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Missouri Constitution
moga.state.mo.us
Missouri General Assembly - House of Representatives
house.state.mo.us
Missouri General Assembly - Senate
senate.state.mo.us
Missouri Revised Statues
moga.mo.gov
Missouri State Government Web
mo.gov
Reduce Telemarketing Calls - No Call Registration
nocall.ago.mo.gov
Unclaimed Property - Database
treasurer.mo.gov
Vehicle Inspection Gateway Clean Air Program
gatewaycleanair.com
Business & Economy
Business Entity Database Search
sos.mo.gov
Database contains approximately 1 million records of information on individual business
entities registered with the Missouri Secretary of State's Corporations Division.
MERIC - Missouri Economic Research and Information Center
Economic Indicators
ded.mo.gov
The MERIC site provides regular updates to several basic economic
indicators of Missouri's economy. Included are:
Cost
of Living,
Gas
and Fuel, and
Unemployment.
MO-BIS - Missouri Business Resource Library
missouribusiness.net
Site provides access to a collection of documents and links which address areas of small business.
Missouri Business Portal
business.mo.gov
A point of entry for business registration, filings, licenses, and permits for doing business in the State of Missouri.
Historic Data Tables for Missouri
missouri.edu
Includes population by Age by Sex, 1940-1990, population density 1900-1990, and
population components of change 1930-1990.
Missouri Census Data Center
mcdc2.missouri.edu
Provides access to census information, population estimates and projections, poverty data,
and data extraction tools such as UEXPLORE and MABLE/GEOCORR
Geographic Correspondence Engine.
Social and Economic Demographics for Missouri Counties
oseda.missouri.edu
Provides demographic information for Missouri Counties.
Starting a Business in Missouri
missouribusiness.net
Provides a comprehensive array of business assistance and provides links relating to
business aspects.
Workforce Information System
pprc.umsl.edu
Site provides St. Louis MSA with information for workforce development planning. Includes informational links on occupations, surveys, workforce development, and demographic, economic, industry, and labor market data.
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Small Business Resources
When starting a small business, numerous issues need to be considered. Aspects include: starting up basics--marketing and business plans, financing, managing, preparing for disasters, and understanding legal, tax, and employment issues. To help you prepare and understand these issues, the following Internet sites can serve as jumping off points to assist you on your business venture.
Disclaimer: Information provided by the St. Louis County Library should not be used as a substitute for consultations with expert business advisors, attorneys, and accountants.
Business Assistance and Contacts
Missouri Small Business Development Centers
missouribusiness.net
Service Corps of Retired Executives
score.org
Small Business Administration
sba.gov
St. Louis, MO - SBA
sba.gov
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Business Plans
Guide to Writing a Business Plan
umsl.edu
Free Sample Business Plans
bplans.com
Demographic Sites for Targeting Markets -
Business Data
County Business Patterns
census.gov
Latest Business Data (nation-ZIP Code data)
census.gov
Business Indicators Analysis Tool
missouribusiness.net
Purchasing Power
uwm.edu
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Demographic Sites for Targeting Markets -
Population
Basic Census Data - Population Profiles Using Data from SF3 National File
Entire U.S.
mcdc2.missouri.edu
American FactFinder
factfinder.census.gov
Missouri Demographic Data from SF3 2000 Census
mcdc2.missouri.edu
Legal Requirements
Licenses and Registration Checklist
missouribusiness.net
Forms - Missouri Secretary of State
sos.mo.gov
Industry Specific Business Guides
missouribusiness.net
Missouri Department of Revenue - Business Tax
dor.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Revenue - Online Business Registration
dors.mo.gov
IRS - Small Businesses--Self Employed
irs.gov
Home Based Business - Missouri Small Business Development Centers
missouribusiness.net
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Start-Up Sites
Missouri Business Portal
business.mo.gov
Missouri Small Business Start-Up Kit
umsl.edu
SBA - Startup Guide
sba.gov
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Census Information
MABLE/GEOCORP
mcdc2.missouri.edu
Allows access to the MABLE geographic database and custom correlation lists as reports
and/or files can be generated. Reports can be customized with either
1990 or 2000 boundaries to show how one kind of
geography relates to another.
Missouri - 2000 Demographic Profiles from SF3
http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/dp3_2kmenus/mo/
Contains detailed Missouri demographic data at these geographic
levels: state/counties/metro areas, minor civil divisions, places,
tracts, block groups, ZIP Codes, school districts, and state legislative
districts.
