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.
Vroom Solar selected for AFWERX award to aid in powering military bases

Bringing solar to everyone There’s a moment every founder cherishes: finally saying, “I made it.” Luke Phelps, founder and CEO of Vroom Solar, wasn’t just dreaming – he was building it. Electricity transformed history. But for too many, it remains a distant resource. Phelps, driven by the desire to make electricity more accessible, created Vroom […]
Find your fit: Connecting with community graduate assistants

Talent at your fingertips We are committed to connecting you with resources your organization needs to thrive. Whether that’s upskilling your workforce, exploring new opportunities or finding skilled employees, we’re here to help you build a stronger business. One of the ways we achieve this is through our Community Graduate Assistant program, which matches promising […]
Students are back in town for a semester full of potential

Where did everyone come from?! If you’ve noticed a sudden influx of young, bright minds around efactory, you’re not imagining things. In addition to our talented MSU engineering students, we’re thrilled to welcome back the energetic and driven group of high schoolers from the Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (GO CAPS) program. WHAT’S […]
What is Untethered?

Everything you wanted to know.
Purpose Connect nominated semifinalist for the Black Ambition Prize

Selection for Pharrell Williams Competition Rejection can feel like a door slamming shut in your face. And as an entrepreneur taking a leap of faith, the last thing you want is for your idea to feel dismissed. When Dami Odunewu, CEO and founder of Purpose Connect, was rejected by the Black Ambition Prize last year, […]