Innovate SOMO Week to Celebrate Southern Missouri’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

Events scheduled throughout the region April 21 – 25.
Bright, Shiny Partnership Announcement: Thank You, Brightspeed!

Welcoming our newest corporate partner!
efactory Launches Entrepreneurship Intern Pilot Program, Offering Real-World Experience for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Program includes introduction to Great Game of Business for Missouri State University students and efactory members.
Untethered: Reflections & Leadership with Jim Anderson

Join us for a conversation about leadership, life lessons & the vitality of SGF from the legendary Jim Anderson. There are few Springfieldians more closely identified with the Queen City than Jim. He’s a visionary community leader who most notably served as president of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce for 26 years. His roots […]
Connecting with Talent at Missouri State
Partnering with employers and businesses is one of our specialties. Join us for this event and learn how you and your organization can connect with the talented students of MSU.
Untethered: Reflections & Leadership with Brian Fogle

Come join us for a conversation with Brian Fogle – longtime community leader and recently retired President of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Brian has provided leadership in this community, region and throughout the state for decades. As he transitions into new roles in the community, including Executive in Residence at Drury University, come […]
Finding that need in fifth grade

Angela Stephens found her calling thanks to repeated phone calls from her son’s school.
Innovation accelerators showcase new ideas

Break down barriers to reach common goals in innovative ways.
Code Labs: A test of persistence with a major payoff

One student shares her experience of finding and pursuing passions.