Missouri Rural Enterprise and Innovation Center

06/03/2026

05/27/2026

Register Online: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26943

05/27/2026

The SBA recently launched the Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition, a nationwide initiative celebrating 250 years of American entrepreneurship. The competition features a $1 million total cash prize pool with zero equity required from the winners.

The application deadline is June 10, 2026, which is just two weeks away.

Who is Eligible?
To qualify, a business must meet the following criteria:
• Be an operational small business under SBA guidelines for at least 3 years.
• Have a gross annual revenue of at least $100,000.
• Crucial Requirement: Must have benefited from at least one qualifying SBA capital product. This includes 7(a) loans (including PPP), 504 loans, Microloans, SBIR/STTR funding, or SBIC. (Note: Standard COVID-19 EIDL or standalone disaster loans alone do not qualify on their own).

https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/
Our office can assist with the application if needed. Call 660-665-3348

04/29/2026

Want to know how to get started??? Join us for this training next week -

04/15/2026

Join for this essential training!

Register online: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26771

04/15/2026

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Join us for an engaging session that takes the mystery out of credit scores and one of the most widely used scoring models by lenders—the FICO® Score. If you’ve ever wondered how credit really works, what lenders are looking for, or how to build stronger credit for the future, this session is f...

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Recruiting and Hiring Considerations
May 6th, 12:00 PM US / Central
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Building a dream team in your business requires a multitude of strategies to build a competitive employment package, including policies, procedures, and legal compliance. Join SEED Law for a business law workshop that covers the top ten considerations business owners need to plan for when recruiting...