Business and community

Veterans Startup Ventures

Veterans Startup Ventures is a nine-week program for military veterans aspiring to start their businesses.

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.

Missouri Good Neighbor Week

Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to participate in events and activities to establish connections with their neighbors.

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.

Creating Third Places for Connection and Belonging

To the Rescue: Benefits of Neighboring for Emergency Management and Disaster Response

The State of Neighboring In Missouri (2022-2024)

A Walk in the Park: Realizing the Value of Green Spaces for Community Empowerment and Civic Engagement

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Early Child Care Supports Thriving Communities

Creative entrepreneurship workshop, vendor fair coming to Poplar Bluff

February 23, 2026

Civic Muscle Index gauges community strength

February 3, 2026

Maryville to host 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

January 28, 2026

MU Extension offers no-cost technical assistance for Missouri nonprofits

November 19, 2025

Resources for nonprofits 1: What is a 501(c)(3)? Benefits? Barriers? (PDF)

This resource sheet will provide you the definition of a 501(c)(3) organization and its benefits and barriers.

Resources for nonprofits 2: Creating Bylaws for Your 501(c)(3) (PDF)

Bylaws are the set of rules that legally govern an organization’s internal operations, members, and management.

Resources for nonprofits 3: Incorporating with the State and obtaining an EIN (…

Once your bylaws have been created and your vision for your organization’s structure and procedures is clear, you should incorporate in the state of Missouri.

Resources for nonprofits 4: Building Your Board and Essential Staff (PDF)

An energetic, professional staff and/or volunteer team, and a wise and well-connected Board can ensure the success and sustainability of an organization.