Missouri Census Information - 1990 Census
http://www.oseda.missouri.edu/mocensus.html
Provides data for counties, cities/places, census tracts/BNA's, ZIP codes,
school districts, legislative districts, and library districts.
Missouri Statistical Profiles System
oseda.missouri.edu
Allows access to an extensive collection of economic and demographic reports and
searches by various formats and geographic areas in Missouri.
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Consumer Information
Missouri Department of Insurance - Consumer Services
insurance.mo.gov
The Missouri Department of Insurance Web site provides information
about consumer complaints, agents and insurers doing business in Missouri,
insurance rates, enforcement actions, complaint indices, and state
statutes and regulations.
Missouri Office of the Attorney General
ago.mo.gov
Information about consumer issues in Missouri, including consumer news, child
support enforcement, information for seniors, the Sunshine Law, and more.
The site contains free publications, protection hotline numbers, and contact
information for regional offices.
Missouri Public Service Commission
psc.mo.gov
Provides access to the complaint form for use in a dispute with a utility company.
Provides links to Public Service Commission Homepage and How to File a Complaint with the
FCC.
Missouri Sunshine Law
ago.mo.gov
Provides information, text and FAQs on the Sunshine Law.
The Missouri Bar - Public Information Brochures
mobar.org
Provides access to a series of more than 50 brochures that explain basic legal
issues and how to work with an attorney. Brochures contain practical
information that can help Missourians understand their legal rights and
responsibilities.
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Directories
Directory of Missouri Libraries
sos.mo.gov
Provides a listing of libraries in Missouri, alphabetically listed in public, academic,
special, and institutional categories.
Missouri State Government Web
mo.gov
Serves as a starting point for accessing information from the various branches
of the government.
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Education
Learning in Missouri
mo.gov
A compilation of web sites linking to Missouri government education services and resources. Topics cover GED, educational technology, K-12 school information, higher education and financial assistance, and more.
Missouri School Data and Statistics
dese.mo.gov
Provides information on school districts. View data on faculty,
student to staff ratios, finances, dropout and graduation rates,
Missouri Assessment Program and Missouri Mastery Achievement Test
Scores.
Missouri Home Schooling Information
dese.mo.gov
Provides legal information on home schooling in Missouri.
Missouri Vo-Tech Schools
dese.mo.gov
Provides links to Vo-Tech Schools in Missouri.
Missouri School Laws
dese.mo.gov
Provides access to those Missouri Revised Statutes that pertain to school
operations.
Missouri School Home Pages
dese.mo.gov
Includes links to the home pages of Missouri schools by type or
district.
Title IV School Codes
finaid.org
Provides search and verification of the Title IV School Codes that are
needed for FASFA.
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Employment
Missouri State Employment Information of Job Applicants
oa.mo.gov
Provides listings for entry level positions for college seniors and graduates,
professional and administrative job opportunities, other job links, recent merit
system job announcements, applications and examination schedules.
Missouri State Bid Opportunities
oa.mo.gov
From the Office of Administration, this site provides a listing of statewide bid
opportunities, public interest, agency and state employee interests.
Missouri Unemployment Insurance Online Claims Filing System
ui.dolir.mo.gov
Links to the Missouri Unemployment Insurance On-Line Claims Filing System
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Health
Community Data Profiles
dhss.mo.gov
Provides statistical profiles on various subject areas related to healthcare, nursing homes, hospital, injuries, chronic diseases, death and more.
License Information - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
pr.mo.gov
Site allows one to determine if a physician is licensed to practice in Missouri and if there have been any disciplinary actions taken against him/her. In the "Profession Name" box, under Healing Arts, select Medical Physician & Surgeon. Select Licensee Name and type the physician's last name in which you are interested. Click on Search.
Participating Physician Directory
medicare.gov
Allows one to find a Medicare physician by specialty. By clicking on the
physician's name, one can view the physician's training, hospital affiliations
and office locations.
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Laws/Legislative
Sources/Regulations
Full-Text State Statues and Legislation on the Internet
prairienet.org
This page links to sites containing full-text state constitutions, statutes, legislation, session laws, and administrative rules.
House and Senate Joint Bill Tracking 1995-2007
house.state.mo.us
Allows searching of Missouri House and Senate Bills by bill number,
keyword, and sponsor-cosponsor.
Legislation Actions - Archived Sessions of Missouri House of
Representatives
house.state.mo.us
Site covers the legislation sessions of the years 1995-2006. By clicking on the specific session, information includes links to house bills, journals, actions and bills signed and vetoed by the Governor.
