News & Events
Fundementals of Economic Development One-Day Conference (4/22/2008)
This seminar will be presented in a series of 45 minute presentations with topics covered similar to the core concepts included in professional economic development trainings across the country. This is designed to give the non-professional a basic understanding of economic development stategies and tools.
Community Leadership Program Kick-Off in Ste. Genevieve (3/27/2008)
The Operation Jump-Start Community Leadership Initiative is made possible by grants provided by the USDA Rural Development and the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Ste. Genevieve, pilot community for the initiative, is positioned for phase two.
The Think Tank, Forming Now (3/20/2008)
A new club for student entrepreneurs is currently being formed. Students from all disciplines are invited to attend an informational meeting on April 9, 2009, at the Southeast Innovation Center.
Local Entrepreneur's Work to be Featured (3/19/2008)
A local photographer will exhibit her work during the month of May at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. Her photo grouping hopes to convey an environmental friendly message.
Recent Grant Provides Resources for Additional Entrepreneurial Training (3/19/2008)
This 2nd tier training is a valuable resource to small business owners who are growing and might be facing additional challenges.
Small Business Training Success in the Bootheel (3/19/2008)
The most recent Operation Jump-Start small business training course graduated 28 from the Bootheel region in Februrary. The course featured two classes, a day and an evening class, which allowed participants more flexibility for attendance and may have contributed to the 90% graduation rate.
SBDC Client Honored at State Conference (2/8/2008)
Cape Girardeau-based Technology and Networking, Inc., was honored by the state legistlature in January at the annual SBDC conference in Jefferson City. Sr. Business Counselor, Larry Cooper, nominated Technology and Networking, Inc., as an SBDC client who has had significant economic development impact in this region.
SBDC Receives Dual-State Top Award (12/19/2007)
The SBDC recently received state recognition for its efforts counseling small businesses.
Southeast Apprentice Gears up for Spring 2008 (11/30/2007)
Season two of the Southeast Apprentice program will begin in January 2008. The for-credit course is being offered through the Harrison College of Business.
MRC Associate Recognized for Pediatric Asthma Program (10/24/2007)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 has awarded the Missouri Research Corporation funding of $25,866 on behalf of Southeast Missouri State University’s Center for Environmental Analysis (CEA) to continue implementing an innovative pediatric asthma program in southeast Missouri.
Southeast Innovation Center Instrumental in WIRED Initiative Implementation (10/24/2007)
Assistant Secretary for the Department of Labor, Emily Stover DeRocco, visited the Southeast Innovation Center during her trip to Cape Girardeau to kick-off the WIRED initiative in the region. The Innovation Center will be instrumental in the implemention of WIRED.
The Southeast Innovation Center Receives $164,800 to Expand Entrepreneurship Training (10/24/2007)
Operation Jump-Start continues to attract regional attention and received word that it is receiving $164,800 from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to expand its entrepreneurial training program into new territory.
Business Incubator Welcomes Governor Blunt for Ribbon Cutting (6/25/2007)
Economic development, entrepreneurship and small business growth and success were important topics of Governor Matt Blunt's address to the crowd of nearly 100 at the Business Incubator grand opening.
Regents Appoint Mehner, Sandfort to Missouri Research Corp. Board of Directors (6/19/2007)
John Mehner from the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and Maurice "Moe" Sandfort from the Bank of Missouri have been appointed to the Missouri Research Corporation Board of Directors.
Governor Matt Blunt On Hand for Ribbon Cutting of Business Incubator (6/19/2007)
A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 4 p.m. June 21 for Southeast Missouri State University's new Business Incubator.
Business Incubator Open House (6/18/2007)
The newly-renovated 3rd floor of the SE Innovation Center hopes to be the home of many future small businesses.
Breakfast with an Entrepreneur (6/18/2007)
Dr. Jerry Caulder, respected alumnus of Southeast and successful entrepreneur, offers insight and advice to the Southeast Apprentice students during a breakfast gathering.
MRC Helps Ag Dept. Secure New Technology Funding (6/18/2007)
The Missouri Research Corporation was formed to bring innovation and technology to the SE region. It continues to accomplish the mission.
Small Business Training for Veterans in St. Louis (6/18/2007)
The Innovation Center has entered into an agreement with the Veterans Business Resource Center of St. Louis to provide entrepreneurial training.
SE Apprentice Winners Announced (12/13/2006)
Seven students at Southeast Missouri State University were selected today as winners of a University-wide competition that could launch these budding entrepreneurs into real-life businesses.
Vickery Named SBDC Director (11/1/2006)
Bill Vickery has accepted the Director position at the Small Business Development Center at Southeast. Effective October 1, 2006, Bill is both the SBDC Director and the Director of Entrepreneurship and Training for the Innovation Center.
Student Entrepreneurship Program Seeking Participants (10/26/2006)
Attention: Southeast graduate and undergraduate students with business ideas. This opportunity is for you!
Renovation to Begin Soon on Business Incubator (10/12/2006)
Funding has been secured to begin construction and renovation of the Innovation Center's third Floor.
Sutherland Retires from SBDC (9/22/2006)
After almost 17 years serving as the Small Business Development Center Director, R.F. "Buz" Sutherland is retiring.
MRC Hosts Earthquake Day Symposium (8/7/2006)
Missouri Research Corporation gathered experts in the fields of seismology, agriculture, and engineering to discuss the immediate concerns when and if an earthquake strikes our region.
University Village May Include the Hunter House (8/2/2006)
Dennis Roedemeier is the chief executive officer of the Missouri Research Corp., a not-for-profit entity set up by the university to develop the technology park. He thinks the historic structure might be saved in a park-like setting complete with an old-fashioned garden.
University Looks at Defense Research (8/2/2006)
Southeast Missouri State University could receive $2 million in federal Defense Department funding to research blast-resistant barriers and buildings to protect troops from harm. Some of the money ultimately would go to Kontek, a firm in New Madrid, Mo., which makes blast-resistant barriers and is branching out into the manufacture of blast-resistant structures, university officials said.
Southeast Leads in Formation of House Delta Organization (7/14/2006)
The executive committee of the Delta Grassroots Caucus chose Operation Bootstrap as one of its models for development that should be replicated widely throughout the region.
Students Selected to Enter World of Entrepreneurship (7/17/2007)
Three Southeast Missouri State University students have been awarded mini grants and office space in the Southeast Business Incubator, incentives designed to give them a boost as they each launch their own business and enter the world of entrepreneurship.
Agriculture Instructor Receives Shining Star Award (4/26/2006)
Erin Venable, an instructor in the Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State University, is the first recipient of the Missouri Research Corporation’s “Shining Star Award”.
Regents Appoint Burkhardt to Missouri Research Corporation Board of Directors (4/24/2006)
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today appointed Daniel Burkhardt of Frontenac, Mo., to the Missouri Research Corporation Board of Directors.
Sutherland Named to Missouri Chamber's Economic Development Council (3/29/2006)
F.R. "Buz" Sutherland, director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southeast Missouri State University, has been named to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Economic Development Council.
Regents Reappoint Dambach to Missouri Research Corporation Board of Directors (12/16/2005)
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today reappointed C. Michael Dambach to the Missouri Research Corporation Board of Directors.
Southeast Missouri Innovation Center Opens (9/1/2005)
Southeast Missouri’s first Innovation Center celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony today. The center offers business incubator space, entrepreneurial training, business development services, technical oversight and easy access to services needed by start-up entities.
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