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SUMMARY:Proof to Profit: How to Avoid the Startup Loop of Despair
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-part\, virtual\, training series\, you’ll learn how to avoid a common pitfall of entrepreneurship—no customer\, no business. You’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real\, paying customers before investing a lot of time and money.  \nEntrepreneurs often jump straight into building and branding their business\, only to find themselves stuck in the Startup Loop of Despair—facing low sales or market indifference. In “Proof to Profit\,” you’ll learn how to gather proof through interviews\, surveys\, observations\, and small experiments. We tap into the wisdom of All in Startup by Diana Kander to learn the how to do customer discovery\, prove your concept\, and turn it into sustainable profit.  \nThis class is a prerequisite to StartSmart\, Growth360\, and Tech Venture. \nSr. Business Development Consultant\, Joel Barrett\, leads the course.  He is a serial entrepreneur and business owner. Since 2017\, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs annually and taught a wide array of training sessions at the SBDC.  \nIncluded with the class:  \n\nA digital copy of All In Startup by Diana Kander \nGroup discussion and coaching\nTools and resources to gather proof of concept \nOne-on-one business coaching sessions \n\nRegister here no later than January 10\, 2025! \nSession Dates:January 14 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – VirtualJanuary 16 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – VirtualJanuary 21 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – Virtual
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/proof-to-profit-how-to-avoid-the-startup-loop-of-despair/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Start
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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SUMMARY:Proof to Profit: How to Avoid the Startup Loop of Despair
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-part\, virtual\, training series\, you’ll learn how to avoid a common pitfall of entrepreneurship—no customer\, no business. You’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real\, paying customers before investing a lot of time and money.  \nEntrepreneurs often jump straight into building and branding their business\, only to find themselves stuck in the Startup Loop of Despair—facing low sales or market indifference. In “Proof to Profit\,” you’ll learn how to gather proof through interviews\, surveys\, observations\, and small experiments. We tap into the wisdom of All in Startup by Diana Kander to learn the how to do customer discovery\, prove your concept\, and turn it into sustainable profit.  \nThis class is a prerequisite to StartSmart\, Growth360\, and Tech Venture. \nSr. Business Development Consultant\, Joel Barrett\, leads the course.  He is a serial entrepreneur and business owner. Since 2017\, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs annually and taught a wide array of training sessions at the SBDC.  \nIncluded with the class:  \n\nA digital copy of All In Startup by Diana Kander \nGroup discussion and coaching\nTools and resources to gather proof of concept \nOne-on-one business coaching sessions \n\nRegister here no later than January 10\, 2025! \nSession Dates:January 14 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – VirtualJanuary 16 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – VirtualJanuary 21 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – Virtual
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/p2p/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Start
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
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SUMMARY:SBA Small Business Assistance Panel & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Crispin Rea\, Kansas City 4th District at Large Councilman\, for a panel and discussion for small business owners. Panelists include: \n\nMindy Brissey – Regional Administrator\, SBA\nJill Hathaway – Director\, Missouri SBDC\nNia Richardson – Managing Director\, KC Bizcare\nJeff Rosenblatt\, Sr. Business Consultant\, APEX Accelerator
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/sba-panel/
LOCATION:Missouri SBDC at UMKC\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scale,Start,Tech
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting\, we cover how to navigate\, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal\, state or local level. \nAfter attending this class\, any business may sign up for the Missouri APEX Accelerator Services. \nOur Missouri APEX free services include:\n• Strategic Approaches\n• Marketing to Government Agencies\n• Researching Past & Current Bid Opportunities\n• Bid – Prep\, Review\, Submittal & Post\n• Registrations\n• Small Business Certifications – Federal\, State & Local\n• Education Resources\n• Other Guidance As Needed
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/govcon101/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/closed-for-winter-break/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/closed-for-1128/
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SUMMARY:ScaleUP! Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:ScaleUP! Kansas City is a selective opportunity for business owners to participate in a multi-week session of class on Thursdays from 8:30-Noon (some classes may differ slightly in time) beginning August 8 – November 21.  \n\n\n\nAn agreement to attend and participate in all sessions is part of the application process. \n\n\n\nCohort members will be chosen and notified by July 29\, 2024 at 5:00pm. \n\n\n\nScaleUP! Kansas City is your chance to launch your business to new heights. Through weekly in-depth meetings with expert speakers and curriculum including Kauffman FastTrac Listening to your Business and GrowthWheel as well as others and one-on-one meetings with business counselors\, you will find a deeper understanding of every facet of your business. \n\n\n\nScalers from Cohorts 1- 13 have found great success by applying what they learn in this very focused time to work ON their business and not IN their business. Are you ready to take things to the next level? Are you ready to have a partner in your growth for the life of your business? \n\n\n\nRequired qualifications: \n\n\n\n\nAt least $250\,000 in sales prior year\n\n\n\nAt least 2 employees\n\n\n\nOwner working on business full time\n\n\n\nAt least 2 years in business\n\n**This cohort is closed and no longer taking applications. You can apply to be a part of the 15th cohort beginning in August 2025 here. 
