November
2014

Missouri Business eNews

MO SBTDC, MO PTAC, Mid-America TAAC, Workforce Program

Transforming Missouri Businesses

MU Extension Business Development Program

Success stories

JUNK Architects - Kansas City

What do a 2001 medical tragedy and MRIs in Saudi Arabia have in common?

Read about JUNK Architects.

TAAC tales: Mercury Communications & Construction Inc. - Fenton

TAAC gets results for wireless services provider and general contractor.

Read about Mercury Communications & Construction.

Nanova - Columbia (Where are they now?)

Biomaterials firm begins manufacturing dental varnish, plans to add 50 jobs.

Read the update about Nanova.

For more information about doing business in Missouri, visit the MissouriBusiness.net website or contact a business development specialist at one of our centers to receive confidential assistance tailored to your needs.

News & alerts

BDP's SBTDC infused $670 million into Missouri's economy over 4 years

Report: The SBTDC provides "high client satisfaction and impressive economic impact for the state of Missouri."
Read about SBA's report on Missouri program.

BDP awarded $1.9 million employment and training grant

Program designed to help food stamp recipients get good jobs, rely less on public assistance.
Read about grant program.

ADM Center opens on MU campus

New space will give students hands-on opportunities in biofuels, food production and energy processing.
Read about ADM Center. SBA thumbs up

SBA: No fees for loans of $150,000 or less, FY 2015

Agency wants to get capital out to communities and make a difference.
Read about SBA loans.

Tips

10 tips for cold, flu (and other illnesses) season

It's that time of year again. Are you ready?

Read tips for keeping your workplace healthy.

10 tips for getting a small business loan

And remember, the first loan is the hardest to get.

Read tips for getting a loan.

5 tips to make your business shine on Small Business Saturday

Get ready for the Super Bowl of small business, Nov. 29.

Get Small Business Saturday tips.

Upcoming application deadlines

Dec. 10: ScaleUP! Kansas City
Dec. 29 (deadline extended): Missouri Department of Agriculture Missouri Value-Added Grant
Dec. 31: Global Market Access Program
Jan. 5, 2015: Nominations for National Small Business Week
Jan. 16, 2015: InvestMidwest - for presenters

Learning around the state

The BDP offers a variety of outstanding educational opportunities throughout the year. Here are highlights of upcoming events.

Thursdays in Nov. and Dec.: Affordable Care Act 101 Webinars - online
Nov. 19 - Dec. 17: Winning Government Contracts and Selling to the Government: The First Steps - Kansas City, St. Louis, St. Charles
Nov. 19: StartUp Connection - St. Louis
Nov. 29: Small Business Saturday - nationwide
Jan. 13, 2015: Supervising & Leadership Basics - Columbia
April 1-2, 2015: InvestMidwest - Kansas City

Business training

Educational offerings are available for the following major subject areas:

Starting a business
Writing a business plan
Business management (including FastTrac)
Marketing/sales (including social media/e-commerce)
Finance/cash flow/bookkeeping (including QuickBooks)
Winning grants
Human resources/hiring employees
Growing a business
Exporting/international trade
Selling to the government
Special conferences for women, veterans, government procurement, more

Visit the small business training calendar or the procurement training calendar for more events, dates, details and registration information.

Economic impact numbers reveal $102 of return for every $1 invested

From 2011 through 2013, the programs within the Business Development Program assisted clients in creating almost $2 billion in economic impact, including creating or retaining 30,383 jobs, increasing sales by $666 million, acquiring investments of $661.9 million, winning government contracts of $608.2 million and obtaining research awards of $16.8 million.

Contact a BDP specialist near you and learn how to transform your business.

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