Missouri
Missouri
Missouri

Missouri SBDC

Reimagining Main Street

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Let no tree go to waste, Full Circle Forest Products, Rutledge, MO

Joshua Clarkweiss, the owner of Full Circle Forest Products, Rutledge, MO, wanted to grow his business. He was offered a grant from EIERA but needed matching funds. Through his local electric co-op, he was connected to the Missouri SBDC to refine his business plan and financial projections. Later, Clarkweiss was awarded the needed matching funds. https://bit.ly/fullcircleforest

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Let no tree go to waste, Full Circle Forest Products, Rutledge, MO

Joshua Clarkweiss, the owner of Full Circle Forest Products, Rutledge, MO, wanted to grow his business. He was offered a grant from EIERA but needed matching funds. Through his local electric co-op, he was connected to the Missouri SBDC to refine his business plan and financial projections. Later, Clarkweiss was awarded the needed matching funds. https://bit.ly/fullcircleforest

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Let no tree go to waste, Full Circle Forest Products, Rutledge, MO

Joshua Clarkweiss, the owner of Full Circle Forest Products, Rutledge, MO, wanted to grow his business. He was offered a grant from EIERA but needed matching funds. Through his local electric co-op, he was connected to the Missouri SBDC to refine his business plan and financial projections. Later, Clarkweiss was awarded the needed matching funds. https://bit.ly/fullcircleforest

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Let no tree go to waste, Full Circle Forest Products, Rutledge, MO

Joshua Clarkweiss, the owner of Full Circle Forest Products, Rutledge, MO, wanted to grow his business. He was offered a grant from EIERA but needed matching funds. Through his local electric co-op, he was connected to the Missouri SBDC to refine his business plan and financial projections. Later, Clarkweiss was awarded the needed matching funds. https://bit.ly/fullcircleforest

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Black female entrepreneur “being the change,” Locs of Glory, St. Louis, MO

In 2019, Tameka Stigers participated in the SBA Emerging Leaders program in St. Louis. There she met Missouri SBDC in St. Louis director Lynette Watson. Since then, they have continued to meet, and Stigers has grown to three businesses, two in St. Louis and one in Ghana! Stigers is committed to being the change in her community. Read more https://bit.ly/locsofglory

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Black female entrepreneur “being the change,” Locs of Glory, St. Louis, MO

In 2019, Tameka Stigers participated in the SBA Emerging Leaders program in St. Louis. There she met Missouri SBDC in St. Louis director Lynette Watson. Since then, they have continued to meet, and Stigers has grown to three businesses, two in St. Louis and one in Ghana! Stigers is committed to being the change in her community. Read more https://bit.ly/locsofglory

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Black female entrepreneur “being the change,” Locs of Glory, St. Louis, MO

In 2019, Tameka Stigers participated in the SBA Emerging Leaders program in St. Louis. There she met Missouri SBDC in St. Louis director Lynette Watson. Since then, they have continued to meet, and Stigers has grown to three businesses, two in St. Louis and one in Ghana! Stigers is committed to being the change in her community. Read more https://bit.ly/locsofglory

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Black female entrepreneur “being the change,” Locs of Glory, St. Louis, MO

In 2019, Tameka Stigers participated in the SBA Emerging Leaders program in St. Louis. There she met Missouri SBDC in St. Louis director Lynette Watson. Since then, they have continued to meet, and Stigers has grown to three businesses, two in St. Louis and one in Ghana! Stigers is committed to being the change in her community. Read more https://bit.ly/locsofglory

EXPORT

Missouri SBDC leading export planning

Missouri SBDC has partnered with LivePlan to provide a business plan template specific for export planning and developed by Leslie Fischer, Missouri's Director of International Trade.

EXPORT

Missouri SBDC leading export planning

Missouri SBDC has partnered with LivePlan to provide a business plan template specific for export planning and developed by Leslie Fischer, Missouri's Director of International Trade.

EXPORT

Missouri SBDC leading export planning

Missouri SBDC has partnered with LivePlan to provide a business plan template specific for export planning and developed by Leslie Fischer, Missouri's Director of International Trade.

