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,…

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…

Introduction to Bonding

September 17, 2024Virtual

Are you a small construction firm with little knowledge of bonding? This webinar will give you the basic knowledge of bonding and the different types of bondings available. 

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc…

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,…

Project Spectrum CMMC Cybersecurity Services!

September 19, 2024Virtual

Project Spectrum is a comprehensive, cost-effective platform that provides companies, institutions, and organizations with cybersecurity information, resources, tools, and training. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes Project Spectrum as a premier resource for the tools and training…

2024 Ozark Prairie Master Gardener Field Day

September 21, 2024In-personVersaillesMO

Come join the Ozark Prairie Master Gardeners and University of Missouri Extension as they host a free field day. Visitors can take self-guided tours and attend presentations from a  variety of topics such as vegetable gardening, mushroom production, native plants for birds, seed saving,…

Childcare Programs: Physical Activity for Learning - Afternoon

September 24, 2024Virtual

Participants will explore the national recommendations for physical activity in the early childhood setting. Participants will explore the national recommendations for time and space physical activity in child care and brainstorm ways to overcome common challenges. Content addresses tummy time…

Reading and Understanding Financial Statements

September 24, 2024Virtual

Designed for business owners, managers, accountants, bankers and consultants who need to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools, this course will teach you to identify key business information that is captured on the income statement and balance sheet.

Childcare Programs: Physical Activity for Learning - Evening

September 24, 2024Virtual

Participants will explore the national recommendations for physical activity in the early childhood setting. Participants will explore the national recommendations for time and space physical activity in child care and brainstorm ways to overcome common challenges. Content addresses tummy time…

Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2024

September 28, 2024 - October 4, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Signed into law in 2022, Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to “participate in events and activities to establish connections with their neighbors”.

In 2023 our goal was to document 15,000 acts of neighboring….we…

On Demand: Facebook Post Scheduling & Using AI for Creative Ideas

September 30, 2024Virtual

Objectives of the Class:

Steps to creating a social media planDesigning social media posts (using Canva)Ways to get your social media posts noticed:Importance of images and videosImportance of using hashtagsSharing to personal profileTagging customersGetting customers to “Follow” profileHow…

Building Your Online Presence: Web Design for Businesses (Online/Zoom)

October 2, 2024Virtual

Objectives of the Class:

Domain Registration & Web HostingUnderstanding Domains & Hosting: Explains domain names, web hosting types, and choosing a relevant domain.Choosing a Hosting Provider: Highlights Hostgator for WordPress hosting and easy setup.Domain…

Building Your Online Presence: Web Design for Businesses (In Person)

October 2, 2024In-personSedaliaMO

Objectives of the Class:

Domain Registration & Web HostingUnderstanding Domains & Hosting: Explains domain names, web hosting types, and choosing a relevant domain.Choosing a Hosting Provider: Highlights Hostgator for WordPress hosting and easy setup.Domain Purchase & Hosting…

Government Contracting 101

October 2, 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.…

Living a Healthy Life: Workplace Edition

October 2, 2024 - November 13, 2024Virtual

Living a Healthy Life at Work is an evidence-based six-week program for working adults living with one or more chronic conditions or who are a caregiver for individuals with chronic conditions. It is designed to help individuals better manage their symptoms by learning…

Starting and Managing a Small Business

October 3, 2024In-personSedaliaMO

This class will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, and discuss legal and regulatory requirements. 

Building Strong Families Statewide - Online

October 3, 2024 - November 14, 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,…

Understanding Financial Statements (In Person Training)

October 8, 2024In-personSedaliaMO

Whether you own a small business, serve on a nonprofit board, or make financial business decisions based on data, you will benefit from this workshop!

Identify and understand key business information on profit and loss statements and balance sheetsKnow how to calculate and use financial…

Understanding Financial Statements (Online/Zoom Training)

October 8, 2024Virtual

Whether you own a small business, serve on a nonprofit board, or make financial business decisions based on data, you will benefit from this workshop!

Identify and understand key business information on profit and loss statements and balance sheetsKnow how to calculate and use financial…

Quarterly Connect & Collaborate

October 9, 2024In-personCamdentonMO

Fostering a Supportive Community for Small Business Owners

Join us for our Quarterly Connect & Collaborate event, designed exclusively for small business owners like you!

Whether…

Quarterly Connect & Collaborate

October 9, 2024In-personCole CampMO

Fostering a Supportive Community for Small Business Owners

Join us for our Quarterly Connect & Collaborate event, designed exclusively for small business owners like you!

Whether…

Starting and Managing a Small Business

October 9, 2024In-personOsage BeachMO

This class will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, and discuss legal and regulatory requirements.

Identify resources that…

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training)

October 15, 2024In-personOsage BeachMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular cloud-based accounting programs for small business owners.

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or, maybe you already use it but know that you're not using it to…

On My Own: Ag Leasing, Farmland Values, and Custom Work Costs (Benton County)

October 15, 2024In-personWarsawMO

If you’ve wanted to learn more about agricultural lease arrangements and how to ascertain estimated land, lease and custom work values, join MU Extension for an engaging and interactive seminar opportunity! The Farm Management: On My Own program will help participants…

Mental Health First Aid for Adults - Online -October

October 17, 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:

Assess…

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