About the Bootcamp

From the Heart of the Show-Me State: Smarter Marketing for Small Businesses

The Missouri Small Business Marketing Bootcamp was founded by 52Eighty Creative, a Missouri-based branding and storytelling agency known for helping businesses and organizations across the state stand out. Over years of working with local clients—from mom-and-pop shops to regional nonprofits—we noticed the same challenge again and again: small business owners wearing too many hats, expected to market like pros without any real training in branding, digital strategy, or communications.

That’s why we created the Missouri Small Business Marketing Bootcamp—a practical, hands-on program built to bridge that gap. Featuring insight from marketing experts and business leaders who understand the realities of running a small business, this Bootcamp delivers clear strategies, actionable tools, and real-world examples that help Missouri entrepreneurs grow, connect with their customers, and thrive in a competitive marketplace.