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/scaleup-kansas-city-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240821T013304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T013304Z
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SUMMARY:Pitching to Investors
DESCRIPTION:Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. \n\n\n\nPresented by Michele Weigand\, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the former Chief Investment Officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance. \n\n\n\n\nPay Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/pitching-to-investors-3/
LOCATION:Troost Ave\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240405T220751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T220751Z
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SUMMARY:Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Designed for business owners\, managers\, accountants\, bankers and consultants who need to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools\, this course will teach you to identify key business information that is captured on the income statement and balance sheet. \n\n\n\nLearn to calculate ratios and understand what it means in terms of business productivity and success.
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/reading-and-understanding-financial-statements/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240405T221031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T221031Z
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SUMMARY:Formula 8: Customer-Centric Problem Solving
DESCRIPTION:This session includes classes on 9 consecutive Wednesdays. Attendance at all 9 sessions is HIGHLY encouraged. \nThe Formula 8 combines classroom and online coursework to teach 8 essentials of an entrepreneurial mindset using the business canvas process to inspire and engage participants. We will focus on customer discovery and acquisition for both start-up and existing businesses. Hearing from unlikely yet successful entrepreneurs\, participants will learn to evaluate business opportunities from a practical method inspired by the life story of Clifton Taulbert. \nThis course is a revolutionary learning program designed to inspire and engage participants in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities it can provide. The overall objective is to empower learners through entrepreneurial thinking and immerse them in entrepreneurial experiences that will enable them to develop entrepreneurial skills. With market testing\, you will also be using a canvas tool to test assumptions rather than utilizing traditional business planning. \nClass cost is $649 with scholarships available. Application will be reviewed for class and scholarship opportunities.
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/formula-8-customer-centric-problem-solving/
LOCATION:Troost Ave\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240405T220609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T220609Z
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SUMMARY:ELEVATIONLAB TECH VENTURE
DESCRIPTION:This class meets for 9 weeks on Thursdays from 3:00pm – 6:00pm; Attendance at all 9 sessions is highly encouraged. \n\n\n\nYou’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge technology or science-based business while Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community is buzzing and moving faster than ever before. You want to be part of it\, but you need help with the details\, including funding and intellectual property protection. \n\n\n\nDesigned specifically by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs\, this program is an intensive nine-session course designed to give technology and science based entrepreneurs a proven framework and network of connections to help grow a great idea into the next viable innovation. Experienced business coaches and successful entrepreneurs work together to facilitate critical teachings\, guide lively small group sessions\, and share practical experiences to enhance your business. Participants learn with and from their peers\, creating a powerful network that continues well after the program is complete. \n\n\n\nDeadline for payment is August 26. \nScholarships may be available and your application will be reviewed for those opportunities. The scholarship cost is $150. 
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/elevationlab-tech-venture/
LOCATION:Troost Ave\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240521T004557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T004557Z
UID:10000486-1724842800-1724850000@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:Franchise Panel Discussion & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join us as an expert panel discusses the benefits of owning your own franchise as well as offers advice to support your goals of franchising your business. Lunch will be provided.\nMake your payment here.
