In today's world, there are so many options for capital that are available for entrepreneurs, but how do you parse out predatory lenders from safe lenders?
Missouri Small Business Owner Highlight
When you think of a harpy, you may picture a mythological half-bird, half-human creature. However, Harpy Information Technology Solutions in St. Louis is named for a very real bird—an eagle—found in South and Central America. Co-owner Laurie Calkins describes the harpy eagle as an incredibly majestic bird and says she was drawn to it because of its unapologetic hunting techniques.
“They go for what they want and they get what they need, no questions asked,” she says.
Missouri Events
Monday, March 31, 2025 |
12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT
Workshop | National
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT
Webinar | National
Since President Trump and the new Republican-controlled Congress took office in January, our nation’s capital has seen a flurry of activity on key issues impacting the small business community—from tariffs and immigration to federal funding.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 |
2-3 pm (ET)
Workshop | National
Have you ever wanted to apply for a grant opportunity, but didn't know where to start? Join Small Business Majority, in partnership with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, to learn how to identify and apply for grants that could help you start or grow your small business.
Missouri Policy
Browse our latest state-based regulatory comments and legislative testimony in this area below, or click the button to view all records.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is at the center of a thriving and inclusive economy in Missouri. The state’s more than 520,000 small businesses employ 1.1 million people (about half of the private workforce) and created more than 32,000 jobs.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Small Business Majority submitted comments to the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance in response to a request for information (RFI) regarding the opportunity for the state to request 1332 state innovation waivers through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Small Business Majority has created a comprehensive state policy agenda to ensure entrepreneurship is at the center of a thriving and inclusive economy in Missouri. The state’s more than 520,000 small businesses employ 1.1 million people (about half of the private workforce) and created more than 32,000 jobs in 2015.
Monday, February 10, 2025
On February 10, Small Business Majority Public Policy Director Awesta Sarkash sent a letter to the Missouri House Committee on Economic Development in support for Clean Slate Missouri (HB 953), common-sense legislation that would grow Missouri’s workforce, strengthen the economy and support the thousands of small business owners across the state.
Missouri Research
Published:
Tue, 08/13/2019
Policymakers at all levels, from town councils to the halls of Capitol Hill, emphasize the challenges of small businesses as a key talking point during political debates. But new opinion polling in four states—Illinois, Missouri, Virginia and Wisconsin—reveals small businesses feel their government officials don’t actually understand their challenges, and they support a wide array of policies to address their needs, some of which might come as a surprise to their elected officials.
Published:
Tue, 06/04/2013
Small business owners nationwide are doing all they can to strengthen their businesses and put the Great Recession’s effects behind them. Now more than ever, it’s critical they have the help of smart employment laws allowing them to attract and retain the best talent. National scientific opinion polling shows the vast majority of small business owners believe we’re long overdue for federal and state policies protecting all workers from discrimination, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Published:
Thu, 04/04/2013
When the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, it delivered sweeping reform to the nation’s healthcare system. A significant feature of the law is an expansion of Medicaid to cover a larger number of low-income individuals. In June 2012, the Supreme Court ruled it was up to each state to decide whether to expand eligibility for Medicaid. The Medicaid expansion gives every state the opportunity to take advantage of federal funding that will support jobs and stimulate economic growth throughout the state while expanding health coverage for its residents.
