Introduction to Grant Writing
September 27, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop.
You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find…
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…
"Join or Die" Movie Screening in Republic, Missouri
September 28, 2024In-personRepublicMO
Screens of the "Join or Die" documentary at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. with discussion to follow.
Celebrate the start of Missouri Good Neighbor Week by joining us for special screenings of "Join or Die.” Follow the half-century story of America's…
Focus on Kids: Greene County Parent Education (31st Circuit)
September 30, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies…
Achieving Results without Authority
October 2, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
As more companies reorganize along horizontal rather than vertical lines, the need emerges for those in non-authoritative positions to encourage action from others to achieve business objectives and manage projects. Cultivating positive influence, cooperation and negotiation skills are essential…
Laclede County Agribusiness Farm-to-Table Brunch
October 2, 2024In-personLebanonMO
Save the date for the first-ever Laclede County Farm-to-Table Agribusiness Brunch, which will be held on Wednesday, October 2, beginning at 10:45 a.m. at The Exchange at Wall Street Cattle Company, 14900 State Hwy KK, Lebanon, MO 65536. This inaugural event is part of Laclede County Commission…
The Power of Positive Teams
October 9, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Many organizations are feeling pressure due to the increased competition for talent, having fewer people to keep up, and operating in a constant state of change. As a lack of connection deteriorates team culture and engagement, remaining positive and avoiding the doom-and-gloom forecasts can be…
Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
October 16, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Your step-by-step guide to conducting a thorough, legally compliant internal investigation. Supervisors, Managers and HR professionals need to know the proper strategies and techniques to investigate workplace situations in a timely, unbiased manner. A proper investigation can be your number one…
Understanding Your Financial Statements
October 16, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Business owners, managers, accountants, bankers, and consultants need to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools. After attending this financial management series, you will be able to make better business decisions based on good financial information.
…Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series (4-Day Program)
October 21, 2024 - October 24, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with or a step ahead of the demands of the work place. The "Boot Camp" has been designed to build…
Growing Your Business in Southwest Missouri
October 22, 2024In-personRepublicMO
Starting and growing a small business can be a difficult challenge. However, successful small business ownership can be very rewarding. Krishin Thadani, Outreach and Marketing Specialist with the Small Business Administration, Springfield Branch Office, will present various types of no-cost or…
Cash Matters Most - Improving Your Cash Flow
October 23, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
In this second class of our financial management series, we'll take a close look at where cash comes from in a small business, where it's used in day-to-day operations and how to identify and correct cash flow problems. You'll be able to identify key information on cash flow statements and be…
Focus on Kids: Greene County Parent Education (31st Circuit)
October 28, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies…
QuickBooks® Online (Advanced)
October 29, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Already using QuickBooks® Online and interested in utilizing the features more efficiently? In this hands-on training you will learn how to make QBO work for your business through form customization, recurring transactions, account reconciliation, inventory management, payroll processing, and…
Planning and Predicting Your Financial Path
October 30, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Complete your financial education with this third course in our seminar series. This class is designed to teach you how to create and use a cash budget to prepare for future business performance. During this course, you will learn to estimate future sources and uses of cash. You will also learn…
Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders
November 6, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book,”Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as did emotional…
Mizzou Leadership Network Luncheon - Nov. 6
November 6, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
The Greene County MU Extension Council provides this free lunch event. Each quarterly meeting features a guest speaker who is also a graduate of or employee with the University of Missouri.
The leadership network is open to all Mizzou…
Coaching and Mentoring to Accelerate Potential
November 13, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Coaching can close the gap between acceptable and superior performance. Attend this seminar to learn the skills that professional coaches use to cultivate responsibility, innovation, energy, and commitment. This seminar will equip you with coaching and mentoring methods that will transform a…
Supervisory Certificate Series
November 13, 2024 - November 21, 2024In-personColumbiaMO
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 spans 16 enriching hours of content with…
Managing in Times of Information Overload
November 19, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
As reported by the website, tech21century.com: “Through mobile phones, online entertainment services, the Internet, electronic mail, television, radio, newspapers, books, social media etc. people receive every day about 105,000 words or 23 words per second in half a day (12 hours) (during awake…
Focus on Kids: Greene County Parent Education (31st Circuit)
November 25, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies…
High Performance Supervision
December 4, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
To achieve as a supervisor, you need to have a fundamental understanding of the core competencies in supervising employees. To be successful in keeping worker performance high, a supervisor must understand and know how to motivate people, solve problems, delegate and manage work load priorities…
Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)
December 5, 2024 - December 6, 2024In-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…
Focus on Kids: Greene County Parent Education (31st Circuit)
December 16, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies…
Building Strong Families Statewide - Online
June 6, 2024 - July 18, 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…