Show-Me Network

10/19/2026

Looking to start or grow your business in downtown St. Joseph? 👀

Show-Me Network Regional Partner, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, is sharing an exciting opportunity for local entrepreneurs!

Three $3,000 grants are available, along with an opportunity for reduced rent at The Madison in downtown St. Joseph.

📅 Applications are due October 30!

Check out the details below to learn more and apply! 👇

Thinking of starting or growing your business downtown? Apply for this grant through the Chamber and U.S. Bank Foundation. Applications due by Oct. 30 to potentially help businesses before the holidays. Besides funds, reduced rent at The Madison, a new retail space downtown, is being offered.

Learn more about requirements and benefits and see the application here: https://www.stjlaunchpad.com/

10/15/2026

Show-Me Network continues to grow across Missouri! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Enterprise, and Innovate USA as our newest Community Connectors!

We're excited to work together to strengthen Missouri's entrepreneurial ecosystem!

🔗 Read more about our newest partners: https://showmenetwork.org/news/welcome-sedalia-area-chamber-of-commerce-missouri-enterprise-and-innovate-usa/

10/14/2026

Join us on October 28 for two Show-Me Founders Series events, hosted at efactory in Springfield or virtually! 🚀

10:30 AM | Protect What You’re Building: IP, Contracts & Founder Agreements

1:00 PM | Equity & Ownership: Stock, Options & ESOP Basics

We're excited to welcome Lindsay Karas Stencel back to share her expertise and help founders navigate important legal and ownership decisions as they build and grow their businesses!

You asked, she’s coming back. 🔁

Lindsay Karas Stencel helped launch the Show-Me Founders Series in August. Now she’s back at efactory in Springfield, MO with 1,000+ startup financings of experience and one request: bring her your contracts. 📝

📅 Wed, Oct 28
⏰ 9:30 AM or 1:00 PM CT, in person or online

Attend live to book a private 30-minute 1:1 with Lindsay. Spots are limited.

🔗 Register down in the comments below

10/12/2026

Joplin, let's talk credit!

Looking to build credit, improve your score, or better understand your credit report?

Join Show-Me Network and New Growth Women's Business Center for Credit as an Asset, an interactive workshop designed to help you strengthen your credit and work toward your financial goals!

📅 October 14 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

🔗 Register today: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/credit-as-an-asset-joplin-9-2047

10/08/2026

There's a lot happening next week with Show-Me Network!

Whether you're looking to grow your business, explore funding opportunities, or connect with valuable resources, we've got opportunities for you!

Swipe through to see what's coming up October 12–16, and join us for an upcoming event!

🔗 Find an event that's right for you and register today!
https://showmenetwork.org/calendar/

10/06/2026

Need support with your business? Getting connected with the Show-Me Network is easy!

With just a few clicks, you can schedule a one-on-one meeting with our team to talk through your business needs, explore available resources, and find the right next step — at no cost.

Whether you’re starting a business, looking for funding, or ready to grow, we’re here to help connect you with the resources you need.

📅 Pick a time that works for you and let’s talk!

🔗 Schedule your meeting: https://showmenetwork.org/small-business/

09/24/2026

Springfield & Greene County entrepreneurs — our next boot camp starts on MONDAY!

Have a business idea you’re ready to turn into a plan? There’s still time to join the Springfield-Greene County Early-Stage Business Boot Camp!

Over four weeks, you’ll gain practical tools, resources, and connections to help you take the next steps in starting and growing your business.

📅 September 28–October 22
⏰ Mondays & Thursdays | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Don’t wait — register today and join us Monday! 👇

https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/greene-county-early-stage-business-boot-camp-9-1387

09/21/2026

Business owners: Is your credit helping or holding back your business goals?

Join us for one of our upcoming Credit as an Asset: Credit Building Workshops to learn how to strengthen your credit profile and better position yourself for future financial opportunities.

Two opportunities to join us:

September 24 | 12:00 p.m. | Virtual

October 14 | 5:30 p.m. | In-Person at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

During this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to:
• Understand your credit report and score
• Set realistic credit-building goals
• Navigate debt and collections while building credit
• Explore tools and resources for strengthening your credit
• Better understand how your credit can impact access to capital

Space is limited — register today (link in the comments😀) !

09/16/2026

Next week is a busy week! 👏

We have three no-cost trainings coming your way, all designed to help Missouri entrepreneurs learn, prepare and grow:

💰 September 22 at 12:00 p.m. | How to Find & Apply for Grants
Learn strategies for finding and evaluating grant opportunities and navigating the application process.
🔗 https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/how-to-find-apply-for-grants-9-1453

⚖️ September 23 at 12:00 p.m. | Startup Law: Preparing to Open Your Business
Learn about important legal considerations to keep in mind as you start and grow your business.
🔗 https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/startup-law-preparing-to-open-your-business-9-1651

💳 September 24 at 12:00 p.m. | Credit as an Asset
Learn how to build and improve your credit profile to help reach your financial and business goals.
🔗 https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/credit-as-an-asset-9-1684

Join us for one or make it a full week of learning and attend all three! 🚀

09/11/2026

Missouri founders: Are you ready to take the next step toward funding? 🚀

The Show-Me Network has launched Show-Me Founders, a new statewide series designed to help Missouri entrepreneurs become investment-ready and apply for equity from the Missouri Technology Corporation’s (MTC) IDEA Fund, the state’s SSBCI-funded equity program.

This year-long series of no-cost workshops and webinars will help founders strengthen their business, prepare financials and pitch materials, and build toward real funding opportunities.

Ready to learn more? Read about Show-Me Founders and how to get involved:

Delivered through the Show-Me Network by Codefi under Missouri's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance program, the series prepares founders statewide to raise capital and apply successfully to the Missouri Technology Corporation's IDEA Fund — using Codefi's flagship ...