Northwest Enterprise Facilitation

Testimonials “NWMEF has created numerous job opportunities for people in rural communities across Northwest Missouri.

Additionally, they have helped preserve currently existing jobs, helping to stabilize fragile rural communities. Their work is so successful that it is being brought to other rural areas of Missouri. We are truly blessed to have NWMEF in our area.“

To learn more about NW MEF and how we can help you or your community, contact our Enterprise Facilitator:

Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation (NWMEF)

Jude A. Huntz, Chancellor Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph “Without their [NWMEF] knowledge, resources, and persistence, running my own business would not have been possible.”

Adam Dennis Adam’s Auto Repair, Maryville

“I have tremendous appreciation for NWMEF. The organization is truly an asset to entrepreneurs, which are the foundation of our rural region. Small businesses make our communities thrive.”

Dan Hegeman, KCP&L

Keli Morris Enterprise Facilitator 816-262-9400 NWMEF is an equal opportunity provider.

Helping to grow our communities one entrepreneur at a time.

What We Do

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How We Help

Resource for Northwest Missouri This program is targeted to help any person who aspires to create or expand a business in one of the six counties we serve: Andrew, Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway or Worth.

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One-on-one Assistance Our Enterprise Facilitator gives intensive, one-on-one assistance to the entrepreneur.

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Free and Confidential NWMEF is a nonprofit organization offering business coaching in northwest Missouri.

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Support-system The NWMEF Enterprise Facilitator meets one-on-one with current and prospective entrepreneurs to help them discuss and understand the needs to operate a successful business and help connect them to the needed resources.

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Grassroots Organization NWMEF started in 2006 using an innovative grass roots approach to economic development developed by economist, Dr. Ernesto Sirolli.

We are funded by many of the counties and cities we support, as well as businesses, public and private individuals and organizations.

Educate Entrepreneurs The Facilitator educates the entrepreneur on the Trinity of Management®

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More than 600 clients have been assisted since 2006.

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NWMEF has been instrumental in the establishment of at least 50 new businesses in northwest Missouri.

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$18 million = Estimated new sales generated in northwest Missouri.

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Over 300 new jobs and counting have been created in the six county region.

Resource Board A Resource Board of more than 70 volunteers are available to brainstorm ideas on how to help the entrepreneur if needed.

Economic & Community Focused The purpose of NWMEF is to promote economic and community revitalization by capturing the passion and interest of local entrepreneurs.

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Business Celebrations NWMEF celebrates a new business for the region by helping to host a “Business Celebration.”

Board Officers: Jerry Ingle, Chair Ginny Vernon, Vice-Chair Arnie Kreek, Treasurer Sr. Christine Martin, Secretary Marilyn Alldredge : Events Coordinator

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