Events

Introduction to Franchising Lunch and Learn

November 13, 2025Virtual

Curious about starting your own business? 

Franchising could be the perfect fit for you!  Franchising is an often-overlooked option that allows entrepreneurs to be in business for themselves but not by themselves. 

Introduction to Franchising Lunch and Learn

November 13, 2025Virtual

Curious about starting your own business? Franchising could be the perfect fit for you!  

Franchising is an often-overlooked option that allows entrepreneurs to be in business for themselves but not by themselves. It’s far more…

Crisis to Collaboration: Tackling the Childcare Challenge

November 12, 2025In-personSunrise Beach

The lack of accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare is not just a personal or family issue, it’s a critical workforce, economic development, and community sustainability challenge across the Lake of the Ozarks region. 

This…

Pearls of Production

November 8, 2025In-personColumbia

The November 8th in-person session will begin at 9am with registration and light refreshments. Sessions will begin at 10am. Participants can choose one of three topics for each session before coming together for Stop the Bleed.   

Government Contracting 101

November 5, 2025Virtual

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. After attending this class…

Supervisory Certificate Series

November 4, 2025 - November 13, 2025In-personColumbia

Step into the realm of transformative supervision with our Supervisory Certificate Series—an immersive program meticulously crafted for current and aspiring supervisors seeking to unlock their full potential. 

This dynamic journey…

Generative AI in Action: Practical Tools for Leadership

October 29, 2025Virtual

This two-hour, hands-on workshop introduces mid-to-senior-level leaders to the practical use of generative AI in everyday leadership tasks. Participants will observe real-time demonstrations of AI tools and directly explore how AI can assist with team communication, report summarization, and…

Mental Health First Aid for Adults (Virtual)

October 29, 2025Virtual

Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.    

Pixels of Production – Virtual Pearls – Session Five

October 28, 2025Virtual

Join us for the last virtual session learning about Heroes to Hives a program helping veterans and women producers establish beekeeping from Joni Harper, Natural Resources Field Specialist, University of Missouri Extension.  Heroes to Hives is a unique program offered through the Michigan…

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts

October 16, 2025Virtual

Training Topics:

This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…