SBIR Bootcamp
May 19, 2026Virtual
SBIR Bootcamp is a focused, two-day training designed for entrepreneurs and innovators with technologies that have strong commercial potential and align with federal research priorities. This program supports participants who are interested in applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)…
Trademark Basics
May 19, 2026Virtual
Join this interactive webinar to learn practical Trademark Basics tailored for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. USPTO experts will go over key topics regarding Trademark Basics and show how it can support product development and business strategy, and highlight when and how to act to preserve and monetize your innovations. The session…
MTI – Leading Through Uncertainty – 2026-05-20
May 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Leading Through Uncertainty
Creating stability during change
Change is constant — but strong leadership provides direction even when outcomes aren’t fully defined. In this interactive session, participants explore how uncertainty affects team morale, communication, and performance. Leaders will learn practical strategies to reduce…
MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual
May 20, 2026Virtual
Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26633
Description: This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Government buyers…
Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Afternoon)
May 26, 2026Virtual
In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…
Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Evening)
May 26, 2026Virtual
In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - May
May 27, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Judith de Vor, a 5th-generation Netherlands dairy farmer and steward of a regenerative, sustainability-focused farm that also hosts visitors through its educational programs and farm shop.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…
MTI – Identifying Your Strengths – 2026-05-28
May 28, 2026Virtual
Focusing on what is right with people instead of trying to fix what is wrong with them is the philosophy of Don Clifton, the father of strength-based psychology. Using the CliftonStrengths 34 assessment this interactive workshop will help guide you through your results and provide insights into your strengths, demonstrating how your strengths…
Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month (June 2026)
June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Virtual
Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month is a statewide, month-long celebration of public art created by Missouri residents in their neighborhoods. This outreach effort by University of Missouri Extension invites people of all ages and artistic abilities to make and display art that reflects the personality and pride of their neighborhood — right in…
MO APEX - Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual
June 2, 2026Virtual
Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26628
Description: This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government. The federal government…
MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual
June 3, 2026Virtual
Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26618
Description: Are you ready to explore the world of government contracting? Whether you’re a small business owner or just curious about the opportunities, this introductory training will give you the foundation…
MTI – Building Trust on Hybrid Teams – 2026-06-04
June 4, 2026Virtual
Building Trust on Hybrid Teams - Practical leadership behaviors that strengthen clarity and accountability across locations.
Live Virtual Session I 60 minutes
Hybrid teams require intentional leadership. This session explores small, practical behaviors that increase trust across remote and in-person settings.
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From Soils to Safety: Integrating FSMA and NRCS on Diversified Vegetable farms
June 8, 2026In-personJamestownMO
Join us for a farm field day at Happy Hollow Farm, LLC. You will have the opportunity to get practical recommendations from Liz Graznak on how to implement practices to grow healthy and safe produce.
You will learn about the laws in the United States that regulate the production of safe and healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. We will…
From Soils to Safety: Integrating FSMA and Conservation on Diversified Vegetable Farms
June 8, 2026In-personJamestownMO
Join us for a farm field day at Happy Hollow Farm, LLC. You will have the opportunity to get practical recommendations from Liz Graznak and collaborating partners on how to be good stewards of natural resources and implement practices to grow healthy and safe produce.
You will learn about the laws in the United States that regulate the…
Stay Strong Stay Healthy- Level 1-Legends Rec Plex 6-8-26
June 8, 2026 - July 29, 2026In-personFultonMO
Led by trained instructors, our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program focuses on functional movements that support your everyday life. In hour-long classes held twice a week for eight weeks, you'll experience a workout that includes a warm-up, easy-to-follow strength exercises and a cool-down. With a focus on safety and gradual progression,…
Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention- Legends Rec Plex 6-8-26
June 8, 2026 - July 29, 2026In-personFultonMO
The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program is designed to improve multiple aspects of health through slow, gentle movements that can be practiced almost anywhere.
The degree of exertion can be easily adjusted, making this program suitable for adults of all levels and abilities.
Published medical studies have…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - June 9, 2026
June 9, 2026Virtual
Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…
2026 Missouri Master Naturalist State Conference
June 12, 2026 - June 14, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO
Welcome to the 2026 Master Naturalist State Conference — Gateway to Nature!
We’re thrilled to host this year’s statewide gathering on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The conference venue sits just steps from the iconic Forest Park, offering attendees immediate access to 1,300 acres of forests, prairies, wetlands, waterways…
MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual
June 17, 2026Virtual
Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26635
Description: This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Government buyers…
MTI – Coaching Conversations That Build Trust & Performance – 2026-06-17
June 17, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Coaching Conversations That Build Trust & Performance
Expectations, feedback, and growth
Clear communication is a coaching skill. This interactive session focuses on how leaders use conversations to clarify expectations, strengthen performance, and develop their people. Participants will practice structured coaching language…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - June
June 24, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Dr. Louise Bulmer, A Senior Lecturer in Animal & Veterinary Sciences at Scotland’s Rural College specializing in equine nutrition and the gut-brain axis; how diet affects microbiota and behavior.
This year-long series of monthly…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026Virtual
Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026Virtual
Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - September 8, 2026
September 8, 2026Virtual
Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…
Springfield Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together
September 22, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The Reimagining Your Workforce Conference in Springfield brings together employers, community leaders, and service providers to focus on practical solutions that help regional employers become Fair-Chance employers. By elevating lived experience and employer perspectives, the conference will identify barriers that often go unseen and develop…