GRO PARTNERS
The Missouri Partnership
A public-private economic development partnership designed to increase the visibility of Missouri as a globally competitive business location. Can help communities with marketing, upgrading worker skills, and business expansion incentives.
The E-Factory
Springfield Innovation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that helps entrepreneurs bring new technologies to the marketplace by providing office space, education, business consulting services, mentors, product development, and research.
Meramec Regional Planning Commission-Mo Rides
MO RIDES provides seniors, low-income individuals, families, veterans, and persons with disabilities in need of transportation with consistent, coordinated, and reliable transportation options.
Score – Southwest Missouri
SCORE is a company made up of business mentors who volunteer time and expertise to help start-up and existing businesses solve their business problems.
Missouri Main Street
Missouri Main Street assists communities to revitalize historic downtown districts (must be a member).
Missouri Secretary Of State
The Missouri Secretary of State Business Services Division assists with starting a business, registration, fees, forms, and filing.
Usda Rural Missouri Development
Low-interest direct loan and/or grant to public bodies and community-based non-profit corporations including cities, villages, townships. Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve community facilities, purchase equipment, and pay related project expenses.
Missouri Division Of Workforce Development
Missouri Division of Workforce Development assists start-ups and small businesses with starting a business, finding financing, marketing, export, selling to the govt. and other services.
Community Foundation Of The Ozarks
CFO provides grants to help with community betterment.
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is dedicated to empowering people to make a positive change by coordinating and administering resources. West Central Missouri Community Action Agency strives to be the voice in our communities and governments for those most in need.West Central Missouri Community Action Agency strives to be the voice in our communities and in our governments for those most in need.
Missouri Agricultural And Small Business Development Authority
The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority makes capital available to Missouri farmers, particularly independent producers, agribusinesses, and small businesses at competitive interest rates on a scale to make a major impact.
