LaunchU is used in over 100 U.S. locations to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses — even with little or no business background. LaunchU is used in over 100 locations […]
LaunchU is used in over 100 locations across the U.S. to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, even when they have little or no business background. With LaunchU, you […]
Are you overwhelmed by the amount of content you know you SHOULD be creating and posting? What if we told you there was a secret to posting consistently online without […]
First Tuesdays: Entrepreneur Speaker Series takes place on the first Tuesday of each month during the academic year. The events are hosted in Bloch Executive Hall, Room 218 from 4:00-5:30pm. The events are free and open to the public. Join us for an opener at 4:00, followed by the keynote speaker, Q&A, and networking with […]
Social media has become a integral part of our daily lives. This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage social media for their business. […]
In this five-week activity-based workshop, we will learn how to assess a business idea and will put together an action plan. No need to build a long business plan when […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Membership Services Committee will begin to brainstorm about 2024 and would love to hear from you. Each table will have a topic to discuss and will be able to […]
Fail to Plan? Plan to Fail? Use an easy, visual tool to plan! Entrepreneurs just starting, existing businesses adding products or services, or industries undergoing significant change can all use […]
Demystifying Patents & Trademarks 10-11:30am Train the Trainer Roundtable session to further understand requirements in assisting businesses with patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Session is dedicated to those who support businesses. […]
How to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to grow your revenue! In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, alignment is more than just a buzzword; it's a necessity. Dan Barker, CEO of DataBig, a pioneering revenue agency, dives deep into the mechanics of harnessing AI-powered RevTech for business communicators spanning various sectors—from internal corporate setups […]
M2 is in the house! September's luncheon is sure to be impassioned and entertaining with Michael Mackie in the house! Our speaker is an Emmy-winning content creator, writer, editor, and […]
In this five-week activity-based workshop participants will learn how to create a business plan using Gale’s Plan Builder database. Week 2: Business Ideation Do you have a feasible business idea? […]
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 […]
UMKC, The Porter House KC and KCSourceLink are hosting The Little Desk, a series of master classes designed to introduce new and aspiring entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Session 1 - 10/2/23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Featuring Dontavious Young, CEO, Equal Minded Café. Hosted at Equal Minded Café - 4327 Troost Ave. Session 2 […]
This 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 […]
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 […]
In this five-week activity-based workshop, we will learn how to assess a business idea and will put together an action plan. No need to build a long business plan when […]
Startup Rewind gives local entrepreneurs a venue to pitch their idea followed by questions and feedback from the audience. This valuable feedback will help encourage and grow their ideas and in turn, build a better community through business and entrepreneurship. Come join us for some great ideas and out of the box thinking. The goal […]
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 […]
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 […]
As the CEO or owner of a small business your employees, clients, partners, shareholders, or board of directors look to you for vision, leadership, direction, and strategic guidance. Join like-minded […]
This IN-PERSON session, led by Pamela Rosterman of Lever1, explores workable strategies to help you manage HR at your business with a step-by-step guide. It helps prepare you before you make your first hire. Learn how to navigate the challenges ranging from discrimination and wrongful termination to harassment and employee paperwork. Key Takeaways: · * […]
About this event Our Childcare Business Program is designed to provide business insight to established childcare entrepreneurs for home and center-based businesses. Elevate program participants will follow a process to […]
Dream jobs are what everyone aspires to and Brian Hanni is living his. Brian Hanni is in the midst of his eighth season as the “Voice of the Jayhawks”, broadcasting men’s basketball, football and baseball games for his alma mater. How to leverage social media to extend reach when you're starting out How to determine […]
The Fundraising Leadership Series provides development professionals with essential leadership skills to be a strategic leader in their organization. The unique design of this certificate series, co-created with nonprofit leaders, […]
In this five-week activity-based workshop participants will learn how to create a business plan using Gale’s Plan Builder database. Week 3. Break-Even Analysis What is the cost of doing business? […]
Come enjoy a gathering of some of the best local and regional songwriters at Westport Coffe House in the theatre inside Green Room Burgers and Beer. We will hear from […]
UMKC, The Porter House KC and KCSourceLink are hosting The Little Desk, a series of master classes designed to introduce new and aspiring entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Session 1 - 10/2/23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Featuring Dontavious Young, CEO, Equal Minded Café. Hosted at Equal Minded Café - 4327 Troost Ave. Session 2 […]
Don’t be afraid of strategic planning! Even small nonprofits can – and should – engage in some form of strategic planning. This IN PERSON workshop will introduce you to the concept of strategic planning and the important role it can play in helping your organization develop priorities and goals to better accomplish your mission. We […]
Don’t be afraid of strategic planning! Even small nonprofits can – and should – engage in some form of strategic planning. This ONLINE webinar will introduce you to the concept of strategic planning and the important role it can play in helping your organization develop priorities and goals to better accomplish your mission. We will […]
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 […]
Learn the fundamentals of what it takes to get your business started and apply for a business loan, including determining the feasibility of your business, creating a lean canvas plan, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. LinkedIn. TikTok? In this Square One program, learn about the difference between these social media platforms and get some insight about which one will be the best […]
About this event Our Childcare Business Program is designed to provide business insight to established childcare entrepreneurs for home and center-based businesses. Elevate program participants will follow a process to grow their business, develop a marketing strategy, learn operational best practices, and sound methods for managing their childcare business financials, During this cohort you will […]
Whether you have an idea for a small business or just recently began and need to establish your foundation, this program will move your forward. Through formal instruction by industry […]
