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Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Barton County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Barton County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Camden County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Camden County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Cape Girardeau
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Southeast Missouri State University
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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Chillicothe
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Chillicothe Satellite Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Clay County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Clay County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Clayton
Business Finance Corporation of Saint Louis County
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Columbia
Enterprise Development Corporation
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Columbia
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local
Chapters or Online Counseling
. SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...
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Columbia
University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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Greene County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Greene County
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Hillsboro
Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Holt County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)) Holt County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Howell County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Howell County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Jackson
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Cape Girardeau Office
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Jefferson City
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Works to stimulate and support economic security, opportunity, growth and a high quality of life in Missouri communities....
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Jefferson City
Rural Missouri, Inc
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings.
Contact:...
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Jefferson City
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Cole County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Jefferson County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Jefferson County
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Joplin
Missouri Southern State University Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
The (SBTDC) works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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Joplin
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Missouri Southern State University
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Kansas City
Clay/Platte County Development Corporation
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Kansas City
EDC Loan Corporation
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Kansas City
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE is a no-cost business counseling network of volunteer advisors who offer access to resources and expertise intended to maximize the success of existing and emerging small businesses. Services...
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Kansas City
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) University of Missouri-Kansas City
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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Kansas City
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(SBA) OFFICE OF VETERANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (OVBD)
OVBDs mission is to assist veterans, service-disabled veterans, reserve component members, and their dependents or survivors by helping them to learn about, access and effectively utilize all...
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Kansas City
Women's Business Center Growth Opportunity Connection, Inc
Works to serve primarily low- to moderate-income women and women who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Long-term training, counseling and technical assistance is provided in all business...
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Kansas City/
Saint Louis
Small Business Administration (SBA) Missouri District Office
Kirksville
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Truman State University
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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Lake Ozark
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local
Chapters or Online Counseling
. SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...
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Lamar
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Lamar Office
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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Macon
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Macon County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Maryville
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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Mexico
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Audrain County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Paris
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Monroe County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Phelps County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Phelps County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Rolla
Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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Rolla
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Saint Charles
Saint Charles County Economic Development Corporation
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Saint James
Meramec Regional Development Corporation
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Saint Joseph
Mo-Kan Development, Inc
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Saint Joseph
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Saint Joseph Office
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Saint Louis
Justine Petersen Housing & Reinvestment Corporation
Provides small loans ranging from under $100 to a maximum of $25,000 to prospective, small business borrowers and backed by the US SBA. Serves Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis,...
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Saint Louis
National Association of Women's Business Owners
Offers one-to-one counseling, mentoring, monthly educational and networking meetings, referrals to women-owned businesses, and an educational program.
Contact: Irina Bronstein, Executive Director...
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Saint Louis
Saint Louis Local Development Company
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Springfield
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local
Chapters or Online Counseling
. SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...
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Springfield
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at Missouri State University
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Springfield
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(SBA) OFFICE OF VETERANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (OVBD)
OVBDs mission is to assist veterans, service-disabled veterans, reserve component members, and their dependents or survivors by helping them to learn about, access and effectively utilize all...
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St. Charles
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) St. Charles Office
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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St. Charles County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) St. Charles County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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St. Louis
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local
Chapters or Online Counseling
. SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...
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St. Louis
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) St. Louis Enterprise
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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St. Louis
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) St. Louis Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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St. Louis
Small Business Administration(SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)
OVBDs mission is to assist veterans, service-disabled veterans, reserve component members, and their dependents or survivors by helping them to learn about, access and effectively utilize all...
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St. Louis
Small Business and Technology Development (SBTDC) at Univeristy of MO St. Louis
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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St. Louis
Small Business Empowerment Center (SBEC)
The SBEC offers a one-stop approach to helping urban entrepreneurs start and grow their own business enterprise. SBEC services include a business assistance library, aelf-wmployment information,...
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St. Louis County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) St. Louis County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Taney County
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Taney County Extension Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Trenton
Green Hills Rural Development, Inc
A non-profit corporation partnering with the US SBA and private sector lenders to provide growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings....
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Warrensburg
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Central Missouri State University
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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West Plains
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) West Plains Satellite Center
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) State Offices
The SBTDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing
free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing,...
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Nationwide
Foundation for the Advancement of Marketing Excellence in Entrepreneurs ( FAMEE)
FAMEE is a nonprofit organization that offers online marketing courses tailored to the interests and needs of small and medium sized businesses. Access to online courses, support materials and...
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Nationwide
SBDCGlobal.com
SBDCGlobal.com is a free, multicultural, web-based trade platform that links the advisors and small business clients of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) networks in the United States,...
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Nationwide
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE offers free, confidential small business advice for anyone looking to start, grow and succeed in business. With a national volunteer network of over 13,000 business mentors and 350 chapters,...
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Nationwide
Veterans Virtual Incubator (VetBizGo)
VetBizGO is a resource and referral community tailored to supporting Veterans in Business. Content promotes awareness, access and use of thousands of no and low-cost federal, regional and local...
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