EXPORT

Missouri SBDC leading export planning

Missouri SBDC has partnered with LivePlan to provide a business plan template specific for export planning and developed by Leslie Fischer, Missouri's Director of International Trade.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

National 40 Under 40 winners include 2 from the Missouri SBDC

In 2022, America's SBDC launched the Top 40 Under 40 Young Professionals Award, recognizing SBDC staff from across the national network who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and commitment to the SBDC mission. Congratulations to Sherry Noller, associate state director, and Travin Shelton, director of business growth services, from Missouri.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

National 40 Under 40 winners include 2 from the Missouri SBDC

In 2022, America's SBDC launched the Top 40 Under 40 Young Professionals Award, recognizing SBDC staff from across the national network who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and commitment to the SBDC mission. Congratulations to Sherry Noller, associate state director, and Travin Shelton, director of business growth services, from Missouri.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

National 40 Under 40 winners include 2 from the Missouri SBDC

In 2022, America's SBDC launched the Top 40 Under 40 Young Professionals Award, recognizing SBDC staff from across the national network who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and commitment to the SBDC mission. Congratulations to Sherry Noller, associate state director, and Travin Shelton, director of business growth services, from Missouri.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

National 40 Under 40 winners include 2 from the Missouri SBDC

In 2022, America's SBDC launched the Top 40 Under 40 Young Professionals Award, recognizing SBDC staff from across the national network who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and commitment to the SBDC mission. Congratulations to Sherry Noller, associate state director, and Travin Shelton, director of business growth services, from Missouri.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

29%

of unique technology clients were rural tech entrepreneurs in 2022!

TECH DEVELOPMENT

29%

of unique technology clients were rural tech entrepreneurs in 2022!

TECH DEVELOPMENT

29%

of unique technology clients were rural tech entrepreneurs in 2022!

TECH DEVELOPMENT

29%

of unique technology clients were rural tech entrepreneurs in 2022!

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$16,459,442

Approved federal, state, and local COVID relief funds reported by clients in FY22 (10/1/21-9/30/22)

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$16,459,442

Approved federal, state, and local COVID relief funds reported by clients in FY22 (10/1/21-9/30/22)

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$16,459,442

Approved federal, state, and local COVID relief funds reported by clients in FY22 (10/1/21-9/30/22)

COVID-19 RESPONSE

$16,459,442

Approved federal, state, and local COVID relief funds reported by clients in FY22 (10/1/21-9/30/22)

DISASTER RECOVERY

St. Louis Flooding Disaster Response

The Missouri SBDC in St. Louis Region team assisted in disaster response efforts following the devastating flash flooding on July 26, 2022. The team supported the Business Recovery Center from August 15th to early November.

DISASTER RECOVERY

St. Louis Flooding Disaster Response

The Missouri SBDC in St. Louis Region team assisted in disaster response efforts following the devastating flash flooding on July 26, 2022. The team supported the Business Recovery Center from August 15th to early November.

DISASTER RECOVERY

St. Louis Flooding Disaster Response

The Missouri SBDC in St. Louis Region team assisted in disaster response efforts following the devastating flash flooding on July 26, 2022. The team supported the Business Recovery Center from August 15th to early November.

DISASTER RECOVERY

St. Louis Flooding Disaster Response

The Missouri SBDC in St. Louis Region team assisted in disaster response efforts following the devastating flash flooding on July 26, 2022. The team supported the Business Recovery Center from August 15th to early November.

VETERANS

Finding the courage to pursue excellence, Aretè Contracting, Jefferson City, MO

Kyle Te had always wanted to go the self-employment route, but for a long time he didn’t have the courage to do it or a clear idea of what industry would be the right fit. Then he found his fit and that gave him courage. Te is a veteran- and minority-owned general contractor. https://bit.ly/aretecontracting

VETERANS

Finding the courage to pursue excellence, Aretè Contracting, Jefferson City, MO

Kyle Te had always wanted to go the self-employment route, but for a long time he didn’t have the courage to do it or a clear idea of what industry would be the right fit. Then he found his fit and that gave him courage. Te is a veteran- and minority-owned general contractor. https://bit.ly/aretecontracting

VETERANS

Finding the courage to pursue excellence, Aretè Contracting, Jefferson City, MO

Kyle Te had always wanted to go the self-employment route, but for a long time he didn’t have the courage to do it or a clear idea of what industry would be the right fit. Then he found his fit and that gave him courage. Te is a veteran- and minority-owned general contractor. https://bit.ly/aretecontracting

