Missouri SBDC at University of Missouri Kansas City
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GROWTH360
Missouri SBDC at UMKC 4747 Troost Ave. UMKC Innovation Center, Kansas City, MOGrowth360 is a 10 session course starting on January 19 and running through March 22. It is held on Friday mornings from 9am – Noon in person at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110. Attendance at all 10 sessions is expected. With a 360° perspective, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. This workshop […]
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 […]
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 […]
Social Media Mindset: Build Relationships not Clicks!
VirtualSocial media can be an amazing tool for your small business. Learn how to use those channels to create content that can equal not just sales, but lifelong customers!
Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
VirtualDesigned 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. Learn to calculate ratios and understand what it means in terms of business […]
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.
Formula 8: Customer Centric Problem Solving
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThis session includes classes on 9 consecutive Wednesdays. Attendance at all 9 sessions is HIGHLY encouraged. The 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 […]
New Venture Nuggets
VirtualWho: Entrepreneurs ready to start or ready to learn what you might have missed at the start How: 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. Week 1: Definition of a business and the “startup loop […]
Tax Smart Insights: Maximize Your Business Setup for Optimal Tax Benefits
Husch Blackwell 4801 Main St, Kansas City, MOJoin us as the Husch Blackwell attorneys share their recommendations on business setup: How your company is set up matters! LLC, LLC filing as S Corp, C Corp? Which entity type is right for your business and what are the tax implications of each? Coffee and refreshments will be served
Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey
Are you ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools you need to succeed as an entrepreneur? Look no further than the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series at Missouri Southern State University. Our Speaker Series, presented by SMB Bank, brings together visionaries, innovators, and industry leaders from diverse backgrounds to share their journeys, insights, and […]
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