Previous Events

Demystifying Credit

Join us for an engaging session that takes the mystery out of credit scores and one of the most widely used scoring models by lenders—the FICO® Score. If you’ve ever…

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp - Session 1: Is Owning A Business A Good Fit For You

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business…

Codefi: AI as a Business Multiplier

"You spend hours every week on work that should take minutes."   WHO IT'S FOR Business professionals, team leads, operations staff, and department heads. Anyone whose week runs on documents…

Recruiting and Hiring Considerations

Building a dream team in your business requires a multitude of strategies to build a competitive employment package, including policies, procedures, and legal compliance. Join SEED Law for a business…

Codefi: Intro to Vibe Coding Workshop

Event Details   "You don't need to know how to code. You just need to know how to start." WHO IT'S FOR Non-technical founders, creators, and anyone curious about building…

Codefi: Builder Showcase

"The best answer to 'does this actually work?' comes from the people who did it." WHO IT'S FOR Anyone curious about AI skills training and what it actually produces. Aspiring…

Small Business Week Kick Off

Fuel your hustle! Drop in for coffee, pastries, and a chance to explore the Launch Pad with people who get it. Come as you are — this is a casual,…

Your Money Timeline: Understanding When Cash Really Moves

Learn how to build a simple cash forecast that helps you see what's coming and avoid surprises. We'll focus on an owner-friendly cash flow projection (not the statement of cash…

Key Drivers of Business Value

Understand the critical factors that determine your business's worth and learn how to systematically increase its value over time. Based on the Value Builder System, this session identifies the eight…

Grant Reporting & Compliance for Small Businesses

Receiving a grant is exciting—but managing reporting and compliance requirements is essential to maintaining that funding and protecting future opportunities. In this practical workshop, small business owners will learn the…

From Idea to Open Doors: A Guide to Starting Your Business, Downtown or Beyond

Do you have a business idea but aren’t sure what comes next? From Idea to Open Doors will walk you through the essentials—business planning, resources, and key steps to get…

Missouri Startup Weekend

Missouri Startup Weekend is the state's premier startup competition, hosted by Redbud VC. For over a decade, this event has been the launchpad for billion-dollar startup ideas — past participants include the…

Writing Grants for Small Businesses

Finding grants is only the first step—writing a strong proposal is what makes the difference. In this practical workshop, small business owners will learn the fundamentals of writing effective grant…

ADA Compliance Website Training

Join us for an informative workshop on how to make your website ADA compliant and accessible to all users. Website developer Dylan Raines will walk you through practical steps, common…

Prompt to Product

Learn how to bring your startup idea to a working product in 6 weeks, not months, in this hands-on course. No coding required. Bring an idea, leave with a prototype.…

Get Organized, Stay Compliant: Recordkeeping Made Easy

Develop organized recordkeeping systems and proactive tax strategies that save you time, money, and stress during tax season and beyond. This session covers essential business records to maintain, accounting software…

Business Loan Preparation

Learn how to prepare for a business loan by understanding what lenders look for. Review the documents, financial information, and credit score needed for a strong application.  Understand the key…

The Brian and Lute Tech Talk - AI for Local Business Owners: A Practical Conversation

Lute Atieh and Brian Juhl, two St. Joseph founders working out of The Launch Pad, have spent the last couple years testing and implementing AI tools across their own businesses.…

AI for Business Professionals

AI for Business Professionals is a practical, no‑jargon introduction to using AI in everyday work. Two lunch-and-learn sessions (April 2 & 9, 12-1pm) show business professionals what AI can (and…

Follow The Money: Financial Management That Makes Sense

Master the fundamentals of managing your business finances and maintaining healthy cash flow to ensure long-term sustainability. Learn how to create financial projections, track key performance indicators, manage accounts receivable…