Connecting farm and rural businesses and neighbors to resources that help our Missouri rural communities thrive.
From deep roots comes new growth.
Transit
Building a network of volunteer drivers and coordinating regional transportation services in west central Missouri.
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.
Food & Agriculture
Helping farmers, food businesses, and community organizations connect and build the working relationships needed to make farm-to-table work.
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.
Blended Blessings: A Sweet New Venture in Bolivar
After five years of dreaming, Tammy Cramer took the leap and opened Blended Blessings, a pineapple whip food trailer bringing a taste of sunshine to Bolivar. With guidance from the New Growth Women’s Business Center, she turned hesitation into confidence—and a sweet idea into a thriving local business.
New Growth Hosts Community Child Care Conversation
From parents and providers to employers and lawmakers, the call for child care solutions is growing louder. A recent forum hosted by New Growth and Kids Win Missouri put the issue front and center for families and communities across west central Missouri.
The Art of Supporting Volunteers
Each ride is only possible because a neighbor steps up to drive—and we make sure those volunteers feel supported every mile of the way. With nearly 70 volunteers, some may wonder: how do we do that?