When efactory opened in 2013, we pulled together area resources that could fill niches for small business owners, and we made many of their services available in our business suite at 405 N. Jefferson Ave. This includes: GOCAPS Multicultural Business Association Missouri Enterprise Missouri Department of Economic Development APEX Accelerators

This election season, you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our state! Black Missourians are under attack from their government, and only by showing up can we push back. Last year, we saw legislation aimed at undoing protections from the federal Civil Rights Act and making non-discrimination

Make plans to attend these great programs at your library. Boots to Business Reboot Have you ever dreamed of owning and operating your own business? Join us from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, in the Library Center auditorium.   Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur along

As we turn back the clocks on November 3, and look forward to the Winter months, let’s reflect upon the value of reading. It has been said “Reading today…Leads to Leaders tomorrow.” D.E.A.R., which stands for “Drop Everything and Read,” is a national celebration of reading designed to remind families

Springfield, MO -The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA), awarded 10 grants for Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses at a news conference on Friday, September 13, at 10 a.m. at Mama G’s Kitchen. The grants are part of the ASCEND – Advancing Springfield, Missour’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking

Have you ever felt stuck? Like the system isn’t working for you, or that opportunities are just out of reach? Many people face challenges when it comes to financial security and career advancement. One solution is to explore the path of entrepreneurship, which allows you to set your own hours,

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a crucial period to bring awareness about the impact of breast cancer, how early detection lessens its impact, and the need for preventive care. Many Black women will face barriers in breast cancer detection, treatment, and survival. But we, as a community, can

Desegregating the schools seems like a simple concept: all children regardless of race being able to learn together, having the same educational opportunities. This concept was at the core of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The actual process of desegregation was not always so straightforward. Springfield Public

Springfield Public Schools will honor two outstanding graduates by inducting them into the 2024 Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 4. Each year, SPS chooses alumni who have achieved success in their profession, contributed to their community or distinguished themselves in ways that make them inspirational examples for current SPS

Andre Pascoe, an accomplished insurance agent with nearly a decade of experience, has joined the Country Financial team. Pascoe brings a proven track record in a full range of coverage options for individuals and businesses. He specializes in high cash value whole life insurance, utilizing the infinite banking concept—a strategy