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Stay connected and inspired with our upcoming events! From networking opportunities to panel discussions and community gatherings, we bring together entrepreneurs, experts, and innovators to share ideas and make meaningful connections. Check back often for updates!

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  • Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps

    Zoom

    This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. After attending this orientation seminar, a business is eligible to sign up for Apex Accelerators (formerly MO PTAC) services including:•Marketing [...]

  • The First Steps to Starting a Business

    Troost Ave 4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO

    Are you ready to learn the basics of starting a new business? This three-hour class provides an overview of the critical first steps needed to start a business. Participants learn to assess their strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, and the importance of planning, meeting legal and regulatory requirements and identifying sources of [...]

    $49
  • Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps

    Zoom

    This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. After attending this orientation seminar, a business is eligible to sign up for Apex Accelerators (formerly MO PTAC) services including:•Marketing [...]

  • Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop

    Zoom

    An introductory look at how to win Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research grants. Learn how to find, apply, and create a strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business. The highly competitive SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and research development (R&D) that has the [...]

    $49
  • Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps

    Zoom

    This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. After attending this orientation seminar, a business is eligible to sign up for Apex Accelerators (formerly MO PTAC) services including:•Marketing [...]

  • Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps

    Zoom

    This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. After attending this orientation seminar, a business is eligible to sign up for Apex Accelerators (formerly MO PTAC) services including:•Marketing [...]

  • Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop

    Zoom

    An introductory look at how to win Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research grants. Learn how to find, apply, and create a strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business. The highly competitive SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and research development (R&D) that has the [...]

    $49
  • Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps

    Zoom

    This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. After attending this orientation seminar, a business is eligible to sign up for Apex Accelerators (formerly MO PTAC) services including:•Marketing [...]

  • Here’s what you don’t know about HR that could harm your business

    Husch Blackwell 4801 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Join Husch Blackwell Employment Attorneys to proactively learn about: Employee Handbooks Hiring, Retaining, Firing Employee Classification Wage and Hour Laws Performance Management HR Compliance Coffee and light refreshments will be available.

  • Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps

    Zoom

    This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. After attending this orientation seminar, a business is eligible to sign up for Apex Accelerators (formerly MO PTAC) services including:•Marketing [...]

  • Pitching to Investors

    Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Presented 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. [...]

    $49
  • Customer Discovery: Unlocking the Mystery for Success

    St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce 3003 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, Missouri, United States

    Customer Discovery: Unlocking the Mystery For Success is athree-session, hands-on, interactive workshop for small businessowners and managers. Each week you will dig into details of yourbusiness to identify what you can do to take control of thesuccess of your business. This is a 3 week course on June 14, 21 and 28 from Noon to [...]

  • Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts

    Zoom

    This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government. Facilitated by Apex Accelerators (formerly MO PTAC) and the Small Business Administration. The federal government spends over $500 billion in goods and services each year, and 23% of this spend is set aside for small [...]

  • Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps

    Zoom

    This introductory seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. After attending this orientation seminar, a business is eligible to sign up for Apex Accelerators (formerly MO PTAC) services including:•Marketing [...]

  • SBIR Bootcamp

    Troost Ave 4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO

    Bootcamp is a two day event - July 13 from 9am - 4pm AND July 14 from 9am - 2pm. Attendance on both days is required for participation. *Please note that each member of your team will need to register separately for this course. If you have worked with Missouri SBDC previously, you will register [...]

    Free
  • Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop

    Zoom

    An introductory look at how to win Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research grants. Learn how to find, apply, and create a strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business. The highly competitive SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and research development (R&D) that has the [...]

    $49
  • Government Contracting 101

    Zoom

    This introductory monthly 1.5 hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. Course attendance will be through zoom. You will receive the zoom link 1-2 days prior to class. [...]

  • Myth Busters: Entrepreneurial Edition

    Zoom

    Join us to get answers to the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs, including: *Are grants real and available? *Will the bank lend me money? *Do I need a business plan? *Will anyone buy what I'm selling? What comes first? Let us help put your next steps in order after the myths are busted! [...]

  • Pitching to Investors

    Troost Ave 4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO

    Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Presented 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. [...]

    $49
  • Unclear construction contracts are costing you money!

    Husch Blackwell 4801 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Join Husch Blackwell Attorneys specializing in Construction Businesses to answer your questions about: Scope of Work Payment Terms Change Orders Delays Extensions Termination Default Dispute Resolutions Coffee and light refreshments will be available. Register here

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