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Government Contracting 101

Event date: Oct. 4, 2023

Event time: | 9:00 am - 10:30 am

This introductory monthly 1.5 hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government ...

Harrison County Council Meeting October 2023

Event date: Oct. 5, 2023

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bethany, MO

Monthly County Extension Council meeting to conduct business and plan programming efforts in the county. Meetings are open to the public.Cost: No feeFor more information, contact: Harrison County Extension Office at [email protected] or ...

Clinton County Council Meeting - October 2023

Event date: Oct. 9, 2023

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Plattsburg, MO

Monthly County Extension Council meeting to conduct business and plan programming efforts in the county. Meetings are open to the public. Cost: No feePlease call: 816-933-2138 or email at [email protected] to ensure meeting is still ...

Selling to the Government: The First Steps

Event date: Oct. 27, 2023

Event time: | 8:30 am - 11:00 am

The federal government awards more than $400 billion dollars in contracts annually to small business owners. Are you ready to market yourself to the world's largest customer? This three-hour seminar offers an overview of the critical first steps to ...

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Show-Me MO Success podcast: Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia

Published: Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As a palliative care nurse at Boone Hospital, Jackie Reed saw families dealing with the declining health of loved ones have to make difficult financial decisions.Her experience led her to team up with another nurse, Dorreen Rardin, ...

Digital Asset Map: add to inventory of publicly available digital tools

Published: Monday, May 22, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new online tool will help connect more Missourians with broadband resources in their communities.The Digital Asset Map is a project of the University of Missouri System Broadband Initiative in partnership with the Missouri ...

Show-Me MO Success podcast: Broadband access for Missouri communities

Published: Monday, April 10, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Communities that struggle with broadband connectivity are at a disadvantage. The University of Missouri System has resources such as the Digitally Connected Communities Guide to help areas in Missouri gain better broadband ...

Neighborhood Leadership Academy awards 20 mini-grants

Published: Thursday, March 9, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Neighborhood Leadership Academy has awarded 20 mini-grants totaling $46,805 to groups across Missouri. The grants, ranging from $380 to $2,500, support neighborhood initiatives including community gardens in schools and parks, ...

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Encouraging Return Migration and Population Retention in Rural Communities

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2023

Mallory L. RaheAssociate Extension Professor, Division of Applied Social SciencesTaylorAnn WashburnProgram Coordinator, Division of Applied Social SciencesIn rural communities with low natural amenities, population decline has frustrated rural ...

Introduction to Local Food Systems

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2022

Mary HendricksonAssociate ProfessorRural SociologySarah Hultine MassengaleExtension State Specialist in Community Development andAssistant Extension Professor, University of Missouri-St. LouisThe local production and marketing of food has reached a ...

Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency

Publication date: April 5, 2022

Reviewed by Conne BurnhamEmergency Management SpecialistFire and Rescue Training InstituteYou and your family can survive for several days without food, but only a short time without water. Disasters can often cause us to question the safety of our ...

Family Disaster Plan

Publication date: April 21, 2022

Reviewed by Conne BurnhamFire and Rescue Training InstituteHaving a plan can help your family make it through any disaster with minimal stress. A comprehensive family disaster plan includes information about each family member, household pets, ...

Decision-Making Techniques for Community Groups

Publication date: March 31, 2022

Reviewed by Sarah Hultine MassengaleCommunity Economic DevelopmentJohanna Reed Adams, Charles M. St. Clair and William E. RobertsonDepartment of Community DevelopmentCommunity groups often have a problem coming to a decision about projects to ...

Writing Columns

Publication date: March 30, 2022

Reviewed by Katherine ForanExtension Communications and MarketingDebrah JeffersonExtension and Agricultural InformationWhat is a column? A column is not a news article, but it is news. It generally answers why and how. It often is personal, using the ...

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Show-Me REDI

Feb. 6, 2023 - April 24, 2023

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Show-Me REDI will help prepare women in Missouri to take on public office through two tracks: one for those involved in appointed seats and one for those who want to run for an elected position, with the ability to opt in to both.

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Center for Rural Affairs

Establish strong rural communities, social and economic justice, environmental stewardship and genuine opportunity for all while engaging people in decisions that affect the quality and future of their lives and communities.

MU Extension Business Development Program

Programs and specialists helping businesses in every stage.

Global Entrepreneurship Monitor

International research data on entrepreneurial activity.

Heartland Center for Leadership Development

The Heartland Center for Leadership Development is an independent, nonprofit organization developing local leadership that responds to the challenges of the future of small towns and rural communities.

Center for Rural Entrepreneurship

With roots and hearts in rural America, the center helps community leaders build a prosperous future by supporting and empowering business, social and civic entrepreneurs.

Missouri Rural Development Partners

MRDP strives to improve the quality of life, enhance opportunities and help empower citizens and rural communities of Missouri by bringing together a coalition of public and private entities.

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Exceed — Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development

Building resilient communities through community economic development, entrepreneurship and strategic planning.

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute

FRTI provides comprehensive education and skills training for Missouri’s fire and emergency service responders.

Community Arts Program

Promotes and fosters community and economic development through the arts.

CARES

The Center for Applied Research and Environmental Systems (CARES) aids interested public and private parties in learning about and managing our resources.

Alianzas

The Alianzas partnership enhances the ability of communities to collaborate with the growing immigrant Hispanic population.

Garden ’n Grow

Summer volunteer gardening program for children ages 9 to 13.

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