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SUMMARY:Hiring Your First Employee
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/11/2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 8/11/2026 12:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Train With SBDC\nMore info: Hiring Your First Employee \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Human Resources\nDescription: \n\nYour 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\, whether you can handle in-house or outsource\, necessary tax reporting\, and other human resource points you should consider. This webinar will also help current employers review and improve their processes.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/hiring-your-first-employee-3/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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SUMMARY:Creating Sales Strategies & Networking for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/12/2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 8/12/2026 12:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: $5.00 Registration Policies \nPoint of Contact: Train With SBDC\nMore info: Creating Sales Strategies & Networking for Your Business \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Marketing/Sales\nDescription: \n\nIs networking stalling out your sales in business? Learn ways to leverage your talents\, energy and network to gather more sales for your business in 2026
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/creating-sales-strategies-networking-for-your-business/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC at WSU":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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SUMMARY:Missouri State Fair\, Aug. 13-23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Missouri State Fair Aug. 13-23\, 2026\, in Sedalia\, in celebration of our great state’s 122nd annual agricultural showcase! The 400-acre fairgrounds will present premier livestock shows\, competitive exhibits and first-class professional entertainment. Mark your calendar\, grab your family and friends\, and come home to the fair! \nMissouri Department of Agriculture at the Missouri State Fair\nEstablished in 1899\, the Missouri State Fair is one of the oldest in the nation. The fairgrounds\, which cover 396 acres in Sedalia (Pettis County)\, are open year-round\, providing facilities for horse and livestock shows\, art and craft festivals\, camping\, rallies and other events. During the annual fair held in August\, visitors enjoy educational and recreational activities\, a carnival midway and musical entertainment. \nThe Missouri State Fair continues to be the state’s largest agricultural and tourism event\, with exhibits showcasing livestock\, row crops\, horticulture and floriculture. The State Fair plays an important role in shaping Missouri agriculture\, contributing to the state’s economy and educating the public about the importance and necessity of agriculture. It features agribusiness exhibits and displays of Missouri-produced commodities. \nThe State Fair Commission\, whose members are appointed by the governor\, oversees the fair’s operations. \nDirector of Agriculture Chris Chinn\, and many Missouri Department of Agriculture employees\, work day-in and day-out\, to make sure the Missouri State Fair brings the best that our state has to offer! \nMore info or fair information: Connect With Missouri’s Agriculture – Missouri State Fair\, Aug. 13-23\, 2026
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/missouri-state-fair-aug-13-23-2026/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T120000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan 101
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/14/2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 8/10/2026 12:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Train With SBDC\nMore info: Business Plan 101 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Business Plan\nDescription: Discuss the importance of having a business plan. Discuss the key items to have in a business plan.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/business-plan-101/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC at WSU":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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UID:63693-1787043600-1787054400@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Quickbooks for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/18/2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 8/17/2026 12:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: $199.00 Registration Policies \nPoint of Contact: Train With SBDC\nMore Info: QuickBooks for Beginners \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Business Financing\nDescription: \n\nLearn how to use QuickBooks Online software to help manage your company’s finances from anywhere using the cloud. This webinar covers setting up your company account\, navigating the user interface\, recording common transactions\, and running reports to assess your company’s performance.  Learn how to set up products and services\, customers\, vendors\, sales tax\, and more. Presenter Charnea Bell is a Master Accountant\, Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor\, alumna of Wichita State University\, and local business owner.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/quickbooks-for-beginners/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC at WSU":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks For Intermediate Users
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/20/2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 8/17/2026 12:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: $199.00 Registration Policies \nPoint of Contact: Train With SBDC \nMore Info: QuickBooks For Intermediate Users \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Business Financing\nDescription: \n\nBuild on the skills learned in the Beginners course and learn how to make the most of this cloud-based accounting software to manage your company’s finances more efficiently. This webinar covers more complex concepts including setting up sales tax\, creating estimates\, recurring transactions\, inventory management\, journal entries\, and payroll. Also learn how to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable\, reconcile accounts\, and analyze reports.
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/quickbooks-for-intermediate-users/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC at WSU":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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SUMMARY:Start Up Financials
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/21/2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 8/17/2026 12:00 PM (CDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact and more information: Train With SBDC\nStart Up Financials \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Business Financing\, Cash Flow Management\nDescription: \n\n\nWhen starting a business\, it is important that you understand the feasibility of your model. In this course we will discuss the key pieces you will need to create a projections model\, pricing your products\, determining wages and total labor needs\, and whether your model can service any anticipated debt. Come join us in this financial deep dive as you are creating your business model!
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/start-up-financials/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC at WSU":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T100000
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SUMMARY:Ai for Marketing & Social Media – Kansas SBDC at WSU
DESCRIPTION:Create engaging content for social media\, email\, blogs\, and your website in less time. \nDate: Thursday\, August 27th\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 AM \nCost: None \nLocation: Online \nRegistration closes at Noon on Monday\, August 24th\, 2026 Please note that all class registrations are final. SBDC is unable to offer refunds or credits\, so we encourage careful planning before enrolling. \nMore Info: AI for Marketing & Social Media
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/ai-for-marketing-social-media-kansas-sbdc-at-wsu/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC at WSU":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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UID:63684-1787832000-1787835600@heartlandfoodbusiness.org
SUMMARY:Why We Click: Psychology Secrets for Social Media Growth – Kansas SBDC at WSU
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered why some social media posts go viral while others fall flat? Or why some of us get burnt out so easily on social media? The answer lies in understanding the psychology behind human behavior. Join this training and discover how the principles of psychology can transform your social media strategy. \nDate: Thursday\, August 27th\, 2026. \nTime: 12:00 PM \nCost: $5.00 \nLocation: Online \nRegistration closes at Noon on Monday\, August 24th\, 2026. Please note that all class registrations are final. SBDC is unable to offer refunds or credits\, so we encourage careful planning before enrolling. \nMore Info: Why We Click: Psychology Secrets for Social Media Growth – Kansas SBDC at WSU – Network Kansas
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/why-we-click-psychology-secrets-for-social-media-growth-kansas-sbdc-at-wsu-2/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC at WSU":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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