MU Extension In JeffCo: Ten Missouri Small Businesses Prepare To 'Elevate' Beyond The Second Stage

Arnold MO

28 May, 2022

1:00 PM

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Press release from the MU Extension in Jefferson County: May 26, 2022 Ten second-stage Missouri small businesses are learning from experts and each other how to move to the next level. Selected from across the state and representing the advertising, construction, health care, manufacturing, and retail trade industries, the following businesses are participating in the 2022 Elevate program supported and led by the Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). 180 Healthcare (https://180healthcare.com(opens in new window)) in Cape Girardeau is a premier health benefits company that offers subscription-based healthcare. 180 provides its members with 24/7 access to healthcare. Through strategic partnering, 180 provides businesses with ACA-compliant health benefits. This healthcare management company opened its doors in January of 2018. Areté Contracting (https://aretecontracting.com(opens in new window)) in Jefferson City is a construction general contracting firm and a veteran- and minority-owned business. Operating since 2018, Areté Contracting has handled major projects for the state of Missouri, several universities, public schools, and a current multiple award task order contract (MATOC) holder for the Department of Interior and Forest Service. ARTDEPT+BENTON (https://artdeptbenton.com(opens in new window)) in Moberly screen prints and embroiders apparel, prints a variety of signs, and does all types of business printing. In business for nine years, ARTDEPT+BENTON has 11 employees. Boone Center (https://boonecenter.com(opens in new window)) headquartered in St. Peters is a nonprofit organization that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Established in 1959 as a one-employee candle-making shop, this enterprise has expanded its scope and now directly employs 235 adults with disabilities and annually places more than 90 adults in competitive employment. Intact Genomics (https://intactgenomics.com(opens in new window)) in St. Louis helps scientists explore the genome structure and function of microorganisms, plants and animals by providing life science products and large DNA fragment cloning related services. Operating since 2013, it currently has 12 employees. KC Cattle Co. (https://kccattlecompany.com(opens in new window)) in Weston is a veteran-owned and -operated business that raises American Wagyu cattle. With 10 employees, this 6-year-old company ships Wagyu beef and other protein products across the country or delivers it to your door locally. This press release was produced by the MU Extension in Jefferson County. The views expressed here are the author's own.