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New Generator Powers a Vision of Community Resilience

New Generator Powers a Vision of Community Resilience

The Liston Center, a community hub in El Dorado Springs and home to New Growth offices, has installed a generator to keep essential services running during power outages. Funded by a USDA grant and a trivia night fundraiser, future events will continue to support the plan to build a community-serving commercial kitchen.
Business Dream Takes Flight with a New Growth Microloan

Business Dream Takes Flight with a New Growth Microloan

After encountering a financial hurdle, a $10,000 microloan from New Growth gave Levi from Amsterdam, Missouri, the boost he needed to purchase the equipment to start his drone business and succeed!
Touching Story from our Team

Touching Story from our Team

One of our staff members who doesn't typically take calls from riders received a touching request that really highlighted why we do what we do at New Growth Transit.
Shared Love for Helping Others

Shared Love for Helping Others

Meet Don and Lori, a husband and wife from Cedar County who have found a new passion in their retirement: volunteering as drivers for New Growth Transit.
Golden Ticket Vacation Raffle

Golden Ticket Vacation Raffle

Win a vacation to 1 choice of 4 destinations AND help a good cause. Proceeds support access to shelter for those in need in our rural area. Anticipated drawing is October 26!
New Growth Connects Businesses with a Network of Support

New Growth Connects Businesses with a Network of Support

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.
Women Owned Certification Webinar

Women Owned Certification Webinar

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.
Lifeline for Legally Blind Rural Residents

Lifeline for Legally Blind Rural Residents

This legally blind resident of Polk County is grateful to have New Growth Transit so he and others like him have a safe option to help them stay connected with the community.
Unlocking Success in Rural Communities: The Role of Technical Assistance

Unlocking Success in Rural Communities: The Role of Technical Assistance

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.
News Release: First Round of Business Builder Grants Now Open!

News Release: First Round of Business Builder Grants Now Open!

USDA and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center Make Available Over $3.7 Million to Farm and Food Businesses in First Round of Business Builder Grants. El USDA y el Heartland Regional Food Business Center ponen a disposición de las empresas agrícolas y alimentarias más de 3,7 millones de dólares en la primera ronda de subvenciones para la creación de empresas
How New Growth's Credit Building Helps Our Local Rural Communites

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

Why do credit scores matter? Read about one vision for why New Growth provides credit training and support.
New Growth Microloan Helps Launch Layne Weavers Dream Business

New Growth Microloan Helps Launch Layne Weavers Dream Business

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.