Previous Events

Downtown Open Spaces Tour & Workshop

Thinking about starting a business in St. Joseph? This free workshop walks you through the essentials — business structure, licensing, funding basics, and the local resources available to help you…

Government Contracting Basics

Explore opportunities to sell your products or services to federal, state, and local government agencies through public sector contracting. Learn about certifications (such as small business, minority-owned, and veteran-owned designations),…

Pitch Ready: Nail the Story and the Q&A

Founders rarely lose a room during the pitch — they lose it in the ten minutes after. This session is a rehearsal, not a lecture: tighten the story down to…

Family Business Legal Considerations

Missouri is known for being home to a high percentage of family owned businesses. According to the Association of General Contractors, 70% of family owned construction companies do not survive…

Get 5 Hours Back: AI for the Tasks You Don't Enjoy Doing

Some of the most time-consuming work in running a small business has nothing to do with your actual product or service. It's the emails, the paperwork, the scheduling, the job…

Get 5 Hours Back: AI for the Tasks You Don't Enjoy Doing

Some of the most time-consuming work in running a small business has nothing to do with your actual product or service. It's the emails, the paperwork, the scheduling, the job…

The Financial Model Investors Expect (+ AI Economics)

A model built on a growth percentage and a hopeful margin won't survive the first investor question. This session covers driver-based financial modeling — where revenue and costs are built…

Traction Studio AI - On Demand

Traction Studio AI is a self-paced startup traction platform that combines AI-powered intelligence, stage-appropriate tools, and expert services to help founders move from idea to traction. Whether you're figuring out…

Investor-Ready: Financial Foundation, Use of Funds & the Deck

Investors evaluate the story and the numbers together — and most first decks fail because the two don't line up. This session builds the financial foundation, use-of-funds plan, and pitch…

How to become an Influencer for Entreprenuers

Building an audience by providing value to your business.- Led by Greg Hatten

Power of Influencers for Entreprenuers

Power of Influencers for Entreprenuers. How to find them, keep them, and leverage them to build your brand. This is a live event that include food and drinks! Come hang…

Under the Hood: What Your Business Structure Actually Means

Sole proprietor, LLC, S-corp, partnership. Most small business owners picked one at some point, but fewer understand what that choice actually means for taxes, liability, and day-to-day operations. This session…

Intro to Vibe Coding

Intro to Vibe Coding is an introductory workshop designed for anyone curious about building with AI. This workshop provides a fast-paced, hands-on introduction to vibe coding and the practice of…

Credit as an Asset

Achieving your financial goals is dependent on having a strong credit profile and high credit score. This interactive credit as an asset workshop is designed to help you learn more…

How to Prepare a Winning Loan Application

Step-by-step walkthrough of what lenders need - business plans, financial projections, credit, and collateral.

Books That Don't Scare Investors: Bookkeeping, Statements & Software Setup

Messy books cost founders time, money, and credibility — often at the exact moment an investor or lender asks for numbers. This session covers bookkeeping setup, the three core financial…

Startup Law Preparing To Open Your Business

Almost all business decisions have legal consequences. Understanding where the laws apply to your business operations can help you make confident decisions, protect your rights, minimize risk and save money.…

How To Find & Apply For Small Business Grants

Grants can be a valuable funding source for small businesses—but finding them and knowing where to look can be challenging. In this practical workshop, entrepreneurs will learn proven strategies for…

Should You Even Raise? Capital Basics & the Missouri Funding Landscape

Raising equity isn't the default path — it's a specific choice with specific tradeoffs, and it's the wrong choice for many good businesses. This session starts one step earlier than…

Business Law Considerations for Second Stage Businesses

“Second stage” businesses are those that have moved beyond the startup phase, have proof of concept, and are ready to grow. Legal support for second stage businesses involves more curated…