Events

Childcare Program: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts (Evening)

July 28, 2026Virtual

Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence and skills to speak up when they encounter biased comments. Learn six key strategies for communication recovery skills to communicate respectively in this diverse world. These strategies are equally effective in the…

MoDOT DBE Certification Workshop - In Person (Sikeston)

July 29, 2026In-personSikestonMO

MoDOT DBE Certification Workshop in Springfield

Registration Link:  https://www.modot.org/dbe-certification-workshops

100 Miles, 100 Days - Ste. Genevieve County Community Walk

August 1, 2026In-personSainte GenevieveMO

Join us for a Community Walk hosted by University of Missouri Extension as part of the statewide 100 Miles, 100 Days initiative!

This no-cost, in-person event is a fun and encouraging way to connect with your community, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors during the summer challenge. Whether you’ve already been logging miles or are just…

MTI – Creating Stability for Teams – 2026-08-03

August 3, 2026Virtual

Creating Stability for Teams

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Small leadership behaviors create stability. This session focuses on practical actions leaders can take to increase predictability and trust.

Participants will:

Cost: $190

Register by June 1 to…

MO APEX - Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Virtual

August 6, 2026Virtual

Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Virtual Workshop with SCORE

Registration Link:  https://www.score.org/mo/st-louis/business-education/assess-your-government-contracting-readiness-7-13-2026/

Building Strong Families Virtual August 2026

August 6, 2026 - September 10, 2026Virtual

This program helps parents build on their existing strengths by developing communication and stress management skills and implementing positive parenting strategies.

6-Session Series August 6, 2026- September 10, 2026

Session 1 Family Strengths

Session 2 Communication

Session 3 Stress Less, Live More

Session 4…

The Gift of Aging

August 11, 2026In-personHannibalMO

Gift of Aging 2026: Living Well at Every Age

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
American Legion

Join us for the annual Gift of Aging conference, an educational event designed to help older adults, caregivers, and family members gain practical knowledge and connect with valuable community resources.

This year'…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - August 11, 2026

August 11, 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…

100 Miles, 100 Days - St. Francois County Community Walk

August 14, 2026In-personPark HillsMO

Join us for a Community Walk hosted by University of Missouri Extension as part of the statewide 100 Miles, 100 Days initiative!

This no-cost, in-person event is a fun and encouraging way to connect with your community, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors during the summer challenge. Whether you’ve already been logging miles or are just…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aerial (CP27126)

August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026In-personNixaMO

This course is pending DFS curriculum release and subsequent train the trainers. This course is designed for individuals who have completed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core and who are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Aerial Device certification exam. In this class, students will discuss duties and responsibilities of the driver/…

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory - August 19, 2026

August 19, 2026Virtual

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) is a community training that recognizes rural values of neighbor helping neighbor, and communities being their own best resource, especially when concerned about another's emotional and mental well-being. During the training, participants learn a natural way to talk with a friend, a neighbor…

MTI – Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence -- 2016-08-20

August 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence

Conflict is inevitable, but mishandled conflict damages productivity and morale. This session strengthens leaders’ ability to address tension directly and productively.

Participants will:

NE Regional Grazing School - 2026

August 25, 2026 - August 27, 2026In-personWilliamstownMO

Missouri regional grazing schools teach the concepts of Management-intensive Grazing (MiG). Livestock farmers and ranchers learn the benefits of MiG, which include:

Participants learn concepts and skills that directly…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - August 25, 2026

August 25, 2026Virtual

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…

Retain With Intention - Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd

September 2, 2026 - September 3, 2026In-personMount VernonMO

Rebuilding the cow herd is more than keeping back a few extra heifers—it’s about making intentional decisions that shape your operation for years to come. During this multifaceted, hands-on, 2-day program will provide Missouri producers with practical tools to evaluate genetics, nutrition, fertility, and performance data when selecting and…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Virtual, Tues/Thurs Daytime

September 8, 2026 - November 12, 2026Virtual

In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the virtual, Tuesday and Thursday…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - September 8, 2026

September 8, 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…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - In-Person, Tuesday Evenings (St. Louis Only)

September 8, 2026 - November 10, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO

In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the in-person, Tuesday evening…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Virtual, Wednesday Evenings

September 9, 2026 - November 11, 2026Virtual

In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the virtual, Wednesday evening…

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory - September 10, 2026

September 10, 2026Virtual

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) is a community training that recognizes rural values of neighbor helping neighbor, and communities being their own best resource, especially when concerned about another's emotional and mental well-being. During the training, participants learn a natural way to talk with a friend, a neighbor…

MTI – Responding Rather Than Reacting in Tough Situations – 2026-09-09

September 10, 2026Virtual

Responding Rather Than Reacting in Tough Situations

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Leadership credibility is often determined in high-pressure moments. This session focuses on practical techniques to regulate reactions and respond intentionally.

Cost: $190

Register by July 1 to receive 50% off…

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2026

September 15, 2026 - September 17, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO

CEC Conference 2026

2026 Theme:  Show-Me Momentum - From Main Street to Farm Gate

September 15-17, 2026 | Maryville, Missouri

Step into a community where momentum is more than a word—it’s something you can feel, build, and carry home with you.

The 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference invites…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - September 29, 2026

September 29, 2026Virtual

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - October 27, 2026

September 29, 2026Virtual

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…

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…