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SUMMARY:Social Media Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Struggling to understand your social media data? This course clarifies how to find valuable insights on Meta\, Pinterest\, and TikTok. We’ll decode key metrics within each platform’s analytics suite\, empowering you to pinpoint winning content and refine your targeting strategy.\n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 10\nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nCost: $10.00\nLocation: Online.\n\nYou will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday\, September 9\, 2024.\nRegister here: https://members.wiba.org/member-event-calendar/Details/social-media-analytics-kansas-sbdc-at-wsu-1191423?sourceTypeId=Website\n\nEvent Contact\nKansas SBDC at WSU\nSend Email
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/social-media-analytics/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T150000
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UID:7475-1726059600-1726066800@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:State Sales Tax for Retailers - Kansas
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Wednesday\, September 11 \nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm \nCost: None \nLocation: Online. \nYou will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024. \nRegister Here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5303&SINGLESTORE=true \nEvent Contact\nKansas SBDC at WSU\nSend Email \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/state-sales-tax-for-retailers-kansas/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC and Kansas Department of Revnenue":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T193000
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UID:7550-1726077600-1726083000@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Thinking of Selling Your Business? It's Never Too Early (or Too Late) to Prepare!
DESCRIPTION: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 Kreller\, has been involved with multiple business sales\, including several of his own. He will share his insights and experience on: \nIdentifying the Right Time to Sell: Key factors to consider when deciding if selling is your best move.\nBuilding a Winning Strategy: Essential elements for a successful sale\, maximizing your return on investment.\nTaking Action Today: Actionable steps you can take right now to get your business sale-ready.\nAssembling Your A-Team: Critical team members you need by your side to ensure a smooth transition.\nA Step-by-Step Guide: A clear picture of the entire sales process\, from initial discussions to closing the deal.\nBeyond the Finish Line: Important considerations for the post-sale period. \nDate: Wednesday\, September 11\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nCost: $25\nLocation: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.\n*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on September 10\, 2024 \nhttps://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5296&SINGLESTORE=true \nPrivacy: 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!
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/thinking-of-selling-your-business-its-never-too-early-or-too-late-to-prepare/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Online Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T200000
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UID:5580-1726164000-1726171200@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Farmers & Flyers: A Marketing Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE online marketing webinar series designed specifically for farmers\, ranchers\, and growers! Hosted by the Midwest Growers Collaborative and with presenters from Be More Business and The Toolbox KC\, “Farmers & Flyers” provides the knowledge you need to establish your brand\, promote your products and events\, and connect with your customers. \nWebinar Topics (Learn More Here!):\nJuly 11: Canva Features\, Account Set-Up\, Costs\, Trademark\, Copyright\, etc. \nAugust 8: Basics – Logo\, Business Card\, Banner \nSeptember 12: Marketing & Promotions – Social Media\, Events\, Flyers \nOctober 10: Website & Google MyBusiness – Google MyBusiness\, Website Options \nTemas del seminario web (Más Información Aquí):\n23 de Julio: Características de Canva\, configuración de cuenta\, costo\, marca registrada\, derechos de autor\, etc.\n20 de Agosto: Conceptos básicos: logotipo\, tarjeta de presentación\, pancarta\n24 de Septiembre: Marketing y promociones: redes sociales\, eventos\, folletos\n22 de Octubre: Sitio web y Google MyBusiness – Google MyBusiness\, Opciones del sitio web \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your marketing skills and your farm! Register now\, and let’s cultivate success together!\nYou can register for one session or the whole series and take your marketing efforts to the next level. We will email instructions to join the webinar(s) after you register. \nFor more information and to register\, visit one of our websites or contact us at ashley@kcfarmschool.org. Become a KC F.A.R.M.E.R.S. Coalition member at www.kcfarmschool.org/kc-farmers-coalition for FREE updates\, more training events\, and additional resources. \nRegister Now! \n¡Inscríbase ahora!
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/farmers-flyers-a-marketing-webinar-series-2/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T170000
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UID:4738-1726333200-1726347600@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Midtown Hoedown - You're going to want to SAVE THE DATE for this party\, friends!
