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…

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!  

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. 

Learn How Low-Interest SBA Loans Can Power Your Disaster Recovery

July 10, 2025Virtual

This vital session is designed for small business owners, homeowners, tenants, and nonprofits seeking practical, financial tools to recover and rebuild.  

Learn how the SBA’s low-interest disaster loans can help you repair…

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…

Start & Manage a Small Business --The First Steps

July 15, 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.…

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…

Standing Strong Recovery Tools for Resilient Businesses

July 16, 2025Virtual

If your business or nonprofit was affected by the devastating tornado that struck the St. Louis region, help is available—but only for a limited time.    

Join representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA…

Design a Winning Sales Process

July 16, 2025HybridKirkwoodMO

This course is designed for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to create an effective sales model to drive growth and profitability. We’ll cover fundamental concepts and practical strategies for developing, implementing and optimizing a sales process tailored to your…

How To Get Business Funding

July 17, 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! …

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. 

Business Plan Basics: Craft Your Roadmap to Success

July 23, 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…

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…

Start & Manage a Small Business --The First Steps

July 29, 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…

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…

Building Blocks of Success: Managing Your Early Childcare Business

August 9, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…