Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
December 17, 2025Virtual
This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Participants will learn the key elements needed to create a compelling and professional Capability Statement that effectively communicates…
Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
December 11, 2025Virtual
Training Topics:
Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessSmall Disadvantaged BusinessesWoman-owned BusinessesThis virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…
High-Performance Supervision
December 9, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Exceptional supervisors inspire and guide their teams by mastering motivation, problem-solving, delegation, and priority management. In this practical seminar, you’ll explore two foundational workplace systems and acquire proven, results-oriented skills essential for thriving in a supervisory…
2025 Missouri Crop Management Conference
December 9, 2025 - December 10, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
Join Missouri’s premier agricultural event — the 2025 Crop Management Conference, December 9–10 in Columbia, Missouri. This two-day program brings together farmers, ag industry professionals, and university experts to share the latest research and on-farm innovations.
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Farm Tax Workshop - Mexico
December 4, 2025HybridMexicoMO
This workshop will cover a variety of ag related tax topics including:
farm lease tax issues, installment methods on the farm, deducting residual soil fertility, ag buildings and structures, sale of inherited farm assets, valuation of unharvested crops, several…
Farm Tax Workshop - Clinton
December 3, 2025In-personClintonMO
This workshop will cover a variety of ag related tax topics including:
farm lease tax issues, installment methods on the farm, deducting residual soil fertility, ag buildings and structures, sale of inherited farm assets, valuation of unharvested crops, …
Government Contracting 101
December 3, 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…
Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)
December 3, 2025 - December 4, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Managers are constantly called upon to manage projects or to be part of a project team. The effective management of projects – completion within a deadline and a budget, subject to performance criteria – is the cornerstone for business success. All projects are undertaken to achieve specific…
Psychological Safety at Work
December 3, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
What makes a team truly effective isn’t just talent or strategy—it’s feeling safe to speak up, contribute, and take risks. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how psychological safety shapes team dynamics, performance, and innovation. You’ll learn what it looks like in action, why it…
Boosting Profits with High-Tunnel Tomatoes: Production & Budgeting Strategies for Growers
December 2, 2025Virtual
Join MU Extension Horticulture and Agribusiness Specialists for a practical, profit-focused webinar designed to help Missouri growers maximize returns from high-tunnel tomato production. High-tunnel tomatoes are a key revenue stream for many small farms—but turning a good crop into great margins…
Farmland Leasing Market Update
December 2, 2025Virtual
Are you a farmland owner or tenant farmer preparing for the 2026 leasing season?
Do you have an interest in learning about the most current farm rental trends?
Join us for…
Managing Team Attitudes & Expectations
December 2, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Value & Objectives All organizations need effective teamwork and collaboration in order to create positive results. People throughout organizations are expected to generate the best possible outcomes, and to do so, they must work effectively with their immediate teams, as well as with…
Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
November 19, 2025Virtual
This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Participants will learn the key elements needed to create a compelling and professional Capability Statement that effectively communicates…
Business Writing
November 18, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
How much of your time on the job is spent writing? For many people, the day is filled with e-mail messages, reports, internal memos and letters to customers or constituents. Poorly written documents can produce confusion, conflict or even losses of productivity. …
Absolute Accountability: Empowered to Succeed
November 18, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
This leadership class, equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and skills to achieve what is most important to them regardless of the challenges they face and to skillfully empower those reporting to them to own behaviors and achieve targeted results.
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Intro to Contracting with the Government
November 17, 2025In-personSt. LouisMO
In this IN-PERSON one-hour class on 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.
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Mental Health First Aid for Adults (Virtual)
November 14, 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.
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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…
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.
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Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop
November 12, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential through hands-on discovery and creative thinking? This innovative 3-hour workshop uses the proven LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to help leaders at all levels gain deeper insights into their leadership style, strengths, and growth opportunities…
Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies
November 11, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Learn to communicate in a manner that builds trust, teamwork and consensus.
Develop key skills that result in two-way communication which is critical to a participative management style.
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Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together
April 15, 2025 - November 11, 2025Virtual
Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together
"Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together" is a dynamic program that blends the timeless practices of homesteading with modern approaches to health, wellness, and safety.…
2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series
February 7, 2025 - December 5, 2025Virtual
Join us for the 2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series, a webinar series dedicated to showcasing the power of collaboration in rural Missouri communities. In 2025, we spotlight successful stories of collaboration that are driving innovation, strengthening connections, and creating lasting…
Missouri Historic Schools Alliance (2025 Membership)
December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2025HybridSpringfieldMO
Description:
The Missouri Historic Schools Alliance is a network of history and one-room school enthusiasts, community development professionals and others that work to save and share the stories of historic schools in rural Missouri as well as the physical structures. These schools are an important part of Missouri's history because they tell…
Crisis to Collaboration: Tackling the Childcare Challenge
November 12, 2025In-personSunrise BeachMO
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…