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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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.
…
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…
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…
Pearls of Production
November 8, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
The November 8th in-person session will begin at 9am with registration and light refreshments. Sessions will begin at 10am. Participants can choose one of three topics for each session before coming together for Stop the Bleed.
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Grant Writing Essentials – What Every Entrepreneur Should Know
November 6, 2025In-personKirksvilleMO
Learn the fundamentals of writing winning grant proposals in this practical one-hour session designed for small business owners.
We’ll cover how to find the right grants, what funders are really looking for, and the key elements of a…
Government Contracting 101
November 5, 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…
Supervisory Certificate Series
November 4, 2025 - November 13, 2025In-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…
Mental Health First Aid for Adults (Virtual)
October 29, 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.
…
Pixels of Production – Virtual Pearls – Session Five
October 28, 2025Virtual
Join us for the last virtual session learning about Heroes to Hives a program helping veterans and women producers establish beekeeping from Joni Harper, Natural Resources Field Specialist, University of Missouri Extension. Heroes to Hives is a unique program offered through the Michigan…
Generative AI in Action: Practical Tools for Leadership
October 28, 2025Virtual
This two-hour, hands-on workshop introduces mid-to-senior-level leaders to the practical use of generative AI in everyday leadership tasks. Participants will observe real-time demonstrations of AI tools and directly explore how AI can assist with team communication, report summarization, and…
Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
October 16, 2025Virtual
Training Topics:
Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessSmall Disadvantaged BusinessesWoman-owned BusinessesThis virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…
Trade Tuesday: Go Global with SBA Export Programs
October 14, 2025Virtual
Having trouble securing capital to meet your small business exporting needs?
You can use the SBA’s international trade finance programs to cover short-term or long-term costs which are necessary to sell goods or services abroad.…
Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
October 14, 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…
CEC Webinar Live from Excelsior Springs
October 1, 2025Virtual
Join us for this sneak peek into one of the sessions at the 2025 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in Excelsior Springs.
We will Zoom in to learn how childcare partners collaborated and used the Strategic Doing process…
Government Contracting 101
October 1, 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.…
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2025
September 30, 2025 - October 2, 2025In-personExcelsior SpringsMO
Unlock the potential of your community by attending the University of Missouri (MU) Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, happening from September 30 to October 2 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. This conference is your gateway to refreshing and rejuvenating your…
Pixels of Production - Virtual Pearls - Session Four
September 23, 2025Virtual
Join us for the fourth virtual session learning about SRP Technology from Dr. Andrea Pitkin, DVM, MS, Technical Service Veterinarian - Swine, Vaxxinova US. Does your herd have gut issues? This session ensures diarrhea is no longer a dirty word. It is something we should talk about!…
Jumpstart
September 19, 2025 - October 24, 2025In-personSedaliaMO
5-Week Business Foundation Program
You’ve got the idea, but now you need the blueprint to bring it to life. Join us for an intensive 5-week program designed to help you build a solid foundation for your business success. We’ll…