Early-Stage Business Boot Camp Begins Next Week

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:55 AM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

Several organizations are teaming-up to bring back an opportunity to learn about starting one's own business.

The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp is being offered for the second time in Taney County, beginning next Tuesday January 13 and running Tuesday and Thursday nights through February 5 at the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce on Gretna Road.

The Taney County Partnership is teaming up with Elevate Branson to bring the program back after a first session in 2024. The program gives the opportunity for participants to learn how to navigate starting a business whether it is a full time venture or something parttime to supplement income. The sessions will be conducted through programs from Missouri State University.

Registration for the event can take place online at https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26615

An interview with Jonas Tavares of the Taney County Partnership, Chris Hunter of Elevate Branson, and Chrystal Irons of efactory from Missouri State University can be heard below:

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