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/franchise/
LOCATION:Missouri SBDC at UMKC\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64110\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240521T005003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T005003Z
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SUMMARY:GROWTH360
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nGrowth360 is a 10 session course starting on August 26 and running through October 28\, 2024. It is held on Monday mornings from 9am – Noon in person at 4747 Troost Ave\, KCMO 64110. Attendance at all 10 sessions is expected. \n\n\n\nWith a 360° perspective\, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. This workshop introduces the GrowthWheel® Framework with participants taking home tools\, Decision Sheets and 30-60-90 Day Plans. \n\n\n\nHow can GROWTH 360 help your business? \n\n\n\n\nSupports the decision making we do every day.\n\n\n\nSupplies a visual toolkit for dialogue\, focus\, agenda setting\, decision-making and action- taking.\n\n\n\nProvides a simple action oriented process to help you grow.\n\n\n\nStays true to the way most entrepreneurs think and work.\n\n\n\nHelps companies determine which areas to focus on to strengthen and grow their business.\n\n\n\nGives an alternative to the conventional business plan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease review these qualifications and email sbdc@umkc.edu with any questions: \n\n\n\n\nat least 2 years in business\n\n\n\n$50\,000 in sales prior year\n\n\n\nowner working full time on business\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFee: $899  \nThe registration link below is for your payment and is the first of two steps. You will also need to complete the client registration for this course. If you have worked with our center in the past (counseling or trainings)\, you will login as an existing account. If you have never worked with us\, you will complete a new account. \nIf we only receive one half of this process\, you will be contacted to complete the other step. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/growth360-2/
LOCATION:Troost Ave\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240404T011613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T011613Z
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SUMMARY:ELEVATIONLAB NEW VENTURE
DESCRIPTION:This session has five classes on Tuesdays and will meet August 20 through September 24 (no class on September 12 due to our annual conference). Attendance at all five classes is mandatory to receive certificate of completion. \n\n\n\nDo you dream of owning your own business? \n\n\n\nAre you ready for a realistic perspective on whether or not people really want to buy what you want to sell? \n\n\n\nThis program helps aspiring  and newer entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business idea\, exploring the feasibility of their new venture and learning how to develop a viable business. This business creation program is fast-paced\, interactive\, fun and energizing. The Missouri Small Business Development Center at UMKC’s ELEVATIONLAB offers the program in an accelerated time frame to let potential entrepreneurs get started with their businesses as soon as possible. Guest speakers and entrepreneurs bring their real-world experience to make topics come alive. Participants develop and grow their businesses through the group activities and coaching from professional business counselors. The class materials include FastTrac\, GrowthWheel® and other elements with step-by-step activities and in-depth information. You don’t just learn about business\, you work on your own business venture throughout the program. \n\n\n\nScholarships may be available. Your application will be reviewed for those opportunities. The scholarship cost is $150. \nDeadline for application and payment is August 16\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/elevationlab-new-venture/
LOCATION:Troost Ave\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20231129T033219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T033219Z
UID:10000473-1723105800-1723118400@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:ScaleUP! Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:ScaleUP! Kansas City is a selective opportunity for business owners to participate in a multi-week session of class on Thursdays from 8:30-Noon (some classes may differ slightly in time) beginning August 8 – November 21.  \n\n\n\nAn agreement to attend and participate in all sessions is part of the application process. \n\n\n\nCohort members will be chosen and notified by July 29\, 2024 at 5:00pm. \n\n\n\nScaleUP! Kansas City is your chance to launch your business to new heights. Through weekly in-depth meetings with expert speakers and curriculum including Kauffman FastTrac Listening to your Business and GrowthWheel as well as others and one-on-one meetings with business counselors\, you will find a deeper understanding of every facet of your business. \n\n\n\nScalers from Cohorts 1- 13 have found great success by applying what they learn in this very focused time to work ON their business and not IN their business. Are you ready to take things to the next level? Are you ready to have a partner in your growth for the life of your business? \n\n\n\nRequired qualifications: \n\n\n\n\nAt least $250\,000 in sales prior year\n\n\n\nAt least 2 employees\n\n\n\nOwner working on business full time\n\n\n\nAt least 2 years in business\n\nApply here!
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/scaleup-kansas-city/
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240404T191346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T191346Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Boards 101
DESCRIPTION:If your early-stage company has just formed a board (or are about to)\, Startup Boards 101 is designed for you. \n\n\n\nThis series of three workshops (August 1\, 8\, 15\, 2024 – attendance at all three sessions is required) helps entrepreneurs and potential board members understand the whys\, whats and hows of early-stage boards. \n\n\n\nThose selected will have moved beyond the startup stage\, will be seriously considering the benefits of an advisory or fiduciary board and will benefit from networking with potential board members. \n\n\n\nSpots are limited . Complete the application for consideration. \n\n\n\nLinks for payment will be send after acceptance. \n\n\n\nIn person – Kauffman Conference Center \n\n\n\nApplications are due by July 26\, 2024.
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/startup-boards-101-2/
LOCATION:Kauffman Foundation\, 4801 Rockhill Rd\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64110\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20231109T010709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T010709Z
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SUMMARY:Myth Busters: Entrepreneurial Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us to get answers to the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs\, including: \n\n\n\n*Are grants real and available? \n\n\n\n*Will the bank lend me money? \n\n\n\n*Do I need a business plan? \n\n\n\n*Will anyone buy what I’m selling? \n\n\n\nWhat comes first? Let us help put your next steps in order after the myths are busted! \n\n\n\nLeave the session with an ACTION PLAN to continue your journey to business ownership and know if you are ready! \n\n\n\nUse the registration link to login to our client system. In the upper right corner log in with the email you previously used to create an account. If you need to reset your password that is fine. \n\n\n\nIf you have not registered with the Missouri SBDC statewide network previously\, you will create a new account in the middle of the screen.
