Central
Missouri Region
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Offices: Audrain Benton Boone Callaway Carroll Cole Cooper Chariton Howard Morgan/Moniteau Osage Pettis Saline |
University of Missouri Extensionestablished business and
industry programs in response to a
statewide survey in which citizens
said a strong economy with new jobs
and new businesses is a high priority.
Specialists are focusing their efforts
on the area of highest need: small
businesses in which the owner/operator
fills all the managerial roles,
including personnel, marketing,
finance and transportation. Small
businesses are an important source of
new jobs. Nationwide, the smallest
businesses those employing 0-4 people
created 2.6 million new jobs from
1989-91. In Missouri, 87 percent of
businesses employ fewer than 20
people.
Rapid changes in the business world are increasing the barriers to profitability for new and existing businesses. To stay ahead, small business owners seek assistance with product development, computer connectivity, market analysis, training and financing. Business and industry specialists are developing educational products to help small businesses respond to these challenges. Regional Programs
Missouri-wide Business Resources
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Central
Missouri Region Director's Office Mark Stillwell, Director, stillwellm@umsystem.edu Darlene Beaman, Administrative Assistant, beamand@umsystem.edu Last modified July 19, 2007 |
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