Missouri Entrepreneurship News

Read about great things going on for businesses in Missouri.

Shirley Washington's Sway-Oh product Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurs in Action, Marketing/Sales, Microenterprise, Multicultural Entrepreneurs, Starting a Business, Women and Business

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...

onya McCrea of East Hills Cleaners Business Growth, Entrepreneurs in Action, Main Street, Marketing/Sales, Shop Local, Women and Business

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...

Wes Smith (left) and Roy Scott (right), cofounders of Healthy Hip Hop Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurs in Action, Funding and Finances, Innovation-Led, Starting a Business

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,...

Susan and Brittni Blaser, founders of Casa Di Vite in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurs in Action, Funding and Finances, Main Street, Marketing/Sales, Shop Local, Starting a Business, Women and Business

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...

Rebecca Brown of Assist America Home Care Services Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurs in Action, Main Street, Women and Business

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...

Tyrean "Heru" Lewis and a coworker pose for a photo next to a cart of watermelons. Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurs in Action, Funding and Finances, Main Street, Starting a Business

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...

Dr. Natalie King, founder of Florae Beauty Business Planning, Entrepreneurs in Action, Funding and Finances, Main Street, Marketing/Sales, Microenterprise, Women and Business

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...

Chrystal L. Graves of Liquid Hair Institute Business Growth, Entrepreneurs in Action, Funding and Finances, Innovation-Led, Main Street, Marketing/Sales, Microenterprise, Multicultural Entrepreneurs, Women and Business

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...