Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business Owners
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
This online training covers the cyber security fundamentals that all small business owners should understand and act on. The purpose of the presentation is to address the common risk points that make most small businesses susceptible to a cyber-attack or data breach.
• Understand the risks for small businesses (they are the # 1 target), Identify weak points in your system and management policies, learn best practices, preparation & response tactics, and available resources to help prepare and protect your business.
Date: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm
Cost: None.
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, June 16th, 2025
06/18/24 – Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business Owners

Artificial Intelligence & the Impact to Agricultural Enterprises and Small Businesses
2025-06-18 12:00 - 14:00
Join USDA, SBA, NASA, and other Federal and private partners and stakeholders for a discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the impact to America’s agricultural enterprises and small businesses. We will demystify AI and discuss how using data science will grow your organization.
Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CST)
To Register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_QVTn0ZLbTmiVJFJau979Vw#/registration

Regional Buffalo to School Conference - Rapid City, SD
2025-06-22 07:30 - 2025-06-24 19:30 | Western Dakota Technical College, 800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
TRAINING
Join us for this first-of-its-kind training designed to help school food service staff, school administrators and buffalo producers begin or continue Indigenizing school meal menus with buffalo!
All are welcome to join us for the pre-training Cultural Buffalo Harvest with Lisa & Arlo Iron Cloud Sunday, June 22 at the Dakota Partnership Ranch. Then, the training will take place at Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City, South Dakota on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24. You won’t want to miss the Taste of Indian Country – A Celebratory Indigenous Food Tasting Event with Chef Sean Sherman on Monday evening!
We’ll celebrate the cultural, spiritual, ecological, and nutritional importance of the buffalo; figure out the logistics of getting buffalo from the prairie to the plate and build connections among like-minded folks working on this issue. There will be special, hands-on content for school chefs focused on incorporating buffalo into school meal menus and preparing recipes with various cuts of buffalo.
Learn more, check out the agenda, register, sign up to have a booth, and more here.
Contact KayAnn or Lisa with questions: kayann@mtpech.org; lisa@mtpech.org
EARLY BIRD Registration, $85
REGULAR Registration, $125
LAST-MINUTE/ONSITE Registration, $165
This event is brought to you by Intertribal Buffalo Council, Intertribal Agriculture Council, Montana Partnership to End Childhood Hunger, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Buffalo Authority Corporation, Tanka Fund, the Great Plains Food Sovereignty Corporation, World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Partnership with Native Americans, and other partners.

Harvest Your Brand: A SKF Marketing Workshop for Growers
2025-06-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Douglas County Farm Bureau Building, 101 West 10th Street, Suite B, Eudora, KS, 66025, United States
This half-day workshop led by Megan Gilliland from Next to Nature Farm will provide you with the tools and strategies needed to build a strong brand presence and the ability to market your products successfully.
What You’ll Learn:
Developing your brand and look
Crafting your story and hook
Planning your website and social media strategy
The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 23 at the Douglas County Farm Bureau building, 101 West 10th Street, Suite B in Eudora.
Lunch will be provided.
Space is limited to 15.
For more info: Harvest Your Brand: A SKF Marketing Workshop for Growers in Eudora | Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau

Startup and Start Right (KS)
2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through 10 essential steps. We’ll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure, funding, and more with clear explanations and actions to take!
Date: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, June 23rd, 2025.
For more information: 06/24/25 – Startup and Start Right

