Choosing the right legal structure for your business is a crucial step that impacts everything from liability to growth potential. In a recent webinar, New Growth Women's Business Center presents expert information from the MU Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic to break down different business structures and walk us through the process of setting up an LLC in Missouri

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing over half a million visitors to Kansas City, but with hotels expected to reach capacity, travelers will be looking for places to stay and explore up to 2.5 hours away—right in our region. With the Route 66 Centennial Festival and Branson attractions drawing tourists south, now is the time for rural businesses and communities to prepare for this once-in-a-generation economic opportunity.

With the help of a microloan and personalized support from New Growth, Jennifer and Kurtis Jones transformed their love for trading card games into The Game Box—a thriving community hub in Clinton, Missouri.

Building on insights from the recent report, Solving Missouri's Child Care Puzzle, this webinar series advances the discussion and explores 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.