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Missouri Small Business Development Center: 636.928.7714
Business development consultation services including business plan assistance. |
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Missouri Procurement Assistance Center: 636.928.3713
Assists Missouri businesses in obtaining and performing government contracts. |
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Small Business Resources: |
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Business Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development: 573.751.4241
Business assistance to minority, international, finance programs, and office of productivity. |
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First Stop Shop, Missouri Department of Economic Development: 1.800.523.1434 or 1.888.751.2863
Business license/permit information. |
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Lindenwood University: 636.949.4840
Undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses specific to small business management and entrepreneurship. |
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Minority Business Office, Missouri Department of Economic Development: 573.751.3237
Assists minority businesses in obtaining managerial and financial assistance. |
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NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners): 314.436.2223
This association offers various educational programs. Programs are geared for start-ups, growth and business development. |
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Small Business Administration: 314.539.6600
There are several kinds of U.S. Small Business Administration loans. The best for getting started is the SBA Guaranteed Program Loan, also known as the 7(a) loan. |
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St. Charles City-County Library District: 636.978.7926
The St. Charles City-County Library District is you answer place for business and public management information. Our web site includes descriptions of library resources and links to valuable Internet sites. |
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St. Charles Community College: 636.922.8000
The Continuing Education Department sponsors the Business and Industry Institute. Seminars and courses are offered frequently to address needs from business management to understanding computer software systems. |
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St. Louis Minority Business Council: 314.241.1143
Council provides purchasing opportunities for minority-owned and operated businesses. |
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University of Missouri Extension Center: 636.970.3000
The Extension center has on staff a business specialist for the County, who works one-on-one with prospective business owners to set up business plans. |
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