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…
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…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - October
October 28, 2026Virtual
Lidia Arend (Brazil), a swine reproduction specialist with Topigs Norsvin, is recognized for her work advancing sow fertility, reproductive management, and herd productivity. Through research and industry collaboration, she helps producers implement strategies that improve reproductive efficiency and overall performance while supporting the…
Introduction to Grant Writing
October 30, 2026In-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 grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to cultivate. This includes…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - October 30th, 2026
October 30, 2026Virtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 30th, 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 30th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
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Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius
November 3, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Do your team members struggle with burnout and frustration at work? Are meetings inefficient and unproductive? Do you wonder why some employees thrive in certain roles while others seem constantly drained?
Business owners, managers, and team leads today face the challenge of maximizing productivity while maintaining high morale and…
Coaching & Mentoring to Accelerate Potential
November 4, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Coaching can close the gap between acceptable and superior performance. Attend this seminar to learn the skills that professional coaches use to cultivate responsibility, innovation, energy, and commitment. This seminar will equip you with coaching and mentoring methods that will transform a team or individual to new heights of improved…
High-Performance Supervision
November 5, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Exceptional supervisors inspire and guide their teams by mastering motivation, problem-solving, delegation, and priority management. In this practical seminar, you’ll explore two foundational workplace systems and acquire proven, results-oriented skills essential for thriving in a supervisory role.
This seminar is ideal for first-level or…
Thriving Through the Holidays - A Resilient Economies and Community Health (REACH) Webinar
November 5, 2026 - November 19, 2026Virtual
Thriving Through the Holidays is a three-part webinar series designed to help individuals and families navigate the challenges of the holiday season with greater balance, resilience, and well-being. Recognizing that many women often carry a significant share of the emotional, relational, and logistical responsibilities during the holidays, this…
Leading Above the Noise
November 10, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
As reported by the website, tech21century.com: “Through mobile phones, online entertainment services, the Internet, electronic mail, television, radio, newspapers, books, social media etc. people receive every day about 105,000 words or 23 words per second in half a day (12 hours) (during awake hours). According to…researchers, the main effect…
Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact
November 17, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Modern workplaces demand strong communication skills at every level. Whether you’re on the front lines or in executive leadership, you need to master various digital tools, bridge generational gaps, and share information with speed and precision. Clear communication prevents expensive errors and establishes trust. This program equips…
Managing People, Processes & Projects
November 18, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Do you have more to do than you can manage in a 40-hour workweek?
Do you feel that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself?
Do you find yourself having to “redo” work not done right the first time?
If you answered yes to these questions, you could be holding yourself, your employees, and your work group…
The Effective Leader
December 2, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Increasingly, organizations are realizing the need for leadership at all levels. Because people want to be led, not managed, managers need to develop as leaders in addition to being highly competent in functional management areas. There is an impressive body of knowledge regarding leadership, and the skills needed to be an effective leader. The…
Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)
December 3, 2026 - December 4, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Managers are constantly called upon to manage projects or to be part of a project team. The effective management of projects – completion within a deadline and a budget, subject to performance criteria – is the cornerstone for business success. All projects are undertaken to achieve specific results and need a framework to help accomplish an…
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - Virtual (December)
December 9, 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…
Excelling as an Administrative Professional
December 9, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Understand & Grow Your Value as an Administrative Professional.
Administrative professionals often underestimate their impact, despite being incredibly valuable leaders within their organization. With ever-changing technology and organizational climates, expectations are increasing in job responsibilities and job performance for…
Pearls of Production Grand Finale - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer
December 11, 2026 - December 12, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Pearls of Production Conference
Date: December 11-12, 2026
Event Description:
Join us for the annual Pearls of Production Conference, designed to provide practical knowledge, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities for livestock producers.
Participants may register for Friday only, Saturday only, or both days of the…