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…
Start & Manage a Small Business--The First Steps
April 16, 2024Virtual
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.
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Early-Stage Business Boot Camp
April 16, 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.
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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…
MidWest “Path to Prosperity” Regional Economic Development Series in Maryville, MO
April 24, 2024HybridMaryvilleMO
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have partnered to present a series of regional events across America entitled, “Path to Prosperity”. The no-cost series features experts in the banking…
Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey
April 25, 2024HybridJoplinMO
Are you ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools you need to succeed as an entrepreneur? Look no further than the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series at Missouri Southern State University.
Our Speaker Series, presented by…
Dynamic Communications Skills & Strategies
April 30, 2024In-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…
Credit as an Asset - Bolivar
April 30, 2024In-personBolivarMO
Achieving your financial goals is dependent on having a strong credit profile and high credit score. This interactive credit as an asset workshop is designed to help you learn more about building and improving your credit profile so that you can achieve your financial goals.
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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…
Government Contracting: What You Need to Know
May 3, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Government Contracting may be a critical tool for growing your small business and increasing your bottom line. Join us to hear from state and federal contracting experts. Participants will learn the potential benefits of participating in government contracting. Certification programs will be…
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…
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…
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.
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St. Louis Lambert Airport Consolidated Terminal Program Industry Day
May 9, 2024In-personSt. LouisMO
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is on the brink of transforming its passenger terminal facilities to meet customer needs and future demand. To achieve that goal, STL has developed the Consolidated Terminal Program (or CTP). The industry is invited to learn more about the…
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.
…Facebook Post Scheduling & Using AI for Creative Ideas
May 14, 2024HybridSedaliaMO
Objectives of the Class:
Steps to creating a social media planDesigning social media posts (using Canva)Ways to get your social media posts noticed:Importance of images and videosImportance of using hashtagsSharing to personal profileTagging customersGetting customers to “Follow” profileHow…
Corporate Transparency Act: New LLC Requirements
May 15, 2024In-personJoplinMO
Join us for an insightful training on Corporate Transparency Act: New LLC Requirements hosted in collaboration with the Ozark Gateway Association of REALTORS.
Discover the crucial details of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), including…
QUEST Grant for Small Business Owners
May 16, 2024Virtual
The QUEST Grant aims to assist Missourians in securing high-quality employment opportunities by granting access to essential workforce development services. Eligible individuals can access QUEST Grant Services to pursue careers in diverse industries, including infrastructure, care economy,…
GROWTH360
May 20, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Growth360 is a 10 session course starting on May 20 and running through July 29 (with a break for Memorial Day). It is held on Monday mornings from 9am – Noon in person at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110. Attendance at all 10 sessions is expected.
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Starting a Small Business: The First Steps
May 30, 2024In-personJoplinMO
This workshop teaches participants essential concepts to consider before starting a small business. Participants will learn about the importance of discovering their target market and gain an appreciation of understanding their customers. Participants will learn the steps in licensing and…
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.…
Starting a Small Business: The First Steps
June 20, 2024In-personJoplinMO
This workshop teaches participants essential concepts to consider before starting a small business. Participants will learn about the importance of discovering their target market and gain an appreciation of understanding their customers. Participants will learn the steps in licensing and…
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…
ELEVATIONLAB™ TECH VENTURE
August 29, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
This session includes classes on 9 consecutive Thursdays. Attendance at all 9 sessions is HIGHLY recommended.
You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge technology or science-based business while Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community…