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, expert…

The Strong Couples Program - Summer

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Virtual

Having a strong relationship with your romantic partner can be hard. And when you need help, finding trustworthy support can be difficult. The Strong Couples Program can help. Whether you want to build greater intimacy and connection, communicate more effectively with your partner, or protect…

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…

Pasture Weed Management - Hermitage

July 1, 2024In-personHermitageMO

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Cost: Free

Government Contracting 101

July 3, 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.

Pasture Weed Management - Buffalo

July 3, 2024In-personBuffaloMO

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Cost: Free

Pasture Weed Management - Lebanon

July 8, 2024In-personLebanonMO

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Cost: Free

Feedlot School

July 9, 2024 - July 10, 2024In-personBoonvilleMO

This 2-day school provides in-depth information on finishing cattle in Missouri.  

Topics include: feedlot performance expectations, marketing, budgeting, health management, facilities and handling, ration formulation, starting cattle on…

Strategic Growth

July 9, 2024In-personPoplar BluffMO

We'll explore how your company can strategically assess and prioritize focus areas for growth. Get a 360 perspective, identify your focus areas, and take action!

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

NOVA

July 9, 2024 - August 1, 2024HybridMO

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential! 

Are you ready to turn what makes you unique into your greatest asset? 

Join us this summer for NOVA, an entrepreneurial mindset course designed…

Creating Your Brand Experience

July 9, 2024In-personPoplar BluffMO

We'll explore how to create and implement a brand your customers will love to talk about.

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

Cost: No fee

AI in Action: Practical Uses

July 9, 2024In-personPoplar BluffMO

We'll dive into practical uses and examples of AI tools to help you make better decisions for your business.

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

Cost: No fee

Pasture Weed Management - Camdenton

July 10, 2024In-personCamdentonMO

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Cost: Free

2nd Annual Sheep and Goats Field Day

July 12, 2024In-personMt VernonMO

Effective animal health program is a crucial part of a successful small ruminant production system. Developing necessary knowledge and skills to maintain the health and well being of the animal is essential for a profitable sheep and goat enterprise.

Pasture Weed Management - Online

July 15, 2024Virtual

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Cost: Free

Ready, Set, Startup

July 16, 2024In-personKennettMO

We'll explore the steps needed to get your startup off the ground. Get your ducks in a row and start off with a solid foundation.

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

Strategic Growth

July 16, 2024In-personKennettMO

We'll explore how your company can strategically assess and prioritize focus areas for growth. Get a 360 perspective, identify your focus areas, and take action!

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

Creating Your Brand Experience

July 16, 2024In-personKennettMO

We'll explore how to create and implement a brand your customers will love to talk about.

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

Cost: No fee

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts

July 17, 2024Virtual

This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government.  The federal government spends over $500 billion in goods and services each year, and 23% of this spend is set aside for small businesses.   With state and…

Encountering Innovation - Virtual Pitch Event

July 22, 2024 - July 26, 2024Virtual

Encountering Innovation, a premier hashtag#techtransfer event, where groundbreaking ideas meet hashtag#realworld applications. As one of the top U.S. pitch events for hashtag#innovators and hashtag#inventors, Encountering Innovation provides a dynamic platform for showcasing hashtag #cuttingedge…

Native Warm Season Grass Pasture Walk

July 22, 2024In-personFair PlayMO

Join us for a pasture tour of the Kevin Welsh Farm which is a fall calving cattle operation to discuss establishment and grazing management of native warm season grasses. Our speaker panel includes Kevin Welsh-farmer/landowner, Terry Halleran-MU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist, and Landry…

Myth Busters: Entrepreneurial Edition

July 23, 2024Virtual

Join us to get answers to the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs, including:

What comes first? Let…

Strategic Growth

July 23, 2024In-personDexterMO

We'll explore how your company can strategically assess and prioritize focus areas for growth. Get a 360 perspective, identify your focus areas, and take action!

Please contact jpallesen@…

Creating Your Brand Experience

July 23, 2024In-personDexterMO

We'll explore how to create and implement a brand your customers will love to talk about.

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

Exporting Opportunities and Resources

July 23, 2024In-personDexterMO

We'll dive into how to get started or increase your exporting activities, explore best practices and tips, and identify potential resources.

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.