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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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Clinton County Council Meeting - December 2023

Dec. 11, 2023

| 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Plattsburg, MO

Monthly County Extension Council meeting to conduct business and plan programming efforts in the county.  Meetings are open to the public. Cost: No feePlease call: 816-933-2138 or email at [email protected] to ensure meeting is still ...

Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) - Keep Your Business Compliant with the Government

Dec. 12, 2023

| 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) is a state that may affect a company’s ability to qualify for or maintain an entity eligibility determination, also known as a Facility Security Clearance (FCL). As defined in the NISPOM and the DoDM ...

MissouriBUYS: How to Do Business with the State of Missouri

Dec. 13, 2023

| 9:00 am - 10:15 am

Are you interested in doing business with the State of Missouri? Did you know that in order to sell to the State of Missouri, your business is required to be registered in the State of Missouri's online vendor portal, MissouriBUYS? Register now ...

Building Your International Strategy on a Shoestring Budget

Dec. 14, 2023

| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join us for Building a Global Strategy on a Shoestring Budget, a virtual webinar covering low-cost ways to develop your international plan through sustainable growth and export start-up resources. In this webinar we will discuss the tools in ...

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Publications

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Basics of Farm Lease Agreements

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2023

Juo-Han Tsay, Assistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyJennifer Lutes, Field Specialist in Agricultural BusinessRay Massey, Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyTenants and property owners will find the ...

Small Acreage Business Planning in Missouri

Publication date: July 1, 2023

Katie Neuner, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, MU ExtensionRyan Milhollin, Assistant Extension Professor, Agricultural Business and PolicyMatt Ernst, Independent WriterFigure 1. One-third of Missouri farms are less than 50 acres in ...

Funding Agricultural Business Development With Federal and State Grants

Publication date: July 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 ...

Regulations for Selling Safe Canned Foods in Missouri — Fact Sheet

Publication date: June 1, 2023

Londa NwadikeFood Safety SpecialistKansas State University and University of Missouri ExtensionThis publication answers frequently asked questions for selling safe canned foods such as pickles, jams, jellies or salsas. It includes information on the ...

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 ...

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Featured programs

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute

FRTI provides comprehensive education and skills training for Missouri’s fire and emergency service responders.

Community Arts Program

Promotes and fosters community and economic development through the arts.

CARES

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

Exceed — Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development

Building resilient communities through community economic development, entrepreneurship and strategic planning.

Alianzas

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

Garden ’n Grow

Summer volunteer gardening program for children ages 9 to 13.

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