Events

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…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

September 16, 2026Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26638

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - September 18th, 2026

September 18, 2026Virtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 18th, 2026 8AM

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

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: September 18th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

Garlic Production Workshop - Fall, 2026 - Virtual

September 21, 2026Virtual

Participants will learn about different types of garlic and choosing a good garlic stock for planting. They will also learn about good cultural practices, nutrient management, weed management, disease management, insect-pest management, garlic harvesting and storage and marketing of garlic.

Cost: Free

Contact Information: For more…

Springfield Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together

September 22, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

The Reimagining Your Workforce conference in Springfield brings together employers, community leaders, workforce professionals, and service providers to explore practical strategies for finding, hiring, and retaining talent from often-overlooked workforce populations.

The conference will highlight employer experiences, lived…

Reimagining Your Workforce Sponsorship Springfield

September 22, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Support Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together

Reimagining Your Workforce will bring together employers, workforce professionals, community leaders, and service providers to share practical strategies for finding, hiring, retaining, and supporting talent from often-overlooked workforce populations.

Sponsorships help…

Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop

September 23, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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 growth opportunities.

Through guided building exercises and…

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

September 23, 2026Virtual

Neogen Panel (United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand) brings together international experts in genomic testing and DNA analysis to discuss how science-based tools are transforming livestock production. Panelists will share perspectives from their respective countries on genetic selection, animal health, performance, and profitability…

Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies

September 29, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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 individuals and groups.

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Local to Larger: Scaling Workshops for Food and Farm Businesses

September 29, 2026 - October 1, 2026In-personMissouri CityMO

What does the next stage of growth look like for your business? These in-person workshops help established food and farm businesses evaluate what the right scale looks like as they consider expanding into new markets. Participants will leave with practical tools to assess market channels and associated costs, understand the buyer landscape and…

Childcare Program: Power of Play (Evening)

September 29, 2026Virtual

Play is a powerful tool for children’s learning and development. In this training, child care educators will explore different types of play, examine the skills play helps children develop, and learn how play supports healthy growth. Participants will also reflect on personal biases and gain practical strategies for creating engaging and…

Missouri Farm Lease Workshop - Online

October 1, 2026Virtual

This class will focus on the basics of farm leasing. Common types of farm leases will be explained. Important components of farm leases will be discussed. Information on trends in leasing will be shared. The class will focus on crop and pasture leases.

Building Strong Families Virtual October 2026

October 1, 2026 - November 5, 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 October 1, 2026- November 5, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Session 1 Family Strengths

Session 2 Communication

Session 3 Stress Less, Live More…

Women Owning Woodlands Fall Field Trip

October 3, 2026In-personCamdentonMO

Join Missouri Women Owning Woodlands for our 2nd annual fall field trip! At Ha Ha Tonka State Park, we will explore their 3000 acres of woods, featuring extensive old growth oak woodlands and glade complexes with decades of management and prescribed fire. We will discover the impact of karst geologic features- sinkholes, caves, springs- on the…

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - Virtual October 7, 2026

October 7, 2026Virtual

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Participants learn how to offer hope and help connect someone to lifesaving support.

Participants learn how to…

Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

October 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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 good employees, all of which detract from the…

MO APEX - Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual (October 2026)

October 8, 2026Virtual

Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26630

Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

October 8, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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 did emotional competencies.” Competencies “that have been…

The Power of Positive Teams

October 13, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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 positive, people-first…

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…

Dining with Diabetes- November 2026, Online

October 14, 2026 - November 4, 2026Virtual

Dining with Diabetes is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and hands-on experiences to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Learning how to make informed food choices and build healthy routines can help you better manage your health and overall well-being.

Each session, you will…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - October 16th, 2026

October 16, 2026Virtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 16th, 2026 8AM

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

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: October 16th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

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NWMO Master Gardeners Houseplant Palooza

October 17, 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…

Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series (4-Day program)

October 19, 2026 - October 22, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

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 workplace. The Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series has been designed to build skills in the basic…

Managing Team Attitudes & Expectations

October 27, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Value & Objectives

All organizations need effective teamwork and collaboration in order to create positive results. People throughout organizations are expected to generate the best possible outcomes, and to do so, they must work effectively with their immediate teams, as well as with members of extended teams. The best teams work…