Government Contracting 101
November 5, 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…
Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders
November 5, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book, ”Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as did emotional…
Supervisory Certificate Series
November 4, 2025 - November 13, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
Step into the realm of transformative supervision with our Supervisory Certificate Series—an immersive program meticulously crafted for current and aspiring supervisors seeking to unlock their full potential.
This dynamic journey…
The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Service-Based Businesses
October 30, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.
Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience of a service-based company that…
Mental Health First Aid for Adults (Virtual)
October 29, 2025Virtual
Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.
…
Pixels of Production – Virtual Pearls – Session Five
October 28, 2025Virtual
Join us for the last virtual session learning about Heroes to Hives a program helping veterans and women producers establish beekeeping from Joni Harper, Natural Resources Field Specialist, University of Missouri Extension. Heroes to Hives is a unique program offered through the Michigan…
Coaching & Mentoring to Accelerate Potential
October 28, 2025In-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…
Generative AI in Action: Practical Tools for Leadership
October 28, 2025Virtual
This two-hour, hands-on workshop introduces mid-to-senior-level leaders to the practical use of generative AI in everyday leadership tasks. Participants will observe real-time demonstrations of AI tools and directly explore how AI can assist with team communication, report summarization, and…
Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series (4-Day Program)
October 20, 2025 - October 23, 2025In-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…
Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
October 16, 2025Virtual
Training Topics:
Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessSmall Disadvantaged BusinessesWoman-owned BusinessesThis virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…
AI in Action: Working Smarter with Microsoft Copilot
October 16, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
This course is a hands-on, training designed to equip professionals with practical, repeatable skills for using Microsoft Copilot across the M365 ecosystem.
Through guided modules, participants will work directly inside a live O365…
The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses
October 16, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.
Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience for a product-based business…
The Effective Leader
October 15, 2025In-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.
…
Trade Tuesday: Go Global with SBA Export Programs
October 14, 2025Virtual
Having trouble securing capital to meet your small business exporting needs?
You can use the SBA’s international trade finance programs to cover short-term or long-term costs which are necessary to sell goods or services abroad.…
Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
October 14, 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…
The Power of Positive Teams
October 7, 2025In-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…
The Great Game of Business® – Minigames™
October 2, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
MiniGames™
What to Expect: MiniGames™ are a fun and effective way to gamify performance, drive results, and boost employee engagement. By turning business challenges into focused, short-term games, teams build business literacy,…
CEC Webinar Live from Excelsior Springs
October 1, 2025Virtual
Join us for this sneak peek into one of the sessions at the 2025 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in Excelsior Springs.
We will Zoom in to learn how childcare partners collaborated and used the Strategic Doing process…
Government Contracting 101
October 1, 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.…
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Greene County (4-Week / 8-Session Program)
September 22, 2025 - October 16, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
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.
…
Virtual Fence Foundations
June 27, 2025 - October 24, 2025Virtual
Calling all livestock grazers looking to intensify or increase current grazing efforts without the stress of fencing. Virtual fencing is an emerging technology that used GPS enabled collars to create invisible fence boundaries. Join the Center for Regenerative Agriculture, MU Extension, The…
Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together
April 15, 2025 - November 11, 2025Virtual
Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together
"Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together" is a dynamic program that blends the timeless practices of homesteading with modern approaches to health, wellness, and safety.…
2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series
February 7, 2025 - December 5, 2025Virtual
Join us for the 2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series, a webinar series dedicated to showcasing the power of collaboration in rural Missouri communities. In 2025, we spotlight successful stories of collaboration that are driving innovation, strengthening connections, and creating lasting…
Missouri Historic Schools Alliance (2025 Membership)
December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2025HybridSpringfieldMO
Description:
The Missouri Historic Schools Alliance is a network of history and one-room school enthusiasts, community development professionals and others that work to save and share the stories of historic schools in rural Missouri as well as the physical structures. These schools are an important part of Missouri's history because they tell…
Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes
September 30, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Does conflict sometimes interfere with the day-to-day operations of your organization? Actually, conflict is a natural and even beneficial fact of life in the business environment. However, when not managed well it can result in low morale, decreased productivity, high stress levels, and the…