Investing in Public Safety Training for a Stronger Community

Springfield Police leads a class for safety officers

Why public safety training matters Missouri, the “Show Me State,” is known for its friendly people and beautiful landscapes. But keeping our communities safe requires a dedicated group of professionals: our public safety officers. Emergency responders are the backbone of a secure society, which is why public safety training is so important. The Missouri State […]

Co-Angler: It’s not just a fishing group

John Bledsoe in efactory coworking room

John Bledsoe, a lifelong Missouri Ozarks resident, was born with a passion for the outdoors. Fishing with his father since childhood, Bledsoe’s love for the sport grew with every cast. At just eight years old, he landed a life-changing 5-pound bass, solidifying his passion for the sport.

In October 2021, he took a leap of faith and purchased Coangler.com for a mere $13. This marked the beginning of Co-Angler, an app designed to connect fishing enthusiasts.

Missouri State celebrates successful first year as an EDA University Center.

efactory members hold discussion at table

Missouri State University celebrates a successful first year as an EDA University Center! This past week, we commemorated the exciting possibilities that come with this designation, which allows us to bridge the gap between businesses and the university, fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurship.

U.S. Bank Empowers Early-Stage Businesses Through Boot Camp Program

U.S. Bank presents at boot camp.

In the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp, we’re delivering high-quality content to new and prospective business owners – and identifying amazing partners with expertise to empower the participants. That’s why we are so excited that Timothy Oetting and Rees Cowherd, business banking managers at U.S. Bank, served as guest speakers May 2 (Bolivar) and May 7 […]