Supercharge Southwest Missouri: Startup Track - On-Demand Training

July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Virtual

Are you thinking about starting a new business? Or have you recently started a business and want to make sure you’re set up for success? Supercharge Southwest Missouri has a special on-demand training platform designed for new and emerging businesses in southwest Missouri!

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp - Virtual Training (8-Week Program)

July 25, 2024 - September 12, 2024Virtual

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? This 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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Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-week program)

September 10, 2024 - December 3, 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…

QuickBooks® Online (The Basics)

September 11, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Are you thinking about using QuickBooks® Online or are you already using it and want to be able to navigate more quickly? Our QuickBooks® Online hands-on training shows you how to utilize the software to document and track the accounting activity of your business, no need to feel like you have…

Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey with Pineapple Bliss

September 17, 2024In-personJoplinMO

To register: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/25619

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…

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.

KC Labor Law Lunch | Where Have All the Workers Gone?

September 25, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

Where Have All the Workers Gone? 

Join Matt Pezold, Labor and Workforce Specialist and economist, as he delves into the worker shortage and what can be done about it.

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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…

Introduction to Grant Writing

September 27, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop.

You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find…

On Demand: Facebook Post Scheduling & Using AI for Creative Ideas

September 30, 2024Virtual

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Achieving Results without Authority

October 2, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

As more companies reorganize along horizontal rather than vertical lines, the need emerges for those in non-authoritative positions to encourage action from others to achieve business objectives and manage projects. Cultivating positive influence, cooperation and negotiation skills are essential…

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.…

Building Your Online Presence: Web Design for Businesses (In Person)

October 2, 2024In-personSedaliaMO

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Building Your Online Presence: Web Design for Businesses (Online/Zoom)

October 2, 2024Virtual

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Laclede County Agribusiness Farm-to-Table Brunch

October 2, 2024In-personLebanonMO

Save the date for the first-ever Laclede County Farm-to-Table Agribusiness Brunch, which will be held on Wednesday, October 2, beginning at 10:45 a.m. at The Exchange at Wall Street Cattle Company, 14900 State Hwy KK, Lebanon, MO 65536. This inaugural event is part of Laclede County Commission…

Inaugural Laclede County Agribusiness Summit and Expo 2024

October 2, 2024In-personLebanonMO

The Inaugural Laclede County Agribusiness Summit and Expo is a free, half-day program hosted by MU Extension. The event provides community members access to essential resources and educational opportunities for Laclede County and area farmers, farm supporters, hobby farmers, future farmers,…

Starting a Small Business: The First Steps

October 3, 2024 - October 4, 2024Virtual

To register: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/25635

This workshop teaches participants essential concepts to consider before starting a small business. Participants will learn about the importance of discovering their target market…

Starting and Managing a Small Business

October 3, 2024In-personSedaliaMO

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. 

Understanding Financial Statements (Online/Zoom Training)

October 8, 2024Virtual

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!

Understanding Financial Statements (In Person Training)

October 8, 2024In-personSedaliaMO

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!

Quarterly Connect & Collaborate

October 9, 2024In-personCole CampMO

Fostering a Supportive Community for Small Business Owners

Join us for our Quarterly Connect & Collaborate event, designed exclusively for small business owners like you!

Whether…

Quarterly Connect & Collaborate

October 9, 2024In-personCamdentonMO

Fostering a Supportive Community for Small Business Owners

Join us for our Quarterly Connect & Collaborate event, designed exclusively for small business owners like you!

Whether…

The Power of Positive Teams

October 9, 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…

Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey with 24 Elite Gym

October 9, 2024In-personJoplinMO

To register: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/25620

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…

Starting and Managing a Small Business

October 9, 2024In-personOsage BeachMO

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.

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training)

October 15, 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…

Understanding Your Financial Statements

October 16, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Business owners, managers, accountants, bankers, and consultants need to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools. After attending this financial management series, you will be able to make better business decisions based on good financial information.

Conducting Effective Internal Investigations

October 16, 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…

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…

Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series (4-Day Program)

October 21, 2024 - October 24, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with or a step ahead of the demands of the work place. The "Boot Camp" has been designed to build…