Network Kansas

WIBA Women Level Up Seminar for Level Up Members
2025-06-11 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Crestview Country Club, 1000 N. 127th St E., Wichita, KS, 67206, United States
Make sure you sign up for the program, it is only $100 for the year and starts when you apply.
Once you have signed up, you will get an email to register for the event.

Our speaker will be City Councilwoman Becky Tuttle.
Becky has over thirty years of professional experience engaging community partners through grassroots local coalition efforts focusing on policy and environmental changes to improve the community.
Prior to being elected to the Wichita City Council, Tuttle was a public health professional and served as the Community Development Director for the Greater Wichita YMCA, Community Health Planning and Performance Improvement Division Director for the Sedgwick County Health Department, and other professional positions in the non-profit and education sectors.
Level Up member be sure to join us as Becky talks about some of the tough conversations she has had and how to manage them, along with being in the public eye and handling difficult situations.
We will meet at the beautiful Crestview Country Club, 1000 N 127th St E.
Please come to the North end of the building, follow the sign for offices as you drive in.

Fundraising for Non-Profits - Basics
2025-06-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Online Event
This WEBINAR provides an overview of Fundraising fundamentals to give participants an insight into which fundraising techniques should be part of their overall strategy. Designed for small non-profits, the workshop covers grant writing, special events and major giving. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques to help attendees begin choosing the methods best suited for their individual needs.
Faculty: Alex Shapiro. Alex Shapiro has worked at non-profits for almost 30 years. He is the current Chief Philanthropy Officer for the St. Louis Symphony, supervising a team of sixteen staff members. Previously, he was Vice President of Philanthropy for the Kansas City Symphony, where he supervised a team of eight staff members who were responsible for raising more than $10 million annually. In 2017, he oversaw the successful completion of the Symphony’s $55 million endowment campaign. Previously, he served as Director of Institutional Advancement at the Institute of American Indian Arts, a 4-year arts college, in Santa Fe, N.M. Additionally, he was Director of Development for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Shapiro has a passion for classical music and played French horn in his youth.

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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Digitally Empowering Your Farm or Food Business - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Join us for a dynamic 4-session online training series designed to equip your business with essential digital tools to grow and innovate in today’s evolving marketplace.
We will cover topics related to managing your digital presence, a deep dive into Ecommerce, using AI to help you accomplish it all, and more!
Dates: June 16th,17th,18th and 20th, 2025
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom Link via the email you register with.
Cost: $50.00
**Full scholarships are available to farm and food enterprises through The Heartland Regional Food Business Center.
*Registration closes at Noon on Sunday, June 15th, 2025.

Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials
2025-06-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Event
Running a business requires more than just a great idea—it takes strategy, financial literacy, and operational know-how. This workshop will provide new and existing entrepreneurs with an understanding of what is needed to build a sustainable business. We’ll cover essential topics such as business planning, marketing, and financial management to ensure long-term success.
Key Takeaways:

Learn how to create a business model that works
Understand branding and marketing fundamentals
Discover key financial tools for profitability
Identify common challenges and how to navigate them
Understand how to develop a strategy for long-term business growth

This is the first Workshop in the three part series Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials. Session 2 – Polishing Your Business Idea, Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing and Session 3 – Demystifying Financial Foundations, Funding Your Businesss Dream & Creating Realistic Financial Projections.

Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business Owners - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
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

Gathering Info to Confirm, Conflict, Pivot
2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Customer discovery takes place all through the entrepreneurial journey. From your first idea presentation to selling products or services, it is a continual process. How to properly gather information is only one part. Then you have to know how to interpret it, and understand what it means to you? Then you have to decide what to do with it.

All attendees will receive a free copy of Steve’s book: “Simplify Everything”

Presenter’s Bio: Steve Epner is a successful entrepreneur. He started an international association, a consulting practice, taught innovation and entrepreneurship in the MBA program at Saint Louis University, and after flunking retirement, became the Entrepreneur In Residence for Boeing. Steve was the Chairman of the Gateway Venture Mentoring Service, the St Louis Innovation Roundtable, and had managed the St Louis Regional Entrepreneurship Educators. His goal is to give back to the community that helped him be successful.
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 6:00 PM and concludes by 7:00 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.

Grant Prep Boot Camp Workshop
2025-06-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
In three hours, you will learn how to research, prepare, write and apply for grants. At the end of this webinar, you will be able to target and learn how to organize grants to further your mission.
Don’t worry if you don’t have access to the various fancy (and expensive) grant databases. We will show you how to:
* Access grant information – for free!
* Filter through 990 returns
* Uncover names, and
* Get around the “invite only” issue when determining fit.
We will also work on systematizing the process of grants, so you don’t have to redo every time.
Instructor: Sarah Shipley. Sarah is an award-winning consultant with 20+ years of experience in marketing, communications and public relations. In 2017, she was named a Top Connector in KC by the Kauffman Foundation and is the former Chairperson of the Kansas City Startup Foundation.