In this five-week activity-based workshop participants will learn how to create a business plan using Gale’s Plan Builder database. Week 4: Business Plan What are you planning for? Some businesses […]
UMKC, The Porter House KC and KCSourceLink are hosting The Little Desk, a series of master classes designed to introduce new and aspiring entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Session 1 - 10/2/23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Featuring Dontavious Young, CEO, Equal Minded Café. Hosted at Equal Minded Café - 4327 Troost Ave. Session 2 […]
The Fundraising Leadership Series provides development professionals with essential leadership skills to be a strategic leader in their organization. The unique design of this certificate series, co-created with nonprofit leaders, […]
In this five-week activity-based workshop, we will learn how to assess a business idea and will put together an action plan. No need to build a long business plan when […]
This QuickBooks course will teach you how to manage your business finances with QuickBooks Online. This powerful accounting software has helped millions of small business owners oversee their finances. Now […]
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 […]
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 […]
This workshop focuses on Search Engine Optimization (SEO), algorithms, and analytics. Participants will learn how to optimize websites for search engines, understand algorithms, and use analytics tools to track website […]
Whether you have an idea for a small business or just recently began and need to establish your foundation, this program will move your forward. Through formal instruction by industry […]
The Fundraising Leadership Series provides development professionals with essential leadership skills to be a strategic leader in their organization. The unique design of this certificate series, co-created with nonprofit leaders, […]
In this five-week activity-based workshop participants will learn how to create a business plan using Gale’s Plan Builder database. Week 5: Financial Projections Where are you headed? Looking beyond the […]
Spreadsheets got you down? Join us for a small group working session to get back to the basics of business finance. We know not everyone spends their day working on a computer, so we’ll start off working the numbers on paper and work our way up to introducing basic applications. In this class, we will […]
UMKC, The Porter House KC and KCSourceLink are hosting The Little Desk, a series of master classes designed to introduce new and aspiring entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Session 1 - 10/2/23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Featuring Dontavious Young, CEO, Equal Minded Café. Hosted at Equal Minded Café - 4327 Troost Ave. Session 2 […]
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 […]
Are you paying for business expenses out of your own pocket? Have you signed up for a business credit-building program that provided little value? Do you need more capital, and you are a business owner or future business owner? Register today for this FREE Score KC Business Credit webinar. This webinar is for business owners […]
Consistency is crucial when navigating social media algorithms but finding the time to post can be difficult for business owners. In this Square One program, learn how to brainstorm, create, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Facilitating connection across industries, interests and talents. Keystone Sessions is where those interested in new ideas can gather in a casual setting to listen to speakers, engage with panels, and […]
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 […]
Social video is here to stay and if you aren’t incorporating video content into your social channels, you are already missing out on one of the biggest trends in marketing. […]
Whether you have an idea for a small business or just recently began and need to establish your foundation, this program will move your forward. Through formal instruction by industry […]
The Fundraising Leadership Series provides development professionals with essential leadership skills to be a strategic leader in their organization. The unique design of this certificate series, co-created with nonprofit leaders, […]
At this IN PERSON workshop, you will learn how to research, prepare, write and apply for grants. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to target and learn how to organize grants to further your mission. Don’t worry if you don’t have access to the various fancy (and expensive) grant databases. We […]
In three hours, you will learn how to research, prepare, write and apply for grants. At the end of this webinar, you will be able to target and learn how to organize grants to further your mission. Don’t worry if you don’t have access to the various fancy (and expensive) grant databases. We will show […]
The Financial Statement Basics IN-PERSON workshop presented by the Kansas City Score Chapter explains in plain language basic financial terms and concepts that small business owners need to know. You will learn about the Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and learn how they work together, where the numbers come from, and […]
This IN-PERSON session offers information on how to finance your small business, exploring various sources of funding and criteria needed for each. Learn about traditional funding sources starting with your own savings, bank loans, and investors, including family and friends as well as venture capital. This session also covers non-traditional (FinTech) sources including equipment leasing, […]
If you're starting a business, financial projections help you plan your startup budget, assess profitability, and set benchmarks for achieving financial goals. Financial projections are also an important piece of your business plan, especially if you are seeking funding. If you're already in business, creating financial projections can help you set goals and stay on […]
Facebook Groups are a tried-and-true way to start conversations with your customers. Taking advantage of these free online groups is a great marketing technique that many business owners ignore. In […]
Join us and World Trade Center – Kansas City for "Trade Talks: Importing from Asia,” an evening of networking and trade topics. Learn from the experience of our seasoned speakers […]
Selling your products or services on-line gives you access to a wide variety of customers anywhere in the world. There are considerations, though, that do not exist with a brick-and-mortar […]
Social media has become a integral part of our daily lives. This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage social media for their business. […]
Have you ever dreamed of owning and operating your own business? If so, this is the place for you. The U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE and the Veterans Business Outreach […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fail to Plan? Plan to Fail? Use an easy, visual tool to plan! Entrepreneurs just starting, existing businesses adding products or services, or industries undergoing significant change can all use […]
Whether you have an idea for a small business or just recently began and need to establish your foundation, this program will move your forward. Through formal instruction by industry […]
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 […]