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/myth-busters-entrepreneurial-edition-july-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20231130T232645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T232645Z
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SUMMARY:Pitching to Investors
DESCRIPTION:Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. \n\n\n\nPresented by Michele Weigand\, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the former Chief Investment Officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance. \n\n\n\n\nPay Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/pitching-to-investors-2/
LOCATION:Troost Ave\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240514T001906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T001906Z
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SUMMARY:High Performance Marketing Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:After completing this workshop\, you will be able to create smarter\, sharper\, and more effective marketing for your business. \nMany companies are doing “activity” in lieu of purposeful marketing. Marketing that creates demand\, drives the business model\, and effectively communicates the value proposition is High Performance Marketing. \nWhat you will learn:\n• The Secret of Marketing\n• How to Connect the What\, Why\, and How\n• How to Align your Customer Target\, Value Proposition\, Brand Promise and Reason for Being to your Customer’s Reason for Need\n• How to Drive More Customers\, Spending More\, More Often\n• How to Create Real Demand\n• How to Answer the Question: Why Should I Buy From You?\n• How to Create Marketing that is Relevant\, Believable\, Compelling\, and Persuasive \nMake your payment here.
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/marketing-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Missouri SBDC at UMKC\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64110\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240429T235033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T235033Z
UID:10000484-1718881200-1718884800@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:IRS Resources for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from your IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison about: \n• IRS tax tools and resources designed to support small businesses• Learn about common mistakes to avoid• Discover how to safeguard information and watch for tax-related scams• Tips on choosing a paid tax preparer• Conclude with a short Q&A session
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/irs-resources/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Scale,Start,Tech
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240403T001112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T001112Z
UID:10000478-1718614800-1718625600@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:GROWTH360
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nGrowth360 is a 10 session course starting on June 17 and running through August 19\, 2024. It is held on Monday mornings from 9am – Noon in person at 4747 Troost Ave\, KCMO 64110. Attendance at all 10 sessions is expected. \n\n\n\nWith a 360° perspective\, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. This workshop introduces the GrowthWheel® Framework with participants taking home tools\, Decision Sheets and 30-60-90 Day Plans. \n\n\n\nHow can GROWTH 360 help your business? \n\n\n\n\nSupports the decision making we do every day.\n\n\n\nSupplies a visual toolkit for dialogue\, focus\, agenda setting\, decision-making and action- taking.\n\n\n\nProvides a simple action oriented process to help you grow.\n\n\n\nStays true to the way most entrepreneurs think and work.\n\n\n\nHelps companies determine which areas to focus on to strengthen and grow their business.\n\n\n\nGives an alternative to the conventional business plan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease review these qualifications and email sbdc@umkc.edu with any questions: \n\n\n\n\nat least 2 years in business\n\n\n\n$50\,000 in sales prior year\n\n\n\nowner working full time on business\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFee: $899  \nThe registration link below is for your payment and is the first of two steps. You will also need to complete the client registration for this course. If you have worked with our center in the past (counseling or trainings)\, you will login as an existing account. If you have never worked with us\, you will complete a new account. \nIf we only receive one half of this process\, you will be contacted to complete the other step. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/growth360/
LOCATION:Troost Ave\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240521T224825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T224825Z
UID:10000488-1718269200-1718294400@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:SBIR Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an innovative\, significant technology with commercial potential?Are you interested in or planning to apply for one of the lucrative SBIR or STTR research grants offered by the Federal Government?Then the SBIR Bootcamp may be right for you. Open to qualified participants within the Kansas City Metro area this 2-day Bootcamp will be taught by Julie Assel\, one of the area’s top grant-writers. Together with our Missouri SBDC technology development and commercialization experts\, Sally Williams and Mark Calhoun. They will lead you through the process of developing an SBIR or STTR grant proposal. You will receive group and one-on-one coaching as you work through each section of the grant application. By the end of the bootcamp you will have developed an outline for your grant proposal.$2500 Phase 0 grants may be available to qualified companies for grant-writing assistance.More information will be available at the bootcamp. \nJune 13 – 9am-4pmJune 14 – 9am-2pm
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/sbir-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tech
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20231109T010134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T010134Z
UID:10000468-1717578000-1717583400@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nIn this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting\, we cover how to navigate\, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal\, state or local level. \nAfter attending this class\, any business may sign up for APEX Accelerator Services. Our Missouri APEX free services include: \n\nStrategic Approaches\nMarketing to Government Agencies\nResearching Past & Current Bid Opportunities\nBid – Prep\, Review\, Submittal & Post\nRegistrations\nSmall Business Certifications – Federal\, State & Local\nEducation Resources\nOther Guidance As Needed