DESCRIPTION:Planning is underway for our bigger and better Midtown Hoedown. This event is a family friendly\, farm-centered folk dance perfect for farming and food enthusiasts of ALL ages. The highlight of the party is the gender-inclusive square dance with music by Halfsider\, an old-time string band featuring Tricia Spencer\, Howard Rains\, Isaiah Sibi\, and Rachel Krause. The dances are all taught on the spot – no experience is necessary. \nThis year attendees will also enjoy games\, a small farm animal petting zoo\, educational demonstrations\, a pop-up farmers market\, and delicious food and beverages for all ages. We’re even on the hunt for a couple amazing raffle prizes. Western wear is highly encouraged. Lively fun is mandatory! \nIt’s a celebration of urban farming and the diversity of the food in the soil and the folks who grow and eat it! \nSeptember 14th\, 2024\n5:00 – 9:00 pm\nLongfellow Farm\n922 E. 30th\, KCMO \nAdmission is $25\, children 12 and under are free. \nTickets include admission to the dance\, free kettle corn and beverages for adults and children. \nTickets go on sale 8/1/24!
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/midtown-hoedown-youre-going-to-want-to-save-the-date-for-this-party-friends/
LOCATION:Longfellow Farm\, 922 E. 30th\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cultivate KC":MAILTO:info@cultivatekc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T170000
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UID:5557-1726473600-1730480400@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Insight Summit by Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement - Online
DESCRIPTION:Get excited because the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement (CREE) is coming to your home office! The CREE team is excited to announce that the 8th annual Insight Summit conference will be held September 16\, 2024 through November 1\, 2024. Our team is eager to offer a high-quality learning experience for participants without the need for travel! Please visit their website: https://ruralengagement.org/events/insight-summit-2024/   Topics included are trends in social media\, CREE research\, building your business’s narrative\, establishing a new-media baseline\, analytics\, e-newsletters\, Instagram\, e-commerce\, improving visual content\, cyber security\, and more! \nRegister Now!\n\nCost for this program is $199. Applications for scholarships deadline is Sept 2!\n\n\nApply for scholarship here https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8fcFSLxJy6ztjU2
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/insight-summit-by-center-for-rural-enterprise-engagement-online/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Online Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T130000
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CREATED:20240903T132200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T132200Z
UID:7480-1726574400-1726578000@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Startup and Start Right Webinar - Kansas SBDC
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDate: Tuesday\, September 17 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm \nCost: None \nLocation: Online. You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday\, September 16\, 2024. \nRegister here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5304&SINGLESTORE=true \nEvent Contact\nKansas SBDC at WSU\nSend Email
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/startup-and-start-right-webinar-kansas-sbdc/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T110000
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CREATED:20240805T132907Z
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UID:5846-1726653600-1726657200@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Land Access Affinity Group Presents: Nebraska Land Link's\, Jessica Groskopf - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Land Access Affinity Group for a webinar on September 18th at 10am with Nebraska Land Link’s Jessica Groskopf\, Extension Educator and Director of Nebraska Women in Agriculture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln\, Panhandle Research & Extension Center to learn about how Nebraska Land Link provides opportunities to connect land seekers with retiring landowners. More information here on their services: https://cap.unl.edu/landlink \nSee invitation attached & below\, share with your networks & please reach out with any questions! \nLeah Vinton | Hablo español\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\, leah@pixanixim.org  \nComunidad Maya Pixan Ixim \noffice 402.258.0313 | cell 402.709.8617 \nRSVP here or calendar invite attached:  \nhttps://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N3I2M3F2bXF2N3Z2bmRza3ZpMG9sNmRraGsgbGVhaEBwaXhhbml4aW0ub3Jn&tmsrc=leah%40pixanixim.org \nZoom link: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96266740880?pwd=0RD7TXLf1Cgub7XrYcfvDaI2jmiFaH.1
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/land-access-affinity-group-presents-nebraska-land-links-jessica-groskopf-webinar/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Nebraska-Lincoln":MAILTO:leah@pixanixim.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T130000
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CREATED:20240903T132855Z
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UID:7485-1726660800-1726664400@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Advocating for Your Business: Effective Strategies for Shaping Federal Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Explore essential federal regulations\, learn practical compliance strategies\, and partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy Regional Advocate\, Darcella Craven\, to ensure your voice is heard. Register now and empower your business success! \nDate: Wednesday\, September 18 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm \nCost: None \nLocation: Online. \nYou will receive information about how to connect *Registration closes at 12:00 pm on September 17\, 2024. \nRegister here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5305&SINGLESTORE=true \nEvent Contact\nKansas SBDC at WSU\nSend Email
