The Great Game of Business® – Minigames™
May 5, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The Great Game of Business® – Minigames™MiniGames™ What to Expect:
MiniGames™ are a fun and effective way to gamify performance, drive results, and boost employee engagement. By turning business challenges into focused, short-term games, teams build business literacy, strengthen collaboration, and generate measurable outcomes — all while…
Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)
April 30, 2026 - May 1, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)
Managers are constantly called upon to manage projects or to be part of a project team. The effective management of projects – completion within a deadline and a budget, subject to performance criteria – is the cornerstone for business success. All projects are undertaken to achieve specific results…
Managing People, Processes & Projects
April 29, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Managing People, Processes & Projects
Do you have more to do than you can manage in a 40-hour workweek?
Do you feel that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself?
Do you find yourself having to “redo” work not done right the first time?
If you answered yes to these questions, you could be holding yourself…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - April
April 22, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Kate Hoare, an award-winning dairy farmer from Southeast Cornwall who runs Trenance Farm and has pioneered a highly sustainable, off-grid model using a bio methane-capturing slurry lagoon.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…
Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact
April 21, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact
Modern workplaces demand strong communication skills at every level. Whether you’re on the front lines or in executive leadership, you need to master various digital tools, bridge generational gaps, and share information with speed and precision. Clear communication prevents…
The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Service-Based Businesses
April 21, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Service-Based Businesses
At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.
Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience of a service-based company that demonstrates how to read…
The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses
April 14, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses
At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.
Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience for a product-based business that demonstrates how to read,…
Supervision Boot Camp: Frontline Series (4-Day program)
April 13, 2026 - April 16, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Supervision Boot Camp: Frontline Series (4-Day program)
Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with, or a step ahead, of the demands of the work place. The Boot Camp has been designed to…
Discover & Lead with Your Strengths
April 8, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Discover & Lead with Your Strengths
Every day employees are spending more and more time working in team and group situations. But few of them have ever received any training in how to succeed in these situations. Many employees are even threatened by the process.
During this program, you will learn and practice the fundamentals of…
Building a Valuable Business: 8 Strategies to Maximize Company Value
April 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Building a Valuable Business: 8 Strategies to Maximize Company Value
Are you working long hours but feel like your business can’t run without you? Do you wonder what your business would be worth if you decided to sell? Is your company stuck at a plateau and unable to break through to the next level of growth?
If you answered yes to these…
Are You a Better Leader than a Pirate Captain?
April 2, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Are You a Better Leader than a Pirate Captain?
Leadership is a delicate balance of results and relationships. A recent Gallop poll found only 30% of employees say they are engaged and inspired at work. Perks, pay raises and promotions alone don’t do the job. What does create high job satisfaction is culture, teamwork and leadership. In this one…
Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes
April 1, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes
Does conflict sometimes interfere with the day-to-day operations of your organization? Actually, conflict is a natural and even beneficial fact of life in the business environment. However, when not managed well it can result in low morale, decreased productivity, high stress levels, and the loss of…
The Power of Positive Teams
March 31, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The Power of Positive Teams
Many organizations are feeling pressure due to the increased competition for talent, having fewer people to keep up, and operating in a constant state of change. As a lack of connection deteriorates team culture and engagement, remaining positive and avoiding the doom-and-gloom forecasts can be challenging. Building a…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - March
March 25, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Dr. Salma Sultana, a Bangladeshi veterinarian recognized for creating innovative veterinary training and outreach programs that empower thousands of small-scale farmers.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning sessions…
Absolute Accountability: Empowered to Succeed
March 25, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Absolute Accountability: Empowered to Succeed
This leadership class, equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and skills to achieve what is most important to them regardless of the challenges they face and to skillfully empower those reporting to them to own behaviors and achieve targeted results. The session is packed with insight, activities,…
Horsemen's Webinar Series - How to Take Better Photos of Your Horse: Easy Conformation Basics
March 11, 2026Virtual
Chloe Collins is a western lifestyle, equine, livestock, and rodeo photographer and videographer. Her business, Rockin' CC Media is based in Strafford, Missouri. She will speak on taking good photos of your horse for marketing or personal use.
Where: VirtualCost: FREEContact Elizabeth Picking at the Howell County Extension office at…
MO APEX - Decoding GovCon Compliance: Essential Regulations Explained - Hybrid
March 11, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO
Decoding GovCon Compliance: Essential Regulations Explained - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library
Registration Link: https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211228
Description: Advance your government contracting knowledge by diving into complex procurement regulations. This class covers…
Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop
March 11, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop
Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential through hands-on discovery and creative thinking? This innovative 4-hour workshop uses the proven LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to help leaders at all levels gain deeper insights into their leadership style, strengths, and…
Selling at the Farmers Market 2026
March 9, 2026 - March 13, 2026Virtual
Producers selling local foods at the farmers market can learn about marketing strategies, state regulations, value added products, food safety and more in this five-part online series. This lunch-and-learn webinar is presented by University of Missouri Extension. Missouri NCR SARE is a sponsor.
Participants will hear from farmers,…
MO APEX - Find Your Niche: Does the Government Buy What You Sell? - Hybrid
March 4, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO
Find Your Niche: Does the Government Buy What You Sell? - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library
Registration Link: https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211223
Description: Uncover the specific needs of government agencies. This session provides practical tools and strategies for market research, helping you…
Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders
March 4, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders
Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book, "Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as…
Pearls of Production Conference - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer
February 28, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Pearls of Production Conference
Date: February 28, 2026
Location: Beef Research and Teaching Farm, Columbia, MO
Cost: Adults – $20 | Children (ages 5–12) – $5
Event Description:
Join us for the annual Pearls of Production Conference, designed to provide practical knowledge, hands-on learning, and networking…
Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies
February 26, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies
Learn to communicate in a manner that builds trust, teamwork and consensus. Develop key skills that result in two-way communication which is critical to a participative management style. Examine obstacles to effective communication and learn to facilitate supportive communication with diverse…
MO APEX - Craft a Winning Government Contracting Capability Statement - Hybrid
February 25, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO
Craft a Winning Government Contracting Capability Statement - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library
Registration Link: https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211222
Description: Learn to create the essential 1-2 page document that acts as your company's resume in government contracting. This session will…
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual
February 25, 2026Virtual
Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Youth Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and…