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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
Cape Girardeau

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
Cape Girardeau, MO
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September 2025
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
Joplin, MO
Cornell Auditorium - Robert W. Plaster School of Business
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Photo of Hammons Tower from the vantage point of Jordan Creek Park.

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Greene County (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 […]
22 Sep - 16 Oct
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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MU Extension Building in Ellington, Missouri.

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Reynolds County – (6-Week / 6-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 […]
23 Sep - 28 Oct
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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October 2025
Picture of Long Memorial Hall, the City Hall building for Farmington, Missouri

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Farmington – 8-week session

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 […]
07 Oct - 25 Nov
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Missouri SBDC at SEMO — Farmington Regional Chamber (satellite)
302 N. Washington St., Farmington, MO 63640-1752
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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 […]
15 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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SGF Business Lab

Turn your business idea into reality at the SGF Business Lab! Join us for a free, half-day seminar designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow right here in Springfield. Hear directly from City leaders, connect with experts on business planning, marketing, funding, and more. You’ll walk away with the tools and […]
15 Oct
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
efactory, Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N. Jefferson
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Racial Profiling, Implicit Bias, De-Escalation, & Suicide by Cop – 1 LS, 3 IP

This comprehensive training program is designed to enhance law enforcement professionals’ awareness, judgment, and response when interacting with diverse communities and high-stress situations. The course integrates three critical areas—Racial Profiling & Implicit Bias, De-escalation Strategies & Techniques, and Suicide by Cop—to promote ethical, fair, and effective policing practices. Participants will engage in guided discussions and […]
16 Oct
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses

At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet. Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience for a product-based business that demonstrates how to read, interpret, and use financial statements to make better business decisions. This session builds financial literacy and highlights how […]
16 Oct
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Man sitting in front of a computer screen with Microsoft Copilot logo on the screen. Pitt Technology Group and Missouri SBDC logos are featured as the presenting sponsors.

AI in Action: Working Smarter with Microsoft Copilot

This course is a hands-on, training designed to equip professionals with practical, repeatable skills for using Microsoft Copilot across the M365 ecosystem. Through guided modules, participants will work directly inside a live O365 tenant to learn how to apply Copilot in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams. They will also work within Copilot Studio and Power […]
16 Oct
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
efactory, Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N. Jefferson
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Emergency Preparedness Response: Adapting to High-Risk Incidents

This course is designed to enhance responder awareness, decision-making, and tactical effectiveness during high-risk incidents. Participants will examine the structure and purpose of operational zones surrounding incident locations, gaining a detailed understanding of what actions and resources should be deployed in each area to ensure safety and efficiency. Building on this foundation, students will learn […]
16 Oct
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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Protecting What We Value – Leadership in Public Safety – 5 TS, 2 IP, 1 LS

Protecting what we Value: Leadership in Public Safety is designed to equip you with the critical skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s complex public safety environment. This intensive program will sharpen your expertise in all the keyareas you need to be a successful leader: Masterful Leadership: Develop a commanding presence, hone your communication […]
17 Oct
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College St., Camdenton, MO 65020
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