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/government-contracting-101-june-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator at UMKC":MAILTO:apex@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20231129T023840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T023840Z
UID:10000472-1716395400-1716404400@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:Pitching to Investors
DESCRIPTION:Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. \n\n\n\nPresented by Michele Weigand\, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the former Chief Investment Officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance. \n\n\n\n\nPay Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/pitching-to-investors/
LOCATION:Troost Ave\, 4747 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20231129T020602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T020602Z
UID:10000471-1715254200-1715263200@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An introductory look at how to win Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research grants. \n\n\n\nLearn how to find\, apply\, and create a strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business. \n\n\n\nThe highly competitive SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and research development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. SBIR enables small businesses to explore technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. Kansas City area companies have successfully funded their research with SBIR/STTR grants that can total up to $1.5 million for each business. Learn how your business could qualify. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/sbir-sttr/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Tech
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20231109T010019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T010019Z
UID:10000467-1714554000-1714559400@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nIn this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting\, we cover how to navigate\, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal\, state or local level. \nAfter attending this class\, any business may sign up for APEX Accelerator Services. Our Missouri APEX free services include: \n\nStrategic Approaches\nMarketing to Government Agencies\nResearching Past & Current Bid Opportunities\nBid – Prep\, Review\, Submittal & Post\nRegistrations\nSmall Business Certifications – Federal\, State & Local\nEducation Resources\nOther Guidance As Needed
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/government-contracting-101-may-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator at UMKC":MAILTO:apex@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240311T195128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T195128Z
UID:10000477-1713366000-1713376800@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:Strategic Succession: Empowering Growth through Employee Involvement
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Kylie Jackson from Great Game of Business on helping organizations reach their highest potential and value through employee involvement.Gain insights from our expert panel as they delve into the transformative benefits of employee ownership.\n Refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/strategic_succession/
LOCATION:CrossFirst Bank Headquarters\, 11440 Tomahawk Creek Parkway\, Leawood\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Start,Tech
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T103000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20231109T005839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T005839Z
UID:10000466-1712134800-1712140200@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nIn this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting\, we cover how to navigate\, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal\, state or local level. \nAfter attending this class\, any business may sign up for APEX Accelerator Services. Our Missouri APEX free services include: \n\nStrategic Approaches\nMarketing to Government Agencies\nResearching Past & Current Bid Opportunities\nBid – Prep\, Review\, Submittal & Post\nRegistrations\nSmall Business Certifications – Federal\, State & Local\nEducation Resources\nOther Guidance As Needed
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/government-contracting-101-april-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator at UMKC":MAILTO:apex@umkc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20231109T005101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T005101Z
UID:10000465-1711454400-1711458000@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:New Venture Nuggets
DESCRIPTION:Who: Entrepreneurs ready to start or ready to learn what you might have missed at the start \n\n\n\nHow: These virtual sessions are available through Zoom. There is no fee\, but pre-registration is required. The class takes place on five consecutive Tuesdays from Noon to 1pm. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Definition of a business and the “startup loop of despair” \n\n\n\nWeek 2: Identifying your paying customer \n\n\n\nWeek 3: Getting real proof of concept \n\n\n\nWeek 4: Marketing \n\n\n\nWeek 5: Startup sales \n\n\n\nLeave each week with an assignment to apply what you have learned and an opportunity to meet with a business counselor to review your progress.
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/new-venture-nuggets/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T093000
DTSTAMP:20260420T140036
CREATED:20240117T212938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T212938Z
UID:10000476-1711009800-1711013400@sbdc.prodjex.dev
SUMMARY:Tax Smart Insights: Maximize Your Business Setup for Optimal Tax Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the Husch Blackwell attorneys share their recommendations on business setup: \n\n\n\nHow your company is set up matters! LLC\, LLC filing as S Corp\, C Corp?\n \nWhich entity type is right for your business and what are the tax implications of each?\n\n\n\nCoffee and refreshments will be served \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/tax-smart-insights/
LOCATION:Husch Blackwell\, 4801 Main St.\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64112\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri SBDC at UMKC":MAILTO:sbdc@umkc.edu
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