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🎥 Member Spotlight: 2oddballs Creative Kylie Cassady, co-owner of @2oddballs, shares how their agency started, what their name stands for, and how being part of the efactory community for 3 years has fueled their creativity and growth. We love seeing our members thrive!

Even ghosts need a community. Find your people. Build something great. Have a little fun along the way.

Meet our mentor, Janna Pearman Jacobs! Janna helps leaders grow through goal setting, adaptability, and resilience — and guides organizations in transforming people, processes, and technology to achieve success. Want to meet with Janna? Book your session hubs.li/Q03NK63R0

💼 Training & Professional Development. Nov. 13 – Workplace Violence: Awareness, Prevention & Response (6 HRCI hrs) Nov. 14 – C.R.A.S.E. Lunch & Learn (Active Shooter Response) Nov. 18 – Absolute Accountability: Empowered to Succeed Register: hubs.ly/Q03NJsq60

🏆 Celebrating Kylie Cassady of 2oddballs - winner of Project Manager of the Year at the Springfield Tech Council Awards! Her team secretly nominated her to celebrate her leadership - a true example of teamwork and gratitude in action.

Join us Nov 5 at 3:30 p.m. for Untethered with Dr. Carol Taylor — an honest conversation about leadership, community, and growth. 📍efactory | Free event Don’t miss your chance to grab a seat! hubs.li/Q03Nh-Kd0

No boss, no schedule, no limits … just 24/7 work and caffeine 😅☕ You’re balancing it all – and we’re here to support you.

Incubator members — want fresh ideas and extra help this semester? Host a student through the Entrepreneurship Intern Pilot Program and gain real impact for your business. Don’t miss your chance to sign up - hubs.li/Q03NjNlM0

Register now: efactory.missouristate.edu/professional-d…

Upcoming Professional Development at efactory: Nov. 11 – Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies Nov. 12 – Managing People, Processes & Projects Nov. 12 – Building Leadership Excellence: LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Workshop Sharpen your leadership, communication & management skills.

🎉Today, Missouri State University held the naming ceremony of the Billy Long Advanced Technology Suites at the Jordan Valley Innovation Center. The event featured remarks from university and community leaders, celebrating innovation and partnerships in Springfield. @JVIC_MSU

We asked one of the interns in the Entrepreneurship Intern Pilot Program what her favorite thing about efactory is — and her answer says it all!

🔗 Read more: sbj.net/stories/workfo…

Did you hear? The Show-Me Network, led by efactory & Codefi, has expanded statewide with nearly $3M in federal funding to strengthen Missouri’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Thanks to the Springfield Business Journal for sharing this big news!

Info: efactory.missouristate.edu/entrepreneursh…

Intern Spotlight: Bri Record 🚀 Through the Entrepreneurship Intern Pilot Program, students work with real startups and get inspired to chase their own business dreams. You can be someone’s start — mentor, share your journey, and build future leaders!

🍻 We had a great time at our recent Member Partner Connection with partners & members at Mother’s Brewing! Great conversations, new connections, and lots of local energy about what’s next for downtown Springfield. @MothersBrewing @DowntownSGF @SGFChamber

Our team had a great time at the Missouri Association of Manufacturers’ first-ever Greens & Gears Golf Tournament in Branson! Proud to sponsor and support the MAM Education Foundation — investing in the future of Missouri’s manufacturing workforce! @MissouriSBDC @bemamstrong

Several of our team members recently participated in The Great Game of Business Minigames training, diving into new ways to strengthen collaboration, creativity, and strategy. We love seeing our team invest in professional development!

Find even more training programs to explore: efactory.missouristate.edu/professional-d…

🤝Upcoming Training programs at efactory: 1. Coaching & Mentoring – boost motivation & team success: Oct. 28 | 9 am - 4 pm 2. Great Game of Business – financial literacy made simple: Oct. 30 | 1 - 5pm 3. Emotional Intelligence – lead with awareness & impact: Nov. 5 | 9 am - 4pm