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Business Development Network Includes State and University business resources into one accessible network. Also has many resources for business development in the state. Frequently
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St. Clair. Rural Missouri, Inc. (RMI) Through the SBA Microloan Program RMI strives to be a leader throughout Missouri in the area of microenterprise. The Microloan Program is structured to meet the needs of very small businesses. Loans are made to entrepreneurs who have the ability to operate a successful business, but have been unable to obtain funding from traditional sources. SSDN:
SERVICES: FAMILY ECONOMIC EDUCATION CENTER The Family Economic Education Center (FEEC) is SSDN's bridge to neighborhood revitalization efforts and supports community growth by providing access to resources and training for small business owners. Starting a Business
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Outreach and Extension University Outreach and Extension provides research-based knowledge and problem-solving resources from the University of Missouri and Lincoln University. County outreach and extension centers provide many services and educational programs to citizens, communities and businesses at the local level. Specialists in each county center can assist you directly or put you in touch with statewide experts and resources to serve your needs. University Outreach and Extension is part of the nationwide network of land-grant universities. West Central Missouri Community
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The Food Business
If
you are thinking of entering the food business, it may be
worth considering the following market trends that could affect
future growth and the outcome of your business.....
Popular Healthy Food and Recipes ....dangerous foods etc....Environmental Impact
The
principal emission sources are methane from the stomachs of cows and
nitrous oxide from land to which fertilizer has been applied.
There is a lack of effective technical solutions to reduce these emissions. On the other hand, changed food habits can have a great impact. If beef is replaced by chicken, emissions decrease by 90 per cent, and if beef is replaced by beans the reduction is 99 per cent. (see full report)
Earth
Markets:
Farmers’ markets that have been established according to guidelines that follow the Slow Food philosophy. |
