Business Development

State Initiatives, Services, and Programs To Help Businesses

These initiatives can help businesses affected by COVID-19.

The state of Missouri has rolled out several initiatives, services, and programs to help our businesses and communities fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the latest round-up of new state resources.

Show Me Strong Recovery Plan

https://showmestrong.mo.gov/

Rapid Broadband Deployment

Nearly $50 million in relief funds to aid in broadband expansion and COVID-19 response in the areas of telehealth, libraries, and education.

https://showmestrong.mo.gov/broadband/

Small Business Grant Program

$30 million to provide relief to small businesses and family-owned farms for reimbursement of costs of business interruption due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

https://ded.mo.gov/content/small-business-grant-program

PPE Production Grant Program

$20 million to increase production of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

https://ded.mo.gov/content/ppe-production-grant-program

Return Strong

The Return Strong initiative is aimed at strengthening Missouri’s Workforce as it bounces back from the economic impacts of COVID-19.

https://jobs.mo.gov/return-strong

Tourism Industry Relief

$15 million to aid destination marketing organizations as they encourage safe travel and rebuild the state’s tourism economy.

https://industry.visitmo.com/programs/2021-program-info

Business Recovery Lab

A new online platform designed to assist businesses as they look to become more resilient and adapt to COVID-19 disruptions.

https://showmestrong.mo.gov/mo-recovery-lab/

Show Me Strong Pledge

The Show Me Strong Pledge is a voluntary commitment to take a few simple steps that will aid in protecting the well-being of all Missourians.

https://showmestrong.mo.gov/pledge/