Missouri State University has a mission in public affairs. In times of crisis, our mission doesn’t change. Many of our campus departments and partners are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s what they’re doing: Campus partners JVIC Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) and CoxHealth partnered to create a prototype of personal protective equipment (PPE). When they … [Read more...] about Public affairs in action during COVID-19
If you had a business idea, would you know how to go from concept to reality? Would you have all the resources you need: an office, conference rooms, fast internet and a network of people who know how to get things done? Would you have never-ending coffee (the good stuff, from a local roaster) to fuel your hustle? You would if you were at the efactory, a one-stop shop … [Read more...] about The efactory: A place for movers, shakers, dreamers and doers
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.25 million grant to Missouri State University to expand its business incubator located in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center. The project, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be matched with … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Commerce invests to expand Missouri State business incubator
Considering starting your own business? Do you plan to work from home? Is there a better solution? Paige Oxendine, business icubation coordinator for the efactory, provided her thoughts on finding the best office space solution in an article by Commercial Cafe. … [Read more...] about Finding the right office space
Missouri State University, the Springfield Business Development Corporation and The Vecino Group announced today that they are exploring the potential for a new development within the IDEA Commons district. This proposed development will facilitate the creation of high-quality jobs and reinvestment in center city. The three parties have agreed to conduct the necessary study and … [Read more...] about City partners to explore downtown economic development project