Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
4 events,
Small Business Budgeting
Small Business Budgeting
Put your business on a successful and sustainable course with a budget that keeps spending on track. Learn in this webinar how to build a budget for a small business.
(Virtual) Southeast Missouri Regional Convenings on Employee Ownership
(Virtual) Southeast Missouri Regional Convenings on Employee Ownership
MOSourceLink is excited to host several convenings across the state of Missouri with MOCEO and regional partners. These convenings are meant to bring together businesses, support organizations and other key stakeholders in the small business and entrepreneurship space to learn more about employee ownership in our state. The goal of these convenings is to identify […]
After Hours Networking
After Hours Networking
Come check out the Blue Springs Historical Society during After Hours Networking on Thursday, June 29 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Enjoy free drinks and appetizers, meet the fabulous team the holds the keys to our history, and catch up with fellow members.
4 events,
Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps
Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps
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: […]
Ready, Set, Startup
Ready, Set, Startup
We'll explore the steps needed to get your startup off the ground. Get your ducks in a row and start off with a solid foundation.
Heartland Export Accelerator Public Showcase
Heartland Export Accelerator Public Showcase
Launched in Fall 2022, the Heartland Export Accelerator (HEA), powered by World Trade Center – Kansas City, prepares businesses to compete and grow successfully in the global marketplace. Our inaugural showcase event is the culmination of the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 cohorts. Each company will present their business, their HEA experience, and their global […]
3 events,
SBIR Bootcamp
SBIR Bootcamp
This is a two day course: July 13 from 9am – 4pm July 14 from 9am – 2pm Attendance on both days is required. *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 as an existing account […]
Business Tips for Success: The Necessities to Start-Up and Maintain
Business Tips for Success: The Necessities to Start-Up and Maintain
About the event Join our highly informative workshop and gain valuable insights into the essential strategies for success during the start-up phase of your business. Discover the pivotal steps required to establish a solid foundation. Moreover, delve into the key principles of sustainable business growth. With expert guidance, this workshop equips you with the knowledge […]
After Hours Networking
After Hours Networking
Join us at Lunar Bowl for some After Hours networking on Thursday, July 13 from 4:00 – 5:30 pm. Catch up with fellow members and make a few new business connections! All members & guests welcome!
1 event,
Obtaining Credit for Your Business
Obtaining Credit for Your Business
About the event In this workshop, business owners will learn the value of creditworthiness and how to maintain a good business credit score. They’ll also discover the documents necessary to make a successful application for a business loan. Company Bio: Regions Bank is a Fortune 500 company committed to keeping customers first, providing tech-driven convenience […]
4 events,
Meet Me For Lunch
Meet Me For Lunch
Join us for lunch and networking at Bean Counter! Check out their new location on Main Street and enjoy delicious fresh food while making business connections.
Buying a Franchise as a Small Business
Buying a Franchise as a Small Business
About the event Learn about the opportunities that may exist for you in the world of franchising. This workshop will feature a concise review of franchising today and offer you the opportunity to determine if franchising is something that might fit your style and your interest in business ownership. There will be an open invitation […]
Equity Series – S3: Valuing Startups: More Art than Science?
Equity Series – S3: Valuing Startups: More Art than Science?
