Regional economic development

Demographic, Economic and Workforce Data Training

Demographic, Economic and Workforce Data Training gives your team fundamental skills in public information data collection, analysis and visualization.

Strategic Doing for Thriving Communities

This one-day program guides communities through exploring community economic development opportunities they have and taking them through a planning process that leads to a goal-oriented plan.

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.

Exceed — Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development

The Exceed program enhances economic development opportunities by providing high-quality research and insights to its partners. Learn how it supports regional and entrepreneurial development.

The Economic Impact of Child Care Shortages in Missouri

Missouri Maple Syrup: Hobby to Sales

Encouraging Return Migration and Population Retention in Rural Communities

Broadband Technologies: A Primer on Access and Solutions

February 7, 2025 - December 5, 2025

2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series

November 13, 2025

Introduction to Franchising Lunch and Learn

Child care gaps cost Missouri $1.15 billion per year, research finds

May 12, 2025

Report outlines Missouri population growth

May 5, 2025

Child care gaps cost Missouri $869 million annually, MU Extension research finds

March 20, 2025

24/7 Missouri

Helping business navigate government. (Formerly Missouri Business Portal)

Show-Me MO Success Podcast

Show-Me MO Success brings you biweekly stories of success from businesses and communities across Missouri. Listen in to get insight and inspiration for your own business or community.

UM System Engagement and Outreach Impact website

Learn how UM System and its four universities are connecting resources, research and projects to improve Missourians’ lives in areas of greatest challenge, including the UM System Broadband Initiative.