On Demand-Starting and Managing a Small Business

April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030Virtual

This class will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, and discuss legal and regulatory requirements.Identify resources that will assist you in starting a business in MissouriIdentify…

On Demand-Understanding Financial Statements

April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030Virtual

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!Identify and understand key business information on profit and loss statements and balance sheetsKnow how to calculate and use financial ratios to make better business decisionsUnderstand the…

On Demand - Understanding Financial Statements

July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2030Virtual

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 - Starting and Managing a Small Business

July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026Virtual

This class will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, and discuss legal and regulatory requirements.

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training)

October 6, 2025 - October 6, 2026In-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 its potential? What’s the difference between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online?

On Demand - Personal Branding: Identity-Based Branding for Entrepreneurs

July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2030Virtual

This on-demand training introduces identity-based branding rooted in psychological trust principles. Participants will learn to clarify their positioning, strengthen their credibility, and develop messaging that resonates through practical, psychology-backed strategies.

On Demand - Passion to Profit: Psychology-Driven Offer Creation & Sustainable Business Foundations

July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual

Many entrepreneurs struggle to turn their skills and passions into revenue. This session introduces a psychology-backed framework for aligning strengths, market demand, and transformation into a clear, profitable offer.

On Demand - Energy Management for Entrepreneurs

July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual

Energy Management for Sustainable Performance

This on-demand session introduces the four-domain energy framework for sustainable performance. Participants learn how to optimize energy rather than simply manage time.

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026Virtual

Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…

Patent Search - USPTO

August 13, 2026Virtual

Join Johnna Childs, a librarian with the USPTO Patent and Trademark Resource Center Program, for a practical session on conducting a preliminary patent search, including an introduction to USPTO’s Patent Public Search tool and the multi-step patent search strategy.

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STL Encore Connect: A New Community of (age 50+) STL Entrepreneurs

August 26, 2026Virtual

STL Encore Connect is a community of (age 50+) entrepreneurs, business owners, and business dreamers. Join to connect, learn, share, and grow. If you're in business, or exploring new ventures, you belong HERE.
The objectives for this community include the following:
1. Connect to, and network w/the Encore Entrepreneur STL Community
2.…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - September 8, 2026

September 8, 2026Virtual

Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…

Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)

September 15, 2026 - December 8, 2026In-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 the areas needed to effectively and efficiently…

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2026

September 15, 2026 - September 17, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO

CEC Conference 2026

2026 Theme:  Show-Me Momentum - From Main Street to Farm Gate

September 15-17, 2026 | Maryville, Missouri

Step into a community where momentum is more than a word—it’s something you can feel, build, and carry home with you.

The 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference invites…

Reimagining Your Workforce Sponsorship Springfield

September 22, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Support Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together

Reimagining Your Workforce will bring together employers, workforce professionals, community leaders, and service providers to share practical strategies for finding, hiring, retaining, and supporting talent from often-overlooked workforce populations.

Sponsorships help…

Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop

September 23, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop

Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential through hands-on discovery and creative thinking? This innovative 4-hour workshop uses the proven LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to help leaders at all levels gain deeper insights into their leadership style, strengths, and…

Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies

September 29, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies

Learn to communicate in a manner that builds trust, teamwork and consensus. Develop key skills that result in two-way communication which is critical to a participative management style. Examine obstacles to effective communication and learn to facilitate supportive communication with diverse…

Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

October 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

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 loss of…

Kansas City Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together

October 8, 2026 - October 9, 2026In-personIndependenceMO

The Reimagining Your Workforce conference brings together employers, community leaders, workforce professionals, and service providers to explore practical strategies for finding, hiring, and retaining talent from often-overlooked workforce populations.

The conference will highlight employer experiences, lived perspectives, and regional…

The Power of Positive Teams

October 13, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

The Power of Positive Teams

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 challenging. Building a…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - October 13, 2026

October 13, 2026Virtual

Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…

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

October 19, 2026 - October 22, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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

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 workplace. The Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership…

Managing Team Attitudes & Expectations

October 27, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Managing Team Attitudes & ExpectationsValue & Objectives

All organizations need effective teamwork and collaboration in order to create positive results. People throughout organizations are expected to generate the best possible outcomes, and to do so, they must work effectively with their immediate teams, as well as with members of…

Advanced QuickBooks Online

October 27, 2026In-personSedaliaMO

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 its potential? What’s the difference between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online?

Introduction to Grant Writing

October 30, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Introduction to Grant Writing

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 years of expertise to…

Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius

November 3, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius

Do your team members struggle with burnout and frustration at work? Are meetings inefficient and unproductive? Do you wonder why some employees thrive in certain roles while others seem constantly drained?

Business owners, managers, and team leads today face the challenge of…

Coaching & Mentoring to Accelerate Potential

November 4, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Coaching & Mentoring to Accelerate Potential

Coaching can close the gap between acceptable and superior performance. Attend this seminar to learn the skills that professional coaches use to cultivate responsibility, innovation, energy, and commitment. This seminar will equip you with coaching and mentoring methods that will transform a team…

High-Performance Supervision

November 5, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

High-Performance Supervision

Exceptional supervisors inspire and guide their teams by mastering motivation, problem-solving, delegation, and priority management. In this practical seminar, you’ll explore two foundational workplace systems and acquire proven, results-oriented skills essential for thriving in a supervisory role.

This seminar…

Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact

November 17, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact

Modern workplaces demand strong communication skills at every level. Whether you’re on the front lines or in executive leadership, you need to master various digital tools, bridge generational gaps, and share information with speed and precision. Clear communication prevents…

Managing People, Processes & Projects

November 18, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Managing People, Processes & Projects

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 “redo” work not done right the first time?

If you answered yes to these questions, you could be holding yourself…