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference - Kansas
2025-06-25 08:00 - 2025-06-27 17:00 | The Hangar, 126 North Main Street, Kingman, KS, 67068, United States
Entrepreneurial communities are those cities, neighborhoods, or townships that are continuously working to develop an environment that fosters entrepreneurship to promote community economic development. They have created networks, cultures, resources, and policies enabling invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Whether you work in economic development, business, arts and culture, government, philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, or education, you have an important role in supporting local businesses and entrepreneurial development in communities. There is something for everyone!
The first-ever Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference will be held in Kingman, Kansas, on June 26, and 27, 2025 with a pre-conference concert event on June 25.
June 20th is the deadline to register at the normal conference rate. After June 20th, the cost of registration will be $200.
If you need to cancel your registration, email nkdaniels@ksu.edu. Refunds are available if canceled by June 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities gathering is held over four blocks in downtown Kingman, Kansas. Participants have 15 minutes to move from workshop to workshop. Each workshop is held in a downtown venue or business. The downtown streets are accessible; however, many events take place in historic buildings and may not be fully ADA-compliant. If you have questions about accessibility, please reach out to Emily Everts, Accommodations Specialist at eeverts@ksu.edu or 785/532-1908.
Due to limited lodging, rooms have been blocked at most locations. Please call the hotel/lodge/bnb and tell them you are booking for the conference. Don’t try to book online. In addition, there are several AirBnB options in the area.
For additional information: Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities
Event Agenda: CEC 2025 Agenda

Engage Your Audience, Grow Your Business
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00
Want to transform your social media? This workshop unlocks the secrets to creating engaging content, from hooking viewers to building your brand. Learn how to implement calls to action, quality content, and audience connection to increase your engagement and ultimately grow your business.
Date: Thursday, June 26th, 2025 .
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, June 23rd, 2025.
For more information: 06/26/25 – Engage Your Audience, Grow Your Business

Building Blocks 101: Essentials for Starting a Business - Sioux City, Iowa
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Western Iowa Tech Community College, 4647 Stone Avenue, Sioux City, IA, 51106, United States
Thinking about starting your own business? Not sure where to begin?
Join the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Western Iowa Tech for our Intro to Business Workshop — a free, monthly session designed to help new and aspiring entrepreneurs build a solid foundation for success.

Each workshop will walk you through the essentials of launching a business, including business structure, strategic planning, and critical next steps. Whether you have a fully formed idea or are just starting to explore entrepreneurship, this workshop will give you practical tools, resources, and expert advice to confidently move forward.

Workshops are held the first Tuesday of every month. Tuesday, July 8th 12:00 PM (Noon) Western Iowa Tech Community College4647 Stone Avenue, Sioux City, IARoom L136 (across from the cafeteria)

Cost: FREE
More info: Building Blocks 101: Essentials for Starting a Business – Iowa SBDC

Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
If you’ve wanted to learn more about Google and how your business can be found online, take time to join us as Maria Elena Duron, Google Trainer/Digital Coach explains why showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. Attendees will also learn how to: * Create or claim your Google Business Profile * Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps * Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and get a copy of the presentation used by this Google Expert.
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer/Digital Coach
Date: Wednesday, July 09, 2025, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
Location: Online

2025 Small Business Marketing Meetup - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-07-11 10:00 - 14:15 | Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th ST. N., Wichita, KS, 67260, United States
Elevate your marketing with real-world strategies, expert insights, and practical tools designed for small businesses. This year’s Marketing Meetup brings together marketing professionals, educators, and entrepreneurs for an energizing day of hands-on learning. Dive into sessions on sharpening your marketing strategy, leveraging data-driven research, and uncovering hidden website pitfalls. You’ll also explore the power of Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) to boost your local reach without needing a mailing list.
Walk away inspired and equipped with actionable tactics to improve your customer journey, increase visibility, and drive real results, starting now!
Morning Session
Better Strategy, Better Results – Presented by Doug Stucky- Assistant Dean and Director of Curriculum and Program Development
Work through practical exercises to sharpen your marketing strategy and boost results. Learn to read customer and industry signals, improve the customer journey, and stand out in your market—all while building a focused, winning strategy you can start using immediately.
Breakout Session
Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) – Presented by Koell Collins- Wichita American Marketing Association, Programming VP & Founder, STBL Strategies
Learn how to use EDDM, a low-cost USPS program, to target neighborhoods without a mailing list. Discover how this powerful tool can help small businesses and local organizations increase visibility and grow their customer base efficiently.
Breakout Session
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Website – Presented by Marisa Vanskiver- CEO and Senior Educator
Discover how your website might be secretly costing you leads and sales. This talk reveals the hidden drains of poor user experience (UX) and inaccessible design, and then provides simple, actionable tweaks you can implement right away to boost your online performance and stop the leak of potential revenue.
Afternoon Session
From Ideas to Impact: Using Research To Build Your Business – Presented by Dr. Lynn Matthews- Assistant Professor of Marketing, Barton School of Business, Wichita State University
Turn instincts into impact by learning how to use research to guide your business decisions. Discover how to frame the right questions, choose effective research methods, and apply insights that drive smart, strategic growth.
Date: Friday, July 11th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 2:15 pm (Check-in at 9:30 am)
Cost: $10.00 to attend. Registration is required.
Registration closes on Monday, July 7th, 2025
More Info: 07/11/25 – Small Business Marketing Meetup
**Disclaimer: Sessions will not be recorded. However, all attendees will receive presentation materials via email after the event. Lunch will be available for purchase. Please note that per SBDC policy, refunds are not available. Free parking is provided at the WSU Metroplex.

