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Biweekly stories of success from businesses and communities across Missouri

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Starting or growing your business? Find resources or contact MU Extension business specialists for expert help at every stage.

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Tech specialists help take intellectual property from idea to commercialization.

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Helping citizens tap into local strengths and university resources.

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Business & Communities Extension increases the prosperity of Missourians by helping businesses, workers, and communities thrive.

We do this by:

  • Understanding the socioeconomic forces impacting their businesses and communities;
  • Laying the groundwork for economic vitality; and
  • Guiding and supporting efforts to build economic success.

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Events

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Garden N Grow (Kansas City - Clay County)

June 5, 2023 - Aug. 10, 2023

Kansas City, MO

This Class is Full. Registration is Closed.Garden n Grow is a Summer gardening program for 9 to 13 year old youth. Participants learn not only vegetable, flower, and herb gardening, but also develop science, math, team building, and language ...

Here’s What You Don’t Know About HR That Could Harm Your Business

June 6, 2023

| 8:30 am - 9:15 am

Kansas City, MO

Join these Husch Blackwell Employment Attorneys to proactively learn about:Employee HandbooksHiring, Retaining, FiringEmployee ClassificationWage and Hour LawsPerformance ManagementHR ComplianceCoffee and light refreshments will be availableCost: No ...

The 5 C's of Credit from a Banker's Perspective

June 6, 2023

| 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Do you know if you are "bankable" in the eyes of your banker? How do you become credit worthy (bankable)?Join us to hear a banker's perspective on the 5 C's of Credit:(1) Capacity (cash flow)(2) Character (credit history)(3) Collateral(4) Capital(5) ...

The 5 C's of Credit from a Banker's Perspective

June 6, 2023

| 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Do you know if you are "bankable" in the eyes of your banker? How do you become credit worthy (bankable)?Join us to hear a banker's perspective on the 5 C's of Credit:Capacity (cash flow)Character (credit history)CollateralCapitalConditionsOur Guest ...

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Publications

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Funding Agricultural Business Development With Federal and State Grants

Publication date: March 1, 2023

Grant programs allow agricultural businesses and farmers to seek funding that supports business development and may complement other business financing. Grant funding is intended to serve as a short-term infusion of funds to either plan a business or ...

Encouraging Return Migration and Population Retention in Rural Communities

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2023

Mallory L. RaheAssociate Extension Professor, Division of Applied Social SciencesTaylorAnn WashburnProgram Coordinator, Division of Applied Social SciencesIn rural communities with low natural amenities, population decline has frustrated rural ...

Three Types of Farm Meetings to Strengthen the Business and Start a Farm Transition Plan

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

Mallory RaheAssociate Extension Professor, Division of Applied Social SciencesWesley TuckerField Specialist in Agricultural BusinessFamilies may be inclined to only conduct meetings when they need to make critical decisions. However, regular meetings ...

Five Phases of Management Transition During Family Farm Succession

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Wesley TuckerField Specialist in Agricultural Business, MU ExtensionAlice RoachSenior Research Associate, Division of Applied Social SciencesMallory RaheAssociate Extension Professor, Division of Applied Social SciencesThe average age of U.S. and ...

Adding Value in Agriculture, Food and Forestry

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Mallory RaheAssistant Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionAlice RoachSenior Research Associate, Applied Social SciencesRyan MilhollinState Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionFarm businesses can increase income by ...

Introduction to Local Food Systems

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2022

Mary HendricksonAssociate ProfessorRural SociologySarah Hultine MassengaleExtension State Specialist in Community Development andAssistant Extension Professor, University of Missouri-St. LouisThe local production and marketing of food has reached a ...

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Featured programs

Alianzas

The Alianzas partnership enhances the ability of communities to collaborate with the growing immigrant Hispanic population.

CARES

The Center for Applied Research and Environmental Systems (CARES) aids interested public and private parties in learning about and managing our resources.

Certificate in Construction Management

Through this two-course certificate, individuals obtain the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the in-demand construction industry.

Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Through this two-course certificate, supply chain professionals obtain the fundamental knowledge needed for more mobility and capability within their field of work.

Clinical Engineering

The Clinical Service Engineering online certificate program is designed to enhance the number of qualified and trained clinical service engineers for rural Missouri.

Community Arts Program

Promotes and fosters community and economic development through the arts.

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