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Improve your skills and keep up with all the latest information in our ongoing training events. We offer a variety of training programs focused on the topics that matter.

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August 2025

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Cape Girardeau – 8-week program

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. During this fast-paced, interactive, fun, and energizing program, attendees will discover the best practices, talk […]
26 Aug - 14 Oct
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
220 N. Fountain Street, Cap Girardeau, Missouri 63701-7340
220 N. Fountain Street, Cap Girardeau, Missouri 63701-7340
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GOVCON 2025 – Springfield

Save the date and join the US Navy, Missouri APEX Acclerator, Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University (MSU) and the U.S. Small Business Administration at MSU’s efactory. This event will bring together industry leaders, business professionals, & government officials for an opportunity to network, share insights, and explore the latest developments in government contracting. Light […]
27 Aug
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory, Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N. Jefferson
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Drug Trends

This 4-hour class will focus on emerging drug trends. It will discuss what officers are seeing on the street now and what officers should expect to see based on what is happening in other states. This class will also discuss what officers should be looking for when they stop someone they believe to be driving […]
28 Aug
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Legal Updates & Constitutional Law

This course will provide information on the new laws that were passed recently by the Missouri Legislature. The officers will be asked to discuss the topics in a lecture style course and ample time will be provided for officers to ask questions and discuss the topics.  This course will cover the basics of the 4th […]
28 Aug
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Introduction to Grant Writing

As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop. You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to cultivate. This includes where […]
29 Aug
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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September 2025
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Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)

The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for frontline supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in the areas needed to effectively and efficiently supervise others. Participants will immediately […]
09 Sep - 02 Dec
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Doniphan, MO

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 […]
13 - 14 Sep
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Doniphan Career Center
302 East Spring Street Doniphan, Mo. 63935
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Dispatch: 40-Hour Public Safety Communications Course

Missouri Professional Training Partnership 40-Hour Course which meets or exceeds Chapter 650.340, RSMo Joint Communications Center initial training requirements. Students upon completion will understand the position, qualifications, and expectations of a Public Safety Telecommunicator covering topics for professionalism, key interpersonal communications skills, call processing, dispatch skills and liability considerations. Additionally, the course will provide familiarization […]
15 - 19 Sep
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Laclede County – 4 Sessions

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. During this fast-paced, interactive, fun, and energizing program, attendees will discover best practices, talk through […]
16 Sep - 07 Oct
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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QTR™ – Quality Time Remaining™

Knowing how long the game will last radically changes how you play. Join us for a powerful and engaging session with Steve Baker, Vice President of The Great Game of Business and author of Quality Time Remaining™. Known for his energetic and irreverent style, Steve delivers more actionable takeaways than any speaker you’ll see this year. In this thought-provoking […]
18 Sep
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
efactory, Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N. Jefferson
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Robert W. Plaster School of Business Building on the Missouri Southern State University campus in Joplin, Missouri.

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp: Joplin (8-Week Program)

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. During this fast-paced, interactive, fun, and energizing program, attendees will discover the best practices, talk […]
18 Sep - 30 Oct
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Missouri Southern State University, Cornell Auditorium - Robert W. Plaster School of Business
3950 Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801
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Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E.) – Lunch and Learn

Join us for a Lunch & Learn session focused on business preparedness for active shooter events. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, based on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT, offers essential strategies, practical guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Research shows that businesses […]
19 Sep
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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