This is the third session in our four-part EQUITY SERIES. Each session stands alone, so attend one or all four sessions. Are you an entrepreneur who is thinking about raising capital, or are you an investor looking to learn more about investing in early stage companies? If so, this Equity Series is an excellent way […]
6 events,
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour – Midwest 2023 | Kansas City, MO
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour – Midwest 2023 | Kansas City, MO
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour 2023 – Midwest is a national outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding – the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Also known as America’s Seed Fund, these programs provide more than $4 billion in […]
Maximize Your Growth Potential: Networking and Relationship Building for the Modern Entrepreneur
Maximize Your Growth Potential: Networking and Relationship Building for the Modern Entrepreneur
The primary objective of this workshop is to empower small business owners and entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and strategies to effectively network and build meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships within their professional sphere. Here’s what you’ll gain: 1️⃣ In-depth understanding of business networking and its undeniable value in today’s dynamic business environment. 2️⃣ Proven networking […]
1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups
Every Wednesday, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Plexpod for the day. Don’t miss it! Attend: Join live & in person at Westport Plexpod Commons every week: 300 E. 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111 or virtually on zoom or facebook. No RSVP needed. Present Your Story: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQeRQAV
3 events,
Chamber Luncheon: How to Leverage Your Local Library for Business Success
Chamber Luncheon: How to Leverage Your Local Library for Business Success
No matter what stage your business is at, it can always benefit from research and skill development. Learn how to use the free Square One Small Business Services that Mid-Continent Public Library offers to find information on your industry, customers, and even your competition, plus other helpful tools. This session will be presented by a […]
KCDO Contract Bond & Surety Bond Guarantee Webinar
KCDO Contract Bond & Surety Bond Guarantee Webinar
Learn how to obtain contract bonds up to $10 million! SBA guarantees 90% of each contract bond written by our surety partners to help firms overcome challenges related to obtaining bonding or increasing bonding capacity. The capital your business needs to qualify for bonding with SBA support is about half what is normally required by […]
WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) Certification
WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) Certification
Both the federal government and the State of Missouri offers woman owned business certifications. Obtaining a certification can give a woman owned business a competitive advantage in being awarded either a prime contract or as a subcontractor on a government contract. In this session, we will discuss both the state and federal woman owned business […]
2 events,
Escape Corporate: Employee to Entrepreneur – Independence
Escape Corporate: Employee to Entrepreneur – Independence
Are you a corporate executive or corporate employee who wants to escape the rat race and become your own boss? Then you won’t want to miss this webinar! You will discover: How to start a business while keeping your paycheck The three essential foundations every new business needs The step-by-step process to smoothly transition from […]
Entrepreneurship Crash Course – Olathe
Entrepreneurship Crash Course – Olathe
Would you like to start your own successful business? Do you want to have more freedom, increase your income, and most importantly make an impact? If so, then this training is for you! This is perfect for the successful professional who wants to become a successful entrepreneur but isn’t sure how to get started. You […]
1 event,
Women in Business Networking Event
Women in Business Networking Event
omen in Business Networking Event Come and join us for an exciting networking event that celebrates women in business! This event is designed to help women connect with each other, share their experiences, and learn from one another. You'll have the opportunity to meet other businesswomen, exchange ideas, and make valuable connections that can help […]
4 events,
July Virtual Access Opportunity Webinar/ Presenting Corporate Member “Burns & McDonnell”
July Virtual Access Opportunity Webinar/ Presenting Corporate Member “Burns & McDonnell”
lease join us for an hour webinar with keynote speakers from Burns & McDonnell. Who We Are: Services & Industries *Architecture *Aviation *Buildings *Chemicals, Gas & Oil *Commissioning *Construction *Electric Power Generation *Electrical Transmission & Distribution *Environmental *Federal & Military *Industrial *Program Management *Telecommunications *Transportation *Water Who We Are (burnsmcd.com) This webinar is for BOTH […]
Speaker Series: Strategic Choices Across a Business’ Life Stages
Speaker Series: Strategic Choices Across a Business’ Life Stages
SPEAKER SERIES TOPIC: Strategic Choices Across a Business’ Life Stages Many companies go through the same development and experience the same challenges when moving from one stage of business to the next. During this session, Jill Hathaway, Senior Business Development Consultant with Missouri’s SBDC at UMKC, will be sharing her expertise on how to overcome […]
Lunch & Learn: What Makes Consumer Shop at Your Competition? How Can You Change That?
Lunch & Learn: What Makes Consumer Shop at Your Competition? How Can You Change That?
The Better Business Bureau will talk about: -Results of the BBB's 2023 Consumer Business Experience Survey -What business characteristics are important to consumers -What matters to different age groups -The value of trust -Where/how consumers find businesses & MORE Lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you have an dietary restrictions.
