Business Seminars and Training
Visit this website to view seminars and training offered by the Missouri Small Business and Technical Development Center to help those doing business in the state. Both online courses and events scheduled at a location near you are posted on the site.
City of St. Louis Planning and Urban Design Agency
The City of St. Louis Planning and Urban Design Agency serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
1015 Locust Street - Suite 1100
St. Louis, MO 63101
Mr. Don Roe
roed@stlouiscity.com
(314) 622-3400
FAX (314) 259-3406
Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in Missouri
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
The following link provides access to key resources that will help you learn about your state tax obligations: http://www.sba.gov/content/learn-about-your-state-and-local-tax-obligations.
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
One Memorial Drive, Suite 1600
St Louise, MO 63102
Mr. John Posey
john.posey@ewgateway.org
(314) 421-4220 or (618) 274-2750
FAX (314) 231-6120
Geographic Resources Center
The Missouri Geographic Resources Center serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
University of Missouri-Columbia
104 Stewart Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Mr. James Harlan
harlanj@missouri.edu
(573) 882-1356
FAX (573) 884-4239
Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
The Heartland PTAC is an outreach program of Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) that helps businesses with their federal, state and local government contracting efforts. Every year, federal, state and local governments spend billions of dollars on goods and services. Government buyers may be looking for what you have -- quality products at competitive prices from responsible suppliers willing to participate in contracts.
The Heartland PTAC assists viable businesses located in Southwest Missouri and the State of Kansas. The lead center of Heartland PTAC, is located in the School of Business at MSSU in Joplin, MO. Heartland PTAC also has offices located in Wichita, Kansas and Overland Park, Kansas.
Missouri Business Resource Library: Start-up
This website will direct you to valuable resources that can help you get prepared to start your business. Topics covered include:
Business plans/planning
Buying and selling
Computers
Evaluating
Legal structures
Licenses/registrations
Site location
Start-up guides/assistance
Missouri Economic Research & Information Center (MERIC)
Missouri Enterprise
Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Dealing with regulations and red tape can be frustrating. In fact, those obstacles often keep highly qualified suppliers from selling to the government.
The Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (MO PTAC) assist businesses — including small, disadvantaged and women owned firms — in obtaining federal, state and local government contracts.
Our procurement specialists will help you in identifying opportunities and understanding the contracting process so you can take advantage of government sales dollars.
Learn more about how our procurement services can help you win government contracts. Contact our staff at a center near you. or email moptac@missouri.edu.
Missouri Source Link
Linking Missouri's Businesses to the Right Resource at the Right Time
MOSourceLink’s mission is to help small businesses across the state of Missouri grow and succeed. We provide small business with free, easy access to the help you need - when you need it.
Connecting Small Business Owners
MOSourceLink connects small business owners with a network of nonprofit resource organizations that provide business-building services. We facilitate the linking of these resource organizations to one another and to established, emerging and start-up small businesses throughout the region.
Our network resource partners provide a wide range of business-related services, including:
•Marketing
•Financial Planning
•Sales
•Loans
•Technical
•Product development
•Education
•Government contracts
•Operations
Missouri State Data Center
Missouri State Trademark Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.
MissouriBusiness.Net
Owning and operating a small business can be a tremendously fulfilling and rewarding way of life, but it is not always an easy one. A great deal of thought and research should go into making a decision that will affect you and your family for a long time to come.
Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs are not adequately prepared to go into business. While they have the motivation, desire and talent, they may not take the time to properly investigate and research their business idea before starting. Adequate preparation increases the chance for long-term success.
The Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers are committed to helping prospective business owners locate the tools they need to grow and prosper. This website will help business owners navigate a path through a variety of state and federal programs and services, as well as financial, licensing and workforce resources.
A great place to start is by reviewing the following guides and resources that you can access from this website:
Starting a New Business book
Evaluating Your Business Idea
Doing Business in Missouri series
Licenses & Registration Checklist
Business Profiles
Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis
The Missouri Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location:
University of Missouri - Columbia
104 Stewart Hall
Columbia, MO 65211