Welcome to the E-Zone, sponsored by the the Missouri Dept of Economic Development, the Missouri Technology Corporation and the University of Central Missouri.
Our mission is to promote, advocate and provide leadership and support of technology access for Missouri companies and citizens so they can enhance research, development and technology commercialization, which will create economic growth, sustainable jobs and wealth.
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2013 Entrepreneur Lecture Series, April 25, 2013 - Ted Littell -
Ted is a 1995 UCM Graduate with a BS in Aviation Technology. While at UCM, Ted developed the concept for his family business, White Knight Limousine and Coach, that operates 60 vehicles throughout the state of Missouri. Ted is the President, and handles all vehicle purchases, financing, and insurance for the business. Ted also oversees the Kansas City operation development. Ted plans to grow annual revenues to around $5M in 2013.
Join us as Ted tells us his story of creating and living his dream, how he is helping others live their dream, and what “they “forgot to tell you about building your own business!
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2013 Entrepreneur Lecture Series, Aug 22, 2013 – Kelly Lightfoot – Ampersand Marketing
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The 2013 Missouri Business Conference on Sept 25, 2013 is HERE
2013 Entrepreneur Lecture Series, March 14, 2013 - Nicholas V. Mortallaro -
A 2005 alumni of the University of Central Missouri, Mr. Mortallaro was born and raised in Independence, Missouri. Nick attended UCM and graduated in 2005 with a major in PR and a minor in Spanish. Nick recently built his own office building in Grain Valley and hopes to continue building his business for the next 20 years and retiring at age 50. Nick’s financial goal is to be grossing a million dollars a year by age 36.
Click HERE for videos from the 2012 Missouri Business Conference
Check back soon:
- For videos from the 2011 Missouri Business Conference
- To read about the L.E.A.D. Leadership Training at the Independence Chamber of Commerce
Watch this video to learn more about the EZone.
IRS & State of Missouri -
The Entrepreneur Zone is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization as recognized by the IRS, organized exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes, promoting and developing research, fostering business development, and encouraging state and regional economic growth and well-being, as well as to provide assistance to individuals and business organizations developing technology-based business ventures in Missouri.
We receive financial support from the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the Missouri Technology Corporation and logistics support from the University of Central Missouri
For the Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurial minded Students at UCM:
The EZone is a source of Information, Learning and Connections that enable the Entrepreneur to be more successful. We provide mentoring, networking and learning events for local Entrepreneurs and Students.



