Building on insights from the recent report, Solving Missouri's Child Care Puzzle, this webinar series will advance the discussion and explore actionable shared service solutions for child care in Missouri.

With nearly half of Missouri’s young children living in "child care deserts," a new report from the New Growth Women’s Business Center and University of Missouri Extension, proposes a business-oriented solution: shared services or central office support for small and home-based child care providers.

New Growth's connections include partners like Kelly Asbury at the SBDC. By providing resources like microloans and specialized expertise, New Growth assists entrepreneurs like Lindsey Star of Artistic Isle in achieving their business goals.

You ever wondered how to works and what are the benefits to being officially designated a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)? This Business Certification can help you access the Federal Contract program. View a recorded webinar on this opportunity for business growth.

What is Technical Assistance? At New Growth, we believe that thriving local businesses are the cornerstone of strong communities. Whether you’re a farm-based entrepreneur or running a non-farm business, having the right support at the right time can make all the difference in your journey to success.

Why do credit scores matter? Read about one vision for why New Growth provides credit training and support.

Layne Weaver turned her dream of becoming an esthetician into reality with the help of a New Growth microloan, allowing her to launch Sanctuary Esthetics at Bloom Beauty Bar in Sedalia. Her journey showcases the impact of supportive resources and dedicated planning in starting a successful business.

Rural businesses can face extra challenges to get past the "Death Valley Curve," a phase where startups balance growth potential with limited funding. Jessi Runner's Beauty Mark Mobile Salon exemplifies this support, having found the backing to expand with an innovative business model that benefits multiple rural communities.

Empowering business owners of all genders, the WBC supports businesses in all phases of growth: start-up, expanding, or even as an idea yet.

Growing a business in our local rural region can have unique challenges. New Growth wants to bridge the gap by connecting both farm and non-farm business owners of West Central Missouri and Eastern Kansas to resources they may not know about.

Missouri’s rural Women’s Business Centers invite rural women entrepreneurs to raise their voices and be heard. The 2023 Women’s Business Advocacy Challenge is an easy way to give it a try. Join us!

This year on Giving Tuesday November 30, 2021, we invite you to support the New Growth Women’s Business Center. The 15-county WBC is one of only five in the nation that focuses on rural entrepreneurs, men and women.