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Connect, learn and inspire: From workshops and seminars to networking events and mentorship opportunities, we have something for everyone. Discover new ideas, build valuable connections and take it to the next level.

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
assorted drugs laying on table

Drug TrendsRepeating Event

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
officers sitting in classroom with female instructor teaching

Legal Updates & Constitutional LawRepeating Event

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
A group of business people sit in a row in a training class. They look at an unseen speaker as they concentrate on his lecture.

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
September 2025
University Holiday. We're closed.

Closed: Labor Day

We follow the Missouri State University holiday calendar. Our staff will be out of the office, and the exterior doors at Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center and Brick City 3 will be locked. All members can access the building with their access cards.
01 Sep
All Day

Mentorship Meeting: Higginbotham InsuranceRepeating 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. — Managing Director at Higginbotham Insurance, Chase Marable, offers mentorship meetings to answer your questions regarding business […]
02 Sep
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Online

SGF Devs – Dev NightRepeating Event

Springfield Devs is a non-profit organization focused on growing and fostering the developer community in Southwest Missouri since 2014. The first Wednesday of every month we host Dev Night where several local groups present on their related topics. These events are hosted in-person at efactory and streamed live online. Dev Nights are always free events […]
03 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Arvest Bank

Mentorship Meeting: Arvest BankRepeating 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 Arvest Bank offer mentorship focused on simplifying the lending process and improving your company’s […]
09 Sep
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Online
Man standing over women's shoulder while she is seated in front of a laptop computer.

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

Mentorship Meeting: Lindsay BauerRepeating 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, Culture, Human Resources Lindsay Bauer […]
10 Sep
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online

Mentorship Meeting: John YooRepeating 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: Strategy, Financing, Leadership and Management John […]
11 Sep
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Online
Officer running down hall guns drawn with protective gear on

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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