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Digital Sandbox KC provides early-stage proof-of-concept support for digital products.

Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Center provides technical assistance to startup and existing businesses.

ScaleUP! Kansas City helps businesses with revenues around $200K scale toward their first $1 million.

Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers helps local businesses obtain government contracts.

KCInvestED helps investors learn more about investing in KC startups.

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This Month: Classes and Events to Grow Your Missouri Business

Check out this small sampling of statewide events that will help you grow your Missouri business.
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Missouri Entrepreneurship News

Follow our tips to start or grow your business in Missouri as well as our Entrepreneur in Action series,
stories about Missouri entrepreneurs and how they grew their businesses. 

Showcase and Networking Opportunity for St. Louis Startups and Businesses

Showcase and Networking Opportunity for St. Louis Startups and Businesses

This St. Louis startup showcase is the largest celebration of entrepreneurship in the region. Don't miss out on this huge business resource fair and networking opportunity.
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Check Out This Startup Funding Opportunity for Missouri Entrepreneurs

Check Out This Startup Funding Opportunity for Missouri Entrepreneurs

These two funding opportunities aim to help tech entrepreneurs in Missouri reach the next level. But you'll have to act fast.
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MOSourceLink - Perfect Your Startup Pitch

Fast-Growing Midwest Startups Seeking Investments Apply Now for InvestMidwest

Are you a fast-growing Midwest startup seeking at least $1 million in investments? The 19th annual InvestMidwest is now accepting applications to present at the conference happening March 19–20, 2019.
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MOSourceLink: Apply now for this Missouri startup program

Tech Startups Apply Now for the Capital Innovators Accelerator Program

Capital Innovators in St. Louis is seeking qualified tech startups to apply for the Spring 2019 Capital Innovators Startup Accelerator Program. Deadline to apply is Nov. 9, 2018.
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What Small Businesses Need to Know about Intellectual Property Rights

What Small Businesses Need to Know about Intellectual Property Rights

Here's what small business owners need to understand when it comes to protecting their intellectual property through copyrights, trademarks and patents.
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Anna Haney of Noviqu

This Woman Founder Started a Tech Business in Rural Missouri

Anna Haney of Noviqu is proof that a startup can thrive and succeed, regardless of where one lives, even if it's in the middle of rural Missouri.
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3 Things You Must Do Before Starting a New Business

3 Things You Must Do Before Starting a New Business

First-time business owners have to be prepared for the bumpy road of entrepreneurship. Don't forget to take these three steps before starting a new business.
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Myths, Misconceptions and Mistakes of First-time Business Owners

Myths, Misconceptions and Mistakes of First-time Business Owners

Everyone has opinions and advice on the best way to start or run a business. It's time to debunk those myths and cut to the truth.
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National Small Business Week Awards

The SBA Now Accepting 2019 Missouri Small Business Person of the Year Nominations

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2019 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year.
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Creating a killing About Us business page

Write a Killer “About Us” Page for Your Business

Too often businesses don’t put enough effort into their own About Us pages. Here's how to make sure your business website is capturing customers' attention and generating sales.
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