Legislation Actions - Archived Sessions of Missouri Senate - Past Sessions
Information
senate.state.mo.us
Site covers the legislation sessions of the years 1995-2006. By clicking
on the specific session, information includes links to senate bills, journals,
actions and bills signed and vetoed by the Governor.
Missouri Code of State Regulations
sos.mo.gov
Provides access to the Missouri Code of State Regulations.
Missouri General Assembly
moga.state.mo.us
Provides access to Missouri Revised Statutes, Missouri Constitution, Missouri General
Assembly Directories, and committees.
Missouri Revised Statutes
moga.mo.gov
Provides access to the Missouri Revised Statutes and searching ability by keyword and
statute number.
Uniform Commercial Code from LIT (Legal Information Institute)
law.cornell
The Legal Information Institute provides online accessibility to the full text of the Uniform
Commercial Code as established by The American Law Institute and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. The code is broken down by articles, and you may search for relevancy by state.
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Missouri Judiciary
Missouri Judiciary - Your Missouri Courts
courts.mo.gov
Web page for Missouri Judiciary. Provides access to Supreme Court of Missouri, Office of State Administrator, Missouri Court of Appeals, Missouri Courts and more.
Supreme Court of Missouri
courts.mo.gov
Provides access to full-text opinions, disposition of applications to transfer,
writs, motions for rehearing and other matters, court docket summaries, judicial
biographies, Court services, Bar Exam results, and more.
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Nursing Homes/Long-term Care
Missouri - Show Me Long Term Care in Missouri
dhss.mo.gov
Site provides detailed inspection results of long term care facilities in Missouri. You may access data by county, city or ZIP code.
Missouri Community Data Profiles
dhss.mo.gov
This database provides profiles on the state or county level on various subjects including nursing homes, hospitals, outpatient procedures, chronic diseases, and more.
Nursing Home Compare - National Database to Compare Nursing Homes
medicare.gov
Allows searching on nursing home facilities throughout the nation and
viewing of general inspection results.
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Social Services & Issues
Missouri Kids Count Data Book Online
oseda.missouri.edu
Provides statistics on Missouri's Kids such as population, children in poverty,
annual high school dropout rate, and infant mortality.
Missouri Department of Social Services - Programs and Services
dss.mo.gov
Provides a comprehensive listing for information on adoption, birth and death records,
food stamps, foster care, Medicaid, and more.
Missouri Rx Plan
morx.mo.gov
Site provides information on Missouri's assistance program for prescription drug costs to Missourians.
Enrollment
information and obtaining a form
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Voting
Information/Elections/Campaign Finances
FactCheck
factcheck.org
A non-partisan, non-profit site which monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by
major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.
FEC (Federal Election Commission)
fec.gov
Site provides access to campaign finance reports of candidates, political parties, and PACs from 1933 to the present. It includes links to campaign finance laws/regulations, and voting results of elections from 1999 to 2006.
FECInfo
tray.com
Site provides access to campaign finance data made public by the FEC. Searchable by candidate, name, donor, parties, and PACs.
Federal Voting Assistance League
fvap.gov
Provides information to the U.S. Citizens covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. More than six million potential voters are in this category and this site facilitates their participation in the democratic process.
Opensecrets.org
opensecrets.org
From the Center for Responsive Politics, a non-partisan, non-profit research group in Washington, D.C. this site tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy. One can track an industry, candidates, campaign contributors by state or ZIP code and more.
Project Vote Smart
vote-smart.org
Service tracks the performance of over 13,000 political leaders: President, Congress, Governors, and State Legislators. Includes biographies, addresses, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, status of legislation, members and committees of Congress, and access to information on elections, federal and state governments, issues, and politics.
Finding Your Polling Place & Elected Officials in St. Louis County
stlouisco.com
Site allows you to type in your address and find your polling location and elected officials
representing federal, state, and county officials.
Finding Your Polling Place & Elected Officials in St. Louis City
stlcin.missouri.org
Site allows you to type in your address and find your polling location and elected officials
representing federal, state, and county officials.
League of Women Voters of St. Louis
lwvstl.org
Site provides non-partisan information for 2008 elections, links to related resources, guides,
voter information, and political party contacts.
Missouri Secretary of State - Elections Information
sos.mo.gov
Site offers information for voters, candidates, and poll workers as well as
election results, statistics, and initiative petitions and ballots.
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