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…
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,…
Government Contracting 101
September 4, 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.
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Women in Agriculture
September 5, 2024HybridEwingMO
Women from across northeast Missouri and Illinois participate in a one-day workshop focusing on agriculture for farm and home. Participants learn a variety of topics from wildlife habitat improvement, grain and livestock production and marketing, personal health and wellness, and the latest in…
Forest and WIldlife Management Workshop
September 7, 2024In-personPortlandMO
Learn how forest management practices can benefit desired wildlife on your land. Deer, turkey, and many songbirds thrive in healthy woods. Discover tips on how to keep your woods diverse and healthy to meet wildlife goals you may have. Sustainable harvesting practices for wildlife and income…
Farm Tour: Implementing Produce Safety on a Tree Fruit Farm
September 9, 2024In-personMexicoMO
Implementing best practices to support a robust produce safety plan is essential to ensure your customers are purchasing a safe product and to comply with Food Safety and Modernization Act requirements. Join MU Extension and Missouri Farmers Union for a tour of Hickory Ridge Orchards of Mexico,…
Growing Tree Fruit, Nut Crops, and Syrup Trees
September 10, 2024 - October 15, 2024Virtual
This six part webinar series will cover the production of apples, pears, nuts, specialty fruits (pawpaw, persimmon), and maple syrup. The series will also feature a farmer panel discussion. The classes will be held on Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:00 p.m., from 9/10/24 through 10/15/24.
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MU Hundley-Whaley Youth Ag Science Day
September 11, 2024In-personAlbanyMO
15-20 Northwest MO high schools and their FFA advisors will gather at Hundley-Whaley for an educational and energetic youth field day. Their will be 15-20 stops that each school will rotate to and participate in a 12 minute presentation.
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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…
Recovery Friendly Workplace September 2024 Follow-Up Roundtable Discussion
September 17, 2024In-personOverland ParkKS
The Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) team will be hosting a Roundtable Discussion for all Missouri RFW Designees on Tuesday, September 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Marriott Kansas City in Overland Park, KS. This event will be a follow-up to the June 5, 2024 Roundtable Discussion…
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,…
Neighborhood Leadership Academy - In Person
September 17, 2024 - November 19, 2024In-personSt. LouisMO
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 curriculum, developing the…
Regional Grazing School - Johnson County
September 18, 2024 - September 20, 2024In-personWarrensburgMO
The purpose is to help farmers better utilize their forage and improve their livestock operations, through better grazing management.
Registration is required and being taken at the Johnson County USDA Service Center.
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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,…
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.
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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 (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.…
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…
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.
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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,…