Congratulations, United Country Ridgeway Real Estate for 30 Years in Successful Business

Strong 30 years ago and stronger TODAY — that is United Country Ridgeway Real Estate’s vision statement for the years beyond their 30th year in business. (http://www.ridgewayrealestate.com)

Sue Fuge and Devon Campbell set out to deliver service to people who wanted to either sell or buy real estate in the Ozarks just 30 years ago and they continue to do so.  Their intention to keep being a part of the Mansfield business community and be good neighbors.  Read more at Ridgeway Real Estate Vision Based on Service to Neighbors

Mansfield Woods Business After Hours Event June 16

Mansfield Woods will host a Business After Hours event on June 16.

Please come and join us at Mansfield Woods On Tues.,June 16th from 5-7pm.
Please enter at the “Little Prairie RV Park” at 2991 Hwy A. Go past the
Burger Barn and turn right at the next fork. Continue to the “T” and turn
right. Follow the road past the pond and park in the old fairgrounds.
Special parking available up by the cabins for those who need it. We look
forward to your visit!
Barbara & Kate
Mansfield Woods LLC
417-924-1345

MoDot Lunch Program at Community Center - May 5

On May 5 at NOON, there will be a Lunch and Learn opportunity with MoDot staff sharing with us at the Mansfield Community Center.  The topics will be “Litter in Your Community” and “Adopt a Highway”.  Please RSVP at 417-924-7070 or use the handy form on this website to let us know if you can come.

MEDC-IEDC Entrepreneurial and Small Business Course

Sheri Alsup’s Mansfield Community Betterment connections brought this announcement to local businesses and start-ups.

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The Missouri Economic Development Council (MEDC) has arranged for the International Economic Council (IEDC) to bring its Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development Strategies course to Blue Springs Missouri April 30th - May 1, 2009. MEDC worked with IEDC to bring the course to Missouri with the hope that economic and community developers in Missouri could take advantage of a more convenient and comparatively reasonable cost location.

Small businesses stimulate job creation, develop crucial innovations in both products and services, and promote the diversification of the economic base. Thus, it is crucial that communities and economic developers dedicate resources to developing and promoting new business startups and establish effective support systems. A community that meets the needs of its entrepreneurs increases its chances of job growth by small businesses, which translates into a more vibrant community. As large businesses downsize, a healthy business climate that supports smaller businesses will also help with the retention of skilled workers.

The course will identify the tools economic developers need to create a climate that caters to small businesses. In addition, the course will cover the characteristics of entrepreneurs and small business owners, the barriers they face, and how communities can promote their development.

This course will cover:

• Characteristics of entrepreneurs and small business owners
• Promoting small business development in your community
• Identifying and addressing the needs of entrepreneurs
• Providing technical assistance
• Growth potential for microenterprises
• Development of business incubators
• How to attract private investors and lenders
• Micro-lending programs, SBA programs, venture capital, and other innovative financing tools

There is a link to the MEDC web site (http://www.showme.org) that leads to the registration form. It is important for you to go to the MEDC web site so you can take advantage of the reduced attendance fee the IEDC offers to the host organization.

Jan Simon, Ex. Dir. Missouri Community Betterment

Summers @ Mizzou Build-A-Business Camp July 26-29, 2009

We received some information about the Build-A-Business Camp a couple days ago.  When something sounds interesting to you, contact the people and see if it can work for you.

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Applications are now available for the Summers @ Mizzou “Build-A-Business Camp” for young people ages 12-15 (Grades 6-9) interested in exploring entrepreneurship!

Build-A-Business Camp will help 4-H members and other youth discover and tap into their potential as the up and coming “entrepreneurial generation.” Youth participants will explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur, learn from 4-H members who have turned their projects into income, gain skills for planning and starting their own business, and make connections with community entrepreneurs and MU faculty.

The program will involve 3 days and 3 nights of hands- on activities on the University of Missouri Campus and in downtown Columbia, Missouri.

Camp dates are July 26-29, 2009. The cost is $260 for registrations before April 7th. Campers will be able to apply for minimum $100 scholarships to help offset the cost of the camp. A day camp option will also be available at reduced cost, with some smaller scholarships available. For more information, contact Teresa Bishop, Summers @ Mizzou Coordinator, at 573-884-0554, bishopta@missouri.edu or Adam Loftin, at 573-884-7929, acl7f4@mizzou.edu. For applications and additional info, please visit http://mo4h.missouri.edu/programs/summers/

Jan Simon, Ex. Dir. Missouri Community Betterment