“We’re excited to connect with the business owners and entrepreneurs across Southeast Missouri as we host these workshop days,” said Jakob Pallesen, director of the SBDC at SEMO. “We love diving into the opportunities, challenges, strategies, and resources that can help businesses solve problems and grow.”

Whether you're starting out or looking to scale your success, the SBDC at SEMO will help equip you with the tools and strategies you need to succeed. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone simply interested are encouraged to attend. The workshops are free but prior registration is required. Please visit the event page to register.

Poplar Bluff - July 9

Address: 1111 W Pine St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Lunch Provided 

Workshop Schedule: 

• Strategic Growth – July 9, 10-11 a.m. - Explore how your company can strategically assess and prioritize focus areas for growth. Get a 360 perspective, identify your focus areas, and take action.
• Creating Your Brand Experience – July 9, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Explore how to create and implement a brand your customers will love to talk about.   

• AI in Action: Practical Uses – July 9, 1-2:30 p.m. - Dive into practical uses and examples of AI tools to help you make better decisions for your business.

Kennett - July 16

Address: 1601 1st St, Kennett, MO 63857

Lunch Provided

Workshop Schedule: 

• Ready, Set, Startup – July 16, 10-11:15 a.m. - Explore the steps needed to get your startup off the ground and start with a solid foundation. 

• Strategic Growth – July 16, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Explore how your company can strategically assess and prioritize focus areas for growth. Get a 360 perspective, identify your focus areas, and take action. 

• Creating Your Brand Experience – July 16, 1-2:30 p.m. - Explore how to create and implement a brand your customers will love to talk about.

Dexter – July 23

Address: 515 W Market St # B, Dexter, MO 63841

Workshop Schedule: 

• Strategic Growth – July 23, 10-11a.m. - Explore how your company can strategically assess and prioritize focus areas for growth. Get a 360 perspective, identify your focus areas, and take action.
• Creating Your Brand Experience – July 23, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Explore how to create and implement a brand your customers will love to talk about.  

• Exporting Opportunities and Resources – July 23, 1-2:30 p.m. - We'll dive into how to get started or increase your exporting activities, explore best practices and tips, and identify potential resources.

Perryville - July 24

Address: 508 N Main St, Perryville, MO 63775

Workshop Schedule: 

• Ready, Set, Startup – July 24, 10-11:15 a.m. - Explore the steps needed to get your startup off the ground and start with a solid foundation.
• Strategic Growth – July 24, 11:30-12:30 .p.m - Explore how your company can strategically assess and prioritize focus areas for growth. Get a 360 perspective, identify your focus areas, and take action.
• AI in Action: Practical Uses – July 24, 1-2:30 p.m. - Dive into practical uses and examples of AI tools to help you make better decisions for your business.

For more information, please visit sbdc.missouri.edu.