VETERANS

Finding the courage to pursue excellence, Aretè Contracting, Jefferson City, MO

Kyle Te had always wanted to go the self-employment route, but for a long time he didn’t have the courage to do it or a clear idea of what industry would be the right fit. Then he found his fit and that gave him courage. Te is a veteran- and minority-owned general contractor. https://bit.ly/aretecontracting

WOMEN-OWNED

Serving children with differing abilities, Unearth Potential, Joplin, MO

When behavior analysts, Anita and Erin, learned of the impending closure of the clinic they worked at, they worried about the families that would be left without services for their children with differing abilities. They had the experience but didn't know how to make a business happen. With help from the Missouri SBDC at MSSU they started a business to help not only those displaced by the closure but are now growing to serve more families. Read more https://bit.ly/unearthpotentialjomo

WOMEN-OWNED

Serving children with differing abilities, Unearth Potential, Joplin, MO

When behavior analysts, Anita and Erin, learned of the impending closure of the clinic they worked at, they worried about the families that would be left without services for their children with differing abilities. They had the experience but didn't know how to make a business happen. With help from the Missouri SBDC at MSSU they started a business to help not only those displaced by the closure but are now growing to serve more families. Read more https://bit.ly/unearthpotentialjomo

WOMEN-OWNED

Serving children with differing abilities, Unearth Potential, Joplin, MO

When behavior analysts, Anita and Erin, learned of the impending closure of the clinic they worked at, they worried about the families that would be left without services for their children with differing abilities. They had the experience but didn't know how to make a business happen. With help from the Missouri SBDC at MSSU they started a business to help not only those displaced by the closure but are now growing to serve more families. Read more https://bit.ly/unearthpotentialjomo

WOMEN-OWNED

Serving children with differing abilities, Unearth Potential, Joplin, MO

When behavior analysts, Anita and Erin, learned of the impending closure of the clinic they worked at, they worried about the families that would be left without services for their children with differing abilities. They had the experience but didn't know how to make a business happen. With help from the Missouri SBDC at MSSU they started a business to help not only those displaced by the closure but are now growing to serve more families. Read more https://bit.ly/unearthpotentialjomo

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Nonprofit finds pearls in the Elevate program, Boone Center Inc, St. Peters, MO

A St. Charles county non-profit, Boone Center Inc, found value in the Missouri SBDC growth program, Elevate. BCI employs about 235 adults with developmental disabilities and another 100 adults with developmental disabilities in competitive employment through placement with employers in the community that is looking for great talent and has a supportive culture. BCI creates jobs through manufacturing at their St. Peters facility and contributes to the economic development of the county, and has done so since 1959. https://bit.ly/boonecenterinc

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Nonprofit finds pearls in the Elevate program, Boone Center Inc, St. Peters, MO

A St. Charles county non-profit, Boone Center Inc, found value in the Missouri SBDC growth program, Elevate. BCI employs about 235 adults with developmental disabilities and another 100 adults with developmental disabilities in competitive employment through placement with employers in the community that is looking for great talent and has a supportive culture. BCI creates jobs through manufacturing at their St. Peters facility and contributes to the economic development of the county, and has done so since 1959. https://bit.ly/boonecenterinc

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Nonprofit finds pearls in the Elevate program, Boone Center Inc, St. Peters, MO

A St. Charles county non-profit, Boone Center Inc, found value in the Missouri SBDC growth program, Elevate. BCI employs about 235 adults with developmental disabilities and another 100 adults with developmental disabilities in competitive employment through placement with employers in the community that is looking for great talent and has a supportive culture. BCI creates jobs through manufacturing at their St. Peters facility and contributes to the economic development of the county, and has done so since 1959. https://bit.ly/boonecenterinc

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Nonprofit finds pearls in the Elevate program, Boone Center Inc, St. Peters, MO

A St. Charles county non-profit, Boone Center Inc, found value in the Missouri SBDC growth program, Elevate. BCI employs about 235 adults with developmental disabilities and another 100 adults with developmental disabilities in competitive employment through placement with employers in the community that is looking for great talent and has a supportive culture. BCI creates jobs through manufacturing at their St. Peters facility and contributes to the economic development of the county, and has done so since 1959. https://bit.ly/boonecenterinc