Business development
MO SBTDC testimonial
"The first thing anyone who wants to start a high-tech business in Missouri should do is talk to the SBTDC."
Dave Alburty, InnovaPrep LLC, Drexel
MO PTAC testimonial
"MO PTAC has been exceptional in providing support, a must for all businesses. Great service -- gets through the red tape."
Kansas City client
Mid-America TAAC testimonial
"My TAAC project manager was a phenomenal resource."
Larry Hicks, Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co., Webb City

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Meet the experts
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Jana Weitkemper PTAC STATE DIRECTOR View Profile
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David Steffes SBTDC CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR/COLUMBIA, MO View Profile
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Greg Tucker STATE DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS View Profile
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Allen Waldo PTAC SPECIALIST, EXTENSION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM View Profile
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Amina Abdul-Malik BUSINESS COUNSELOR View Profile
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Anastasia Tiedemann BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT View Profile
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Ashley Shafer BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT View Profile
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Carmen Dehart DIR II BUSINESS ADMIN View Profile
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Carolyn Chrisman BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT View Profile
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Chris Thompson FIELD SPECIALIST IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT View Profile
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Chrystal Irons DIRECTOR, SMSU SBTDC View Profile
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Colleen Mulvihill BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT View Profile
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Darrell Hampsten BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT View Profile
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Deena Aaron OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV View Profile
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Delia Marin SBDC/PTAC COUNSELOR View Profile
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Donald Robertson PTAC SPECIALIST View Profile
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Donna Porch PROGRAM DIRECTOR, TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE CENTER View Profile
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Ed Lahue FIELD SPECIALIST IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT View Profile