9 events,
Power of Diversity
Power of Diversity
Don’t miss the POWER of Diversity Breakfast — the region’s premier celebration of the Metro’s culturally diverse business community, recognizing diverse workforce members, corporations, and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join the KC Chamber as we present Ace Awards to mid-to-senior level diverse workforce members and Champion of Diversity […]
THE CRUNCH
THE CRUNCH
The CRUNCH is the 1 Millions Cups of Lawrence Kansas. This is a weekly event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their businesses to the Lawrence community. The coffee is highly encouraged. If you are a business owner looking for the opportunity to present your business and receive feedback, apply here: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/account/0014W00002AqQeWQAV/lawrence-ks. More about […]
1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups
Every Wednesday, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Plexpod for the day. Don’t miss it! Attend: Join live & in person at Westport Plexpod Commons every week: 300 E. 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111 or virtually on zoom or facebook. No RSVP needed. Present Your Story: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQeRQAV
4 events,
Midwest Supplier Diversity Exposition 2023
Midwest Supplier Diversity Exposition 2023
The Midwest Supplier Diversity Expo is FREE to attend at MCC-Penn Valley Education Center. It will have several diverse retail vendors exhibiting along with small and diverse professional service suppliers and contractors. Bring an additional guest for a day of networking, shopping, and good food. 100 vendors will be exhibiting as you walk through and […]
July Professional Development Webinar Series with Blu Bambu
July Professional Development Webinar Series with Blu Bambu
Blu Bambu’s CEO & Founder, Carlos Mireles will present: “Quitting to Succeed.” Are you tired of struggling to generate leads for your business? Discover the secrets to success lead generation! Don’t miss this event to learn how to drive growth and outpace the competition. This webinar development series is the 5th webinar to the Growth […]
Business Tips for Success: Organization
Business Tips for Success: Organization
About the event Having a good organization when running a business will help boost productivity, help you manage workload, reduces stress, and most importantly reducing risks in business. Presenter's Bio: Nalini S. Mahadevan is the Principal Attorney with MLO Law LLC and has been in practice since 2003, specializing in Immigration, Estate Planning, Business Law, […]
3 events,
Neighborhood Networking with Park University
Neighborhood Networking with Park University
Join the Greater KC Chamber of Commerce for Neighborhood Networking with Park University About Park University Park, a four-year, private, nonprofit, liberal arts institution has helped students break barriers to education since 1875. A Park University education is an opportunity to find faith in yourself – by discovering your potential and working to realize it. […]
Technology Training: Microsoft Excel
Technology Training: Microsoft Excel
Join us for an Excel-erating Experience! Attention all aspiring spreadsheet wizards and data enthusiasts! We are thrilled to partner with the Mid-Continent Public Library to bring our members a training session on the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel. Whether you’re a beginner looking to unlock the power of spreadsheets or an intermediate user eager to enhance […]
July FX Luncheon with Erin Paige, The DREAM Ignitor!
July FX Luncheon with Erin Paige, The DREAM Ignitor!
Join us for an outstanding presentation by Erin Paige, The DREAM Ignitor! She believes being heart-centered is the key to any relationship, especially in a leadership role. Erin will ignite the spark in those who are open to dreaming UP and elevating into the infinite possibilities in all areas of their lives. She will educate […]
2 events,
Hy-Vee Local Business Fair- Saturday’s This Summer
Hy-Vee Local Business Fair- Saturday’s This Summer
Chamber members! Your local Hy-Vee is offering an opportunity for a FREE BOOTH at either the Liberty or Gladstone Hy-Vee to promote your business! We invite you to come and set up a booth on Saturdays from 11am-1pm. You can visit as a customer or set up as a vendor! If you would like to […]
Empower Her Women Summit
Empower Her Women Summit
Women’s Event featuring speaking engagements & feminine healing movement that reclaims feminine power, provides feminine wellness education, and improves mental health. Guest Speakers: •Charity Doula Bean - Doula Bean Maternal Services, LLC •Sunshyne Monroe - BLBC Herbals •Branicia Donte’nae - Infinitely Aligned Majesty Summit Itinerary: 2:30-2:45p Mix & Mingle 2:45-3:00p Feminine Hygiene 3:00-3:10p Healthy Living/Lifestyle […]
3 events,
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
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 […]
QuickBooks Fundamentals – for Online Users
QuickBooks Fundamentals – for Online Users