Converting Website Visitors into Buyers
2025-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Turn more website visitors into customers with our Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Workshop tailored for small business owners. In this friendly and practical session, you’ll learn how to identify and fix common obstacles in the customer journey, optimize content for better engagement, and make data-driven improvements to your website.
This workshop breaks down complex concepts into simple, actionable strategies you can implement right away. Join us and start converting clicks into customers today!
Presenter’s Bio: Dick Slackman is a Score Mentor & Subject Matter Expert focused on helping small and medium sized businesses with their web site design and digital marketing, including social media. He is also a small business owner of a local web design and internet marketing company, has taught web design at SIU Edwardsville, and worked for several Fortune 500 companies. He holds 4 patents in the areas of Search Engine algorithms and Records Management. He is excited to help you succeed.
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.

Startup and Start Right - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
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!
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, June 23rd2025

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-27
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities
In Kingman, KS June 26, 27 a pre-conference concert is scheduled for June 25.
$175; $100 for small business owners
What to Expect:

Dynamic, embedded sessions held within local businesses and venues across a four-block radius in downtown Kingman.
Tools, strategies, and connections to grow your business, enhance your marketing, and navigate legal requirements with confidence. <Link to Workshops here>
Networking with Like-Minded Entrepreneurs, industry experts, and resource providers who can help you overcome challenges and seize new opportunities.

Watch the promotional Video:
Kingman CEC Conference Video

Conference Registration

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities 2025: Inaugural Conference
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-27
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.
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!

Engage Your Audience, Grow Your Business - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
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.
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, June 23rd, 2025.

WIBA Founder's Day Celebration
2025-06-26 18:30 - 21:30
No description provided.
Come join the WIBA staff and members as we celebrate Founder’s Day – WIBA’s 94th anniversary! This is a don’t miss signature event that will be hosted by The Highlands just north of Wichita.
Enjoy wide-open outdoor spaces, mouthwatering food, live music, bar, dancing, and other fun surprises!
Register today and come celebrate with us!
Come dressy and stylish, suitable for an outdoor setting.
Pricing
$75 per person in advance
Enjoy wide-open outdoor spaces, a BBQ bar serving up mouthwatering food, live music to get you moving, dancing, and a bunch of other fun surprises!
*You must pre-register for this event*
*Tickets are non-refundable

Search Engine Optimization Part 1: The Basics
2025-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a powerful way for you to help more potential customers find out about your business. We will cover basic SEO concepts & techniques this workshop. This is part 1 of 2 workshops. Part 2 will be presented in April.
Topics will include:
> How search engines work
> Local business SEO
> Ranking factors
> Basic SEO techniques
If you would like to learn more about SEO you can register for part 2 of this series next month.
Presenter’s Bio: Dick Slackman is a Score Mentor & Subject Matter Expert focused on helping small and medium sized businesses with their web site design and digital marketing, including social media. He is also a small business owner of a local web design and internet marketing company, has taught web design at SIU Edwardsville, and worked for several Fortune 500 companies. He holds 4 patents in the areas of Search Engine algorithms and Records Management. He is excited to help you succeed.
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.

The Ultimate Guide to Business Insurance: Part 1
2025-07-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Online Event
About the event

In this session, you’ll learn the basics of how insurance is rated, classified, and the essential coverages every new business should consider. We’ll walk through what you need to know to get started with the right protection in place.
Presenter’s Bio: As an entrepreneur and multi-business owner, Chris Stone brings a wealth of experience in asset protection and insurance to our community. Chris’s journey in the insurance industry began with a Fortune 500 company before he ventured into independent agency ownership with e3 Insurance. His passion for protecting businesses and individuals stems from a personal experience, driving him to ensure that his clients never face the same hardships. A Dale Carnegie graduate and Missouri native, Chris’s diverse background includes personal fitness, construction, and investment banking. This breadth of experience enables him to connect deeply with his clients and understand their unique needs.
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 9:30AM and concludes by 10:30AM 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.

2025 Small Business Marketing Meetup - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-07-11 10:00 - 14:15 | Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th Street North, Wichita, KS, 67220
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
**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.

