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Programs
Veterans Startup Ventures
Veterans Startup Ventures is a nine-week program for military veterans aspiring to start their businesses.
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Missouri EATs
In partnership with communities across the state, Missouri EATs helps connect local stakeholders to build and strengthen their community’s food system. Missouri EATs is a community development process designed to engage people and help them develop a plan to act in order to make lasting changes to transform their local food system.
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Missouri Good Neighbor Week
Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to participate in events and activities to establish connections with their neighbors.
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Youth Empowerment Program
Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is a cohort for teens in high school that focuses on learning leadership skills, public speaking, and community engagement.
Publications
Events
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February 7, 2025 - December 5, 2025
2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series
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September 9, 2025 - November 18, 2025
Neighborhood Leadership Academy 2025 - In Person, Worth County
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September 9, 2025 - November 18, 2025
Neighborhood Leadership Academy 2025 - In Person, St. Louis
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September 10, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Neighborhood Leadership Academy 2025 - Virtual
Resources
Meet the experts
Business Development
Business Development
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Business Development Consultant
Technology Development & Commercialization Consultant
SBDC Counselor
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Missouri SBDC State Director and Business Development Education Director
Business Counselor
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Business and Community Senior Coordinator
Business Development
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Assistant Director for Operations and Fiscal Management
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Business and Community Senior Coordinator
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Senior Program Director for Business and Community
Business Development
Communications & Marketing Content Creator - Business & Community
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Field Specialist in Community Development
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Director - Missouri Training Institute
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Educational Program Director