Shop Kansas Farms - Market of Farms at The Heritage Andover
2025-07-12 09:00 - 15:00 | The Heritage in Andover, 360 South Heritage Way, Andover, KS, United States
We’re thrilled to announce our next Market of Farms will take place at The Heritage in Andover on July 12! This stunning new development blends luxury apartments, vibrant commercial spaces, and scenic views with a welcoming public plaza.
For a unique twist, we’ll be setting up inside the parking garage — offering a fresh and exciting atmosphere unlike any of our previous Market of Farms events.
Sell your products to consumers who want to connect directly with growers.
For more info: Andover Market of Farms sponsored by The Heritage | Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau

Tax Education Webinar for Agricultural Enterprises and Small Businesses
2025-07-15 12:00 - 14:00
Please join the United States Department of Agriculture, Internal Revenue Service and Small Business Administration for the “Tax Education Webinar for Agricultural Enterprises and Small Businesses”. We have partnered to bring tax related matters impacting small and mid-sized businesses, including agricultural enterprises (farms and ranches).
The virtual event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, EDT.
** Jul 15, 2025, 12:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)
To register, please click HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact Jacqueline Davis-Slay at Jacqueline.davis-slay@usda.gov.

Kansas Farm Bureau's Communication, Media and Spokesperson Training
2025-07-16 13:00 - 2025-07-17 20:30 | Holiday Inn Express in Hays, KS, 4650 Roth Ave, Hays, KS, 67601, United States
Join the Communications, Media & Spokesperson Training on July 16–17 in Hays, and learn how to confidently represent your farm, your values and your role in feeding Kansas and beyond.
Why You Should Attend
Learn how to clearly and powerfully share your farm’s story through media interviews, public events and online platforms.
Get hands-on experience in public speaking, storytelling and handling tough questions with confidence.
Build your skills to become a trusted voice in your community and an advocate for local food systems.
Connect with fellow producers and communicators who share your passion for Kansas-grown food.
This free, two-day training includes meals and lodging and it’s exclusively for Farm Bureau members.

Applicant shall be a member in good standing with their county Farm Bureau.
Applicant shall be a Farm Bureau member.
Applicant shall complete an application and be willing to meet all time commitments associated with the program held at Holiday Inn Express in Hays beginning at 1p.m. on Wed., July 16 and ending at 8:30 p.m. on Thurs., July 17.

Apply by June 24 to secure your spot.
For more info: Kansas Farm Bureau’s Communication, Media and Spokesperson Training | Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau

Kansas Local Food Summit - Painting a Vibrant Future
2025-07-29 09:30 - 2025-07-30 16:30 | Kansas Wesleyan University, 100 E Claflin Ave, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
The next Kansas Local Food Summit will be held July 29-30, 2025, in Salina, Kansas.
Anyone working in local food systems or interested in supporting local food system growth is welcome to attend, including producers, consumers, food policy council members, government agency workers, non-profit organizations, food businesses, and more! If you are looking for opportunities to learn how to bolster your local food systems and connect with like-minded Kansans, the Kansas Local Food Summit is a great choice. We have sessions planned that are relevant to a wide range of different food systems interests, including food access, food waste & recovery, food hubs, community engagement, food policy, farm to school, and more.
Visit here for more info: Kansas Local Food Summit
For those planning to arrive in Salina on Tuesday, a hotel block is available at the Hampton Inn in Salina for $114 per night, from Monday, July 28 to Thursday, July 31, 2025. To take advantage of this rate, please make your reservations no later than July 21, 2025. Be sure to adjust the nights to reflect your scheduled needs.
For inquiries regarding cost of attendance or additional information, please contact:
Rebecca McMahon, Program Administrator
Amanda Lindahl, Program Coordinator
Our staff work remotely, so please reach out to us by email:
kansaslocalfoods@ksu.edu

Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs - Waukon, Iowa
2025-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Allamakee County Extension and Outreach, 218 7th Ave SE, Waukon, IA, 52172, United States
Food Entrepreneurs will have hands-on practice learning how to take pH and soluble solids readings on food products and practice how to keep the necessary records for selling food products. Learn best practices to help you offer consistently high-quality food products your customers will come to expect. Learn about batch testing available to you at ISU, how to establish SOPs for your home business and what is required on labels. What you’ll learn:

Understand the guidelines, food safety, and the science supporting the guidelines for home food entrepreneurs
Practice and use the testing equipment required for home food entrepreneurs and be able to complete batch records
Generate appropriate food labels for foods sold from your home
Be equipped to adopt food safety best practices for consistent, high-quality products in your home food business

Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Allamakee County Extension and Outreach | 218 7th Ave SE, Suite 102 Waukon, IA 52172
Cost: $85
Contact: Jill Weber, Health and Human Sciences Educator, jrweber@iastate.edu, (319)234-6811
Register: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/food-entrepreneur-best-practices

Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training
2025-08-18 08:30 - 2025-08-19 12:30 | University of Missouri Campus, #145 William Stringer 1406 E Rollins Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training Microbial control programs play a key role in controlling spoilage, toxigenic, and pathogenic microorganisms in a variety of raw and finished food products. Food Drug and Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations, audit programs, and customer requirements are driving the need for food processors to develop sound microbial control programs that address microbial issues in their products.
Small and medium-scale fruit, vegetable, and meat processors are encouraged to attend this free training sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Participants will acquire a basic food safety microbiology knowledge and will be able to address common micro issues using an environmental monitoring program and preventive control strategies.
Target audience: small and medium-scale food (fruits, vegetables, canners, & meat) processors, quality assurance and quality control personnel, line supervisors, operators, sanitation supervisors, quality managers, farmers doing businesses in farmer’s market, canning professionals, and managers.
Duration: 1.5 days
Registration cost: Free
Contact: Kantha Channaiah,
Email: lchannaiah@missouri.edu
Tel. 573-882-2673
To Register: Applied Food Safety Microbiology | MU Extension

Free HACCP training (Sep 9-11, 2025) in Columbia, MO
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-11 12:30 | University of Missouri Columbia, 155, William Stringer Wing,, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
This is a 2.5-day interactive course (limited to 25 individuals) taught by the University of Missouri’s leading food safety expert with more than 20 years of experience in teaching, training and research.
This course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance. In addition to learning sound food safety principles, this course trains the individual to develop and implement an effective HACCP plan in their food processing facility. This course helps food professionals learn the latest food safety issues that affect their products as well as how to develop and implement an effective HACCP plan.
This is a must-attend course for beginners, food processors, plant managers, line supervisors, operators, sanitation supervisors, QA personnels, students (seeking job at a food business), retailers, exporters, importers, distributors to sharpen their knowledge in HACCP principles. A certificate with the International HACCP Alliance seal will be presented to participants at the end of the course.
Date: Sep 9-11, 2025
Duration: 2.5 days
Timings: Sep 9 & 10: from 8am to 5pm, and Sep 11th from 8am to 12:30pm)
Registration cost: It’s free for Missourians (Courtesy USDA). The cost for out-of-state residents is $450.
Venue: 155, William Stringer Wing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
Registration link: https://extension.missouri.edu/events/haccp-0
For more information contact: Kantha Channaiah, lchannaiah@missouri.edu, 573-882-2673

