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Jul 07, 2020

Entrepreneurship Week rescheduled July 21-23

2020-07-14T16:32:30-05:00

July 14, 2020--The Craig School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Western State University is hosting the rescheduled Entrepreneurship Week July 21-23. The revised event includes five free workshops and a Capstone Business Luncheon. Seating is limited to allow for social distancing. Registration is required for all events. To register, visit the Center for [...]

Entrepreneurship Week rescheduled July 21-232020-07-14T16:32:30-05:00
Jun 06, 2020

Missouri Western to launch Center for Workforce Development July 1

2020-07-06T09:24:53-05:00

June 5, 2020--The Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University will launch the Center for Workforce Development on July 1 to provide a variety of training and continuing education opportunities. “With so many people experiencing employment disruptions due to COVID-19, this is the perfect time to provide basic skills training and continuing education [...]

Missouri Western to launch Center for Workforce Development July 12020-07-06T09:24:53-05:00
Apr 04, 2020

News-Press NOW: Cup of Joe hosts Senator Roy Blunt

2020-04-15T16:11:43-05:00

By Bailey Ketcham News-Press NOW, Apr 8, 2020 Cup of Joe hosted Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt for its second Facebook Live meeting Wednesday to discuss resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Blunt has been working to provide relief to those needing assistance during this time to help keep businesses alive and keep employees paid. During the [...]

News-Press NOW: Cup of Joe hosts Senator Roy Blunt2020-04-15T16:11:43-05:00
Apr 04, 2020

Center for Entrepreneurship, Chamber of Commerce co-host small business webinars

2020-04-08T14:41:14-05:00

April 8, 2020--Tips for helping small businesses survive hard times will be the focus of a series of free webinars co-hosted by The Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce April 13-24.  “Being an entrepreneur can sometimes be lonely and frustrating,” said Annette Weeks, director of the [...]

Center for Entrepreneurship, Chamber of Commerce co-host small business webinars2020-04-08T14:41:14-05:00
Apr 04, 2020

KQ2: Paycheck Protection Plan offers relief for small businesses

2020-04-16T13:47:41-05:00

... As part of the $2 trillion economic stimulus package passed by the Trump administration, small businesses nationwide will have the option to sign up for a loan to keep money in their pockets. The Paycheck Protection Plan helps business owners cover payroll while their employees aren’t able to work. "This is the federal government’s way [...]

KQ2: Paycheck Protection Plan offers relief for small businesses2020-04-16T13:47:41-05:00
Apr 04, 2020

News-Press NOW: Entrepreneur community sticks together during pandemic

2020-04-15T16:43:34-05:00

By Bailey Ketcham, News-Press NOW, April 1, 2020 The business community continues to face struggles as many stay closed during the COVID-19 crisis, making it difficult for entrepreneurs across St. Joseph. Many in the process of starting businesses have had to halt further progress due to the uncertain future. However, the Center for Entrepreneurship at [...]

News-Press NOW: Entrepreneur community sticks together during pandemic2020-04-15T16:43:34-05:00
Mar 03, 2020

Oculus VR founder headlines Entrepreneurship Week Luncheon

2020-03-23T11:59:27-05:00

Palmer Luckey IMPORTANT UPDATE from the Center for Entrepreneurship: The Capstone Business Luncheon during Entrepreneurship Week on Friday, March 27 is cancelled. We were very excited that Steve Craig had invited entrepreneur extraordinaire Palmer Luckey. We hope to bring Mr. Luckey to the Missouri Western campus at a later date. The free business [...]

Oculus VR founder headlines Entrepreneurship Week Luncheon2020-03-23T11:59:27-05:00
Feb 02, 2020

News-Press NOW: Entrepreneur group celebrates five years

2020-04-16T14:47:21-05:00

or five years Cup of Joe has provided a platform to showcase area entrepreneurs and connect them with supporters and community members. On Wednesday morning, Cup of Joe brought back six presenters to share their success stories and how the meetings have helped them grow. Presenters at the East Hills Library event, included Isaac Collins, [...]

News-Press NOW: Entrepreneur group celebrates five years2020-04-16T14:47:21-05:00
Sep 09, 2019

CFE hosts small business workshops in South St. Joseph

2019-10-14T09:18:50-05:00

Sept. 25, 2019—The Center for Entrepreneurship in the Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University will host a series of small business workshops with the South St. Joseph Development Corporation starting at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday in October at the InterServ Community Center, 5400 King Hill Avenue in St. Joseph. The workshops are [...]

CFE hosts small business workshops in South St. Joseph2019-10-14T09:18:50-05:00
Aug 08, 2019

680 KFEQ: Center for Entrepreneurship celebrates fifth anniversary

2019-10-12T11:17:39-05:00

Annette Weeks, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship in the Craig School of Business and Technology and intern and MBA student Mui Sutton were the guests on 680 KFEQ's Hotline with Barry Birr on July 31, talking about the Center's fifth anniversary and its Business SUCCESSion initiative to help keep businesses open by connecting owners [...]

680 KFEQ: Center for Entrepreneurship celebrates fifth anniversary2019-10-12T11:17:39-05:00