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September 2026
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Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Greene County (4-Week / 8-Session Program)

Ready to start your business? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp is an eight-session program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners. Gain practical knowledge in business planning, marketing, funding, financial management, legal basics, and more while learning from experienced business professionals. Sessions are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30–7:30 p.m. over four weeks. Participants […]
28 Sep - 22 Oct
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
October 2026
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Law Enforcement Leadership Summit 2026

The 2026 Leadership Summit addresses the leadership, operational, and organizational challenges agencies experience.  The training will focus on media relations, evidence management, officer wellness, major case leadership, large-scale event management, and recruitment and retention. Schedule: October 7, 2026 8 am – 12 pm – Public Information Officer (PIO) and Media/Public Relations for Law Enforcement Administrators […]
07 - 09 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
Springfield DEVS logo

SGF Devs – Dev Night

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 […]
07 Oct
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
John Yoo

Mentorship Meeting: John Yoo

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 […]
08 Oct
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Online
Bald, Caucasian man with a bear in a blue shirt sitting across a table gesturing toward a blonde, Caucasian women in conversation.

Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book,”Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as did emotional competencies.” Competencies “that have been identified in internal research at hundreds of corporations and organizations as […]
08 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
police cars in a parking lot with cones

Defensive Driving Techniques/Emergency Vehicle Operations – 3 TS, 3 SD, 2 LS

Vista Law Enforcement Training and Consulting, LLC, in cooperation with Missouri State Public Safety Training Center, has scheduled this 8-hour POST-approved training program, titled “Defensive Driving Techniques/Emergency Vehicle Operations.”  This training program is presented by current and retired first responder personnel who are experts in defensive driving and emergency vehicle operations. Topics include: • Missouri […]
13 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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The Power of Positive Teams

Many organizations are feeling pressure due to the increased competition for talent, having fewer people to keep up, and operating in a constant state of change. As a lack of connection deteriorates team culture and engagement, remaining positive and avoiding the doom-and-gloom forecasts can be challenging. Building a positive, people-first culture can help you tell […]
13 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Arvest Bank

Mentorship Meeting: Arvest Bank

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. — Arvest Bank‘s Commercial Lending Team helps small business owners navigate the often overwhelming world of business […]
13 Oct
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online
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SGF Business Lab

Turn your business ideas into reality at the SGF Business Lab! Join us for a FREE half day seminar designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners thrive in Springfield. This year three tracks will be offered, one for those just getting started, one for more experienced business owners, and one focused on branding, creativity, […]
14 Oct
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
efactory, Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N. Jefferson

Mentorship Meeting: Lindsay Bauer

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 […]
14 Oct
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online
Officer running down hall guns drawn with protective gear on

ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 End User – 2 Day Course – Greenville, 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 […]
15 - 16 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
125 Maple Street, Greenville, MO, 63944
Janna Jacobs

Mentorship Meeting: Janna Pearman Jacobs

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 […]
15 Oct
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Online
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