St Louis SBDC

10/12/2026

Click the link in our bio to find more information about our trainings.

10/07/2026

This fall, see how your business can grow here, with the Missouri SBDC. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

10/06/2026

A business budget helps you plan with purpose and strong relationships help you move forward. Let’s work on both! 📊🤝

Join me, Lynette Watson, Missouri SBDC Regional Director, at T-REX’s First Wednesday Morning Hatch for a conversation on The Basics of Planning a Business Budget.

Whether you’re getting started or growing your business, come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with other entrepreneurs. It’s an opportunity to give your business some focused attention while building your network of support.

🗓 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 11 AM–Noon
📍 T-REX | 911 Washington Avenue, 5th Floor
St. Louis, MO 63101

Make time for your business and the relationships that can help it grow. Join us and share this invitation with a business owner who could benefit!

10/05/2026

This Wednesday, October 7, join the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Rural Affairs for a roundtable conversation on the opportunities, challenges, and resources shaping the future of rural small businesses.

09/27/2026

Congratulations to our Missouri SBDC State Star, Joel Barrett! This is an incredible achievement and very well-deserved. Thank you for all of your hard work, Joel!

09/17/2026

The team at Nightly focuses on building a unique company culture, not talking about sales. Find out how the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University & efactory helped them achieve their success. 👇👇👇
America's SBDC

Ask Nightly.cc co-founder Nathan Cole what he’s most proud of, and he won’t talk about revenue, expansion or the number of properties his company manages.

He’ll talk about people.

That answer says a lot about how Nightly became the company it is today. From a floating coworking membership at efactory to a growing team serving property owners and guests across multiple states, every stage of the journey has been shaped by relationships, trust and an intentional approach to growth.

Nathan calls it “going slow to go fast.”

In our latest blog, he shares why Nightly once turned away new business, how efactory interns became part of the team and why unforgettable guest experiences often begin with a strong company culture.

Read the full Nightly story: https://hubs.li/Q04x99Db0

09/15/2026

Your business canstart AND grow with the Missouri SBDC. Take a look at our website, find a center near you and figure out how you can get started.

09/10/2026

📣 Come see some amazing small businesses at the SBDC Small Business Showcase!

We’re bringing together Missouri SBDC clients from service-based and product-based industries for a day of business, community, connections, and discovery.

Come meet the entrepreneurs behind the businesses, learn about their products and services, shop, network, and find your next favorite local business!

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 T-REX | 911 Washington Avenue, 5th Floor | St. Louis

The showcase is FREE and open to the public, but we want you to register!

🎟️ Sign up to attend:
https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/27066

You don’t want to miss this one. Come out and support our small businesses!

09/07/2026

Strengthen your business skills by attending our trainings. Find out more at the link below!
missourisbdc.org

09/03/2026

Watch your business flourish with the Missouri SBDC.

08/25/2026

St Louis Business Owners! Check out this Bootcamp and Pitch Competition opportunity:

https://usi-cdfi.org/bootcamp-pitch-challenge/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT6mphwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNICy5ouhsqNZZzt5zrAQv_w6Cgc_GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHpQVlE5C4zlqclMIbEaNCPoiw96reOikOcGbMTJj_vuJaxRlcxvEgD_qy8fJ_aem_dijCnIF_1gWy_8SE_LoJvw

The USI CDFI Bootcamp & Challenge is a free business development program designed to help entrepreneurs strengthen and grow existing for-profit businesses. Through expert-led training, one-on-one coaching, peer collaboration, and practical business planning, participants gain the knowledge, tools, a...

08/24/2026

From the Missouri SBDC, welcome back to a new school year!

08/24/2026

We provide helpful instruction on a variety of topics you may have to deal with in your workplace presented by our team and partners – find more trainings in the link in our bio!

08/17/2026

SBDC St. Louis
SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE
SEPTEMBER 24th 📢

We’re putting Missouri small businesses in the spotlight!

Join us for the SBDC Small Business Showcase on Thursday, September 24, from 10 AM–3 PM at T-REX in St. Louis.

Come discover local businesses, shop products and services, make new connections, and learn more about the entrepreneurs being supported by the Missouri SBDC.

🏪 WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS?

Exhibitor spots are limited, and you must be a Missouri SBDC client to participate as a business exhibitor.

Interested in showcasing your business? Email [email protected] to sign up and learn more.

🎟️ WANT TO ATTEND?

The showcase is open to the public and free to attend!

Register here:
https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/27066

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 T-REX | 911 Washington Avenue, 5th Floor
St. Louis, MO

Come out, meet some great entrepreneurs, discover new businesses, and support small business in our region!

08/16/2026

If you are considering growing or your business is in growth mode, please read this quick article on growth!!!!

07/09/2026

Ready to keep growing? Join fellow STL business owners, get engaged, and explore this August program lineup—find the topics that spark your interest and click-through to register.

https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26977 Aug 11, Scale with Intention: A People-Focused Framework for Growth. Guest speaker and consultant, Rhonda Travers--in-person only at Chesterfield Incubator. Limited seats available!

https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26911 Aug 12, 1pm From Busy to Productive: Tools Successful Business Owners Use Every Day

https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26971 Aug 20, 2pm LinkedIn Creating or Improving Your Free Company Page on LinkedIn w/Kathy Bernard

Hope to see you soon!

06/17/2026

https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26826

LinkedIn series with Kathy Bernard (Event 1 of 3):

06/17/2026

https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26951
Register for our first STL Encore Connect meeting on Jun 23 at 2pm!

STL Encore Connect is a community of (age 50+) entrepreneurs, business owners, and business dreamers. Join to connect, learn, share, and grow. If you're in business, or exploring new ventures, you belong HERE.

06/17/2026

What are buyers really looking for?

Join us for Decode the Buyer’s Mind: What Buyers Really Want to Hear and gain valuable insight into how purchasing decisions are made and what it takes to position your business for success.

Hear from industry leaders:
• Pratik Patel– Leanergize
• Dr. Aleta Grimes-Mitchell – Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Lynette Watson– Missouri SBDC

Whether you’re pursuing contracts, selling products or services, or looking to better understand your customers, this session will provide practical insights you can apply right away.

📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
📍 Urban League HQ, 1408 Kingshighway Blvd., Suite 108, St. Louis, MO 63113
💻 Virtual + In Person

This is Week 2 of the Capital Readiness Program series, but each session stands alone, so jump in anytime.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4aVqm0j

06/15/2026

Don't miss this webinar, with LinkedIn expert, Kathy Bernard!

LinkedIn series with Kathy Bernard (Event 1 of 3):