Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-week program)
February 13, 2024 - May 7, 2024In-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…
Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes
April 2, 2024In-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…
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp
April 2, 2024In-personJoplinMO
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.
…Government Contracting 101
April 3, 2024Virtual
In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal, state or local level.…
Promoting Your Business to Government Buyers
April 3, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Training Topics: Government Contracting
The Missouri APEX Accelerator program is designed to help you identify opportunities and understand the contracting process so you can take advantage of government sales dollars. Allen Waldo from…
Workplace Well-Being: Recognizing and Supporting Mental Health
April 4, 2024In-personJoplinMO
In today's dynamic work environment, understanding and addressing mental health is essential for fostering a healthy and productive workplace. This training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, address, and support mental health issues in…
The Power of Positive Teams
April 10, 2024In-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…
NSF SBIR Interactive Workshop
April 16, 2024 - April 17, 2024Virtual
This day and a half workshop is designed to assist technology start-ups and existing businesses in learning how to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) to fund their R&D. This hands-on…
Strategic Succession: Empowering Growth Through Employee Involvement
April 17, 2024In-personLeawoodKS
Hear from Kylie Jackson from Great Game of Business on helping organizations reach their highest potential and value through employee involvement.
Gain insights from our expert panel as they delve into the transformative benefits of…
Coaching & Mentoring to Accelerate Potential
April 23, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
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…
Introduction to Quickbooks Online LOZ (In-Person Training)
April 23, 2024In-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, maybe you already use it but know that you're not using it to…
Advanced Quickbooks Online LOZ (In-Person Training)
April 30, 2024In-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, maybe you…
Government Contracting 101
May 1, 2024Virtual
This introductory monthly 1.5 hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications…
Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
May 8, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Your step-by-step guide to conducting a thorough, legally compliant internal investigation. Supervisors, Managers and HR professionals need to know the proper strategies and techniques to investigate workplace situations in a timely, unbiased manner. A proper investigation can be your number one…
Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
May 8, 2024Virtual
This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government. The federal government spends over $500 billion in goods and services each year, and 23% of this spend is set aside for small…
Government Contracting 101
May 8, 2024In-personSaint JosephMO
In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal, state or local level.
…Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
May 9, 2024Virtual
An introductory look at how to win Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research grants.
Learn how to find, apply, and create a strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business.
…Government Contracting 101
June 5, 2024Virtual
In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal, state or local level.…
Pitching to Investors
June 6, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up.
Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience.…
Pitching to Investors
July 18, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up.
Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience.…
Myth Busters: Entrepreneurial Edition
July 23, 2024Virtual
Join us to get answers to the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs, including:
Are grants real and available?Will the bank lend me money?Do I need a business plan?Will anyone buy what I'm selling?What comes first? Let…
ScaleUP! Kansas City
August 8, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
This series of classes (17 weeks through Dec 12 with Thanksgiving off) are for those businesses that have the ability to reach $1M in revenue or, if already there, grow to even greater heights.
This is a very selective opportunity for those…
ELEVATIONLAB™ NEW VENTURE
August 20, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Attendance at all five sessions is HIGHLY encouraged.
Do you dream of owning your own business? Are you ready for a realistic perspective on whether or not people really want to buy what you want to sell? We help aspiring entrepreneurs look…
Regional Economic Development Summit for Barry, Dade, and Lawrence Counties
September 3, 2024In-personMt VernonMO
Learn about services and programs from:
University of Missouri Extensionefactory and #InnovateSOMOMissouri Department of Economic Development, Southwest RegionSouthwest Missouri Council of Governments (Regional Planning Commission)USDA Rural DevelopmentMissouri SBDC at MSSUSpringfield Area…Painting the Tech Business Model Canvas Workshop Series
March 14, 2024 - April 11, 2024Virtual
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…