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The event will focus on how research can address real-world challenges in the Springfield area. The conversation brings together university and community leaders working to turn data and collaboration into action.

Applications are being accepted for the Entrepreneur Intern Pilot Program.

The internship program at Missouri State's efactory was launched in 2024.

Roddy Rogers, executive director of Southwest Missouri Water, and Cody Brewington of the Small Business Development Center, discuss conference set for October 1.

The eight-week sessions deliver need-to-know information to would-be entrepreneurs. Innovate SOMO is a partnership between the efactory and codefi.

The efactory and Codefi have partnered to launch a $2 million funding pool — a new way for young tech companies to access venture capital.

Executive Director Rachel Anderson talks desks, the workforce pipeline and gives a rundown of what exactly comprises IDEA Commons.

A former poultry-processing plant in downtown Springfield now sparks development for new small businesses — and continues to grow.

Rachel Anderson, director of the efactory, explains how the efactory has contributed to Springfield's nationally recognized remote work scene.

Missouri State University, the Springfield Business Development Corporation and the Vecino Group are looking to expand the IDEA Commons district…