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April 2025

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Ava – (4-Week / 8-Session 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 […]
14 Apr - 08 May
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
305 E Washington Avenue, Ava, MO 65608
305 E Washington Avenue, Ava, MO 65608
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Innovate SOMO Week

Innovate SOMO Week

Innovate SOMO Week is a community-driven, hybrid event designed to highlight entrepreneurial success, workforce development and economic innovation across the 47 counties of Southern Missouri. While Springfield and Cape Girardeau serve as innovation hubs, the goal is to showcase activity happening in all communities — big and small. Whether that means featuring a high-growth tech […]
21 - 25 Apr
All Day
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Janna Pearman Jacobs

Mentorship Meeting: Janna Pearman JacobsRepeating Event

Our Mentorship Network connects you to experienced business professionals with a wide range of expertise. Receive honest advice and practical feedback during one-on-one mentorship meetings. All information shared in mentorship meetings is confidential. Meetings are offered at no-cost, are 30 minutes in duration and are held virtually. — COMPETENCIES: Goal Setting, Adaptablity & Resilience, Navigating […]
23 Apr
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Online
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Mentorship Meeting: Forvis MazarsRepeating Event

Our partners volunteer their time and make initial conversations free of charge to give you access to professionals who want to help you and your business succeed. All conversations are confidential, virtual and are set for 30 minutes. — Experts from Forvis Mazars offer mentorship meetings focused on accounting and finance.
23 Apr
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Online
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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 […]
25 Apr
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Mentorship Meeting: Gehan DhameethRepeating Event

Our Mentorship Network connects you to experienced business professionals with a wide range of expertise. Receive honest advice and practical feedback during one-on-one mentorship meetings. All information shared in mentorship meetings is confidential. Meetings are offered at no-cost, are 30 minutes in duration and are held virtually. — COMPETENCIES: AI, Marketing, Management, and Analytics Dr. […]
28 Apr
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online
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John Taylor, mentor.

Mentorship Meeting: John TaylorRepeating Event

Our Mentorship Network connects you to experienced business professionals with a wide range of expertise. Receive honest advice and practical feedback during one-on-one mentorship meetings. All information shared in mentorship meetings is confidential. Meetings are offered at no-cost, are 30 minutes in duration and are held virtually. — COMPETENCIES: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Accounting & Management John […]
28 Apr
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online
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Achieving Results Without Authority

As more companies reorganize along horizontal rather than vertical lines, the need emerges for those in non-authoritative positions to encourage action from others to achieve business objectives and manage projects. Cultivating positive influence, cooperation and negotiation skills are essential for anyone who needs to get work done though others. This seminar examines principles, strategies, and […]
29 Apr
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Jim Wilson calendar image.

Mentorship Meeting: Jim WilsonRepeating Event

Our Mentorship Network connects you to experienced business professionals with a wide range of expertise. Receive honest advice and practical feedback during one-on-one mentorship meetings. All information shared in mentorship meetings is confidential. Meetings are offered at no-cost, are 30 minutes in duration and are held virtually. — COMPETENCIES: Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions James […]
29 Apr
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Online
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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 […]
30 Apr
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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May 2025
Chris Coburn, mentor.

Mentorship Meeting: Chris CoburnRepeating Event

Our Mentorship Network connects you to experienced business professionals with a wide range of expertise. Receive honest advice and practical feedback during one-on-one mentorship meetings. All information shared in mentorship meetings is confidential. Meetings are offered at no-cost, are 30 minutes in duration and are held virtually. — COMPETENCIES: Technology commercialization, Market Research, Financial Analysis […]
01 May
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Online
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Husch Blackwell

Mentorship Meeting: Husch Blackwell’s Caleb HuntRepeating Event

Our partners volunteer their time and make initial conversations free of charge to give you access to professionals who want to help you and your business succeed. All conversations are confidential, virtual and are set for 30 minutes. — Legal experts from Husch Blackwell host office hours focused on legal issues impacting businesses. Caleb Hunt focuses on employment and […]
01 May
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Online
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