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…

Trade Tuesday: Upcoming International Trade Events for Missouri Businesses and How to Prepare

August 12, 2025Virtual

This Fall a number of unique international business events and opportunities are taking place in Missouri. We will tell you what’s happening, and how to prepare to make the most of them.   

In this webinar, we will introduce you…

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…

Food Safety and Canning Workshop

August 22, 2025In-personIndependenceMO

If you are a beginner planning to start your own value-added canning business, you should join this workshop organized by the University of Missouri Extension. This is a FREE workshop (Courtesy: USDA through Missouri Department of Agriculture) to learn everything you need to know about safely…

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…

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…

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.  

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.  

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…

Trade Tuesday: Go Global with SBA Export Programs

October 14, 2025Virtual

Having trouble securing capital to meet your small business exporting needs? 

You can use the SBA’s international trade finance programs to cover short-term or long-term costs which are necessary to sell goods or services abroad.…

Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series (4-Day Program)

October 20, 2025 - October 23, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with, or a step ahead, of the demands of the work place. The Boot Camp has been designed to build…

Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)

December 4, 2025 - December 5, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Managers are constantly called upon to manage projects or to be part of a project team. The effective management of projects – completion within a deadline and a budget, subject to performance criteria – is the cornerstone for business success. All projects are undertaken to achieve specific…

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!  

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…