Specialty Programs: PTAC and TAAF

There are specialty programs which exist which can help your business to succeed. Working with the Government can be a very good way to grow your business.

Working with the Government

The Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (MO PTAC) assist businesses – including small, disadvantaged and women-owned firms – in obtaining federal, state, and local government contracts. MO PTAC’s specialists have years of experience and can help you identify opportunities and understand the contracting process so you can take advantage of government sales dollars. Visit the Missouri Business website to learn more.

Manufacturing Competition

The Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program equips U.S. manufacturers to proactively respond to import competition. For some companies, imports post a serious threat. Working with TAAF specialists, companies can identify and prioritize opportunities for increased profits, job creation and long-term financial stability. Then, firms may apply for funding (that must be cost-shared by the company) to implement projects that are focused on improving a firm’s internal operations and competitive abilities. TAAF’s professionals work collaboratively with manufacturers in each phase of the program. Visit the Missouri Business website to learn more.

Resources

Chris Shoemaker is Northeastern Missouri’s dedicated specialist in procurement. He is located in the Macon County Extension office 660-385-2173 or shoemakercl@missouri.edu.

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About MREIC

Missouri Rural Enterprise & Innovation Center is funded by the Missouri Technology Corporation, a public-private partnership created by the Missouri General Assembly to promote entrepreneurship and foster the growth of new and emerging high-tech companies. MTC focuses on 21st Century bioscience industries that build on Missouri’s rich history in agriculture and technology. These areas of focus include: Animal health, Applied Engineering, Biomedical Science, Defense and Homeland Security, and Plant Science.

Our local supporters include: Adair County, A.T. Still University, City of Kirksville, Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce, Kirksville Regional Economic Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Northeast Regional Medical Center, Small Business & Technology Development Center and Truman State University.

MREIC encourages regional economic growth based on commercialization of innovations in Northeast Missouri. We provide support to new and established entrepreneurs through both one-on-one advising as well as connections to workshops, funding resources and technology development solutions. We actively pursue a communications program that creates a broader understanding of the role of entrepreneurship in our economy. Through our business incubator located in the basement of our building, we are organizing a network for idea exchange opportunities among entrepreneurs— contact us to join in.