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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.

March 2025
The courthouse building in downtown Fredericktown, Missouri

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Madison County – 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 […]
18 Mar - 06 May
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
MSU SBDC at SEMO - Farmington
1237 W Hwy 72, Fredericktown, MO 63645
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 […]
25 Mar
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Online

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.
26 Mar
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Online
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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 […]
26 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies

Learn to communicate in a manner that builds trust, teamwork and consensus. Develop key skills that result in two-way communication which is critical to a participative management style. Examine obstacles to effective communication and learn to facilitate supportive communication with diverse individuals and groups. Key Information: Identifying barriers to effective communication •Focus your development to […]
27 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Business woman looking suspiciously at a man sitting across the table from her. The man's back is facing the camera and he is slightly blurred in the image.

Reasonable Suspicion Recognition Training for Supervisors

At the end of each training session, the attendee will: Know some of the behavioral, physical, and emotional signs and impacts of drug and alcohol use on an individual as well as: Recognize paraphernalia associated with the use of drugs Become aware of the negative impact of various levels of alcohol concentration in the human […]
28 Mar
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
efactory, Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N. Jefferson

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. […]
31 Mar
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online
April 2025
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Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

Does conflict sometimes interfere with the day-to-day operations of your organization? Actually, conflict is a natural and even beneficial fact of life in the business environment. However, when not managed well it can result in low morale, decreased productivity, high stress levels, and the loss of good employees, all of which detract from the organization’s […]
01 Apr
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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 […]
01 Apr
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Online
table with gun, money, handcuffs and drugs

Criminal Interdiction

This 5-hour course has been carefully crafted to include 32 years of field experience throughout the United States, with a concentration on understanding the psychology behind the mule/smuggler.  The class includes a strong concentration on body language, identifying indicators of criminal activity and their meaning, roadside interviews and MUCH more….. We will end with over […]
02 Apr
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Active Shooter Data Review & V/R Firearms Simulator

This course will look at active shooter data over the years and break it down into categories such as location of events, days of the week, times, shooter profile, relationship, type of establishment, and much more.  The data has been compiled by Dr. Bill Sandel who works for Missouri State University School of Criminology and […]
02 Apr
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020

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 […]
02 Apr
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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