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05/28/2026

If you've been following us, you know there's SO MUCH good happening with the Show-Me Network — and today, we're making it official with its own social accounts!

Starting a business? Growing one? Figuring out your next move? No matter where you are in Missouri, this network is for YOU.

Know an entrepreneur, founder, innovator, or small business owner? Tag them below or share this post 👇

➡️ Follow and share!

🚀 Missouri Made. Network Driven.

We’re the Show-Me Network — a statewide collaborative led by Missouri State University’s efactory and Codefi focused on connecting entrepreneurs and small business owners across Missouri to one-on-one business support, training, and resources.

Whether you’re starting a business, growing your business, or exploring your next step, we’re here to help.

Follow along for upcoming opportunities, trainings, resources, and entrepreneur support happening statewide.

🌐 showmenetwork.org

05/28/2026

Growing startup? Need room to scale? You’re in luck. A couple large incubator suites are opening this summer that are ideal for startups in tech, manufacturing, logistics, health sciences, and more.

Perfect for:
✔️Hybrid/remote teams needing a home base
✔️Light manufacturing
✔️Teams up to 10 employees

Member perks include:

✔️24/7 secure access
✔️Gigabit internet
✔️Conference rooms
✔️Coffee
✔️Parking
✔️Shared amenities & startup community

📍1,004 sq ft and 1,395 sq ft suites available.

Interested? Comment below or send a DM.

05/22/2026

Today, Ron Bogart shared the story behind his new book — a journey through unexpected leadership, succession planning, and hard-earned lessons. Thanks to everyone for joining us.

05/21/2026

Great connecting with partners at the Rural NWMO Roundtable today! We enjoyed sharing more about the Show-Me Network and all the programs available — collaboration like this continues to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation across Missouri. Launch Pad - STJ Codefi Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University

05/19/2026

Springfield’s creative spirit is getting national attention!

Huge congratulations to Meg Wagler and Overlay for helping bring the award-winning Hitchhikers mural to life at Birthplace Plaza in Downtown Springfield. Receiving both a National Silver Award and a Region Five Gold Award in the 2026 National Mural Awards is an incredible achievement, and a proud moment for our city.

Projects like this happen because artists, local leaders, businesses, sponsors and community members all come together with a shared vision for making Springfield even more vibrant and inspiring.

Make plans to visit Birthplace Plaza in Downtown Springfield, snap a photo with the mural and shop small while you're at it!

05/18/2026

Starting and growing a business shouldn’t feel harder than it has to.

Join the conversation at Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce June 10, to hear about Missouri’s new efforts to support entrepreneurs, cut red tape and strengthen the state’s business climate — featuring leaders from the Missouri Department of Economic Development and Representative Alex Riley.

If you care about entrepreneurship, economic growth and building a stronger Missouri business community, this one’s for you.

Join Chamber members to hear about how Missouri is strengthening its economic development toolkit through new resources aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, reducing regulatory barriers, and helping businesses start, grow and succeed. This program will highlight the Missouri Department of Econom...

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Melisa Hamilton on recently completing Leadership Springfield Signature Class 49!

And today, we are excited to announce that Katie Young (who leads our Missouri State Student Employment Office) has been selected for Signature Class 51! We can’t wait to see the connections they’ll build, the impact they’ll make, and the leadership they’ll continue to bring to our community.

05/14/2026

Over the last 2.5 years, Early-Stage Business Boot Camps helped more than 330 entrepreneurs across southern Missouri move from ideas and uncertainty to meaningful next steps.

Through 34 cohorts hosted in more than 20 communities, participants came together to ask questions, learn from experienced professionals, build connections and gain a clearer understanding of what it takes to start and grow a business.

Along the way, new businesses launched, confidence grew and relationships formed that continue to support entrepreneurs long after the sessions ended.

This work was made possible through support from the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the U.S. Bank Foundation, along with the guest speakers, training partners and communities that helped bring each cohort to life.

The momentum created through these Boot Camps — brought to life by our Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University team, guest speakers, and the partners who stepped up and said “yes, let’s support those aspiring entrepreneurs in our area” — will continue. That’s something to celebrate. Thank you for being part of it!

Read the full story here: https://hubs.li/Q04fDLSg0