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.…
Export 101 at REDI
June 6, 2024In-personColumbiaMO
Join us for Export 101, an in-person presentation covering the basics of taking your business beyond our borders. We will cover an overview of Missouri Exports, export basics, assessing your readiness to export, classifying your product for export, how to conduct market research, questions to…
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…
IRS Resources for Small Businesses
June 20, 2024Virtual
Join us to hear from your IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison about:
IRS tax tools and resources designed to support small businesses:Learn about common mistakes to avoid.Discover how to safeguard information and watch for tax-related scams.Tips on choosing a paid tax preparer.…
Government Contracting 101
July 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.
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Got R&D Money? Top Tips for Funding R&D with Grants
July 18, 2024Virtual
This 90-minute live offering via Zoom is designed to introduce technology start-ups and existing businesses on how they might fund R&D through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants. This is an introduction to the topic that has been developed for companies that are new to seeking…
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…
StartUp Boards 101
August 1, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
If your early-stage company has just formed a board (or are about to), Startup Boards 101 is designed for you.
This series of three workshops (August 1, 8, 15, 2024 – attendance at all three sessions is required) helps entrepreneurs and…
Government Contracting 101
August 7, 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.
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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…
NSF SBIR Interactive Workshop
August 13, 2024 - August 14, 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…
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…
Intro to the Tech Business Model Canvas
August 27, 2024Virtual
This 90-minute online offering via Zoom will introduce technology start-ups on how to build 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 addition, this webinar…
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…
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…
Government Contracting 101
September 4, 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.
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Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
September 24, 2024Virtual
Designed for business owners, managers, accountants, bankers and consultants who need to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools, this course will teach you to identify key business information that is captured on the income statement and balance sheet.
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Formula 8: Customer-Centric Problem Solving
September 25, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
This session includes classes on 9 consecutive Wednesdays. Attendance at all 9 sessions is HIGHLY encouraged.
The Formula 8 combines classroom and online coursework to teach 8 essentials of an entrepreneurial mindset using the business…
Government Contracting 101
October 2, 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.…
Painting the Tech Business Model Canvas Workshop Series
October 17, 2024 - November 14, 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…
Government Contracting 101
November 6, 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.…
Government Contracting 101
December 4, 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.…
Recovery Friendly Workplace - June 2024 Roundtable Discussion
June 5, 2024In-personColumbiaMO
The Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) team will be hosting a Roundtable Discussion for all Missouri RFW Designees on June 5, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott in Columbia, Missouri.
Our goal is to create a…