HCS HB 1214 -- MISSOURI ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCE VIRTUAL NETWORK
(Torpey)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Committee on Small Business

This substitute establishes the Missouri Entrepreneur Resource
Virtual Network to provide resources for the development of
businesses.  The Missouri Small Business and Technology
Development Centers must seek private sector funding to develop,
maintain, and market a virtual network to provide seamless access
to statewide resources and expertise for entrepreneurs and
existing business using private funds.  The private funds must be
for the general support of the virtual network and cannot be used
to sponsor specific portions of the network.  The goal of the
network is to assist in the creation of new Missouri ventures,
the growth of existing businesses, and the ability of Missouri
entrepreneurs to compete globally.  The centers must apply search
engine optimization to the website's content to achieve top
search engine rankings.  By September 30, 2012, the centers must
report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the Senate
and House of Representatives committees with jurisdiction over
economic development and state finances on the department's plans
and progress on the development of the network including detailed
information on donations received and expenditures made by the
centers.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2013, FY 2014, and
FY 2015.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated March 7, 2012 at 6:50 pm