AI in Action: Practical Uses

July 24, 2024In-personPerryvilleMO

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.

Abilities Awareness - SW MO - Pool Party

July 29, 2024HybridLockwoodMO

Start Early, Money Management and Job Preparedness: Sarah Zung, MU Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Regional Coordinator?

Task Completion for Neurodivergent Learners: Jennifer DeLaporte, MU Thompson Center Autism Training…

Childcare Program: Communication - Afternoon

July 30, 2024Virtual

Communication is the cornerstone of relationships. It is the main way that people engage with their families and the way by which families create their identities. When family members take the time to really listen to and learn about each other, they discover ways to more effectively communicate…

Childcare Program: Communication - Evening

July 30, 2024Virtual

Communication is the cornerstone of relationships. It is the main way that people engage with their families and the way by which families create their identities. When family members take the time to really listen to and learn about each other, they discover ways to…

Focus on Kids- Platte County Parent Education (6th Circuit)

August 1, 2024In-personPlatte CityMO

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…

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. 

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.

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…

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.  

Master Gardener Training Program - Buchanan County (In-Person)

August 12, 2024 - December 2, 2024In-personSt. JosephMO

This is an in-person training program being held evenings at the Buchanan County Extension office.  The training will begin on August 12th and conclude on December 2nd.  There will be 14 class sessions, with no class on 9/2, 10/21, and 11/11.

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…

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…

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…

Focus on Kids- Platte County Parent Education (6th Circuit)

August 22, 2024In-personPlatte CityMO

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…

Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center Field Day

August 27, 2024In-personFairfaxMO

The 35th annual field day at the Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center.  The day will start with our appreciation breakfast followed by field tours providing information regarding many of the questions producers have regarding their crops.  Marketing, pest management, and emerging…

ELEVATIONLAB™ TECH VENTURE

August 29, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

This session includes classes on 9 consecutive Thursdays. Attendance at all 9 sessions is HIGHLY recommended.

You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge technology or science-based business while Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community…

Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School

August 30, 2024In-personLinneusMO

Please join us for the Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School. Representatives from MU extension, the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, and producers will present on topics throughout the workshop. Participants will gain a better understanding of marketing, including…

Government Contracting 101

September 4, 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.

Women in Agriculture

September 5, 2024HybridEwingMO

Women from across northeast Missouri and Illinois participate in a one-day workshop focusing on agriculture for farm and home. Participants learn a variety of topics from wildlife habitat improvement, grain and livestock production and marketing, personal health and wellness, and the latest in…

BIA-MO Networking Coffee for Professionals - Kansas City

September 11, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

This is a Networking Event for professionals who serve persons with brain injury throughout the Western Missouri region. Participants will learn about eligible services, referral for services, resources, and contacts for individuals with brain injury and their family…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Hybrid

September 11, 2024 - November 13, 2024Hybrid

The Neighborhood Leadership Academy connects resources at the University - Creating Whole Communities and University of Missouri Extension - with neighborhood leaders from across the state of Missouri to learn together through a virtual or in-person project-based…

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference - Fulton

September 17, 2024 - September 19, 2024In-personFultonMO

Entrepreneurial communities are those cities, neighborhoods, or townships that are continuously working to develop an environment that fosters entrepreneurship to promote community economic development. They have created networks, cultures, resources, and policies that enable invention,…