Missouri: Resources

KC SmartPort's central logistics hub, located in the Kansas City, Missouri area, is one of the leading non-profit economic development organizations in the country. They aim to promote regional and international trade, as well as expand Missouri's transportation industry by working to attract freight-based companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse businesses. The site provides Missouri and Kansas with export statistics and various transportation resources, such as shipping and carrier service centers and general trade service centers.

KCSourceLink aims to help small businesses in the counties of the Kansas City region by providing a network of nonprofit organizations that provide services including marketing, sales, loans, and operations. The site provides information on starting and growing a business, a list of classes and events, as well as a blog. 

The Missouri Business Development Program was created through the University of Missouri to help businesses succeed and grow. The international trade center page provides information about the program's export assistance services, the benefits of exporting, and financing options for companies wishing to export. The program also contains a listing of export training courses and events to help businesses get started or expand into export markets.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development website offers a variety of tools to assist entrepreneurs, including a guide to starting and financing a business, economic statistics, and information about industries. The site also includes information regarding exports, taxes, and occupations. 

The Missouri Department of Labor site provides insight into labor law, unemployment, and workers' compensation. The site offers sections with resources that provide guidance to businesses regarding general labor requirements, tax rates, and minimum wage.

The Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers (MO SBTDC) aim to help small businesses in Missouri. They offer counseling services on business matters specifically related to forming small businesses at low or no cost. Training workshops and seminars are offered as well.

The International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City (ITCGKC) in Missouri is a non-profit membership organization established to promote and expand international trade in the Kansas City region through education and networking. The council works to develop educational programs on trade, as well as deliver seminars and workshops on the subject. The ITCGKC website contains information on services for businesses, universities, and students, as well as a calendar of events and news reports. 

The World Trade Center of Kansas City (WTC-KC) in Missouri, a part of the World Trade Centers Association, works to connect clients to several businesses and communities in many countries, as well as offer services and programs to expand international trade. The site provides information on the center's network, events, trade missions, and services.

The World Trade Center St. Louis offers resources pertaining to global market research, trade counseling, and international education. Membership is required to utilize resources on the website.