Conducting Effective Internal Investigations

May 20, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Your step-by-step guide to conducting a thorough, legally compliant internal investigation. Supervisors, Managers and HR professionals need to know the proper strategies and techniques to investigate workplace situations in a timely, unbiased manner. A proper investigation can be your number…

StartSmart: Your Business Foundations

May 20, 2025HybridKansas CityMO

Starting a business is an exciting journey, but it's essential to lay the groundwork for success. StartSmart: Your Business Foundations is a dynamic, hands-on, interactive course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to turn their ideas into thriving businesses.  

Proof to Profit

May 20, 2025 - June 3, 2025Virtual

In this 3-part, virtual, training series, you'll learn how to avoid a common pitfall of entrepreneurship—no customer, no business. You’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real, paying customers before investing a lot of…

Growth360

May 30, 2025 - August 8, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

With a 360° perspective, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. This workshop introduces the GrowthWheel® Framework with participants taking home tools, Decision Sheets and 30-60-90 Day Plans.  

How can…

Applied Food Safety Microbiology

June 2, 2025 - June 3, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training Microbial control programs play a key role in controlling spoilage, toxigenic, and pathogenic microorganisms in a variety of raw and finished food products. Food Drug and Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food…

Intro to SBIR/STTR Funding via Zoom

June 10, 2025Virtual

Intro to SBIR/STTR Funding via Zoom – June 17th from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  

This 90-minute live offering via Zoom is designed to introduce technology startups and university researchers considering a start-up on how they might fund R…

Building Blocks of Success: Managing Your Early Childcare Business

June 14, 2025Virtual

This course lays the foundation for running a thriving early childcare business. From setting up strong daily operations to leading your team and navigating licensing and compliance, you’ll explore the key building blocks that support sustainable growth and high-quality care. 

Professionalism Matters: Setting the Standard in Early Childcare

June 21, 2025Virtual

This training is designed for child care administrators and educators. It qualifies for 2 Clock Hours in MOPD.   

Professionalism in early childhood education is fundamental to fostering a nurturing and effective learning…

Reading & Understanding Financial Statements

July 1, 2025Virtual

Unlock the power of your financial statements and turn them into actionable insights that can drive the success of your business. In this class, designed specifically for business owners in all stages of business, you’ll learn how to interpret key financial data from your income statement and…

NSF SBIR Interactive Workshop via Zoom

July 8, 2025 - July 9, 2025Virtual

This day and a half workshop is designed to assist technology start-ups and existing businesses, that have a breakthrough technology, in learning how to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)…

Trade Shows - How to Cut Costs by Half and Boost International Sales

July 8, 2025Virtual

Trade shows are expensive and it can be hard to know whether the prospects you meet on the floor are worth pursuing or not. In this webinar you will learn how to cut costs of major tradeshows by 50% or more, get pre-arranged meetings with serious international buyers in attendance, gain valuable…

Show Me the Money! Navigating Funding Options for Your Business

July 8, 2025Virtual

Every business needs fuel to grow, and funding is one of the most critical ingredients. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, this dynamic course will walk you through a wide range of funding sources to help power your business. 

Build Your Brand & Marketing Blueprint

July 15, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

Marketing as a small business can feel overwhelming, but this course provides a solid foundation for long-term marketing success. By focusing on your brand identity and marketing strategy first, you’ll ensure that your marketing resonates with your target audience, creates consistency and drives…

Quarterly Connect & Collaborate (LOZ)

July 16, 2025In-personOsage BeachMO

Join Us for Our Quarterly Connect & Collaborate Event!  

Designed exclusively for small business owners like you!  Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey (must have an established business),…

Quarterly Connect & Collaborate

July 16, 2025In-personOdessaMO

Join Us for Our Quarterly Connect & Collaborate Event!  Designed exclusively for small business owners like you!  Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey (must have an established business), this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow…

Social Media Strategies

July 22, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

Determining your strategy for social – before you get on social, you have to know why you’re on it, who you’re trying to reach and where to find them. 

Smart Money: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Childcare Business (2-part)

July 26, 2025Virtual

This program is designed for child care administrators and qualifies for up to 4 hours through MOPD. 

“Smart Money: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Childcare Business” is a comprehensive course designed to empower childcare…

Scale Up! Kansas City

August 7, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

ScaleUP! Kansas City is a selective opportunity for business owners to participate in a multi-week session of class on Thursdays from 8:30-Noon (some classes may differ slightly in time) beginning August 7 – November 20.  

An…

Applied Food Safety Microbiology

August 18, 2025 - August 19, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training Microbial control programs play a key role in controlling spoilage, toxigenic, and pathogenic microorganisms in a variety of raw and finished food products. Food Drug and Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food…

Tech Venture

August 20, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

This class meets for 9 weeks on Wednesdays from 3:00pm – 6:00pm; 

Attendance at all 9 sessions is highly encouraged. 

You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge…

GROWTH360

September 8, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

With a 360° perspective, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. This workshop introduces the GrowthWheel® Framework with participants taking home tools, Decision Sheets and 30-60-90 Day Plans.  

How can…

Early Stage Business Boot Camp – Laclede County - 4 Sessions

September 16, 2025 - October 7, 2025In-personLebanonMO

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model.  

Jumpstart

September 26, 2025 - October 24, 2025In-personSedaliaMO

5-Week Business Foundation Program  

You’ve got the idea, but now you need the blueprint to bring it to life. Join us for an intensive 5-week program designed to help you build a solid foundation for your business success. We’ll…

On Demand: Understanding Financial Statements (Prerecorded Presentation)

April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Virtual

Whether you own a small business, serve on a nonprofit board, or make financial business decisions based on data, you will benefit from this workshop!