Aspire Business Clinic - Columbia College
Modeled after an authentic business consulting firm, the Aspire Business Clinic at Columbia College provides pro bono consulting services to start-up entrepreneurs in the community. Entrepreneurs are paired with a team of students who help uncover innovative growth solutions by designing marketing plans, crafting communication and social media strategies, and developing strategic plans.
Email: jdmoberly@ccis.edu or rhohenstein@ccis.edu

City of Columbia - Business License Division
www.como.gov

City of Columbia - Minority & Women-Owned Business Directory
www.como.gov

City of Columbia - Sign Permit Application
Click here

Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Be part of moving you and your business forward by joining more than 1,000 other members of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.
www.comochamber.com

Columbia Regional Economic Development, Inc. - REDI
REDI supports local businesses and the creativity and innovation of entrepreneurs through events and programming that foster a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem.
www.columbiaredi.com/programs-redi/grow

Cre8
A one-stop shop of resources for a diverse range of makers with a shared branding program, a community-wide awareness campaign, an online makers directory, educational workshops, regular maker meet-ups, pop ups and tasting events, and assistance locating manufacturing space along The Loop corridor.
www.cre8como.com

Enterprise Development Corporation
Provider for the Small Business Administration 504 Loan Program.
www.entdevcorp.org

Federal Tax Centers for Small Business/Self-Employed
This site provides a list of tax centers that have been developed to help you quickly find information related to your particular area of interest, industry or profession on one page.
www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed

Minority Business Development Agency
A division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, MBDA creates pathways to economic empowerment. Their network of Business Centers and technical assistance programs is a resource for Minority Business Enterprises working to overcome obstacles and grow their business.
www.mbda.gov

Missouri Department of Economic Development
Offers programs to help businesses grow, expand, or locate in Missouri. Whether for small businesses or large corporations, they provide incentives to deliver resources companies need to thrive.
www.ded.mo.gov/business