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12In Every IssueBusiness ResourcesMissouri Business PortalAn online resource as a single point ofentry for business registration, filings,licenses, and permits for doingbusiness in the State of Missouri.Click here for more information.Missouri Business DevelopmentProgramsThe Missouri Small Business &Technology Development Center (MOSBTDC) successfully assists more than10,000 businesses with business startupand training workshops. Visitwww.missouribusiness.net.Missouri Catalog of State AssistanceProgramsProvides detailed information aboutstate grants, loans and assistanceprograms and how to apply for them.Click here for more information.Missouri Department of EconomicDevelopment Programs for BusinessThe Missouri Department ofEconomic Development offers alisting of programs for businesses.For a full listing, please click here.Missouri Enterprise BusinessAssistance Centers (MEBAC)MEBAC’s mission is to help smallbusinesses enhance productivity,expand production, increase sales andimprove profitability. Visitwww.missourienterprise.org or calltoll free at (800) 956‐2682.Missouri Linked Deposit ProgramThe Big Missouri Linked DepositProgram is administered through thestate treasurer’s office to enablefinancial institutions to make low‐costloans to businesses and farms tocreate jobs and help Missouri’seconomy grow. Visitwww.treasurer.mo.gov/LinkedDeposit.asp.MOSourceLinkMOSourceLink connects smallbusiness owners with a network ofnonprofit resource organizations thatprovide business‐building services.Visit www.mosourcelink.com or calltoll‐free at (866) 870‐6500.Missouri Procurement TechnicalAssistance Centers (MO PTAC)MO PTAC’s mission is to assistbusinesses—including small,disadvantaged and women ownedfirms– in obtaining federal, state andlocal government contracts. Visitwww.missouribusiness.net/PTACMissouri Small Business RegulatoryFairness Board (SBRFB)The SBRFB provides a key interfacebetween state regulatory agenciesand affected small businesses. Formore information, please click here.Missouri Small Business andTechnology Assistance Centers (MOSBTDC)MO SBTDC is focused onstrengthening the technologicalcompetitiveness of Missouri’sbusinesses. Visitwww.missouribusiness.net/fast.Missouri Women’s CouncilProvides information and resourcesregarding business, education andcareer development to Missouri’swomen. Visitwww.womenscouncil.org or call tollfree at (877) 426‐9284.MoFAST: SBIR/STTR ProgramHelp for entrepreneurs and smallbusinesses seeking federal funding fortechnology and life sciencesbusinesses, products, research anddevelopment. Visit www.mofast.net.Office of Administration–Office of Equal OpportunityOEO’s mission works to assist womenand minorities in developingopportunities to contract with thestate, economically empoweringtraditionally underservedcommunities and improving theoverall fiscal vitality of the State ofMissouri. Visit www.oa.mo.gov/oeoor call toll free (877) 259‐2963.SBA– Small Business AdministrationThe SBA links entrepreneurs withresources, services and supportspecifically designed for smallbusiness needs. Visit www.sba.gov orcall toll free at (800) U ASK SBA.12
13In Every Issue-Women’s ResourcesNational Association of WomenBusiness OwnersNAWBO is a dues‐based nationalorganization representing theinterests of all women entrepreneursin all industries. Membership is opento sole proprietors, partners andcorporate owners with day‐to‐daymanagement responsibility.Phone: (800) 556‐2926Website: www.nawbo.orgNational Women’s Business CouncilThe Council’s mission is to promoteinitiatives, policies and programsdesigned to support women’s businessenterprises at all stages ofdevelopment in the public and privatesector marketplaces, from start‐up tosuccess to significance.Website: www.nwbc.goveWomenNetwork, Inc.eWomenNetwork, Inc. is committed tohelping women and their businessesachieve, succeed and thrive in the neweconomy. Their goal is to help femalebusiness owners and professionalsachieve their goals.Website: www.eWomenNetwork.comWomen Impacting Public Policy, Inc.(WIPP)A national nonpartisan public policyorganization that advocates for and onbehalf of women and minorities inbusiness in the legislative process ofour national, creating economicopportunities and building bridges andalliances to other small businessorganizations.Website: www.wipp.orgCareer Education CoordinatorsNetwork of professionals focusing onnontraditional careers as well as providinginformation and expertise in careerawareness, exploration and planning forvarious audiences.Website: www.missouricareereducation.orgWomen’s Business Enterprise NationalCouncil (WBENC)Dedicated to advancing the success ofCorporate Members, certified women’sbusiness enterprises, and governmententities in partnership with its RegionalPartner Organizations (RPOs)Website: www.wbenc.orgMissouri Child Care Resource andReferral NetworkThe Missouri Women’s Council recognizesthat often times women in business andworkforce may encounter barriers accessingquality child care. This organizationcoordinates the activities of the eight childcare resource and referral agencies thatserve all 115 counties in Missouri.Website: www.moccrrn.orgWomen’s Business Development CenterThe largest women’s business assistancecenter in the United States. Nationally andinternationally recognized for responsive,innovative, and effective programs andadvocacy efforts. Delivers business servicesand financial assistance to empower womentowards entrepreneurship and economicself‐sufficiency.Website: www.wbdc.orgWinning WomenWinning Women works to foster economicgrowth and provide leadership in developingand supporting our future workforce. Educationand mentoring opportunities focus ontraditional and non‐traditional occupationsand apprenticeships in the private and publicsectors. Website: www.winningwomen.netCaring CommunitiesA “partnership” that enables community andschool leaders to define priorities andagendas based on each community’s needs,assets and vision. By developing communitybasedsupports and services, the aim is toenhance the well‐being of children, which isinseparable from the well‐being of theirfamilies and the stability and economicviability of the communities where they live.Website: www.mofact.orgWPO Women Presidents’ OrganizationThe WPO is a non‐profit membershiporganization for women presidents ofmultimillion‐dollar companies. Members ofthe WPO take part in professionallyfacilitated peer advisory groups in order tocoax the ‘genius out of the group’ and growtheir businesses to the next level.Website: www.womenpresidentsorg.comMissouri Career CentersLocated in communities across the state andrepresent a unique partnership ofemployment and training organizations thatreflect the specific needs in each localcommunity. These resource areas areequipped with computers, fax machines, andtelephones that operate similarly to a publiclibrary.Website: www.missouricareersource.com13
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