The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today!
Please note that the SBDC office hours align with MSSU, and the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. SBDC staff work by appointment.
Starting a Small Business: The First Steps
Friday, September 9, 2022 | 10:30 am to 11:45 am CDT | Free event
In this workshop, participants will learn about discovering their target markets and gaining a better appreciation of why businesses need to understand their customers. Participants will also learn about registering their business with the federal, state, and local agencies. They will also learn the basics of understanding cash flow projections and various funding alternatives as well as their importance.
To learn more about this free, virtual webinar, click here.
Coffee & Conversations: Featuring Carthage Women Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 8:30 am to 9:30 am CDT | Free event
Grab your morning coffee and join us in person or via Zoom to hear from Carthage Women Entrepreneurs! Are you curious how these women have been successful? Would you like to know their biggest failures? What advice would you like to receive from the panelists?
Join the Carthage Chamber of Commerce for conversations with panelists Heather Orscheln, Owner of Revel Boutique, and Lee Pound, Owner of The Loft at 404.
For more information, please click here.
Trauma-Informed Workplaces
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | 8:30 am to 9:30 am CDT | Cost covered by Freeman Health System
Trauma-informed care is helpful in everyday life. Incorporating trauma informed care principles and practices can help with how you do business, engage with your employees, and interact with your family!
Trauma-informed care promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing. During the presentation you will hear from Kaley Routledge, Trauma Informed Care Specialist at Freeman Health System’s Ozark Center. SHe will guide attendees through:
- Defining trauma-informed care
- Discussing major principles
- Examining best practices
And, most importantly, you’ll take away ideas and resources for workplace implementation.
There will be in-person and virtual options for attendees. Registration for in-person attendees begins at 8:00 am and a light breakfast will be served.
Learn more and register here.
SBA Lender Trading
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm CDT | Free event; pre-registration recommended
Are you interested in a refresher on SBA loan programs, or know of a new lender in your bank who needs this information?
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Missouri SBDC at MSSU will hold a training opportunity for commercial loan officers. Lenders will learn more about SBA’s guaranteed loan programs including the SBA’s 7(a) loan program.
Krishin Thadani with the SBA will talk about how the SBA’s loan programs can benefit local financial institutions.
Representatives with the Missouri SBDC at MSSU and SCORE will be on hand to talk about their services geared toward small business, including ones that may make a lender’s job more productive and efficient.
There is no fee to attend this session, but pre-registration is recommended.
To save your spot, click here.
Looking for something different?
Webinars are being offered by all Missouri SBDC centers located across the state. Check out our events page to find more training that fits your business needs.
Visit the Missouri SBDC website, sbdc.missouri.edu, for more about their centers and training offerings.
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