
MU Extension calls for speakers for Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension invites dynamic speakers and facilitators to share their expertise at this year’s Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Excelsior Springs.

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities: Bridging Missouri’s Rural Economic Divide
Missouri's rural communities are a mix of thriving and struggling areas, each with its unique challenges and successes. Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC), facilitated by the University of Missouri Extension, plays a crucial role in bridging these varied experiences, fostering a collaborative environment where best practices, success stories, and innovative ideas are shared.

Creating Entrepreneurial Communities: Promoting community revitalization through entrepreneurship
Discover how entrepreneurship can revitalize communities, foster economic growth, and create vibrant ecosystems for small towns.

Health entrepreneurship could boost access to care
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri ranks below the national average in many key measures related to health and access to health care, especially in rural parts of the state. A new report from University of Missouri Extension suggests that “health entrepreneurship” might be one solution to the state’s shortage of care providers.