Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Northwest Missouri

The World Cup is Coming to Missouri in 2026 - Are you ready?

With an estimated 650,000 visitors expected in our region, the upcoming tournament presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase our community to the world. Visitors won’t just attend games—they’ll explore our neighborhoods, dine in our restaurants, shop in our stores, and experience our local culture.

Businesses in hospitality, dining, retail, personal services, entertainment, and tourism all stand to benefit from this global spotlight. To help you prepare, we’ve created a short KC Game Plan Assessment—a smart first step toward getting ready. This quick tool will help you evaluate your readiness, uncover new opportunities, and identify areas where additional support might help.

You’re not in this alone—local small business partners are teaming up to provide training, tools, and resources to ensure everyone can make the most of this moment.

TAKE THE ASSESSMENT TODAY!

• English: KC Game Plan Assessment (English)

• Spanish: KC Game Plan Assessment (Español)

Let’s get ready to shine on the global stage—together.

Learn What SBDC Can Do for You!

Small Business Development Centers offer Fortune 500 resources to small businesses across the country. Access to those types of resources is usually unobtainable to the backbone of our economy – small businesses. That’s why our services are so vital to entrepreneurial success. We are paired with universities because of how we operate, which is by offering information and expertise that educates business owners so they can make the most informed decisions for their company.

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Focused on creating economic impact through the counseling and training of businesses with fewer than 500 employees, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of a large cooperative network of Centers sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and directed by institutions of higher learning. Our SBDC serving northwest Missouri falls under the management umbrella of Northwest Missouri State University, which is located in Maryville, Mo. and Kansas City.

The SBDC in Northwest Missouri covers the nine counties of Atchison, Nodaway, Worth, Gentry, Holt, DeKalb, Clinton, Andrew, and Buchanan. Services are offered on-site and via video chat or teleconference for your.

So what, exactly does our team do? The SBDC helps business owners and potential entrepreneurs meet today’s competitive challenges.

• We provide pragmatic, individual counseling and coaching to small business firms and individuals regarding business issues such as management, marketing, and financial analysis throughout northwest Missouri.
• Coordinate and conduct research into technical and general small business problems.
• Conduct conferences and workshops at a nominal charge on various topics of interest to the owners of small businesses.

There is never a charge for the SBDC consulting services because all the services are subsidized by the U.S. SBA and the University to help grow the region’s economy.

Not only does the SBDC help hundreds of small business owners capitalize on their dreams, it is a great example of how government agencies, higher education, and nonprofit organizations can work together for the greater good.

Visit our statewide SBDC website for more information, learning and networking events, and free resources.