Events

Winning Federal Research Grants

May 12, 2026Virtual

Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop is an introductory seminar designed for technology-based businesses seeking research and development funding through federal programs. This session provides an overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and how they support…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - May 12, 2026

May 12, 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…

MTI – De-Escalating Tension on Teams – 2026-05-13

May 13, 2026Virtual

De-Escalating Tension on Teams

Live Virtual Session I 60 minutes

Tension spreads quickly in teams. This focused session provides practical strategies for intervening early and reducing conflict before it escalates.

Participants will:

Identify early signs of rising tension.Select appropriate intervention…

4-H Day with the Cardinals 2026

May 16, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO

4-H Day with the CardinalsMay 16, 2026
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO

You are invited to join us for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals. The Cardinals will be taking on the Kansas City Royals at a 1:15 p.m. game. Don't miss out! We have a limited number of tickets, and they go quickly!

Ticket ordersTickets must be purchased online by…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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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Wits Workout

June 8, 2026 - July 20, 2026In-personSullivanMO

If you are an older adult, Wits Workout can help you keep your brain healthy through fun activities and spending time with others who want to do the same. It can improve your memory, attention and thinking skills. In the program, you will solve puzzles, discuss different topics and learn ways to take care of your brain. Wits Workout combines…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - June 9, 2026

June 9, 2026Virtual

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…

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…