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November 2026
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Small Business Planning and Funding: A National Veterans Small Business Week Workshop

Interested in starting or growing a small business? Join Army veteran Krishin Thadani, SBA Economic Development Specialist, for an informative session during National Veterans Small Business Week. Krishin provide no-cost resources to help you plan, launch, and fund your business. Representatives from the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri State University and APEX […]
12 Nov
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Show-Me Roadshow: Intro to Entrepreneurship – Sedalia

Have a business idea but aren’t sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve started a business and are looking for the right resources to help you move forward. Join us in Sedalia for the Show-Me Network Roadshow: Intro to Entrepreneurship! The Show-Me Network, Missouri SBDC at State Fair Community College and Sedalia Area Chamber of […]
13 Nov
10:00 am - 11:00 am
State Fair Community College
3201 W. 16th St. Sedalia, MO. 65301
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Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact

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 participants with the skills to communicate powerfully and […]
17 Nov
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Managing People, Processes & Projects

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 […]
18 Nov
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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How to Find & Apply for Small Business Grants

Grants can be a valuable funding source for small businesses—but finding them and knowing where to look can be challenging. In this practical workshop, entrepreneurs will learn proven strategies for locating and evaluating grant opportunities. Participants will learn how to search effectively using targeted keywords, identify local, regional, and national grant programs, and use curated […]
19 Nov
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Online
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ALERRT Active Attack Integrated Response 2-Day Course – Mexico, MO – 10 TS, 3 SD, 3 Firearms SD

The AAIR course is designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator and EMS in active attack/shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care guidelines, which can be used at the point of injury to increase survivability of victims. The course also provides a […]
23 - 24 Nov
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
McMillan Early Learning Center
1101 East Anderson, Mexico, MO 65265
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ALERRT Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events – 3-Day End User Course – 10 Firearms SD, 10 SD, 4 TS

This course is designed to prepare first responders for an open-air active shooter encounter. It addresses a wide range of tactics and techniques when addressing an exterior armed aggressor. This hands on course will cover equipment selection, vehicle ambushes, medical emergencies, vehicle and dismounted officer/citizen down rescue, individual/ team movement techniques, and emergency vehicle crisis […]
30 Nov - 02 Dec
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Camden County Sheriff's Office Range
7645 State Road A, Montreal, MO, 65591
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December 2026
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The Effective Leader

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 Effective […]
02 Dec
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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POST Core Requirements – 2 LS, 2 TS, 2 IP-includes Implicit Bias & De-Escalation

This comprehensive training program is designed to enhance law enforcement professionals’ awareness, judgment, and response when interacting with diverse communities and high-stress situations. The course integrates three critical areas—Racial Profiling & Implicit Bias, De-escalation Strategies & Techniques, and Suicide by Cop—to promote ethical, fair, and effective policing practices. Participants will engage in guided discussions and […]
03 Dec
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)

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 […]
03 - 04 Dec
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Excelling as an Administrative Professional

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 administrative professionals. This seminar will help administrative professionals get better results, reduce stress, impact the bottom […]
09 Dec
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Anderson, MO – 7 TS, 9 Firearms SD

This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter. This course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement, setting up for and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, secondary responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and […]
12 - 13 Dec
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Anderson Elementary
512 N Chapman ST. Anderson Mo 64832
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