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
Remote work is changing the job landscape. Whether working from home, in a coffee shop or in a co-working space, remote work has been on the rise since the pandemic. The Wall Street Journal recently named Springfield, Missouri the number one location for remote workers. Rachel Anderson, director of the efactory, part of Missouri State University, explains how the efactory, … [Read more...] about How the efactory has contributed to Springfield’s remote work haven
Missouri State University alumnus Robert Fulp is joining the university as its first executive in residence. Fulp will work with the College of Business, the efactory and the Missouri State University Foundation. Fulp credits Missouri State and his advisor and mentor Ralph Manley for giving him the start that allowed him to be successful in his business career. “I’ve … [Read more...] about Missouri State hires first executive in residence