Welcome Katie Young to the team

MSU Student Employment has a new Assistant Director: Katie Young. Katie is a proud native of southwest Missouri. Growing up in the scenic Table Rock Lake region, she has developed a deep connection to the community and a love for the outdoors. Katie has years of history with the student employment office and it’s shaped […]
Welcome Fatimah Rafique to the team

Our MSU Student Employment team is growing and we couldn’t be more excited! Fatimah Rafique is our newest Administrative Specialist II here at efactory. She’s ready to jump in and help students and staff with all student employment inquiries. In her short time here, we’ve already seen her go above and beyond; we’re full of […]
How Elevate Helps CEOs Navigate the Challenges of Scaling

Preparing for strategic expansion through Elevate.
Words that sell: Crafting your winning marketing message

Tailoring your marketing message Everyone has their own unique passions and preferences. While some consumers prioritize emotional connections and brand experiences when making purchases, others focus on practical factors like price, quality and utility. Lance Coffman, business consultant, reminds clients to keep their target audience in mind when forming a marketing message. What interests them? What […]
Developing a quicker, more personal (& exciting) Connection

It’s straight outta sci-fi.
MSU’s efactory receives Physical Infrastructure Grant from Missouri Technology Corporation

Grant will help efactory support businesses and employers in region.
Gabriel Cassady flexes his expertise through “Mortality, Machines, and Magic Words.”

Learning to embrace change We’re in the wild west of artificial intelligence & everyone seems to be in a race to create the next big thing. With the technology being so new to our world, it’s likely you lean one way or another: You’re open & excited about the idea of something making life easier, […]
How student employment fosters relationships in the community

Making an impact What do you remember about the first job you ever had? No matter your experience, you probably walked away with skills that set you up for success in every job to come. It also might have reassured you about what you want in a career…or maybe what you don’t want. Either way, […]
Consultant Corner: De-mystifying the financials

Starting or scaling a business? Get top tips for understanding your financials statements.
Entrepreneurs rejoice: MTC grants $200K to efactory to establish regional node in southwest Missouri

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce join efactory in building innovation-friendly region.