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…
Strategic Growth
July 31, 2024In-personJacksonMO
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!
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Creating Your Brand Experience
July 31, 2024In-personJacksonMO
We'll explore how to create and implement a brand your customers will love to talk about
Register at:
https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/25474
Cost: Free
AI in Action: Practical Uses
July 31, 2024In-personJacksonMO
We'll dive into practical uses and examples of AI tools to help you make better decisions for your business.
Register at:
https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/25475
Cost…
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,…
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:
Assess…
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…
MissouriBUYS: How to Do Business with the State of Missouri
August 14, 2024Virtual
Are you interested in doing business with the State of Missouri? Did you know that in order to sell to the State of Missouri, your business is required to be registered in the State of Missouri's online vendor portal, MissouriBUYS?
Register…
Estate Planning: What's the Worst That Could Happen??? (Madison County)
August 15, 2024In-personFredericktownMO
Estate planning isn't fun to think about, but failing to plan isn't an option! This course looks at a fictional family who does absolutely no estate planning. As unexpected life events occur for our fictional family, we see some of the unintended consequences…
Backyard Poultry Workshop - Oregon County
August 16, 2024In-personAltonMO
MU Extension Livestock Specialist, Elizabeth Picking and MU Extension Agronomy Specialist, Haley Schwantz will discuss how to incubate, hatch, and raise chicks to adulthood. They will also demonstrate how to candle eggs to identify is eggs are fertilized. Attendees will also learn how to identify if eggs are fresh and safe to eat or if they are…
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp - Cape Girardeau - 8 week program
August 27, 2024 - October 15, 2024In-personCape GirardeauMO
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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Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School
August 30, 2024In-personLinneusMO
Please join us for the Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School. Representatives from MU extension, the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, and producers will present on topics throughout the workshop. Participants will gain a better understanding of marketing, including…
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp - Sikeston - 2-day program
August 30, 2024 - September 6, 2024In-personSikestonMO
Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business 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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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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Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Hybrid
September 11, 2024 - November 13, 2024Hybrid
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…
Mental Health First Aid for Youth - Online - Community- September
September 12, 2024Virtual
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care. This evidence-based training will teach you how to apply the ALGEE…
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,…