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Business Pivot Empowers Others

Business Pivot Empowers Others

January 16, 2025
With support from New Growth, Tyler Throckmorton launched We the People Cattle Company in Lincoln, Missouri, and later pivoted to create We the People Pets, a business that supports the community, promotes local partnerships, and addresses challenges in the raw pet food market. His efforts also fund mentorship programs for fatherless boys, highlighting the transformative impact of empowering rural entrepreneurs.
Microloan Helps The Game Box Boom

Microloan Helps The Game Box Boom

December 16, 2024
With the help of a microloan and personalized support from New Growth, Jennifer and Kurtis Jones transformed their love for trading card games into The Game Box—a thriving community hub in Clinton, Missouri.
Business Dream Takes Flight with a New Growth Microloan

Business Dream Takes Flight with a New Growth Microloan

October 14, 2024
After encountering a financial hurdle, a $10,000 microloan from New Growth gave Levi from Amsterdam, Missouri, the boost he needed to purchase the equipment to start his drone business and succeed!
New Growth Connects Businesses with a Network of Support

New Growth Connects Businesses with a Network of Support

September 16, 2024
New Growth's connections include partners like Kelly Asbury at the SBDC. By providing resources like microloans and specialized expertise, New Growth assists entrepreneurs like Lindsey Star of Artistic Isle in achieving their business goals.
How New Growth's Credit Building Helps Our Local Rural Communites

How New Growth's Credit Building Helps Our Local Rural Communites

August 1, 2024
Why do credit scores matter? Read about one vision for why New Growth provides credit training and support.
New Growth Microloan Helps Launch Layne Weavers Dream Business

New Growth Microloan Helps Launch Layne Weavers Dream Business

July 22, 2024
Layne Weaver turned her dream of becoming an esthetician into reality with the help of a New Growth microloan, allowing her to launch Sanctuary Esthetics at Bloom Beauty Bar in Sedalia. Her journey showcases the impact of supportive resources and dedicated planning in starting a successful business.
Fueling Rural Business Growth: Accelerate Past the Death Valley Curve

Fueling Rural Business Growth: Accelerate Past the Death Valley Curve

May 20, 2024
Rural businesses can face extra challenges to get past the "Death Valley Curve," a phase where startups balance growth potential with limited funding. Jessi Runner's Beauty Mark Mobile Salon exemplifies this support, having found the backing to expand with an innovative business model that benefits multiple rural communities.
What is Credit Building? Watch this.

What is Credit Building? Watch this.

November 27, 2023
A credit check is part of almost anything you try to do these days … get a job, get a home, insure your car … . A good credit score will save you money and open doors.
Credit Score: From Zero to 700

Credit Score: From Zero to 700

May 10, 2023
St. Clair County, Missouri, resident Matt Anderson moved his credit score from zero to 700 in less than six months with the help of nonprofit New Growth’s free credit building program.
Rural Businesses Grow with Credit Support

Rural Businesses Grow with Credit Support

September 30, 2021
Credit building program builds pipeline of bankable borrowers. Since October 2021, 26 participants in the New Growth community development corporation program have improved their credit scores 875 points, with a top entrepreneur achievement of 108 points.