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Trade Tuesday: Upcoming International Trade Events for Missouri Businesses and How to Prepare

August 12, 2025Virtual

This Fall a number of unique international business events and opportunities are taking place in Missouri. We will tell you what’s happening, and how to prepare to make the most of them.

In this webinar, we will introduce you…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training

August 12, 2025Virtual

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and…

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts

August 14, 2025Virtual

Training Topics:

Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessSmall Disadvantaged BusinessesWoman-owned Businesses

This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online

August 15, 2025Virtual

The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to…

Country Cured Ham Judging Clinic

August 17, 2025In-personSedaliaMO

Identify 4-H Youth Program & Project Leaders, FFA Advisors and individuals seeking to improve their knowledge of curing, trimming and evaluating country cured hams. Identify individuals who may have an interest in helping with County Fairs and other cured meat contests. Provide an overview of broadly accepted country cured ham…

Applied Food Safety Microbiology

August 18, 2025 - August 19, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training Microbial control programs play a key role in controlling spoilage, toxigenic, and pathogenic microorganisms in a variety of raw and finished food products. Food Drug and Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts

August 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…

Tech Venture

August 20, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

This class meets for 9 weeks on Wednesdays from 3:00pm – 6:00pm;

Attendance at all 9 sessions is highly encouraged.

You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online

August 21, 2025Virtual

Food Safety and Canning Workshop

August 22, 2025In-personIndependenceMO

If you are a beginner planning to start your own value-added canning business, you should join this workshop organized by the University of Missouri Extension. This is a FREE workshop (Courtesy: USDA through Missouri Department of Agriculture) to learn everything you need to know about safely…

Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center Field Day

August 26, 2025In-personFairfaxMO

We will have a wide variety of experts from the University of Missouri on hand to answer the most pressing questions farmers are facing. We will also demonstrate some of the new technologies that are available to make your operation more efficient.

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Child Care Professional Development: Engaging with Families and Support Networks

August 26, 2025Virtual

We ask for MOPID during registration for childcare trainings.

In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to…

Child Care Professional Development: Engaging with Families and Support Networks

August 26, 2025Virtual

We ask for MOPID during registration for childcare trainings.

In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in…

Government Contracting 101

September 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.…

2025 Extension Master Gardener Training - Clay and Platte Counties

September 4, 2025 - October 16, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by…

GROWTH360

September 8, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

With a 360° perspective, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. This workshop introduces the GrowthWheel® Framework with participants taking home tools, Decision Sheets and 30-60-90 Day Plans.

How can…

Chronic Pain Self-Management at Bethel Greencastle Living Facility

September 9, 2025 - October 14, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is an evidence-based six-week program for individuals living with chronic pain. It is designed to help individuals better manage their symptoms by learning important self-management skills and techniques such as action planning, healthy eating,…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy 2025 - Virtual

September 10, 2025 - November 19, 2025Virtual

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…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts

September 17, 2025Virtual

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!…

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…

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.…