Events

Building Strong Families - August

August 7, 2025 - September 11, 2025Virtual

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,…

2025 Extension Master Gardener Training - Butler County

August 7, 2025 - November 6, 2025In-personPoplar Bluff

The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by…

4-H Zoo Apprentice Camp

December 27, 2025 - December 31, 2025In-personTampa

Registration deadline: Dec. 8, 2025 

Arrive: Fly or Drive. 

Everyone should plan to arrive at Busch Gardens in Tampa by 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. 

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts

December 17, 2025Virtual

This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Participants will learn the key elements needed to create a compelling and professional Capability Statement that effectively communicates…

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts

December 11, 2025Virtual

Training Topics:

This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…

Government Contracting 101

December 3, 2025Virtual

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. After attending this class…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts

November 19, 2025Virtual

This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Participants will learn the key elements needed to create a compelling and professional Capability Statement that effectively communicates…

Introduction to Franchising Lunch and Learn

November 13, 2025Virtual

Curious about starting your own business? 

Franchising could be the perfect fit for you!  Franchising is an often-overlooked option that allows entrepreneurs to be in business for themselves but not by themselves. 

Introduction to Franchising Lunch and Learn

November 13, 2025Virtual

Curious about starting your own business? Franchising could be the perfect fit for you!  

Franchising is an often-overlooked option that allows entrepreneurs to be in business for themselves but not by themselves. It’s far more…

Crisis to Collaboration: Tackling the Childcare Challenge

November 12, 2025In-personSunrise Beach

The lack of accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare is not just a personal or family issue, it’s a critical workforce, economic development, and community sustainability challenge across the Lake of the Ozarks region. 

This…