Show-Me Network

Missouri founders: Are you ready to take the next step toward funding? 🚀

The Show-Me Network has launched Show-Me Founders, a new statewide series designed to help Missouri entrepreneurs become investment-ready and apply for equity from the Missouri Technology Corporation’s (MTC) IDEA Fund, the state’s SSBCI-funded equity program.

This year-long series of no-cost workshops and webinars will help founders strengthen their business, prepare financials and pitch materials, and build toward real funding opportunities.

Ready to learn more? Read about Show-Me Founders and how to get involved:

Show-Me Network Launches Show-Me Founders: A Statewide Series to Get Missouri Entrepreneurs Investment-Ready for Missouri Technology Corporation Funding - Show-Me Network Delivered through the Show-Me Network by Codefi under Missouri's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance program, the series prepares founders statewide to raise capital and apply successfully to the Missouri Technology Corporation's IDEA Fund — using Codefi's flagship ...

Ready to turn your business idea into a plan?

The Springfield Greene County Early-Stage Business Boot Camp kicks off September 28! Over four weeks, you’ll gain practical tools, resources and connections to help you confidently take the next steps in starting your business.

September 28 – October 22
Mondays & Thursdays | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Ready to get started? Register today:
https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/greene-county-early-stage-business-boot-camp-9-1387

It took one conversation to put 20 years of experience into one sentence.

Five months into building his own business, Matthew Stubblefield was still struggling to explain exactly what his business did—until an unexpected conversation changed the way he saw it.

His story is a reminder that sometimes the clarity you need comes from someone outside your own head.

Read how Matthew found his message—and the advice he has for anyone navigating what’s next. → https://showmenetwork.org/news/he-spent-13-months-building-his-exit-then-five-more-learning-what-sells/

Don’t miss these opportunities to build your skills and strengthen your business.

💻 Sept. 8 | AI for Your Marketing
Learn how to use AI to create social posts, emails, promotions and more—without losing your unique voice.
Register: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/never-stare-at-a-blank-page-again-ai-for-your-mark-9-1222

⚖️ Sept. 9 | Business Law for Second Stage Businesses
Learn key legal considerations for growing your business, including scaling, partnerships and investments.
Register: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/business-law-considerations-for-second-stage-busin-9-1290

Both are online from 12:00–1:00 PM CT. Save your spot!

Branson entrepreneurs — we kick off TOMORROW!

There’s still time to join the Elevate Branson Early-Stage Business Boot Camp and spend the next eight weeks building a stronger foundation for your business.

📅 Starts September 1 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Elevate Branson
No cost to participate!

Ready to get started? Grab your spot today!

https://elevatebranson.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F52430

Two opportunities this week to get the legal side of your business right!

August 26 | Start It Right: Entity Selection, Formation & Governance
Learn how to choose the right business entity, navigate formation, and build a strong foundation for your business.
Register: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/start-it-right-entity-selection-formation-governan-9-1816

August 27 | Fund It Legally: Tackling Term Sheets
Thinking about raising capital? Learn what goes into a term sheet and what founders should understand before making a deal.
Register: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/fund-it-legally-tackling-term-sheets-9-1849

Both sessions begin at 12:00 PM CT and are available in person at efactory in Springfield or online.

We’re just a few days away — there’s still time to save your spot!

Your business budget should do more than track numbers. It should help you make better decisions, plan ahead and avoid cash flow surprises.

Join the Show-Me Network on August 25 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM for Building a Business Budget That Actually Helps You Decide, a FREE virtual session covering:

✔️ Fixed vs. variable costs
✔️ Realistic revenue assumptions
✔️ Planning for upcoming expenses
✔️ Spotting potential cash crunches
✔️ Using your budget to make smarter business decisions

🔗 Register here: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/building-a-business-budget-that-actually-helps-you-9-1552

Know a small business owner who could use this? Tag them or send this their way!

The right introduction, mentor, or resource can change everything.

efactory Codefi Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University

Missouri founders — this is one you’ll want on your calendar!

Show-Me Founders kicks off August 26 with a conversation every founder should hear, especially if raising capital or protecting your IP is part of your growth plan.

Check out the details below and get registered! 👇

https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/start-it-right-entity-selection-formation-governan-9-1816

Show-Me Founders opens Wednesday, August 26 — and we're starting with the session most founders wish they'd sat through a year earlier.

Our launch keynote features Lindsay Karas Stencel, a nationally recognized venture legal professional, partner of Thompson Hine LLP. She works on the deals founders spend years trying to reach, which means she also sees exactly what goes wrong on the way there.

Here's the pattern. Building has never been faster or cheaper. But the foundation underneath the build — who owns the intellectual property, how equity is structured, what those early agreements actually committed you to — gets handled casually, or not at all. Then funding gets real, someone runs diligence, and the cleanup costs more time and leverage than the original decision ever would have.

If you're a Missouri founder thinking about raising, or you're building something with real IP at the center of it and want to make sure it's genuinely yours, this is the one to catch.

Wednesday, August 26. Registration link below. 👇