Business and careers

Business and careers: Jan Swaney, Longitude Health Inc.
SBTDC helps wellness company promote healthy lifestyles

Dr. Jan Swaney, co-founder and chief medical officer of Longitude Health Inc. in Columbia, has received guidance from the MU SBTDC staff in pursuit of grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. Read more

Visit MissouriBusiness.net

MU Extension's Business Development Program exists to help Missouri’s entrepreneurs succeed in private enterprise and to promote Missouri's economic development. It performs this vital service through a network of business counselors located throughout the state. Read more

Worksite wellness

The WorkWell Missouri Tool Kit helps businesses start or maintain a wellness program for staff that focuses on reducing risk factors that lead to chronic disease, including poor nutrition, inactivity, stress and tobacco use. Read more

Become certified in financial planning

MU's Personal Financial Planning Department offers career options that include convenient online classes. Programs emphasize important people skills, along with training for the rigorous technical side of financial planning. Read more

What you need to know to start a Missouri business

With the Missouri Small Business Start-Up Kit on CD-ROM, learn everything you need to know to start a business in Missouri. Special sections include starting a business in Missouri, doing business in Missouri, how to start and manage a home-based business, and a guide to writing a business plan. Read more

News

  • Thursday, November 12, 2009
    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Kevin Wilson of St. Louis received the Vice Provost’s Award for Outstanding Achievement from University of Missouri Extension. Michael Ouart, MU vice provost and director of extension, made the presentation.
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  • Thursday, November 12, 2009
    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Virgil Woolridge of Hallsville received the Pat and Tom Buchanan Professional Development Award from University of Missouri Extension.
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  • Thursday, November 12, 2009
    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Susan Henson, University of Missouri Extension business development specialist, received the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Extension Business Award.
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  • Thursday, November 12, 2009
    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Greg Tucker of Festus received Associated Industries of Missouri’s Extension Industry Award.
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2009
    COLUMBIA, Mo. –The University of Missouri has established an experimental winery to test grape varieties and growing practices in Missouri.
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