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Missouri notched big wins for entrepreneurs in 2026, but work remains, advocates report
Missouri is finally seeing renewed and sustained political momentum around entrepreneurship, Jason Wiens told town hall attendees gathered for an update on the Show-Me State’s recent wins around entrepreneur support.
MTC taps entrepreneur advocate in Missouri senate as new exec, signaling statewide policy alignment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Technology Corporation’s drive to advance innovation across the state will lean heavily on a tone already set by Gov. Mike Kehoe, said Travis Fitzwater, pledging a border-to-border economic development strategy that aligns with broader policy goals. “It starts with having a vision that’s both achievable and big enough to…
MTC advances deputy into interim exec role ahead of critical funding push for Missouri entrepreneurs
A leading advocate for Missouri entrepreneurs plans to approach the next legislative cycle — championing renewed funding for Show-Me State innovation — with a freshly-promoted leader, the group announced Friday. Julia Campbell has been elevated to interim executive director at the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), as the public-private partnership continues a leadership transition prompted by…
New MTC board chair aims to be ‘force for innovation’ as entrepreneur support agency navigates transition
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Missouri Business Alert, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and The Kansas City Beacon. Click here to read the original story. As Allen Dillingham steps into the role of board chairman for the Missouri…
Missouri releases $33M+ in federal funds to MTC to support startups, small businesses
A second tranche of federal funding allotted through the Biden-era American Rescue Plan Act is expected to help economic development leaders target stronger small business growth, expand access to capital, and support high-growth entrepreneurship across Missouri. More than $33 million is being deployed to the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) via the State Small Business Credit…
