MOSourceLink

04/01/2026

Thinking about starting your own business? Need some cash to help you along the journey? Wondering how to make the most of your family farm? Trying to perfect your pitch for the elevator or the investor? Join us at one or all of these 90-minute virtual sessions to gain valuable information and insig...

03/02/2026

Mark your calendar and register for these upcoming workshops from the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission.

Mar. 11 Show Me the Money!
SBDC business coach Rickey Leathers guides you through the key funding options for growing your business and understanding how to choose, prepare for, and make the most of the right financing path.
Register - https://lnkd.in/gbJhKJDd

Apr. 8 Perfecting Your Pitch
Learn how to craft a compelling pitch, build a strong business proposal, create solid financials to confidently communicate your business’s value.
Register - https://lnkd.in/grmGu3su

02/18/2026

MOSourceLink and regional resource partners met to strengthen ties and foster growth in the entrepreneur ecosystem at a recent convening in Columbia, Missouri.

“Participants began with a big-picture exploration of entrepreneurship-led economic development, grounding the conversation in how entrepreneurship drives local and regional economic vitality across Missouri’s diverse communities,” said MOSourceLink Senior Director Becca Castro.

Missouri Technology Corporation Grants Program Manager Sheila Baker and Becca Castro also conducted a fireside chat about grant proposal review, what funders seek, and common gaps in applications.

MOSourceLink and regional resource partners met to strengthen ties and foster growth in the entrepreneur ecosystem at a recent convening in Columbia, Missouri.

02/06/2026

Deana Imhoff of Imhoff Family Farms leads "Building Profitable Value-Added Enterprises in Agriculture," a free virtual workshop on February 11th. Imhoff will share lessons, stories and practical tools to help you launch or scale a value-added product or service and overcome obstacles.

The workshops are part of the Show Me Jobs project, a partnership between MOSourceLink and Green Hills Regional Planning Commission (RPC), supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant.

https://www.mosourcelink.com/2026/02/06/deana-imhoff-value-added-agriculture-workshop/

01/30/2026

01/29/2026

Kansas City Social Venture Studio Application due March 1.

Kansas City Social Venture Studio is a three-month accelerator for mission-driven founders building businesses that matter. This is where strategy, funding, and real-world support come together to help you scale sustainably, without compromising your values.

$15-25,000 Unrestricted Grant Funding

Free coworking space at Keystone

Mentorship, curriculum for social impact, and more

More info: https://www.keystonedistrict.org/social-venture-studio

Apply: https://keynect.ai/round1/social-venture-studio-2026-applications

01/29/2026

Get ready to level up your capital raising game at the 2026 Capital Raise Bootcamp - where you'll learn, network, and grow your fundraising.

Register today to attend on Tuesday, Mar 3 from 8:30 am to 5 pm. At Tech Venture Studio's 2026 Capital Raise Bootcamp, this hands-on workshop is designed to demystify the process and equip founders like you with the knowledge and skills to raise capital effectively.

From understanding term sheets to nailing your investor pitch, our modules break it all down in practical terms. Plus, you’ll get to hear real-world advice from successful founders during an interactive Q&A session. Walk away with the tools—and confidence—you need to secure the funding your business deserves.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-capital-raise-bootcamp-tickets-1981357953977

01/29/2026

IDEA Fund ProgramJenni Rabenau2026-01-23T16:19:29-06:00 The IDEA Fund: Missouri’s State-Sponsored Venture Capital Program The Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Advancement (IDEA) Fund is MTC’s flagship state-sponsored venture capital initiative that makes investments in exchange for e...

01/29/2026

Venture Ready Missouri – Free Startup Program

Missouri-based founders are invited to apply for Venture Ready Missouri, a free, virtual program designed to help ventures become investor-ready. Hosted by Capital Innovators, the program includes five evening sessions focused on fundraising, pitch development, and understanding what investors look for.

Next Cohort Dates: February 10, 12, 17, 19 & 24

Who should apply: Missouri entrepreneurs preparing to raise capital

Cost: Free

Learn more and apply: https://capitalinnovators.com/venturereadymissouri

01/20/2026

Mark your calendar and register for these upcoming workshops from the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission.

https://lnkd.in/gEsGKH8t

Feb. 11 Building Profitable Value-Added Enterprises in Agriculture
In this interactive session, Deana Imhoff of Imhoff Family Farms shares lessons, stories, and practical tools to help you launch or scale a value-added product and overcome obstacles.

Mar. 11 Show Me the Money!
SBDC business coach Rickey Leathers guides you through the key funding options for growing your business and understanding how to choose, prepare for, and make the most of the right financing path.

Apr. 8 Perfecting Your Pitch
Learn how to craft a compelling pitch, build a strong business proposal, create solid financials to confidently communicate your business’s value.

01/20/2026

Join USDA Rise and MOSourceLink for a 90-minute virtual session with Deana Imhoff of Imhoff Family Farms. The sessions will be held from 11:30 AM to 1 PM.

Feb. 11 Building Profitable Value-Added Enterprises in Agriculture
In this interactive session, Deana Imhoff of Imhoff Family Farms shares lessons, stories, and practical tools to help you launch or scale a value-added product and overcome obstacles.

Register: https://lnkd.in/g3N9KD5F