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SUMMARY:Sustainability 101: Practical Steps for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces small businesses to the basics of sustainability\, focusing on Pollution Prevention (P2) strategies and the principles of Environmental Justice (EJ). Learn how implementing sustainable practices can reduce costs\, improve efficiency\, and support underserved communities. We’ll also touch on compliance considerations relevant to small businesses\, leveraging resources from the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP). \nJoin us to discover actionable steps to build a greener and more equitable future for your business and community. \nDate: February 4th\, 2025 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 pm \nCost: none \nLocation: Online. \nYou will receive information about how to connect. \n*Registration closes at Noon on Monday\, February 3rd\, 2025.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/sustainability-101-practical-steps-for-small-businesses/
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SUMMARY:Freeze Drying Foods: Science\, Safety\, and Cottage Industry Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The North Central Food Safety Extension Network is offering a 3-part webinar series on topics relative to food entrepreneurs. Registration link is below and you will receive a Zoom link to attend. All webinars will be held from 11:00am-Noon CST. \nDate: February 4\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. to Noon\nDescription: This webinar session will cover the science and food safety aspects involved in producing freeze-drying foods for sale to consumers.\nDr. Mary-Grace Danao\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln \nFor Registration: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/freeze-drying-foods-science-safety-and-cottage-industry-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Hiring Your First Employee
DESCRIPTION:Your small business is growing! Let’s get you ready to successfully hire and retain your first employee. Join us as we discuss required employee documentation\, payroll and whether you can handle in-house or outsource\, necessary tax reporting\, and other human resource points you should consider. \nThis webinar will also help current employers review and improve their processes \nDate: Tuesday\, February 4th\, 2025. \nTime: 12:00 pm– 1:00 pm \nCost: None \nLocation: Online. \nYou will receive information about how to connect. \n*Registration closes at Noon on Monday\, February 3rd\, 2025
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/hiring-your-first-employee-2/
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SUMMARY:Starting and Sustaining a Farmers Market Lunch N' Learn Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in starting a farmer’s market in your community? Are you part of a recently established market looking to learn more? Join MU Extension and Missouri Farmers Market Association for this lunch n’ learn series to explore the steps and strategies for starting and sustaining a farmer’s market. \nLearn the nuts and bolts of market rules and regulations\, creating a market identity\, and liability considerations\, along with how Missouri Farmers Market Association and MU Extension can support farmers market managers. Join the panel discussions as established farmers market managers share their insights and lessons learned from starting a farmer’s market to how to develop partnerships and sponsorships that have supported their markets success and longevity. Registration for the Tuesday session only is free and part of the Missouri Farmers Market Association Tuesday Talks. Register for the full series for $10.  \n\nTuesday –   Starting a Farmers Market – Regulations\, Rules\, Market Identity and Liability\, and resources from Missouri Farmers Market Association and MU Extension\nWednesday – Startup Lessons and Insights – Farmers Market Manager Panel Discussion\nThursday – Building Partnerships and Sponsorships to Support Market Success and Longevity – Farmers Market Manager Panel Discussion\n\nThis webinar series will provide information that will be explored further in The Missouri Farmers Market Association Conference\, February 23rd and 24th\, where you can learn and network in person with current and aspiring market managers from across Missouri in interactive and engaging sessions. \nTo register\, visit: Personal Information – Starting and Sustaining a Farmers Market Lunch N’ Learn Webinar Series \nFind out more details about the Missouri Farmers Market Association Annual Conference https://www.missourifarmersmarkets.org/ \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/starting-and-sustaining-a-farmers-market-lunch-n-learn-webinar-series/
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