Missouri Business eNews
University of Missouri Extension
August 2017
Business Development Program
MO SBTDC, MO PTAC, Mid-America TAAC, Careers
Transforming Missouri Businesses
successful Missouri businesses
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Success stories
Joe Vazquez
Vazquez Commercial Contracting - Kansas City
Where are they now?

Winning the No. 1 spot on Ingram's Corporate 100 list.

For more information about doing business in Missouri, visit the MissouriBusiness.net website or contact a business development or procurement specialist at one of our centers to receive confidential assistance tailored to your needs.
Tips
dog in water with stick
The dog days of August

Don't let the late summer doldrums dog your business.

News and alerts
What's Extension worth to Missouri?
MU Extension impact    
Almost $1 billion.



New USCIS I-9 form

It's effective in September.



Fantasy Food Fare winner announced Aug. 19
Fantasy Food Fare
One lucky restaurateur gets a ready-to-go eatery.


Come to the State Fair!

Stop by the BDP booth to win a grand prize.



Upcoming application deadlines/funding opportunities

Learning around the state

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

Educational offerings are available in numerous subject areas, such as:
  • Business management (including FastTrac)
  • Marketing/sales (including social media/e-commerce)
  • Finance/cash flow/bookkeeping (including QuickBooks)
  • Exporting/international trade
  • Selling to the government
  • HR management/hiring, training, retaining employees
  • Technology grants, IP issues
  • Growing a business, succession planning
  • Special conferences for women, veterans, more
Visit the small business training calendar, procurement training calendar or international trade training calendar for more events, dates, details and registration information.

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Economic impact numbers reveal $120 of return for every $1 invested
graph showing impact From 2014 through 2016, the MU Extension Business Development Program assisted Missouri firms in creating or retaining 23,927 jobs, increasing sales by $900 million, acquiring new investments of $436 million and winning government contracts of $1.1 billion. BDP is a solid return on investment, creating $120 of economic impact for every $1 invested and creating or retaining one job for every $844 in total funding.


Contact a BDP specialist near you and learn how to transform your business.
For more information about doing business in Missouri, visit the website at MissouriBusiness.net or contact a business development specialist or procurement specialist at one of our centers to receive confidential assistance tailored to your needs.

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