Join Missouri State University and Southwest Missouri Water in addressing concerns about long-term water supply at the 2024 Southwest Missouri Regional Water Conference on Oct. 1. SMWO Water comprises the Tri-State Water Resource Coalition and Southwest Missouri Joint Municipal Water Utility Commission. Themed “Think Water: Solutions,” the conference will cover topics like … [Read more...] about Water conference highlights infrastructure and regional water efforts
The Missouri State University efactory is expanding its partnership with Codefi to further help tech startups in southwest Missouri. The co-creators of the Southern Missouri Innovation Network – known as Innovate SOMO – have now launched Innovate SOMO Funds. Codefi President and CEO Dr. James Stapleton says there are great tech ideas outside of Silicon Valley; they just need a … [Read more...] about Innovate SOMO Funds to help jump-start MO tech startups
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has recognized Missouri State University as a Designated University Center. The center is a cross-functional partnership led by the Division of Community and Global Partnerships – efactory; Missouri SBDC at MSU; Jordan Valley Innovation Center; Research Administration; the Provost’s office; and the Center for Resource Planning … [Read more...] about MSU receives U.S. Economic Development Administration designation
Last month, the efactory at Missouri State University celebrated its 10th anniversary with a party and an announcement: It’s growing. Starting Aug. 15, the efactory is expanding its co-working space into Brick City. The move gives more rising professionals and freelancers space to work and grow. It’s a step that signifies the Queen City’s business hub is working – and it is … [Read more...] about Efactory to expand co-working space into Brick City
For small businesses in southwest Missouri, the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri State University is a valuable resource. It exists to help businesses grow and thrive. With offices located in Springfield and West Plains, Missouri SBDC is part of the efactory’s business support program. Chrystal Irons, the organization’s director, highlights how … [Read more...] about Providing vital support to small businesses