MU Extension Online Class - Cover Crops & Soil Health for Vegetable Gardens
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30
Class Description:
Dig-in to the essentials of cover crops & soil health to help your garden grow and your soil thrive. The rubber meets the road in this session where you will learn practical steps to optimize soil health and soil function in your garden. Soil is a fascinating living ecosystem, if we understand how to harness the power of this ecosystem, we can grow great crops with less inputs and protect the environment.
Registration Link: https://extension.missouri.edu/events/cover-crops-soil-health-for-vegetable-gardens
Have questions about your garden or landscape? Contact your local horticulture specialist. Click your county on the horticulture specialist map to connect directly with your local specialist. https://ipm.missouri.edu/specialists/
Cost: $10
Contact: Justin Keay, justin.keay@missouri.edu, 573-324-5464

5th Annual "Ground Cherry & Garlic Festival"
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Precious Petals & Pepper Berries Urban Farm, 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd, Independence, MO, 64058, United States
Come out to our 5th year of celebrating and learning about ground cherries and garlic. We will have seed garlic as well as garlic you can enjoy in your meals all winter. We will also have ground cherries for you to sample and purchase some added value products of both local food. You will be able to listen to some great music, engagement with your community. Bring the kids out for games, crafts and petting animal farm. Shop the farmers market and craft fair. Enjoy some local oriental bowls with fresh local ingredients. Farm to Table with friends!!!! Visit our Facebook page for more information!
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1264852895335564/?rdid=L7LQu0aqFuOzw7sQ#

State Sales Tax for Retailers - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-16 10:00 - 12:00
This webinar is presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue and is devoted to explain the differences between the Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax, the Kansas Retailers’ Compensating Use Tax, and the Kansas Consumers Compensating Use Tax. You will gain a basic understanding of the goods and services subject to sales tax. It will also explain the record keeping and filing requirements, form preparation, how to use exemption certificates, and Withholding Tax.
Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: IN PERSON held at 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220. WSU Metroplex.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, September 15th, 2025
For more information: 09/16/25 – State Sales Tax for Retailers

Marketing with AI - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-17 09:00 - 10:00
Learning how to market with AI will not only allow you to iterate faster, but also create real-world photos with stunning results and effects
-Accelerate Your Campaigns: Explore AI-driven tools that speed up your marketing efforts.
-Inspiring Case Studies: See how midwestern businesses are using AI to boost online engagement.
-Hands-On Experience with AI generators.
-Learn Smart Automation to streamline repetitive marketing tasks.
Date: Wednesday, September 17th 2025
Time: 9;00 am – 10:00am
Cost: $10.00
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
For more info: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6104&SINGLESTORE=true

Are You Lender Ready? Understanding Your Credit & Preparing Your Financials - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00
Applying for a commercial loan may seem like a daunting task. Tune-in to this webinar to learn how lenders evaluate a potential borrower’s credit and financials.
Date: Thursday, September 18th 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, September 15th, 2025
For more information: 09/18/25 – Are You Lender Ready? Understanding Your Credit & Preparing Your Financials

Intro Into Intellectual Properties - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00
Inventions, designs, original works of authorship, and trade secrets can provide you with economic benefits. Learn the basics of intellectual property protection. Jessica Pierpoint with the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark Resource Center will present.
Date: Thursday, September 18th , 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday September 15th, 2025.
For more information: 09/18/25 – Intro Into Intellectual Properties

Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:30
Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later – Kansas SBDC at WSU
Join us for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups should know about trademarks. We’ll discuss what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process. We’ll also talk about why it’s so important for any new business to select a trademark that is both federally registrable and legally protectable. We’ll close out the discussion with a question-and-answer session and direct you to free resources from the USPTO.
-Difference between TM, SM, and ®
-Importance of selecting a strong trademark
-Importance of conducting clearance searching before filing
-Fundamentals of the federal trademark application requirements
-How to find free and reduced-price legal services
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Time 10:00 am -11:30 am
Cost: None.
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, September 22nd.
For more information: 09/23/25 – Trademark basics: What every small business should know now, not later

Cold Supply Chains - Informational Webinar
2025-09-24 14:00 - 15:00
The University of Nebraska, Omaha and the Heartland Food Business Coalition are hosting a seminar on cold supply chains on September 24th, from 2-3pm. Our speaker is Steven Thauriaux from Smithfield Foods.

