On-Demand: Understanding Financial Statements (Prerecorded Presentation)
January 6, 2025 - March 31, 2025Virtual
This on-demand training will be available anytime, at your convenience, from January 6 to March 31, 2025.
Whether you own a small business, serve on a nonprofit board, or make financial business decisions based on data, you will…
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
January 28, 2025Virtual
Do you have a technology business that needs funding? This introductory seminar explains how to win Small Business Initiative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grants from federal programs that provide research and development (R&D) funds for small…
StartSmart
January 28, 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 turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
…KC Labor Law Lunch
January 29, 2025In-personKansas CityMO
New Date!
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Update
National safety standards continue to change and evolve as the way we work changes. Please join Brian Wood, local OSHA…
Tech Venture
January 30, 2025In-personMO
You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge technology or science-based business while Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community is buzzing and moving faster than ever before. You want to be part of it, but you need help with the details, including funding and intellectual property protection…
Growth 360
January 31, 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 GROWTH360 help your business?
…How to be Bank Ready for Business Loans
January 31, 2025Virtual
Learn what banks look for when they’re considering financing your next start-up, expansion or equipment. Plus, learn how to put together a bank ready package that sure to increase your odds of getting a yes with your first application.
…Starting and Sustaining a Farmers Market Lunch N' Learn Webinar Series
February 4, 2025 - February 6, 2025Virtual
Are you interested in starting a farmer's market in your community? Are you part of a recently established market looking to learn more? Join MU Extension and Missouri Farmers Market Association for this lunch n’ learn series to explore the steps and strategies for starting and sustaining a…
Reading & Understanding Financial Statements
February 4, 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…
Shelby County AG Night
February 5, 2025In-personShelbinaMO
🚜 Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Shelby County Ag Night! 🌾
Hosted by Shelby County Extension, this FREE event is packed with engaging sessions, expert speakers, and door prizes you won’t want to miss!
…Intro to the Tech Business Model Canvas
February 6, 2025Virtual
This 90-minute online offering via Zoom will introduce technology start-ups on how to build a business model canvas for their early concept. This includes a framework that focuses on discovering the customer problems in the space where their potential solution may live. In addition, this webinar…
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Christian County – 8-Session Program
February 10, 2025 - March 10, 2025In-personNixaMO
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.
…Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week Program)
February 11, 2025 - May 6, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for first-line 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…
Introduction to QuickBooks Online
February 18, 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, maybe you already use it but know that you're not…
Women's Leadership Group: Using A.I. for Social Media
February 24, 2025In-personSaint JosephMO
Guest Speakers: Jason Chase and Travis Hawkins with Tech Team
No Cost to attend.
Contact: Rebecca Lobina, lobina@nwmissouri.edu
…Barry Co. Soil and Crops Conference
February 27, 2025In-personCassvilleMO
2025 Program
Sponsored Meal begins at 6pm Welcome & Introduction of Platinum Sponsors Re-invest in Equipment or custom hire? Economic considerations - Jennifer Lutes, Univ. of Missouri Extension—Field Specialist in Ag Business Panel: Warm Season Forages to Feed your…Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training)
March 4, 2025In-personOsage BeachMO
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 its potential? What’s the difference between QuickBooks…
Intro to SBIR/STTR Funding via Zoom
March 11, 2025Virtual
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&D through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants. This is an introduction to the topic that has been developed for start-ups…
GiANT People-Driven Leadership Series…
March 12, 2025 - April 23, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Multiply Your Leadership Skills 100X This transformational leadership series is designed for individual leaders looking to level-up their skills and performance. Move from good to great as you become a respected leader worth following, not just someone people have to follow. This series…
Certifications for Women-Owned Businesses (Hybrid Event)
March 12, 2025HybridBridgetonMO
In this one-hour class, we cover the different certifications available for Women-Owned Businesses, including the SBA's WOSB and Missouri's WBE. We will also discuss the eligibility requirements for each certification, what benefits they provide, and how to apply for them.
…Painting the Tech Business Model Canvas Workshop Series
March 13, 2025 - April 10, 2025Virtual
This 6 week online offering via Zoom will introduce technology start-ups to the steps necessary for developing a business model canvas for their early concept. This includes a framework that focuses on discovering the customer problems in the space where their potential solution may live. In…
Managing People, Processes and Projects
March 26, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Do you have more to do than you can manage in a 40-hour workweek?
Do you feel that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself?
Do you find yourself having to "…
Reasonable Suspicion Recognition Training for Supervisors
March 28, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
At the end of each training session, the attendee will:
Know some of the behavioral, physical, and emotional signs and impacts of drug and alcohol use on an individual as well as: Recognize paraphernalia associated with the use of…Early Stage Business Boot Camp - Perryville - 8 Week Program
January 7, 2025 - February 25, 2025In-personPerryvilleMO
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
January 24, 2025 - February 21, 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 cover everything you need to launch with confidence and build a…
Jumpstart (LOZ)
January 24, 2025 - February 21, 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 cover everything you need to launch with confidence and build a…