The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and start-up entrepreneur founders hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house for the Launch Pad on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
This new coworking and office space is designed to support innovators, entrepreneurs, remote professionals, and small business owners across Northwest Missouri. Located at 113 N. Ninth St., the Launch Pad is a tech-powered coworking and startup community built to remove barriers for rural and under-resourced entrepreneurs.
The facility offers a flexible range of workspaces — including open coworking areas, dedicated desks, and private office rentals — along with shared-use technology, conference rooms, business-grade amenities, and professional development support.
The space will also feature training and professional services, including legal, accounting, and business development support and networking events, pitch nights, and mentorship opportunities designed to strengthen the regional startup ecosystem.
The Launch Pad’s mission is to fuel innovation and support first-time founders, freelancers, and small business owners across a 35-mile service area surrounding St. Joseph. Its impact goals include hosting 20+ community and business events annually, delivering more than 100 mentorship hours, and supporting the creation or retention of at least 10 local jobs each year.
The Launch Pad would not be possible without the support of the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC)’s Physical Infrastructure Grant Program and some programming is provided by the Show-Me Network. For more information on touring and using the space, see the website linked above.