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…

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.

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…

Warm Season Grass Pasture Walk

September 5, 2024In-personAltonMO

University of Missouri Extension in Oregon County is offering an opportunity to tour fields of Spar Bluestem and Caucasian Bluestem at Cox Cattle Company.  

Casey and Dana Cox of Cox Cattle Company will share about their…

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…

Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-week program)

September 10, 2024 - December 3, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for first-line supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in…

QuickBooks® Online (The Basics)

September 11, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Are you thinking about using QuickBooks® Online or are you already using it and want to be able to navigate more quickly? Our QuickBooks® Online hands-on training shows you how to utilize the software to document and track the accounting activity of your business, no need to feel like you have…

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,…

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…

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.

Introduction to Grant Writing

September 27, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop.

You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find…

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…

Achieving Results without Authority

October 2, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

As more companies reorganize along horizontal rather than vertical lines, the need emerges for those in non-authoritative positions to encourage action from others to achieve business objectives and manage projects. Cultivating positive influence, cooperation and negotiation skills are essential…

Laclede County Agribusiness Farm-to-Table Brunch

October 2, 2024In-personLebanonMO

Save the date for the first-ever Laclede County Farm-to-Table Agribusiness Brunch, which will be held on Wednesday, October 2, beginning at 10:45 a.m. at The Exchange at Wall Street Cattle Company, 14900 State Hwy KK, Lebanon, MO 65536. This inaugural event is part of Laclede County Commission…

The Power of Positive Teams

October 9, 2024In-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…

Conducting Effective Internal Investigations

October 16, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Your step-by-step guide to conducting a thorough, legally compliant internal investigation. Supervisors, Managers and HR professionals need to know the proper strategies and techniques to investigate workplace situations in a timely, unbiased manner. A proper investigation can be your number one…

Understanding Your Financial Statements

October 16, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

Business owners, managers, accountants, bankers, and consultants need to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools. After attending this financial management series, you will be able to make better business decisions based on good financial information.

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

October 21, 2024 - October 24, 2024In-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 work place. The "Boot Camp" has been designed to build…