Missouri Entrepreneurship News
Read about great things going on for businesses in Missouri.
SCORE Turns Entrepreneur’s Late-Night Eureka Moment into Thriving Skewer Business
Shirley Washington’s middle-of-the-night inspiration – mixed with a splash of assistance from SCORE St. Louis – has led to a...
St. Joseph Entrepreneur Innovates to Grow Her Dry-Cleaning Business in a Struggling Industry
There are nearly half as many dry cleaning locations now than there were at the turn of the century, but...
Empowering Kids through Healthy Hip Hop: A Journey from Music to Tech Entrepreneurship
The journey of Kansas City startup Healthy Hip Hop began with a personal revelation for its founder, Roy Scott, who,...
Vacant Old Building Inspires New Entrepreneurs’ 3 Dream Businesses
When Susan Blaser, 61, noticed a 4,800-square-foot historic stone building for sale in downtown Excelsior Springs, Missouri, she immediately saw...
Frustration with the Status Quo Sparks MO Entrepreneur’s Health Care Business
Disillusionment can be a great fertilizer, helping new ideas grow. Just ask Rebecca Brown. Her West Plains, Missouri, small business, Assist...
Heru Urban Farming Is Cultivating Something Big in St. Louis Neighborhoods
Tyrean “Heru” Lewis' journey into urban farming began with a simple yet profound realization – the scarcity of fresh, sustainable...
Born in a Kitchen, St. Louis’ Florae Goes Beyond Textured Hair Products
One of the first things you notice about Dr. Natalie King is her long, voluminous, curly brown hair. “It’s something that’s...
How a Missouri Hair Stylist Went from Salon Owner to Tech Founder
Successfully starting, growing and transforming a business is a journey filled with hurdles, triumphs and lessons learned—especially when it comes...