AD ASTRA TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT 24
2024-08-05 07:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
With stakeholders from industry, education, workforce development, startups, and government, this summit is the crucible for groundbreaking collaborations.
The summit will include industry panels, apprenticeship programs, and a special focus on digital skills development, which are critical for today’s digital workforce. Teachers will also be eligible for one full graduate credit hour issued through WSU.

SBIR/STTR DoD Proposal Preparation Webinar
2024-08-19 08:30 - 12:30
Do you have technology that can address a unique U.S. Department of Defense challenge?
Join us for this virtual training presented by Jim Greenwood of Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. This training will provide an SBIR/STTR overview & abbreviated Phase I Proposal Preparation, with an emphasis on Dept. of Defense, including a 7-step process for creating a competitive Phase I proposal. The webinar will also discuss the Dept. of Defense solicitations/BAAs, both regular and annual/out-of-cycle.
One-on-One meeting opportunities with Jim Greenwood following the
webinar are also available.

Creating or Improving Your Free Company Page on LinkedIn
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Discover how to develop or improve a free company page on LinkedIn to drive business to your organization.
In this session, you will …
> Learn the logistics and best practices of setting up your stand-out company page.
> Discover how to add more than 20 specialties so that you can be found on LinkedIn and Google for what your company offers.
>Find out how to maximize your company posts and grow a large following on the world’s largest business network — LinkedIn.
Stand out on LinkedIn by crafting a compelling company page!
Presenter’s Bio: Kathy Bernard As a LinkedIn trainer, speaker, and career coach, Kathy Bernard helps businesses, colleges, and individuals solve talent shortages, create effective LinkedIn company pages and profiles, and offer LinkedIn training and profile reviews, career coaching and interview prep, and resume creation and optimization. With a background in branding, career counseling and communications, and experience in corporate, media, nonprofit, advertising, and startup environments, Kathy is equipped to support a diverse range of clients in achieving their goals. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising Communications and a Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Registration Information:
Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email with the SCORE Zoom link to attend.
You do not need a Zoom account to participate.
Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 12 PM and concludes by 1 PM Central Time.
SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340.

eMail Marketing
2025-06-12 09:00 - 22:30 | Online Event
eMail marketing, driven by your CRM (customer relationship management) software is the most cost-effective tool in your marketing kit. In this class we will cover how to utilize email to turn prospects into customers and how to utilize your CRM to tailor the customer journey from inquiry to sale.
Faculty: Kim Beer. Kim is a national speaker and advocate for entrepreneurship and small business marketing. She has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years, soon to celebrate her 20th year as president of the small business marketing firm Midnight Productions, Inc. Kim’s mission is to inspire and educate entrepreneurs to create results-oriented marketing tactics that will carry their business to the next level. Her seminars on marketing are honest, enlightening and packed with great action steps and technical instruction. Kim is a Certified Authorized Local Expert and Platinum Solution Provider with the online marketing software company Constant Contact.
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Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur
2025-08-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Online Event
We are thrilled to invite you to CONNECTpreneur’s upcoming Virtual Rocket Pitch event—the world’s largest investor pitch event, featuring the greatest number of accredited investors, VCs, private investors, and angels. As a valued member of our network, we’d love for you to be part of this exciting opportunity.

Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur Investor Network

When:
Thursday, August 28, 2025
11:00am – 12:30pm EDT

Where:
Online via Zoom

Reserve Your Spot Now

Why Attend CONNECTpreneur’s Virtual Rocket Pitch?
For over 13 years, CONNECTpreneur has been the trusted platform for connecting investors with high-impact companies. This event is a unique chance to continue your journey of identifying game-changing investment opportunities.

CONNECTpreneur has been attended by 30,000+ business leaders and is consistently cited as one of the best networking events in the MidAtlantic. In fact, over 70% of past attendees agree that our events are the best place to network and discover investment opportunities.

With a proven track record of helping startups secure funding, CONNECTpreneur brings together top VCs, angels, and investors who trust our platform to discover the next big thing. Don’t miss the chance to join the world’s largest investor pitch event!

CONNECTpreneur isn’t just about business; it’s about building lasting, meaningful relationships. By attending, you’ll join a community of like-minded professionals who genuinely want to support each other’s success.

Space is limited—this is your chance to get in front of the largest network of accredited investors and connect with the next generation of top-tier startups. Our upcoming event is filling up fast, so don’t miss out!

