Springfield Interfaith Forum - 2024 Series

April 11, 2024 - November 14, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Learn about other faiths that exist in the Ozarks and gain understanding by listening and working together. How can faith groups work together to make Springfield a better place to live as neighbors. This session will be co-moderated by Steve Berkwitz and Deanna Carpenter

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…

Encountering Innovation - Virtual Pitch Event

July 22, 2024 - July 26, 2024Virtual

Encountering Innovation, a premier hashtag#techtransfer event, where groundbreaking ideas meet hashtag#realworld applications. As one of the top U.S. pitch events for hashtag#innovators and hashtag#inventors, Encountering Innovation provides a dynamic platform for showcasing hashtag #cuttingedge…

Native Warm Season Grass Pasture Walk

July 22, 2024In-personFair PlayMO

Join us for a pasture tour of the Kevin Welsh Farm which is a fall calving cattle operation to discuss establishment and grazing management of native warm season grasses. Our speaker panel includes Kevin Welsh-farmer/landowner, Terry Halleran-MU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist, and Landry…

Myth Busters: Entrepreneurial Edition

July 23, 2024Virtual

Join us to get answers to the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs, including:

What comes first? Let…

Strategic Growth

July 23, 2024In-personDexterMO

We'll explore how your company can strategically assess and prioritize focus areas for growth. Get a 360 perspective, identify your focus areas, and take action!

Please contact jpallesen@…

Creating Your Brand Experience

July 23, 2024In-personDexterMO

We'll explore how to create and implement a brand your customers will love to talk about.

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

Exporting Opportunities and Resources

July 23, 2024In-personDexterMO

We'll dive into how to get started or increase your exporting activities, explore best practices and tips, and identify potential resources.

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

GrowthWheel® Online Demonstration

July 23, 2024Virtual

Join the Missouri SBDC and OzSBI for an online demonstration of GrowthWheel®, a toolbox for decision-making in startup businesses and growth companies. This software is designed to help entrepreneurs “Get Focus, Set Agenda, Make Decisions, and Take Action.” Elizabeth Binning of the GrowthWheel®…

Ready, Set, Startup

July 24, 2024In-personPerryvilleMO

We'll explore the steps needed to get your startup off the ground. Get your ducks in a row and start off with a solid foundation.

Please contact jpallesen@semo.edu for more information.

Strategic Growth

July 24, 2024In-personPerryvilleMO

We'll explore how your company can strategically assess and prioritize focus areas for growth. Get a 360 perspective, identify your focus areas, and take action!

Please contact jpallesen@…

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.

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp - Virtual Training (8-Week Program)

July 25, 2024 - September 12, 2024Virtual

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? This Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model.

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Focus on Kids: Greene County Parent Education (31st Circuit)

July 29, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

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…

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…

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,…

Focus on Kids: Henry County Parent Education (27th Circuit)

August 6, 2024In-personClintonMO

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…

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:

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…

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…