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Your plan for succession will be as individual as your business.

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Procurement specialists help firms grow through selling to the government.

The University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program assists businesses throughout the state. The programs below are what make the Missouri Business Development Program and provide assistance to most industries. Learn more by clicking on a program.

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Business Planning for Childcare Centers

Event date: June 6, 2023

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saint Peters, MO

This training is a 3-hour facilitated, face-to-face workshop, with access to a one-year LivePlan subscription provided, and a workbook to equip daycare operators with the skills, research, tools, and information necessary to develop a business plan ...

Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps

Event date: June 7, 2023

Event time: | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

This introductory monthly 2-hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations ...

Building Your Export Team

Event date: June 8, 2023

Event time: | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join us for Building Your Export Team, a virtual webinar covering the skillsets and expertise you need on your team to properly execute international sales. We will look at both internal and external partnerships and strengths needed to carry you ...

Pitching to Investors

Event date: June 8, 2023

Event time: | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Kansas City, MO

Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Get the details in real-life examples and easy to follow steps!Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years ...

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Survey to help guide state broadband efforts

Published: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – To guide the state’s internet expansion and training efforts, the Missouri Office of Broadband Development and University of Missouri Extension are conducting a brief online survey on household internet access and use.The ...

New MU lab helps food businesses ensure safety

Published: Friday, Oct. 21, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri’s new Food Processing and Safety Lab helps people who make and sell processed foods ensure they are safe.“Our new lab gives agri-entrepreneurs and food businesses a qualified testing facility to ensure ...

Noller named interim state director of Missouri SBDC

Published: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

JOPLIN, Mo. – Sherry Noller has been appointed interim education director for University of Missouri Extension’s Business Development Program and interim state director for the Missouri Small Business Development Centers.The appointment, ...

Missouri SBDC receives grant to help businesses in underserved communities

Published: Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021

The Missouri Small Business Development Centers received a $125,000 award for specialized training, business counseling and technical assistance for R&D-focused small businesses under the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program.FAST ...

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Regulations for Selling Safe Canned Foods in Missouri Fact Sheet

Publication date: June 1, 2023

Londa Nwadike,Kansas State University/University of Missouri ExtensionFood Safety SpecialistThis publication answers frequently asked questions for selling safe canned foods such as pickles, jams, jellies or salsas. It includes information on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clarifying Roles in Family Farm Businesses

Publication date: July 1, 2022

Mallory RaheAssistant Extension Professor, Division of Applied Social SciencesWesley TuckerField Specialist in Agricultural BusinessIndividuals who are part of family-owned businesses must navigate their family roles and their business roles. When ...

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Preparing for Farm Succession Planning (video)

This video was recorded during a live webinar hosted by the University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Department of Agriculture as part of a series of eight workshops

24/7 Missouri

Helping business navigate government. (Formerly Missouri Business Portal)

ARIS - Advancing Research Impact in Society

NSF-funded center that works with scientists and engagement practitioners to build capacity, advance scholarship, grow partnerships and provide resources to help them demonstrate the broader impact (BI) of research in their communities and society.

ASSIST Database

ASSIST is a robust, comprehensive website used by standardization management activities to develop, coordinate, distribute and manage defense and federal specifications and standards, military handbooks, commercial item descriptions, data item ...

Atchison County, Missouri — Broadband Expansion Economic Benefit Analysis (PDF)

This study estimated the 10-year economic benefits that would result from expanding fixed broadband adoption in Atchison County, Missouri.

Basic Joint Certification Program Certification video

Learn the steps for completing the DD Form 2345 (USA version) in this United States Joint Certification Office video. This form is the military critical technical data agreement for U.S. vendors who want joint certification.

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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.

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities aims to create, connect, and promote community economic revitalization through entrepreneurship as a driver for economic growth across communities in Missouri where entrepreneurs and innovators flourish and are celeb

Digital Technology Certificate Program

The Digital Transformation Certificate Program brings together mid-Missouri businesses to address the critical need for continuing education focused on digital technologies.

Growing Agribusiness Sustainably

The Growing Agribusiness Sustainably program strives to double the value of Missouri agriculture by 2030.

Mid-America Trade Adjustment Assistance Center

Helping manufacturers in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska respond to import competition through cost share grant funding and support.

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