DATE: Thursday, August 28, 2025
AGENDA
11:00 – 11:05am – VIRTUAL NETWORKING
11:05 – 11:15am – WELCOME REMARKS
11:15 – 12:00pm – COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH – Promising Early Stage Companies
12:00 – 12:30pm – PRESENTING COMPANY BREAKOUT ROOMS and VIRTUAL NETWORKING

Reserve Your Spot Now

We look forward to seeing you at CONNECTpreneur’s Virtual Rocket Pitch, where the best minds in business converge to drive innovation and growth.

Thursday, August 28, 2025 11:00 AM

Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur

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Small Business Energy Workshop
2025-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Hutch Chamber, 117 N Walnut St,, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Thursday, September 18, 2025
9am-3pm (lunch provided)
Hutch Chamber
117 N Walnut St, Hutchinson KS
No cost to attend…Seating limited to 30
Can your business save energy and reduce operational expenses by making energy-related upgrades? How can jobs be created or retained at your facility or within your city or county? Attend this free workshop to learn more about energy upgrades, the Kansas Energy Program and the USDA Rural Energy for America Program grants and guaranteed loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Who:

Small Business Owners
Ag Producers
Economic Developers

Topics:

HVAC
Refrigeration
Lighting
Solar PV Systems
Evergy Programs
USDA Programs
And More

Guest Speakers:

Greater Hutch
USDA Rural Development
Kruse Corp
King Solar
Evergy
And Others

More Information: ksenergyprog@ksu.edu (785) 532-4998

Lunch and Learn: 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT (AI) for small business
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
AI (Artificial Intelligence) can make you a more efficient marketer. Learn to use ChatGPT (AI) for marketing your small business, starting with your own information for:
1. Condensing/Expanding Messages: ChatGPT assists in summarizing complex ideas for social media/email, and elaborating on brief concepts for blogs/newsletters/presentations.
2. Understanding Consumer Problems: By analyzing vast online data, ChatGPT aids in consumer research, identifying sentiments/preferences, and simulating customer interactions.
3. Filling Branding Gaps: ChatGPT helps you strengthen your branding by ensuring consistency in tone/messaging, suggesting refinements, and generating ideas for unique selling propositions.
4. Technical Quick Reference: ChatGPT provides step-by-step instructions for technical tasks, eliminating barriers to technical competency.
5. Social Media Post Generation: ChatGPT can automate social media post creation, streamlining marketing efforts for solopreneurs and small businesses.
Faculty: KIm Beer. Kim is a multi-talented Growth Facilitator, national speaker and advocate for small business. She is cohost of the popular podcast “The Business Animal” and the author of “The Little Book of Big Sales Moves.” Her mission is to inspire and educate entrepreneurs to create results-oriented tactics that will carry their business and their creativity to the next level. Kim’s seminars and workshops on entrepreneurial strategy, marketing, and personal development are honest, enlightening and packed with great action steps and technical instruction garnered from over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. She offers experiential opportunities for personal development and growth through her Synchronicity Sessions. Kim is also an award-winning writer, graphic designer and photographer. She holds a certification as an Equine Gestaltist from Touched by a Horse and is a certified Hypnotist through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.

Unleash the Power of LinkedIn
2026-01-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner who knows you should be using LinkedIn to
market your business but aren’t sure where to start? Or maybe you set up a profile ages ago but
haven’t really done much with it since?
If you think that LinkedIn is just for jobseekers, you’re dead wrong! In this hands-on workshop,
LinkedIn expert and 5x author Gillian Whitney will break down exactly how to use LinkedIn to
attract clients and grow your business without the overwhelm or confusion!
Gillian Whitney has been active on LinkedIn since 2013, grown a thriving network of over 11,000
followers, and has spent the last 6 years teaching business owners just like you to harness the
power of LinkedIn. As an award-winning Toastmaster, sought-after speaker, podcast host, and
author of multiple books, Gillian is all about helping entrepreneurs get their message out there
and build their authority.

8 Steps to Increased Exposure on Google for Your Business
2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00

In our current culture, Google has transformed from a noun into a verb.
Think about it. We don’t say “search for it” — instead, we say “google it.”
This is a direct result of people finding incredibly useful information by using Google’s search engine. If you think this is an accident or coincidence, then think again. You see, Google has developed a mutually-beneficial system between their company and other businesses in the world.
Here’s why: if Google understands your business, then they can provide accurate information to their users about your business. If Google can provide accurate information to their users, then the users will continue relying on Google. If a lot of people continue using Google, then Google can make money from ads and paid services. It all comes down to creating a great experience for Google users.
We will guide you through best practices so that you can benefit from your Google Business Profile.
Presenter’s Bio: Donna Amos, Certified Social & Community Manager, is the Founder of Solopreneur Solutions a successful digital marketing agency with a team of six. As a speaker and trainer she has trained hundreds of Solopreneurs and micro business owners in sales and marketing strategies.
Registration Information:
> Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email with the SCORE Zoom link to attend.
> You do not need a Zoom account to participate.
> Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 12PM and concludes by 1PM Central Time.
SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340

Redesign Your Website - 2026 Best Practices and Key Considerations
2026-01-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00

When did you last look at your business’s website? Or perhaps you are still trying to develop one? Websites remain an incredibly popular destination for site traffic. When you add up all of the functions and ways they can work for and represent your business, nothing works harder online than a professional website.
It can also be daunting to create one with various tools and design suggestions floating around. In this workshop, we will cover recent trends in website design for businesses and other organizations. That will include the latest in content and design best practices and what tools you can use to create a site and why. But most importantly, we will cover the 10 key elements of website design that determine whether a website is just OK or great. We will also touch on submitting your site to Google for rankings and security and hosting considerations.
So, if you want to super-charge your website and make it an active resource for getting new customers, this workshop is for you!
Presenter
Matt Cail started out in the world of message boards and web design. During five years as a Washington, D.C., consultant, he became knowledgeable about emergency communications and competition in the online video industry. He has worked in social media, search engine marketing, web design, and online advertising. Matt leads Super Charge Marketing is your one-stop social media firm for all of your social media marketing needs!

Lunch and Learn: 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT (AI) for small business
2026-01-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00

AI (Artificial Intelligence) can make you a more efficient marketer. Learn to use ChatGPT (AI) for marketing your small business, starting with your own information for:
1. Condensing/Expanding Messages: ChatGPT assists in summarizing complex ideas for social media/email, and elaborating on brief concepts for blogs/newsletters/presentations.
2. Understanding Consumer Problems: By analyzing vast online data, ChatGPT aids in consumer research, identifying sentiments/preferences, and simulating customer interactions.
3. Filling Branding Gaps: ChatGPT helps you strengthen your branding by ensuring consistency in tone/messaging, suggesting refinements, and generating ideas for unique selling propositions.
4. Technical Quick Reference: ChatGPT provides step-by-step instructions for technical tasks, eliminating barriers to technical competency.
5. Social Media Post Generation: ChatGPT can automate social media post creation, streamlining marketing efforts for solopreneurs and small businesses.
Faculty: KIm Beer. Kim is a multi-talented Growth Facilitator, national speaker and advocate for small business. She is cohost of the popular podcast “The Business Animal” and the author of “The Little Book of Big Sales Moves.” Her mission is to inspire and educate entrepreneurs to create results-oriented tactics that will carry their business and their creativity to the next level. Kim’s seminars and workshops on entrepreneurial strategy, marketing, and personal development are honest, enlightening and packed with great action steps and technical instruction garnered from over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. She offers experiential opportunities for personal development and growth through her Synchronicity Sessions. Kim is also an award-winning writer, graphic designer and photographer. She holds a certification as an Equine Gestaltist from Touched by a Horse and is a certified Hypnotist through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.

Marketing Strategy
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Online Event
In this **FREE Webinar**, you will learn that Marketing is more than advertising. Marketing Strategy provides you with an introduction to marketing methods & tools to maximize your customer reach.
This session covers pricing strategies, positioning, the difference between features and benefits, and different marketing strategies.
At the end of this session, you will know how to:
* Outline your marketing strategy
* Test your marketing message
* Choose the right sales channel
* Implement your marketing strategy
Faculty: Janet Elie. Janet has over 30 years’ experience in management, marketing and sales within the Financial Services Industry. In the last 4 years, Janet has dedicated her services to coaching small business owners with online marketing, social media, email marketing, and consulting on what improvements need to be made to attract the right audience to their business. Janet favorite motto is “have laptop will travel” so she can be anywhere while helping her clients, by a beach, sipping wine, or hiking in a forest.
This is part of the second Workshop Group (Polishing Your Business Idea, Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing) in SCORE’s multi-part series: Workshop 1 – Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials, and Workshop Group 3 – Demystifying Financial Foundations, Funding Your Dream & Creating Realistic Financial Projections.
Please connect at least 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection.

