Business & Workforce in Northwest Missouri              

NW Region
Counties:

Andrew
Atchison
Buchanan
Caldwell
Clinton
Daviess
DeKalb
Gentry
Grundy
Harrison
Holt
Livingston
Mercer
Nodaway
Worth

In a fast-paced, ever-changing business world, call on University of Missouri Extension to ensure that your business remains competitive and prosperous, and to create more wealth for you and your community.

University of Missouri Extension established 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.

Missouri-wide Business Resources

• MU Extension Business and careers section
  Business-related news, program web sites, publications and events across the state
• Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Centers provide counseling for business plan development, financial management, market feasibility, international trade, franchising and licensing, inventory, marketing and more.
• Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (MO PTAC): selling to federal, state and local government entities
• MoFAST: Technology Development and Commercialization helps businesses get their innovations into the marketplace.
• Workforce Development/Career Options
  Dislocated workers and others can get information on occupations, education and training, financial aid and job hunting information from the Career Information Hotline (1-800-392-2949), and/or on the web.
• Missouri Environmental Assistance Center compliance and pollution prevention for business
• The Missouri Market Development Program helps manufacturers find and use recycled materials in producing new goods.

State Government sites

• Missouri Department of Economic Development
• Missouri Department of Agriculture
• Missouri Department of Natural Resources

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Note: Links to commercial websites do not imply endorsement.

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