Economic Development
STARTING A COMPANYThe University of Missouri-St. Louis encourages faculty to consider starting a company. Please contact UMSL's Director of Technology Transfer for more information.
Resources
- MissouriBusiness.net
University of Missouri Extension & Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers
The University of Missouri Extension's business program helps Missouri's entrepreneurs succeed in private enterprise and promotes the economic development of the state of Missouri. It performs this vital service through a network of business counselors located throughout the state.
- Missouri Business Portal
A one-stop shop for business owners to access on-line information on operating businesses in Missouri, focusing on research, registration, maintenance and resources. It also provides links to other state and federal agency websites dealing with employment taxes, capital raising programs, business consulting, etc.
- The Missouri Partnership
In 2007, the Missouri Partnership was formed with the intention of bringing new business and industry into the state. As a nonprofit economic development organization, the Partnership works together with other economic development organizations at the state, regional and local levels to attract new companies and help advance Missouri’s standing as an industrial leader. MISSOURI INFORMATION PROVIDED: educational attainment, employment by industry, average wages, business climate comparison tool, county and metro area data, industry clusters, international business resources, upcoming events and latest business news.
- Start a Business in Missouri
Downloadable forms and online entity registration, entity name searches, etc.. The Missouri Secretary of State web site also offers a Small Business Startup Guide and additional resources for new companies on their Business Services pages.