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- Success story: A.M. Pyrotechnics
A Polk-County-based pyrotechnics firm's recent expansion caused phenomenal growth, creating business challenges for owner Aaron Mayfield. He turned to the Missouri SBTDC for help.
- SBA launches ARC loan program to help struggling businesses
ARC loans are interest-free to the borrower, 100 percent guaranteed by the SBA, and have no SBA fees associated with them.
- SBA to offer floor plan financing to auto, RV, other dealerships beginning July 1
SBA will offer government guaranteed loans to finance inventory for eligible auto, recreational vehicle, boat and other dealerships under a pilot program designed to help small businesses in communities impacted by the troubles facing the auto industry.
- Missouri Business eNews: June 2009
The June issue of the MissouriBusiness.net newsletter is now online.
- Missouri Next-Generation Jobs Team
Provides talented, motivated young adults (ages 16-24), for summer employment and pays their wages.
- Going green: Loganbill Enterprises
Moniteau County business closes environmental loop, cashes in on waste.
- SBA expands eligibility for 7(a) loans to spur recovery opportunities
More small businesses are eligible for SBA-backed loans as a result of a recently adopted temporary alternate size standard.
- Entrepreneurship remains strong in 2008 with increasing business startups nationally
Activity rate increased among many groups including immigrants, women and older Americans and in all regions except Midwest, reports Kauffman Foundation.
- Success story: QM Power Inc.
QM Power Inc., a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers. The firm's new magnetic force technology can revolutionize electronic motors, generators and actuators.
- Annual Skelton Procurement Conference May 29
Rep. Ike Skelton's annual Procurement Conference will offer opportunities for small business owners to learn how to secure government contracts and to network with potential contractors.
- Success story: Nanoparticle BioChem Inc.
Nanoparticle BioChem Inc., a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers. The business has focused its nanotechnology research and product development in the fields of medicine, health and hygiene.
- U.S. Employers Required to use Revised Form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues new I-9 form that all employers must begin using April 3, 2009.
- Missouri Fictitious Name Renewal Starts in March
Any fictitious name registration filed on or before Aug. 28, 2004, must be renewed by Aug. 28, 2009. If not renewed, the registration will expire and the individual or business will not be able to legally conduct business in Missouri.
- Business management veteran offers suggestions for survival in stormy economy
Small business and technology advisor Barry White offers a bit of advice to small business owners and operators to help them weather the current storms buffeting the local, national and world economies.
- SBA updates
Recovery efforts announced by Pres. Obama re: SBA loans, stimulus bill info and a scam alert.
- Success story: PureFlow Technologies Inc.
PureFlow Technologies Inc., a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers. The business, owned and managed by Charles Ekstam and Dora Serrano, produces and markets a device, that improves the efficiency of diesel engines while also greatly reducing pollutants and increasing engine power.
- New Blog Online for MoFAST
If you are a MoFAST client or are interested in SBIR/STTR and technology development and commercialization in Missouri, you'll want to subscribe to the MoFAST blog or RSS feed for updates.
- Marketing relief for recession stressed entrepreneurs
FAMEE Foundation offers free online training with marketing tips to survive a recession and maximize sales.
- Where have all the customers gone?
Utilizing the impact of the internet may help entrepreneurs experiencing the recent dip in sales.
- Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction
Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers. The business, founded by Dr. Rebecca Johnson, includes PALS (Pet Assisted Love and Support for seniors), an innovative online training program to promote animal-assisted activity for older adults; PAWSitive Visits, an animal visitation effort at senior housing facilities; and Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound, a community project to walk shelter dogs and increase physical activity of human participants.
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