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-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 - 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.

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!

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?

AI Essentials: First Steps for Work and Everyday Wins

October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2026Virtual

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an everyday business tool—and you don't need a technical background to start using it. AI Essentials introduces participants to ChatGPT and other AI tools that can help save time, improve communication, generate ideas, streamline administrative tasks, and increase productivity. Whether you're a…

Excel Levels 1 & 2 - Clinton, MO

November 18, 2025 - November 18, 2026In-personClintonMO

Excel Level 1:

Microsoft Excel is one of the most valuable tools for managing and growing a business. Excel Level 1 introduces participants to the fundamentals of creating spreadsheets, organizing information, using formulas, formatting data, and managing everyday business tasks. Whether you're tracking finances, maintaining customer…

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.

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: How to Start a Small Business: The First Steps (Pre-Recorded Presentation)

September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual

Do you have fresh ideas and a plan to launch your dream business? This on-demand workshop is designed to teach participants the essential concepts to consider before starting a small business. You'll learn the importance of discovering your target market and understanding your customers' needs. We'll guide you through the steps of licensing and…

Starting and Managing a Business- The First Steps

September 15, 2026Virtual

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

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…

Starting and Managing a Business- The First Steps

September 22, 2026Virtual

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

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

September 23, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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 growth opportunities.

Through guided building exercises and…

SBDC Small Business Showcase

September 24, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO

The SBDC Small Business Showcase is designed to spotlight Missouri SBDC client businesses and connect them with the community. Rather than focusing on resource organizations, this event is dedicated to showcasing the products, services, and stories of entrepreneurs who have worked with the Missouri SBDC.

Attendees will have the…

Excel Level 1 & 2 - Sedalia

September 25, 2026In-personSedaliaMO

Microsoft Excel is one of the most valuable tools for managing and growing a business. Whether you're new to Excel or ready to expand your skills, these hands-on trainings provide practical techniques that can immediately improve productivity, organization, and decision-making.

Join us on September 25 for a full day of Excel training:

5 Dysfunctions of a Team

September 25, 2026In-personSedaliaMO

Even the best businesses struggle when communication breaks down and trust is lacking. Based on Patrick Lencioni's best-selling leadership model, this course helps business owners and team leaders identify the common barriers that prevent teams from reaching their full potential.

Learn practical strategies to:

Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies

September 29, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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 individuals and groups.

Key Information:

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

October 6, 2026 - October 8, 2026In-personSedaliaMO

The habits of successful leaders don't happen by chance; they're built intentionally. Based on Stephen Covey's proven principles, this course helps participants improve productivity, strengthen relationships, make better decisions, and become more effective leaders. Whether you're managing employees, serving customers, or growing your business…

Starting and Managing a Business- The First Steps

October 6, 2026Virtual

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

Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

October 7, 2026In-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 loss of good employees, all of which detract from the…

Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

October 8, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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 did emotional competencies.” Competencies “that have been…

Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together Kansas City

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

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 positive, people-first…

Strategic Growth (Business Growth Workshop Day Sikeston)

October 13, 2026In-personSikestonMO

Join us for the Strategic Growth session focused on how to grow your business. We'll dive into a 360 approach to assess your current situation and develop a game plan for growth. 

This session will be hosted at Center Street Station at 104 E Center St, Sikeston, 63801.

No cost to attend.

Register at https://missouri.…

Funding for Business Growth (business growth workshop day Sikeston)

October 13, 2026In-personSikestonMO

Explore funding options to grow your business. We'll dive into traditional, SBA, private, public, grants, and competitions for business funding. 

This session will be hosted at Center Street Station in Sikeston.

104 E Center St, Sikeston, 63801

Bring your own snack/lunch

No cost to attend

Register at https…

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…