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,…
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…
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…
Success 360: Builders AGC Supplier Diversity
July 30, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Join us for a working lunch at The Builders Training Center on July 30 at 11:30 a.m. Cameron Nave and Theodis Watson with CrossFirst Bank will share tips on establishing a banking relationship, accessing capital for your business, and creating mutually beneficial relationships for everyone.
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Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
July 31, 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. …
StartUp Boards 101
August 1, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
If your early-stage company has just formed a board (or are about to), Startup Boards 101 is designed for you.
This series of three workshops (August 1, 8, 15, 2024 – attendance at all three sessions is required) helps entrepreneurs and…
Building Strong Families - Online
August 1, 2024 - September 5, 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 child's self-esteem,…
Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 2 and 3 Combined - Online
August 5, 2024 - September 30, 2024Virtual
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Levels 2 and 3 are follow-ups to Level 1. This class will be taught via Zoom by instructor, Melissa Cotton.
Please reach out at cottonmr@missouri.edu or 816-892-0553 with questions.
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Mental Health First Aid for Adults - Online
August 7, 2024Virtual
Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and over.
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
Assess…
Government Contracting 101
August 7, 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.
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Dive Into Produce Food Safety with Us! Workshop
August 7, 2024In-personRocky ComfortMO
On-farm produce safety is important to fruit and vegetable growers for a number of different reasons- to meet regulatory, sales venue, or buyer requirements and to ensure that they are selling the safest product possible. On-farm produce safety education may include training on the FDA Food…
Extension Master Gardener Training - Kansas City (Jackson and Clay Counties)
August 7, 2024 - December 11, 2024Virtual
Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in the KC area. This program’s train-the-trainer mission shares research-based horticulture…
Food Preservation Basics at Mid-Continent Public Library - Colbern Road
August 7, 2024In-personLees SummitMO
An overview of the three types of home food preservation: canning, freezing, and dehydrating. We will discuss important safety issues and the proper way to preserve these foods for quality and safety.
Register online at https://www.…
Excelsior Springs Farmer's Market Cooking Demo and Canner Gauge Testing Event
August 7, 2024In-personExcelsior SpringsMO
MU Extension is partnering with the Excelsior Springs Farmer's Market to provide a cooking demonstration and canner dial gauge testing.
These activities will be offered at no charge to attendees of the farmer's market.
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ScaleUP! Kansas City
August 8, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
This series of classes (17 weeks through Dec 12 with Thanksgiving off) are for those businesses that have the ability to reach $1M in revenue or, if already there, grow to even greater heights.
This is a very selective opportunity for those…
Master Gardener Program
August 12, 2024 - December 2, 2024In-personPlatte CityMO
This will be an in-person training event that meets weekly from August 12 - December 2, 2024 at the Mid-Continent Library - Platte City Branch, 2702 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte City, MO 64079. No class will be held on 9/2, 10/21, and 11/11.
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Food Preservation Basics at Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Parkway Branch
August 12, 2024In-personLees SummitMO
Learn the basics of the three home food preservation methods: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating.
Register online at https://www.mymcpl.org/
Cost: Free
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NSF SBIR Interactive Workshop
August 13, 2024 - August 14, 2024Virtual
This day and a half workshop is designed to assist technology start-ups and existing businesses in learning how to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) to fund their R&D. This hands-on…
Master Gardener Training Program - Excelsior Springs
August 13, 2024 - December 3, 2024In-personExcelsior SpringsMO
This will be an in-person training held at the Excelsior Springs Community Center. The class sessions will take place from 12:30 - 3:00 pm every Tuesday for 14 Weeks. Classes will not be held 9/3, 10/22, and 11/12.
Provides in…
MissouriBUYS: How to Do Business with the State of Missouri
August 14, 2024Virtual
Are you interested in doing business with the State of Missouri? Did you know that in order to sell to the State of Missouri, your business is required to be registered in the State of Missouri's online vendor portal, MissouriBUYS?
Register…
Food Preservation 101: Freezing at Mid-Continent Public Library - Green Hills Branch
August 14, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
A hands-on workshop to learn the safe and proper ways to home freeze fresh vegetables.
Register online at https://www.mymcpl.org/
Cost: Free
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Food Preservation Basics at Mid-Continent Public Library - Grain Valley Branch
August 15, 2024In-personGrain ValleyMO
Learn the basics of the three home food preservation methods: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating.
Register online at https://www.mymcpl.org/
Cost: Free
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Tai Chi for Arthritis at Excelsior Springs Community Center
August 19, 2024 - October 14, 2024In-personExcelsior SpringsMO
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention allows you to express both mind and body, helping you to not only learn a new skill and promote good health, it will help you achieve harmony with yourself and the world around you. Come move with us!
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ELEVATIONLAB™ NEW VENTURE
August 20, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Attendance at all five sessions is HIGHLY encouraged.
Do you dream of owning your own business? Are you ready for a realistic perspective on whether or not people really want to buy what you want to sell? We help aspiring entrepreneurs look…