Design a Strong Brand for your Business

Kirkwood Public Library 140 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO

A key point we’ll discuss is that branding is many things. It is not just about how the company seems on the outside, i.e. how people look at the company logo or products. A brand is very much about the values and attitudes of the company as well. A believable brand is one that fits […]

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Applied Leadership Pathways October Session: Communicate with Intention

Kirkwood Public Library 140 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO

Speakers for the Applied Leadership Pathways program will be open to the general public to attend. If you’re interested in one of the sessions, please feel free to show up. For a full schedule of the speakers see our Applied Leadership Pathways web page. This session will help you learn to articulate your message clearly […]

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Small Business Week Nominations with the SBA

Kirkwood Public Library 140 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO

SBA will be accepting nominations for awards for National Small Business Week 2025 (NSBW 2025). We’ll provide best practices, tips, and other information for the best possible nomination. We’ll share things that will automatically disqualify your application along with tips to make your nomination stand out. Anyone interested in nominating themselves or another small business […]

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Government Contracting Overview of the 8(a) Government Contracting Program and HUBZone Program with the SBA

Kirkwood Public Library 140 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO

Have you ever wondered what it takes to do business with the federal government as a small business owner? Join SBA St. Louis Business Opportunity Specialist Gary Alexander and Outreach & Marketing Specialist Nicki Massie to learn how government contracting works and how the 8(a) Business Development Program or HUBZone certification could boost your business. […]

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Government Contracting Matchmaking Event with the SBA

Kirkwood Public Library 140 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO

Small Business Administration St. Louis District Office will host a free matchmaking event on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. This event allows small businesses the opportunity to hear from federal agencies and prime contractors to learn about potential contracting and subcontracting opportunities. Each of the agencies and prime contractors will provide a short presentation on the […]

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Applied Leadership Pathways November Session: Leading & Adapting

Kirkwood Public Library 140 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO

Speakers for the Applied Leadership Pathways program will be open to the general public to attend. If you’re interested in one of the sessions, please feel free to show up. For a full schedule of the speakers see our Applied Leadership Pathways web page. Learn why adapting to change and how you respond is vital […]

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10 Mistakes New Businesses Make & How to Avoid Them presented by Mary Scott

Kirkwood Public Library 140 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO

“10 Mistakes Startups Make & How to Avoid Them” is a practical & specific workshop for new business owners. As a startup, you are supposed to make mistakes. It’s part of the learning process & important to be able to make tweaks, corrections, pivots, etc. However, you don’t want to make the same, unnecessary mistakes […]

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Funding Your Nonprofit

Kirkwood Public Library 140 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO

Working on a non-profit is hard enough without worrying about where your funds are coming from every day. Learn about what resources are available to you to find and WIN grants for your organization. Missouri Apex Accelerator will be there as well to answer questions about SAM.gov, which is required to apply for government grants.

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Applied Leadership Pathways December Session: Your Reputation

Kirkwood Public Library 140 E Jefferson Ave, Kirkwood, MO

Speakers for the Applied Leadership Pathways program will be open to the general public to attend. If you’re interested in one of the sessions, please feel free to show up. For a full schedule of the speakers see our Applied Leadership Pathways web page. Articulate who you are and what you stand for as a […]

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