In the seminar, Steven will discuss the following topics:

Regulators & rules: USDA, FDA, OSHA, SQF—requirements shaping food handling and storage.
Temperature control: ≤41°F refrigeration; monitoring, calibrated probes, logs, and alerting.
Ops challenges: Labor retention, cross-functional teamwork, SOP standardization, scheduling, inventory discipline.
Tech enablers: RFID for traceability; LMS for training/productivity; WMS for execution.
Customer expectations: Transparency, speed, accuracy, safety; KPIs—OTIF and fill rate.
Case wins: Process optimization, SOP rollouts, targeted tech adoption → higher efficiency, fewer claims.

The zoom connection information is below. Please feel free to spread this invite to others who may be interested.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://unl.zoom.us/j/95767517203?from=addon
Meeting ID: 957 6751 7203

So, You’re Thinking about Selling Your Business - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:00
Whether you’re planning an exit by 2025 or a comfortable retirement a decade from now, this webinar is designed to help you navigate the business sale process.
Kansas SBDC Business Advisor and Small Business Owner, David Keller, has been involved with multiple business sales, including several of his own. He will share his insights and experience on:
-Identifying the Right Time to Sell: Key factors to consider when deciding if selling is your best move.
-Building a Winning Strategy: Essential elements for a successful sale, maximizing your return on investment.
-Taking Action Today: Actionable steps you can take right now to get your business sale-ready.
-Assembling Your A-Team: Critical team members you need by your side to ensure a smooth transition.
-A Step-by-Step Guide: A clear picture of the entire sales process, from initial discussions to closing the deal.
-Beyond the Finish Line: Important considerations for the post-sale period.
Privacy: We understand the sensitive nature of this topic. Reminder emails will include instructions for customizing your Zoom name, and for added security, only the trainer and their screen will be recorded. Join us and ask any questions you have.
Date: Wednesday, September 24th
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
For more information: 09/24/25 – So, You’re Thinking about Selling Your Business

The Power of Pinterest - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
Heard of Pinterest? Maybe you have already started pinning, but did you know that Pinterest is actually really helpful for driving traffic to your website? Attend this webinar to learn the benefits of using Pinterest as part of your small business social media strategy. This session aims to cover the “often overlooked” way of using Pinterest in a more “hands on” approach.
Date: Thursday, September 25th 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, September 22nd, 2025
For more information: 09/25/25 – The Power of Pinterest

Land Access and Beginning Farmers Webinar: Tools and Resources - Online
2025-09-30 08:30 - 09:30
About: Are you a beginning farmer looking for land? Are you a landowner interested in learning more about connecting with beginning farmers? Join this webinar to find the support you need. You will also learn about helpful resources like the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State University, the new land listing page through Practical Farmers of Iowa, and the Conservation Reserve Program-Transition Incentive Program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.
Cost: Free
When: Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Online
Register by Monday, Sept. 29. Click here to register.
Questions/assistance with registering: Cynthia Farmer at 402.687.2100 ext. 1034 or cynthiaf@cfra.org
Hosted by: Center for Rural Affairs

Intro To Patents: An Introduction to Patents and Business Considerations - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a discussion on patents, including the different types of patents, the application process, what to do after a patent is granted (or not granted), the rights of patent owners, and other business considerations.
-What is a patent?
-Types of patents
-The patent application process
-I got my patent … now what? Post-grant requirements and considerations
-Business resources
Date: Tuesday, September 30th , 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday September 29th, 2025.
For more information: 09/30/25 – Intro To Patents: An Introduction to Patents and Business Considerations

Startup and Start Right - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through 10 essential steps. We’ll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure, funding, and more with clear explanations and actions to take!
Date: Tuesday, September 30th 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, September 29th, 2025
For more information: 09/30/25 – Startup and Start Right
