Events

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - July 14, 2026

July 14, 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…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

July 15, 2026Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26636

MTI – Supervisory Certificate Series – 2026-07-21

July 21, 2026 - July 22, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Supervisory Certificate Series

Essential skills for supervisors at every level — in the office, in the field, on-site, or across hybrid and remote teams.

Today’s supervisors lead teams that are more distributed, multifaceted, and fast-moving than ever. Whether your employees work in an office, on the shop floor, in the field, or…

MTI – Building High-Functioning Teams -- 2016-07-22

July 22, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Building High-Functioning Teams

Strong teams don’t happen accidentally. This session explores how leaders create clarity, shared norms, and accountability that lead to sustained team performance.

Participants will:

Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - July

July 22, 2026Virtual

Melanie Ramser (Switzerland), an organic farmer and co-manager of Horbermatt Farm, is recognized for her commitment to sustainable agriculture, preservation of regional food traditions, and transparent, hands-on farming practices. Through a diverse range of farm products and interactive public experiences, she connects consumers with…

Adult Mental Health First Aid - Virtual July

July 23, 2026Virtual

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. Participants learn how to provide initial help and connect individuals to appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

This…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026Virtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 23rd, 2026 8PM

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: July 24th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent after registration.

Description:

From Insight to Investment: Using Story + Data to Build Credibility, Alignment, and Strategic Support

July 28, 2026In-personOsage BeachMO

Organizations rarely fail because they lack good ideas. More often, they struggle to gain sustained support because their value is not clearly communicated, strategically positioned, or aligned with others' priorities.

From Insight to Investment equips participants and whole organizations with a practical, integrated approach to moving…

MoDOT DBE Certification Workshop - In Person (Sikeston)

July 29, 2026In-personSikestonMO

MoDOT DBE Certification Workshop in Springfield

Registration Link:  https://www.modot.org/dbe-certification-workshops

MTI – Creating Stability for Teams – 2026-08-03

August 3, 2026Virtual

Creating Stability for Teams

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Small leadership behaviors create stability. This session focuses on practical actions leaders can take to increase predictability and trust.

Participants will:

Cost: $190

Register by June 1 to…

MO APEX - Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Virtual

August 6, 2026Virtual

Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Virtual Workshop with SCORE

Registration Link:  https://www.score.org/mo/st-louis/business-education/assess-your-government-contracting-readiness-7-13-2026/

Building Strong Families Virtual August 2026

August 6, 2026 - September 10, 2026Virtual

This program helps parents build on their existing strengths by developing communication and stress management skills and implementing positive parenting strategies.

6-Session Series August 6, 2026- September 10, 2026

Session 1 Family Strengths

Session 2 Communication

Session 3 Stress Less, Live More

Session 4…

4th Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day

August 7, 2026In-personMount VernonMO

This field day is a cooperative effort between MU Extension, Lincoln University and NC-SARE Program to provide practical knowledge to sheep and goat producers to make their operations successful. 

The field day is Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the SW MU Research Extension Education Center, 14548 Highway H, Mount…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - August 11, 2026

August 11, 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 – Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence -- 2016-08-20

August 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence

Conflict is inevitable, but mishandled conflict damages productivity and morale. This session strengthens leaders’ ability to address tension directly and productively.

Participants will:

Landscaping for a Healthier Yard and Community

August 22, 2026In-personVersaillesMO

University of Missouri Extension and the Ozark Prairie Master Garden Chapter will host a landscaping workshop on Saturday, August 22, 2026, featuring Tim Moloney, Instructor of Landscape Design at the University of Missouri–Columbia. 

Moloney specializes in plant sciences and sustainable landscape design, helping participants learn…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - September 8, 2026

September 8, 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 – Responding Rather Than Reacting in Tough Situations – 2026-09-09

September 9, 2026Virtual

Responding Rather Than Reacting in Tough Situations

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Leadership credibility is often determined in high-pressure moments. This session focuses on practical techniques to regulate reactions and respond intentionally.

Cost: $190

Register by July 1 to receive 50% off…

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2026

September 15, 2026 - September 17, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO

CEC Conference 2026

2026 Theme:  Show-Me Momentum - From Main Street to Farm Gate

September 15-17, 2026 | Maryville, Missouri

Step into a community where momentum is more than a word—it’s something you can feel, build, and carry home with you.

The 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference invites…

MTI – Holding Employees Accountable – 2026-09-16

September 16, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Holding Employees Accountable

Accountability drives performance. This session provides leaders with practical systems to clarify expectations, follow through consistently, and address performance gaps early.

Participants will:

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - October 13, 2026

October 13, 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…

NWMO Master Gardeners Houseplant Palooza

October 15, 2026 - October 16, 2026In-personSaint JosephMO

Spend the day learning useful information to be successful with your indoor plants, including light, water, propagation and specialties like succulents and bonsai. The Houseplant Palooza is presented by the Northwest Missouri Master Gardeners on October 17 from 9:00 to 4:00 at Fulkerson Center, Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO…