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Upcoming Events
Aug 29, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AMRobert W. Plaster School of Business, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801, USAAs QuickBooks Desktop support winds down, businesses must adapt—or risk falling behind. This session presented by Jonna Davis of AOE Bookkeeping offers a practical overview of what the shift means, why it matters, and how to handle your transition with confidence.
Sep 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMRobert W. Plaster School of Business, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801, USAAs a business, are you interested in pursuing government contracts? Do you see this market as being a potential in growing your sales thus your business? Are you unsure or even intimated regarding the steps you would need to take to pursue government contracts at the federal, state, and local level
Sep 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PMJoplin, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801, USAAre you starting a business? Join our Early-Stage Business Boot Camp for practical insights and coaching to develop a solid business model. This seven week program, with Missouri Southern State University and Innovate SOMO, will kickstart your business growth.
Sep 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMMSSU Cornell Auditorium, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801, USABe inspired and motivated at the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series at Missouri Southern State University. John Hunter is the President and CEO of American Ramp Company and Atlas Safe Rooms.- Oct 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMRobert W. Plaster School of Business, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801, USADid you know that the federal government has to meet goals on a yearly basis to buy from small businesses, woman owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, and small disadvantaged businesses (socially and economically disadvantaged)? In addition, based upon the business’ location,
Oct 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMMSSU Cornell Auditorium, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801, USABe inspired and motivated at the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series at Missouri Southern State University. Kristen Hawkins is the creator behind PUP - A Super Neat Dog Boutique.- Nov 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMRobert W. Plaster School of Business, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801, USAJoin Allen Waldo of Missouri APEX for a fast-paced intro to government contracting and government marketing and solicitations. Learn the basics, key certifications, and how APEX’s free, statewide services can help you succeed. Allen serves SW Missouri and brings 11 years of expertise.
Nov 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMMSSU Cornell Auditorium, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801, USAJoin us on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, for the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series at MSSU featuring Andrew Jordan and Emma Ball of Jordan CPA Services. They’ll share their journey and insights on business growth, leadership, and the balance of entrepreneurship and family life.
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