Social Media Marketing
2026-01-24 11:45 - 13:15 | Online Event
In this **FREE Webinar**, you will learn the basics of Social Media Marketing, and how it fits into your overall marketing strategy.
At the end of this webinar, you’ll learn:
* The steps it takes to get a business presence online
* How your online presence affects your marketing
* Ways you can get a website, social media and email marketing set up for your business
* The basics of developing an online marketing strategy
Faculty: Janet Elie. Janet has over 30 years’ experience in management, marketing and sales within the Financial Services Industry. In the last 4 years, Janet has dedicated her services to coaching small business owners with online marketing, social media, email marketing, and consulting on what improvements need to be made to attract the right audience to their business. Janet’s favorite motto is “have laptop will travel” so she can be anywhere while helping her clients, by a beach, sipping wine, or hiking in a forest.
This is part of the second Workshop Group (Polishing Your Business Idea, Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing) in SCORE’s multi-part series: Workshop 1 – Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials, and Workshop Group 3 – Demystifying Financial Foundations, Funding Your Dream & Creating Realistic Financial Projections.
Please connect at least 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection.

Market Your Business with Video
2026-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00
Market Your Business with Video…because we are in the decade of Video.
Increasingly, internet traffic will come from video. Many businesses will be preparing to add videos to their marketing messages.
But making videos is tricky. There are lots of moving parts – a strategy, scriptwriting, audio, video creation editing, equipment, posting, etc. Where does one start?
It starts with this vital webinar. You will learn:

The importance of video
What programs to use
Requirements for social media platforms
Being ADA compliant
Storing your videos
Tips on YouTube, the internet’s second largest search engine
And more

Learn how to create your own or what you need to know prior to hiring someone to do it for you. You will be ready for the year of the video.
Faculty: Janet Elie. Janet has over 30 years’ experience in management, marketing and sales within the Financial Services Industry. In the last 4 years, Janet has dedicated her services to coaching small business owners with online marketing, social media, email marketing, and consulting on what improvements need to be made to attract the right audience to their business. Janet lives locally in KC and is a SCORE Mentor.

Visibility Strategies for Small Business
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00
Customers can’t buy from you if they can’t find you. This class focuses on practical ways to increase your visibility so your business shows up where your ideal customers are searching. You’ll learn how to establish and optimize your Google Business Profile, connect your website with search engines, and use simple strategies to appear in front of your target market online. And visibility isn’t just digital—we’ll also explore how to show up in your community and industry so you build both recognition and trust. By the end, you’ll have a roadmap for getting found, both on the web and in the real world.
Faculty: KIm Beer. Kim is a multi-talented Growth Facilitator, national speaker and advocate for small business. She is cohost of the popular podcast “The Business Animal” and the author of “The Little Book of Big Sales Moves.” Her mission is to inspire and educate entrepreneurs to create results-oriented tactics that will carry their business and their creativity to the next level. Kim’s seminars and workshops on entrepreneurial strategy, marketing, and personal development are honest, enlightening and packed with great action steps and technical instruction garnered from over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. She offers experiential opportunities for personal development and growth through her Synchronicity Sessions. Kim is also an award-winning writer, graphic designer and photographer. She holds a certification as an Equine Gestaltist from Touched by a Horse and is a certified Hypnotist through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.

Instagram Marketing 101: The Fundamentals
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00
A great Instagram feed reinforces your brand, supports your marketing message, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers, and attracts new, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business?
In this workshop you’ll learn how to:
1. Create an effective bio on your Instagram profile
2. Develop a focused Instagram marketing strategy
3. Use apps that save you time and improve your Instagram feed
4. Develop the two most important habits for Instagram marketing success
5. Navigate the ethics of reposting
6. Use hashtags, tagging, and more to grow and engage your following
7. Outsource effectively when it’s time to delegate your Instagram marketing
This isn’t about getting a huge number of followers (though that *could* be a result of the effort you put in). Rather, it’s about making sure your *brand* is consistent, that the *message* you’re putting out there on Instagram reinforces your brand, and that the *time* you spend on social media marketing is well-used. By the time we finish you’ll have better tools for making a powerful first impression with Instagram for your business!
Presenter
This workshop is presented by SCORE Business Mentor, Rebecca West. Rebecca is an active business owner and has owned and operated her design firm Seriously Happy Homes since 2007. She has been mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs since 2012, and specifically enjoys helping solopreneurs and micro-business owners figure out their branding, develop creative and successful marketing, and build a team as they grow into being a company of more than one person. She is an enthusiastic mentor who is especially good at helping others translate diverse and unconventional backgrounds into a solid platform for success in what might seem like unrelated fields. See her LinkedIn profile for more information here.
