Connecting farm and rural businesses and neighbors to resources that help our Missouri rural communities thrive.

From deep roots comes new growth.

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Transit

Building a network of volunteer drivers and coordinating regional transportation services in west central Missouri.

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Women's Business Center

Focusing on the power and potential of rural women to employ themselves, provide jobs for others, and build their local economies and communities.

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Food & Agriculture

Helping farmers, food businesses, and community organizations connect and build the working relationships needed to make farm-to-table work.

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Financing

Offering microloans to startups and existing rural businesses that are having difficulty finding financing elsewhere, with the goal of graduating to traditional business loans.

Featured News

A selection of featured posts from our news feed.

Local research confirms child care reality, spurs innovation and action

Local research confirms child care reality, spurs innovation and action

Child care shortages and costs in west central Missouri are holding families, businesses, and communities back—but local leaders are taking action. With research in hand and statewide support, a regional team is working on innovative solutions to expand access to quality, affordable child care.
WEMO + WBC: A Rural Success Story Featured on a National Media Tour

WEMO + WBC: A Rural Success Story Featured on a National Media Tour

When Miranda and her husband launched WEMO Wagyu, they had the cattle and the vision—but needed support to grow the business side. Now, their story is helping shine a national spotlight on the New Growth Women’s Business Center and its impact in rural Missouri.
AWBC National Media Tour Stop in El Dorado Springs

AWBC National Media Tour Stop in El Dorado Springs

New Growth is proud to announce a special stop on a national media tour, happening August 12 at noon in El Dorado Springs, Missouri!