Innovate SOMO Week Kickoff Extravaganza

Big wins. Huge impact. And it’s all thanks to you – the people who partnered with us to make the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO) all that it is! This is your chance to connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs and community leaders who are shaping the future of Southern Missouri. What to Expect: Inspiring […]
Innovate SOMO Week to Celebrate Southern Missouri’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

Events scheduled throughout the region April 21 – 25.
Virtual cohort for Early-Stage Business Bootcamp launches soon
Registration open for free course July 25 – Sept. 12.
U.S. Bank Empowers Early-Stage Businesses Through Boot Camp Program

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 […]
Southwest Missouri: Innovation ecosystem on the rise!

We’re partnering with Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Codefi and Southwest Missouri Council of Governments to build bridges.
Unveiling the new Innovate SOMO Funds

Creating new funding options to help startup growth across southern Missouri.
Take the chance to Elevate your business

“Unlike startups or larger corporations, mid-size businesses often find themselves in limbo where they’re either too big to be considered small or not large enough to enjoy extensive support networks,” said Lance Coffman, business consultant at the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University’s efactory.
Missouri State’s efactory awarded $500K to expand real-world entrepreneurial student experience opportunities

The funds come from Missouri Technology Corporation’s MOBEC program.
Designing the road map for your business

Article originally published in UniteNews.
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp growing statewide

Poplar Bluff, Joplin, Mountain Grove and Springfield areas now taking registrations.