Learn how to set up your business using this popular online accounting program – the right way. In this beginning-level seminar, you will learn how to create your own chart of accounts; set up customers and vendors; generate invoices, receive payments and sales receipts; pay bills and write checks; track credit card purchases and balances; […]
Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Basics
Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Basics
This IN PERSON workshop provides you with: * An overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business * The advantages and disadvantages of owning a business * The most profitable form for your business * The fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources This is the […]
5 events,
THE CRUNCH
THE CRUNCH
The CRUNCH is the 1 Millions Cups of Lawrence Kansas. This is a weekly event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their businesses to the Lawrence community. The coffee is highly encouraged. If you are a business owner looking for the opportunity to present your business and receive feedback, apply here: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/account/0014W00002AqQeWQAV/lawrence-ks. More about […]
Government Contracting 101
Government Contracting 101
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. After attending this orientation seminar, a business is eligible to sign up for MO APEX Accelerators’ services […]
1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups
Every Wednesday, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of coffee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Plexpod for the day. Don’t miss it! Attend: Join live & in person at Westport Plexpod Commons every week: 300 E. 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111 or virtually on zoom or facebook. No RSVP needed. Present Your Story: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/apply-to-present?CommunityId=0014W00002AqQeRQAV
1 event,
Government Contracting- Socioeconomic Certifications
Government Contracting- Socioeconomic Certifications
Both the federal government and the State of Missouri offers various certifications. Obtaining a certification can give a business a competitive advantage in being awarded either a prime contract or as a subcontractor on a government contract. In this session, we will discuss the available state and federal certifications. At the federal level these small […]
4 events,
Biz over Breakfast
Biz over Breakfast
Fill up your coffee cup before heading to work and make some new connections. Visit with members of the business community and enjoy the hospitality of our sponsoring business. Registration is not required to attend this FREE event. Food & beverages are available. Drawing and announcements at 8:30 am.
Black Entrepreneurship Week 2023 in Kansas City
Black Entrepreneurship Week 2023 in Kansas City
Black Entrepreneurship Week focuses the nation’s attention on the nation’s largest growth entrepreneur group. In observance of National Black Business Month, EBB launches, Black Entrepreneurship Week, July 31st – August 4th. BEW 2023 is a week full of events focused on Black entrepreneurship featuring panel discussions, workshops, pitch competitions, black entrepreneur tours and nightly networking […]
Black Entrepreneurship Week 2023 in Kansas City
Black Entrepreneurship Week 2023 in Kansas City
Black Entrepreneurship Week focuses the nation’s attention on the nation’s largest growth entrepreneur group. In observance of National Black Business Month, EBB launches, Black Entrepreneurship Week, July 31st – August 4th. BEW 2023 is a week full of events focused on Black entrepreneurship featuring panel discussions, workshops, pitch competitions, black entrepreneur tours and nightly networking […]
3 events,
How to Start and Manage Your Own Business
How to Start and Manage Your Own Business
About the event Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, what are the first steps you should take? This workshop will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream. In addition, you will […]
FREE De-Escalation Training
FREE De-Escalation Training
Presented by; Chief of Security Josh Leon of Titan Protection. Chief Leon has 27 years of law enforcement and security experience. He is a certified defensive tactic and KS Conceal and Carry Instructor, a gang specialist, and has served as a community services officer. There will be stratagies to verbaly de-escalate situations and protect all […]
Hy-Vee Local Business Fair- Saturday’s This Summer
Hy-Vee Local Business Fair- Saturday’s This Summer
Chamber members! Your local Hy-Vee is offering an opportunity for a FREE BOOTH at either the Liberty or Gladstone Hy-Vee to promote your business! We invite you to come and set up a booth on Saturdays from 11am-1pm. You can visit as a customer or set up as a vendor! If you would like to […]
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
Do you have a business-building event that should be added?
*We reserve the right to publish events on an individual basis. All events must be business related, non-sales with a focus on educating and benefiting the business community.