How To Get A Loan

May 13, 2024Virtual

Every wonder how to boost your chances of getting a loan? This class will discuss the basics of how to prepare. From credit, to financial, to a business plan, to showing a profitable business. Come here to learn the basics!

Cost: No fee…

Optimizing Workplace Safety through Threat Assessment Processes

May 14, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Every organization should have a response team, made up of the company's safety and security stakeholders. This can include business leaders from HR, Safety, Security, Risk Management, Facilities, IT, and those that have responsibilities connected to the safety, security, and well-being of the…

Credit as an Asset - Buffalo

May 14, 2024In-personBuffaloMO

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.

Becoming a Better Borrower - Buffalo

May 14, 2024In-personBuffaloMO

The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Dallas County Economic Development Group, and the New Growth Women's Business Center will host a workshop for new and existing businesses focused on facilitating access to capital for your new or existing small business. Krishin Thadani…

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…

Business Plan Basics: Crafting Your Roadmap to Success

May 15, 2024Virtual

We’ll dive into the essential elements of crafting a comprehensive business plan. We’ll explore the “whys” of  having a plan,  your target audience for the plan, and some steps to effectively execute it. We’ll also take a look at available resources to assist with building your plan. Our goal is…

Small Business Week: IRS Resources for Small Businesses Webinar

May 15, 2024Virtual

In this online-only webinar, hear from your IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison, Krista Sullivan, about IRS tax tools and resources designed to support small businesses. We will also cover common mistakes to avoid, how to safeguard information and watch for tax-related scams, as well as how to choose…

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,…

Basics of Commercial Real Estate for Small Business

May 16, 2024Virtual

Join us for an hour packed with essential information and practical insights into navigating the world of commercial real estate. Whether you're leasing your first office space or expanding your operations, understanding the basics is crucial for making informed decisions that align with your…

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.

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.…

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…

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:

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.

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:

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.

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:

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.