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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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Historic Tax Credits and Tax Abatement

Sept. 26, 2023

| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

St. Louis, MO

Landlord and Rehabber TrainingThis FREE training is open to all landlords, rehabbers, property managers, developers, students and interested parties.  Registration will open for each session 3- 4 weeks prior to the event date. Registration is ...

Customer Discovery: Unlocking the Mystery for Success (Part 3 of 3)

Sept. 27, 2023

| 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Joplin, MO

Customer Discovery: Unlocking the Mystery for Success is a three-session, hands-on, interactive workshop for business owners and managers and organizations who are ready to serve their markets more effectively. Each week you will dig into details of ...

Using Workplace Wellness to Retain Employees

Sept. 28, 2023

| 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Joplin, MO

Hiring and onboarding employees grows ever more difficult and costly. Companies that focus retention efforts through a lens of Workplace Wellness can increase retention and the productivity of employees they serve.Join us as we tackle vital topics in ...

Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2023

Sept. 28, 2023 - Oct. 4, 2023

Springfield,

Help us celebrate Missouri Good Neighbor Week to foster compassion and respect for our neighbors. We invite you to observe the week as part of the 15,000 Acts of Neighboring Challenge. The week begins on National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28) and goes ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Alianzas

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

Exceed — Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development

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

Garden ’n Grow

Summer volunteer gardening program for children ages 9 to 13.

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