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/advocating-for-your-business-effective-strategies-for-shaping-federal-regulation/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T150000
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CREATED:20240903T134138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T134138Z
UID:7489-1726668000-1726671600@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Live FAQ Session: Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) program area priority is designed to rapidly identify and implement strategies to protect the nation’s food and agricultural supply chains and the people who support them during and after extreme weather events. \nWe invite interested applicants to learn more about this program area priority and to meet our team during a live FAQ event. While we will be prepared to address general questions during the session\, if you have any specific questions regarding the program after reviewing the materials outlined above\, please provide those in the appropriate section of the registration form so we can ensure we are prepared to address your specific questions. \nDetails\n\nDate:\nSeptember 18\n\nTime:\n\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT\nRegister:https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItceGprDIvGMnxKXtuhn6kxZZ8npZDPMs#/registrationhttps://www.nifa.usda.gov/events/live-faq-session-A1712-Sept-2024\n\n\n\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event\, please contact Danielle Farley\, Program Specialist\, at Danielle.Farley@usda.gov no later than September 10. \nLanguage access services\, such as interpretation or translation of vital information\, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request. If you need interpretation or translation services\, please visit NIFA Language Access Services or contact Lois Tuttle\, Equal Opportunity Specialist\, at Lois.Tuttle@usda.gov or (443) 386-9488 no later than September 10.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/live-faq-session-rapid-response-to-extreme-weather-events-across-food-and-agriculture-systems/
LOCATION:MO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T130000
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CREATED:20240903T133310Z
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UID:7487-1726747200-1726750800@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide to Short-Form Videos
DESCRIPTION:Our “Beginner’s Guide to Short Form Videos” explores popular platforms\, introduces user-friendly editing apps\, and delves into Adobe Rush specifically. We’ll cover creating content with templates\, adding captivating sounds and music\, and even guide you on watermarking your creations. \nDate: Thursday\, September 19\nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nCost: None\nLocation: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.\n*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Wednesday\, September 18\, 2024 \nRegister here: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5306&SINGLESTORE=true \nEvent Contact\nKansas SBDC at WSU\nSend Email
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/beginners-guide-to-short-form-videos/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T200000
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CREATED:20240903T201316Z
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UID:7538-1727200800-1727208000@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Expanding Sales to Institutions Part I: Opportunities and Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 24\, 2024\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nZoom Webinar \n\nOvercoming barriers of volume\, variety\, quality\, delivery\, insurance and food safety certification are all challenges farmers face in scaling up to sell to institutional buyers. This webinar is part I of a two-part series about “Expanding Sales to Institutions” in which we will focus on what small to mid-size farms should consider in order to access institutional retail markets such as restaurants\, hospitals\, local grocers\, and food hubs. \nSCG will be joined by industry experts MU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist\, Patrick Byers\, and Jennifer Hashley\, Director of the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project in Boston\, MA. \nRegister for this ZOOM webinar here. Leave your comments on the Facebook event found here.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/expanding-sales-to-institutions-part-i-opportunities-and-considerations/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T124807
CREATED:20240903T201631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T201631Z
UID:7547-1727287200-1727294400@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Expanding Sales to Institutions Part II: Scaling Up
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 25\, 2024\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nZoom Webinar \n\nScaling up production and logistics for institutional sales and forming relationships with buyers takes effort and planning. This webinar is part II of a two-part series about “Expanding Sales to Institutions” that will discuss the emergence and importance of food hubs in the Heartland region and considerations for how to scale your farming business to meet increased demands. \nIndustry experts Patrick Byers\, MU Extension and Horticulture Field Specialist and Jennifer Hashley\, Director of the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project in Boston\, MA will discuss the logistics for scaling up your food or farm business\, while Anthony Mirisciotta\, Executive Director of the Spring Creek Food Hub and Thomas Smith\, Director of Operations at The Kansas City Food Hub will share their expectations and experiences purchasing local food from farmers across the region. \nRegister for this ZOOM webinar here. Leave your comments on the Facebook event found here.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/expanding-sales-to-institutions-part-ii-scaling-up/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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