve rounded up five (of the many) reasons why it’s great to be a small business owner in Springfield, MO.
The efactory names four companies to accelerator cohort #3

Cohort 3 is here! We put a strong slate of applicants through the wringer and emerged with four local groups that are ready to disrupt industries and make their mark.
New Cultures, New Challenges: MDI Steps Up with Cultural Competence Training in Branson

The Management Development Institute is working alongside Branson employers to welcome new employees.
The eFactory is celebrating five years
In March of 2013 Missouri State University set out to grow the IDEA Commons district and create a front door for entrepreneurship in southwest Missouri. Flash forward five years and here we are!
We’re looking for a student worker!

We’re looking for an awesome student worker to help with day-to-day operations at The eFactory.
The eFactory wins InBIA’s January IMPACT award

We’re the university incubator of the month!
Meet Lance Coffman: SBTDC’s new full-time biz consultant

We’re excited to announce the hiring of Lance Coffman as the program’s newest full-time regional small business consultant.
CellARide launches SnapVIN
The new technology connects shoppers to the car info they’re looking for while helping dealerships learn more about who’s engaging with their vehicles.
The eFactory Members & Partners Named Excellence in Technology Finalists

We know that our members and partners are flat out amazing. And we get super excited to see their hard work being recognized outside these four walls.