CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series

May 31, 2024 - December 6, 2024Virtual

Bookend your month with knowledge and resources on facilitating rural economic development through entrepreneurship. 

These webinars will take place at 1:30 pm on the first and last Fridays of each month, providing valuable insights,…

100 Miles, 100 Days

June 17, 2024 - September 25, 2024In-person

100 Miles, 100 Days Summer Challenge!

Are you ready to turn your summer into a journey of movement and adventure? Join us for the ultimate challenge: to cover 100 miles over the course of 100 glorious summer days, all while embracing any…

Master Gardener Program

August 22, 2024 - October 31, 2024In-personLebanonMO

This is a set series of classes required to complete the Master Gardener Training Program which in turn qualifies you to become a Master Gardener

Contact your local Laclede County MU Extension office in Lebanon, MO @ 417-532-7126. Email…

Dive Into Produce Food Safety with Us! Workshop

September 11, 2024In-personRocky ComfortMO

On-farm produce safety is important to fruit and vegetable growers for a number of different reasons- to meet regulatory, sales venue, or buyer requirements and to ensure that they are selling the safest product possible. On-farm produce safety education may include training on the FDA Food…

Introduction to Bonding

September 17, 2024Virtual

Are you a small construction firm with little knowledge of bonding? This webinar will give you the basic knowledge of bonding and the different types of bondings available. 

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc…

Recovery Friendly Workplace September 2024 Follow-Up Roundtable Discussion

September 17, 2024In-personOverland ParkKS

The Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) team will be hosting a Roundtable Discussion for all Missouri RFW Designees on Tuesday, September 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Marriott Kansas City in Overland Park, KS.  This event will be a follow-up to the June 5, 2024 Roundtable Discussion…

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference - Fulton

September 17, 2024 - September 19, 2024In-personFultonMO

Entrepreneurial communities are those cities, neighborhoods, or townships that are continuously working to develop an environment that fosters entrepreneurship to promote community economic development. They have created networks, cultures, resources, and policies that enable invention,…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - In Person

September 17, 2024 - November 19, 2024In-personSt. LouisMO

The Neighborhood Leadership Academy connects resources at the University - Creating Whole Communities and University of Missouri Extension - with neighborhood leaders from across the state of Missouri to learn together through a virtual or in-person project-based curriculum, developing the…

Project Spectrum CMMC Cybersecurity Services!

September 19, 2024Virtual

Project Spectrum is a comprehensive, cost-effective platform that provides companies, institutions, and organizations with cybersecurity information, resources, tools, and training. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes Project Spectrum as a premier resource for the tools and training…

2024 Ozark Prairie Master Gardener Field Day

September 21, 2024In-personVersaillesMO

Come join the Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners and University of Missouri Extension as they host a free field day. Visitors can take self-guided tours and attend presentations from a  variety of topics such as vegetable gardening, mushroom production, native plants for birds, seed saving,…

Childcare Programs: Physical Activity for Learning - Afternoon

September 24, 2024Virtual

Participants will explore the national recommendations for physical activity in the early childhood setting. Participants will explore the national recommendations for time and space physical activity in child care and brainstorm ways to overcome common challenges. Content addresses tummy time…

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.

Childcare Programs: Physical Activity for Learning - Evening

September 24, 2024Virtual

Participants will explore the national recommendations for physical activity in the early childhood setting. Participants will explore the national recommendations for time and space physical activity in child care and brainstorm ways to overcome common challenges. Content addresses tummy time…

Match Made in Heaven Field Day

September 25, 2024In-personJericho SpringsMO

Match Made in Heaven: Livestock + Crops

Missouri Field Day

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, open from 4-7p

At the farm of Dave…

Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2024

September 28, 2024 - October 4, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Signed into law in 2022, Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to “participate in events and activities to establish connections with their neighbors”.

In 2023 our goal was to document 15,000 acts of neighboring….we…

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

September 30, 2024Virtual

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2024 Regional Grazing School - Stockton, MO

October 1, 2024 - October 3, 2024In-personStocktonMO

Efficient forage management and utilization is important to the profitability of a livestock operation.  The best way to promote efficient forage management and utilization in a livestock operation is by incorporating management intensive grazing practices.  

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

October 2, 2024In-personSedaliaMO

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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 (Online/Zoom)

October 2, 2024Virtual

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Living a Healthy Life: Workplace Edition

October 2, 2024 - November 13, 2024Virtual

Living a Healthy Life at Work is an evidence-based six-week program for working adults living with one or more chronic conditions or who are a caregiver for individuals with chronic conditions. It is designed to help individuals better manage their symptoms by learning…

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 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. 

Building Strong Families Statewide - Online

October 3, 2024 - November 14, 2024Virtual

This program helps families identify and build on their strengths, face challenges, and make informed choices. Learn to identify and build family strengths to make your family even stronger. You can learn new skills to help you improve your communication, increase your child's self-esteem,…

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!