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\u201cCup of Joe is a great example of us at Missouri Western, as well as other organizations in the community, coming together to support entrepreneurs,\u201d Weeks said.<\/p>\n
One of the grassroots volunteers leading the Cup of Joe charge was Jomel Nichols, who is the Director of PR and Marketing at Western.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s created a community of entrepreneurs supporting each other, making connections and making friends,\u201d Nichols said. \u201cWe hear over and over again how their businesses have grown because of the networking and resources they have found at Cup of Joe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Presenters and attendees come from all over the region \u2014 from Maryville to Kansas City to Cameron \u2014 Cup of Joe encourages and embraces regionality.<\/p>\n
It is a lot of work for Weeks, but it is absolutely worth it.<\/p>\n
Since most students cannot commit to attending every week, it is an easy way for them to interact with other business owners and community members on whatever Wednesdays it is convenient for them.<\/p>\n
\u201cSmall business is challenging, and there are not a lot of programs to help small business owners,\u201d Weeks said. The Cup of Joe program helps to fill that void.<\/p>\n
The goal of the CFE is to help students cultivate their entrepreneurial dreams. Weeks has met with 514 clients in nearly four years, including both students and community members. Weeks defines a client as someone seeking help to start a business, and the assistance is free.<\/p>\n
There is a new addition to the CFE website \u2014 Business SUCCESSion \u2014 and it is designed to connect entrepreneurs with opportunities to succeed. Whether you are looking for a small business to purchase or have a small business for sale, the Business SUCCESSion page is the place to look. The CFE is there to help everyone succeed.<\/p>\n\n\t\t