Missouri SBDC at University of Missouri Kansas City
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour – Midwest 2023 | Kansas City, MO
UMKC Bloch School of Management 5110 Cherry Street, Kansas City, United StatesAmerica’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 […]
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
VirtualAn 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 […]
Myth Busters: Entrepreneurial Edition
VirtualJoin 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 […]
Pitching to Investors
Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave. UMKC Innovation Center, Kansas City, MOLearn 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.
Equipped for Equity
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesLearn 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. […]
Unclear construction contracts are costing you money!
Husch Blackwell 4801 Main St, Kansas City, MOJoin attorneys from Husch-Blackwell specializing in Construction Businesses as they answer your questions: Scope of Work Payment Terms Change Orders Delays Extensions Termination Default Dispute Resolutions Coffee and light refreshments will be available
ScaleUP! Kansas City
Multiple locations in KC MetroThis series of classes are for those businesses that have the ability to reach $1M in revenue or, if already there, grow to even greater heights. This is a very selective opportunity for those that qualify: At least $250,000 in revenue in past year At least 2 employees with owner working full time in/on business […]
ELEVATIONLAB TECH Venture
Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave. UMKC Innovation Center, Kansas City, MOThis class meets for 9 weeks on Thursdays from 3:00pm – 6:00pm; Attendance at all 9 sessions is highly encouraged. You’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 […]
ELEVATIONLAB™ NEW VENTURE
Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave. UMKC Innovation Center, Kansas City, MOThis session has five consecutive classes on Tuesdays. Attendance at all five classes is highly encouraged. Do you dream of owning your own business? Are you ready for a realistic perspective on whether or not people really want to buy what you want to sell? This program helps aspiring entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their […]
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
VirtualAn 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 […]
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