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
The efactory at Missouri State University has another supporter in former Missouri lawmaker Jay Wasson. He has made a gift to support the efactory’s expansion project. The Idea Loft Jay Wasson The physical space made possible by Wasson’s gift has been named the Jay Wasson Idea Loft. Located on the recently renovated third floor of the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, … [Read more...] about Jay Wasson supports efactory expansion