On Demand: Understanding Financial Statements (Prerecorded Presentation)

July 1, 2025 - September 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!  

On Demand: First Steps to Starting and Managing a Small Business (Prerecorded Presentation)

July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Virtual

This class will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will learn about the importance of planning and discuss legal and regulatory requirements.  

At the end of this learning…

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…

Advanced QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training)

August 18, 2025In-personLexingtonMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular accounting software programs for small business owners.  

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or do you already use it but feel you're not maximizing…

How to Improve Employee Health, Productivity and Retention through Recovery Friendly Workplaces

August 19, 2025Virtual

The Recovery Friendly Initiative empowers workplaces to support people affected by substance use disorders and those in recovery, improving health, productivity and retention along the way. Learn how your company can enjoy a healthier workforce, improved culture and better bottom line by…

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…

How to Get Business Funding

August 21, 2025Virtual

Every wonder how to boost your chances of getting a loan? This class will discuss the basics of how to prepare. From credit, to financial, to a business plan, to showing a profitable business. 

Come here to learn the basics! 

Starting and Managing a Business: The First Steps

August 26, 2025Virtual

This workshop with the St. Louis SBDC will guide you through the steps to start your own business and provide resource materials. We'll focus on the legalities associated with doing business in Missouri, the challenges of business ownership, evaluating a business idea, and the need to plan.…

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp - Cape Girardeau - 8-weeks

August 26, 2025 - October 14, 2025In-personCape GirardeauMO

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.  

Springfield Business GOVCON 2025

August 27, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Save the date and join the US Navy, Missouri APEX Acclerator, Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University (MSU) and the U.S. Small Business Administration at MSU’s efactory. 

This event will bring together industry leaders, business…

Business Plan Basics: Craft Your Roadmap to Success

August 27, 2025Virtual

We’ll dive into the essential elements of crafting a comprehensive business plan. We’ll explore the “whys” of having a plan, your target audience for the plan, and some steps to effectively execute it. We’ll also take a look at available resources to assist with building your plan. Our goal is…

Business Plan Basics: Craft Your Roadmap to Success

August 27, 2025Virtual

We’ll dive into the essential elements of crafting a comprehensive business plan. We’ll explore the “whys” of having a plan, your target audience for the plan, and some steps to effectively execute it. We’ll also take a look at available resources to assist with building your plan. Our goal is…

Introduction to Grant Writing

August 29, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop.  You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken…

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…

Starting and Managing a Business: The First Steps

September 9, 2025Virtual

This workshop with the St. Louis SBDC will guide you through the steps to start your own business and provide resource materials. We'll focus on the legalities associated with doing business in Missouri, the challenges of business ownership, evaluating a business idea, and the need to plan.…

StartSmart

September 9, 2025In-personKansas 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…

Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)

September 9, 2025 - December 2, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for frontline supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Employer Lunch and Learn

September 10, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Join Us for a Recovery Friendly Workplace Employer Luncheon!  

We have an opportunity—and a challenge! 

Are you in? MU Extension’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW)…

Startup Boards 101

September 11, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

If your early-stage company has just formed a board (or are about to), Startup Boards 101 is designed for you.  

This series of three workshops (September 11, 18 & 25 - attendance at all three sessions is required) helps…

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.  

QTR – Quality Time Remaining

September 18, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Knowing how long the game will last radically changes how you play.  Join us for a powerful and engaging session with Steve Baker, Vice President of The Great Game of Business and author of Quality Time Remaining™. Known for his energetic and irreverent style, Steve delivers more actionable…

Jumpstart

September 19, 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…

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Greene County (4-Week / 8-Session Program)

September 22, 2025 - October 16, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

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.  

Starting and Managing a Business: The First Steps

September 23, 2025Virtual

This workshop with the St. Louis SBDC will guide you through the steps to start your own business and provide resource materials. We'll focus on the legalities associated with doing business in Missouri, the challenges of business ownership, evaluating a business idea, and the need to plan.…

Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

September 30, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Does conflict sometimes interfere with the day-to-day operations of your organization? Actually, conflict is a natural and even beneficial fact of life in the business environment. However, when not managed well it can result in low morale, decreased productivity, high stress levels, and the…

Introduction to QuickBooks Online - Sedalia

October 1, 2025In-personSedaliaMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular cloud-based accounting programs for small business owners.  

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or do you already use it but feel you're not maximizing…

The Great Game of Business® – Minigames™

October 2, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

MiniGames™ 

What to Expect: MiniGames™ are a fun and effective way to gamify performance, drive results, and boost employee engagement. By turning business challenges into focused, short-term games, teams build business literacy,…

The Power of Positive Teams

October 7, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Many organizations are feeling pressure due to the increased competition for talent, having fewer people to keep up, and operating in a constant state of change. As a lack of connection deteriorates team culture and engagement, remaining positive and avoiding the doom-and-gloom forecasts can be…

Starting and Managing a Business: The First Steps

October 7, 2025Virtual

This workshop with the St. Louis SBDC will guide you through the steps to start your own business and provide resource materials. We'll focus on the legalities associated with doing business in Missouri, the challenges of business ownership, evaluating a business idea, and the need to plan.…

Introduction to QuickBooks Online - Laclede County

October 7, 2025In-personLebanonMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular cloud-based accounting programs for small business owners.  

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or do you already use it but feel you're not maximizing…