Start a Business in Southeast Missouri
Southeast Missouri is a great place to launch your next venture. Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a new idea or an established business looking to expand, our region offers the resources, support, and environment to help you succeed.
SEMO REDI is here to guide you through the process of starting or growing your business in Cape Girardeau, Jackson, or Scott City. From understanding local requirements to finding the right contacts, we help connect you with the tools and people who can move your business forward.
To help simplify the process, we’ve created Business Startup Checklists for Cape Girardeau, Jackson, and Scott City, which you can download instantly by filling out the form below.
These checklists outline key steps, contacts, and resources for getting your business off the ground. While each city may have different processes, SEMO REDI is here to help you navigate them.
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SEMO Small Business Development Center
The SEMO Small Business Development Center offers a comprehensive suite of services to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in Southeast Missouri. From one-on-one counseling and workshops to market research and financial assistance, the SBDC provides valuable resources to help businesses start, grow, and succeed. Their experienced advisors offer personalized guidance on various aspects of business operations, ensuring that entrepreneurs have the tools and knowledge they need to achieve their goals.
Contact the SEMO SBDC for: Startup Support, Business/Industry Insights, Business Plan Development
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Contact: Jakob Pallesen, Director
Phone: 573-651-2929
Email: jpallesen@semo.edu
Codefi
Codefi is a key partner for enhancing entrepreneurship in southeast Missouri. They help educate and train tech professionals, nurture entrepreneurs, build and attract software-focused companies, and create vibrant communities of practice for collaboration. When innovation and tech entrepreneurship flourishes in southeast Missouri, it creates local prosperity, greater economic diversity, and quality occupations that enhance careers for everyone.
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City of Cape Girardeau
The City of Cape Girardeau Development Services provides a range of business support services to foster economic growth and a favorable business environment. These services include assistance with licensing and permits, zoning and land use review, code enforcement, economic development incentives, and referrals to local resources for small businesses. By offering these resources, the city aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment for entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes.
Contact the City of Cape Girardeau – Development Services for: Permitting/Zoning questions, Economic Development Incentives
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City of Jackson
The City of Jackson Development Services provides a range of business support services to foster economic growth and a favorable business environment
Contact: https://www.jacksonmo.org/186/Building-Planning
City of Scott City
For developing a business in Scott City, contact City administration here: https://www.scottcitymo.org/c/-/?p=cityhallstaff.html