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Women's Business Center

New Growth Connects Businesses with a Network of Support

New Growth Connects Businesses with a Network of Support

September 16, 2024
New Growth's connections include partners like Kelly Asbury at the SBDC. By providing resources like micro-loans and specialized expertise, New Growth assists entrepreneurs like Lindsey Star of Artistic Isle in achieving their business goals.
Women Owned Certification Webinar

Women Owned Certification Webinar

September 3, 2024
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.
Unlocking Success in Rural Communities: The Role of Technical Assistance

Unlocking Success in Rural Communities: The Role of Technical Assistance

August 15, 2024
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.
How New Growth's Credit Building Helps Our Local Rural Communites

How New Growth's Credit Building Helps Our Local Rural Communites

August 1, 2024
Why do credit scores matter? Read about one vision for why New Growth provides credit training and support.
New Growth Micro-Loan Helps Launch Layne Weavers Dream Business

New Growth Micro-Loan Helps Launch Layne Weavers Dream Business

July 22, 2024
Layne Weaver turned her dream of becoming an esthetician into reality with the help of a New Growth micro-loan, 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.
Fueling Rural Business Growth: Accelerate Past the Death Valley Curve

Fueling Rural Business Growth: Accelerate Past the Death Valley Curve

May 20, 2024
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.
Fueling Futures: The Empowerment Mission of New Growth Women's Business Center

Fueling Futures: The Empowerment Mission of New Growth Women's Business Center

May 15, 2024
Empowering business owners of all genders, the WBC supports businesses in all phases of growth: start-up, expanding, or even as an idea yet.
Business Training and Networking Opportunities

Business Training and Networking Opportunities

May 7, 2024
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.
Women's Business Advocacy Challenge

Women's Business Advocacy Challenge

March 29, 2023
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!
Back the New Growth Women’s Business Center

Back the New Growth Women’s Business Center

November 24, 2021
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.
Governor Parson Makes a Visit to CC’s Butcher Shop

Governor Parson Makes a Visit to CC’s Butcher Shop

July 7, 2021
START HERE network celebrates one of many businesses growing with team support COLE CAMP, MO – Crowds were waiting outside the newly opened CC’s Butcher Shop in downtown Cole Camp on July 1 around 3:00 p.m. to check out one of Benton County’s newest businesses
Tax tips for micro businesses in Covid-19 times

Tax tips for micro businesses in Covid-19 times

April 5, 2021
Resources here for small businesses preparing taxes this year, including our recorded Tax Tips webinar, guest speaker Timothy Carter’s presentation, and a Small Business Tax Workshop series of videos from the IRS.