Most industry wage growth falls short of inflation.
The Missouri Economy Indicators series explores business, industry, workforce and demographic topics that impact Missouri’s economy. New briefs are released every three to four weeks.
A significant number of Missourians lack access to fresh fruits and vegetables – approximately 88% eat fewer than five servings a day.
In 2023, most Missouri households had an internet subscription (87%), while less than one-tenth either did not have internet service or didn’t know if it was available (9%).
Health-medical, retail and sports microbusinesses are top revenue drivers for Missouri counties.
The U.S. Department of Commerce strives to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity.
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is a U.S. Department of Commerce program EDA's goal is to ensure that opportunities for economic development and entrepreneurism are available everywhere in the United States.
Assistance listings of all federal programs available to governments, organizations and individuals. (Formerly known as "Federal Domestic Assistance")
USA.gov creates and organizes timely, needed government information and services, making them accessible to the public anytime, anywhere.
The world’s largest business organization represents the interests of more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions.
The MBDA helps leverage minority-owned businesses to fuel U.S. economic growth. They help minority businesses grow through public and private partnership, polic, and research.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
The World Trade Centers Association stimulates trade and investment opportunities for commercial property developers, economic development agencies, and international businesses looking to connect globally and prosper locally.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the development agency that is fully dedicated to supporting the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Contract opportunities are procurement notices from federal contracting offices. Anyone interested in doing business with the government can use this system to search opportunities. Opportunities include pre-solicitation & solicitation notices, award notices, & sole source notices.
Missouri General Assembly website includes state statutes, elected officials, legislature, hearings, bill search and legal codes.
The Department of Defense (DOD) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program's portal to find resources and announcements.
YouTube video by the Department of Defense showing how small business can help the U.S. military. View to learn more about DoD's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
NSF-funded center that works with scientists and engagement practitioners to build capacity, advance scholarship, grow partnerships and provide resources to help them demonstrate the broader impact (BI) of research in their communities and society.
The Disaster Recovery Guide for Small Businesses is designed as a working guide to direct you and your business through the steps of how to proceed post-disaster.
A simple guide to handling cash management, pricing and cost containment, supply chain management, and marketing during major business disruptions.