Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)

February 24, 2026 - May 19, 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…

Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)

February 24, 2026 - May 19, 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…

Tech Startup Mastery

February 25, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Tech Startup Mastery is a nine-session program designed for entrepreneurs developing technology or science-based businesses who want guidance, structure, and connection as they grow. With Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem moving quickly, this course helps founders navigate critical decisions with greater confidence.

The program was…

Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies

February 26, 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…

Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

March 4, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book, "Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as…

Reading & Understanding Financial Statements

March 10, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Your financial statements hold important information about your business—but they only help if you know how to read them. This class is designed to make financial reports easier to understand and less intimidating.

In Reading & Understanding Financial Statements, you’ll learn how to read an income statement and balance sheet and…

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

March 11, 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…

Show Me the Money! Navigating Funding Options for Your Business

March 17, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Every business needs fuel to grow—and funding is often the key. Show Me the Money! helps entrepreneurs understand their funding options and choose the right path for their business.

Whether you’re just getting started or preparing to scale, this class walks through a wide range of funding sources. You’ll explore traditional options like…

Build Your Brand & Marketing Blueprint

March 24, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Marketing your small business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This course helps you slow down, get clear, and build a strong foundation so your marketing actually works for you.

In Building a Brand Identity & Marketing Plan, you’ll start by defining what your brand really is and why it matters. You’ll learn how the key parts of…

Absolute Accountability: Empowered to Succeed

March 25, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Absolute Accountability: Empowered to Succeed

This leadership class, equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and skills to achieve what is most important to them regardless of the challenges they face and to skillfully empower those reporting to them to own behaviors and achieve targeted results. The session is packed with insight, activities,…

Kickstarting AI in Your Organization: An ROI-Funded Model

March 27, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Kickstarting AI in Your Organization: An ROI-Funded Model

This hands-on course teaches you how to build automated solutions that pay for themselves. You’ll learn a repeatable process for finding the right opportunities and turning them into working applications. The session begins with an interactive discussion to identify a high-impact workflow…

The Power of Positive Teams

March 31, 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…

Social Media Strategies

March 31, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Social media works best when there’s a clear plan behind it. This workshop is designed to help small business owners create a social media strategy that feels focused, intentional, and realistic.

The session begins with defining your social media strategy. Before posting anything, you’ll explore why you’re on social media, who you want to…

Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

April 1, 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…

Pitching to Investors

April 1, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Raising investment capital starts with a clear, well-structured pitch. Pitching to Investors is designed for entrepreneurs who want to better understand how to present their business to potential investors and increase their chances of securing funding.

This class breaks down the core components of an effective investor pitch.…

Are You a Better Leader than a Pirate Captain?

April 2, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Are You a Better Leader than a Pirate Captain?

Leadership is a delicate balance of results and relationships. A recent Gallop poll found only 30% of employees say they are engaged and inspired at work. Perks, pay raises and promotions alone don’t do the job. What does create high job satisfaction is culture, teamwork and leadership. In this one…

Building a Valuable Business: 8 Strategies to Maximize Company Value

April 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Building a Valuable Business: 8 Strategies to Maximize Company Value

Are you working long hours but feel like your business can’t run without you? Do you wonder what your business would be worth if you decided to sell? Is your company stuck at a plateau and unable to break through to the next level of growth?

If you answered yes to these…

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training) | Sedalia

April 7, 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?

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training) | Osage Beach

April 7, 2026In-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 Desktop and QuickBooks Online?

Discover & Lead with Your Strengths

April 8, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Discover & Lead with Your Strengths

Every day employees are spending more and more time working in team and group situations. But few of them have ever received any training in how to succeed in these situations. Many employees are even threatened by the process.

During this program, you will learn and practice the fundamentals of…

Content Creation with AI

April 9, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

AI is transforming how we brainstorm, write, and design—but using it well takes strategy. In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Descript to streamline your creative process without losing your authentic voice.

Led by Maliha Khan, Founder & CEO of Khanect the Dots LLC and Khancepts…

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

April 13, 2026 - April 16, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Supervision Boot Camp: Frontline 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 work place. The Boot Camp has been designed to…

The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses

April 14, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses

At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.

Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience for a product-based business that demonstrates how to read,…

Advanced QuickBooks Online Training (In-Person) | Osage Beach

April 14, 2026In-personOsage BeachMO

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?

Advanced QuickBooks Online Training (In-Person) | Sedalia

April 14, 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?

Homegrown for the Creative Economy - Poplar Bluff

April 17, 2026 - April 18, 2026In-personPoplar BluffMO

University of Missouri Extension is bringing HOMEGROWN Entrepreneurship to Poplar Bluff with a two-day workshop and vendor fair designed to inspire, equip, and connect entrepreneurs at every stage. Whether you are building a creative enterprise, running a small business, or exploring a new idea, HOMEGROWN offers practical tools and connections…

Jumpstart | Sedalia, MO

April 17, 2026 - May 15, 2026In-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 clear, actionable roadmap for your business success.…

Jumpstart | Osage Beach, MO

April 17, 2026 - May 15, 2026In-personOsage BeachMO

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 clear, actionable roadmap for your business success.…

The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Service-Based Businesses

April 21, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Service-Based Businesses

At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.

Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience of a service-based company that demonstrates how to read…

Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact

April 21, 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…