WIBA Golf Classic - 2025
2025-07-14
The Wichita Independent Business Association is ready for the 5th annual WIBA Golf Classic. The tournament will be held on Monday, July 14th, 2025 at Rolling Hills Country Club beginning with a 7:30am check-in and shotgun start at 8:30am.
Don’t golf, but still want to go and meet people at the WIBA Golf Classic?
BACK THIS YEAR – Networking passes. Come hang out on the patio – there will be networking, drinks, games and a chance to see the players as they play through hole #17.
The proceeds from this tournament will ensure Wichita’s businesses have the resources and support they need to thrive. We care about our members as if they were family – we know the importance of providing quality resources and opportunities to help Wichita’s business community.

Your Publishing Roadmap to Success
2025-07-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Online Event
The current publishing landscape in the US can be confusing, wild, and very much a “buyer be-AWARE” market. Join Cathy as she simplifies the options available to authors and discusses the pros-and-cons of each.
Learn:

The pros and cons of DIY vs. Author-Assisted vs. Independent vs. Traditional Publishing
What is an Author Brand Platform and why do I need one?
What kinds of books sell best?
Which publishing path is best for me?
How do I avoid self-publishing pitfalls?

Presenter’s Bio: Cathy Davis
Books are in Cathy’s DNA and have always played a big role in her life. Cathy Davis believes we all have a story to tell and it is through our stories that we are able to find our voice, share our wisdom, and make a difference in the lives of others. Wisdom not shared is wisdom lost forever.
Cathy founded Davis Creative, LLC in January of 2004 after a long career in financial services marketing. What originally began as a boutique creative services agency, is now known as Davis Creative Publishing Services — a sought-after publishing industry leader, providing concierge publishing services for authors throughout the US and several foreign countries.
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 11:30AM and concludes by 12:30PM 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.

2025 Create Campaign Forum
2025-07-19 09:30 - 14:30 | Woolsey Hall, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS, 67260, United States
This is Create Campaign’s signature entrepreneurship forum for emerging and established entrepreneurs. 2025 special guest: Davontae Harris, NFL Veteran, Wichita native and entrepreneur

Business Plans 101 - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
This foundational course introduces the essential components of creating a successful business plan. Whether you’re launching a new venture or seeking funding for growth, a well-structured business plan is your roadmap to success. Through guided instruction participants will gain the skills needed to craft a compelling and actionable business plan.
Identify and articulate the key components of a business plan.
Conduct basic market research to define target customers and more.
Develop a draft business plan tailored to business idea or goals.
Date: Tuesday, July 22nd 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, July 21st 2025

Credit Basics
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
This presentation will cover the fundamental principles of credit, including how credit scores work, the factors that impact them, and strategies for building and maintaining good credit. Attendees will learn about the importance of credit in securing loans, renting apartments, and even employment opportunities. We’ll also discuss common credit pitfalls to avoid and practical steps to improve financial health. Whether you’re new to credit or looking to strengthen your financial future, this session will provide valuable insights to help you take control of your credit journey.
Topics

Understanding Credit Basics
Steps to Establish Credit
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Building credit
Plus much more….

Presenter’s Bio: Bruce Greene – Asset Building Counselor, has spent nearly a decade helping people achieve their dreams as a credit analyst and home approval counselor. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and is a certified HUD counselor as well as an accredited Google Data Analyst.
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.

Search Engine Optimization Part 2: Intermediate & Advanced
2025-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a powerful set of techniques that can be effective in helping you reach a larger audience. In this workshop we will cover some intermediate and advanced SEO tools & techniques. Part 2 of 2. If you are new to SEO please take part 1 of this series first.
Topics will include:

Link building
Core web vitals
Structured Data
SEO tools

Presenter’s Bio: Dick Slackman is a Score Mentor & Subject Matter Expert focused on helping small and medium sized businesses with their web site design and digital marketing, including social media. He is also a small business owner of a local web design and internet marketing company, has taught web design at SIU Edwardsville, and worked for several Fortune 500 companies. He holds 4 patents in the areas of Search Engine algorithms and Records Management. He is excited to help you succeed.
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.

Bank on It: Financial Foundations for Entrepreneurs
2025-07-29 11:00 - 13:00 | The Canopy at Founders’ Grove, 2333 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
Do you know what how to realistically budget for your business? What is a budget? How do you obtain financial credit?

All these questions and more will be covered as BMO takes us on a deep dive into financial basics with this impact financial education series. Hosted at The Canopy at Founder’s Grove, Create Campaign invites you to take advantage of this enrichment opportunity, for just $15. Early Bird tickets just $10… Get them by 1/24!

Startup and Start Right - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
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, July 29th 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, July 28th 2025

Lunch and Learn: 5 Ways to Use ChatGPT (AI) for small business
2025-07-31 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.

The Ultimate Guide to Business Insurance: Part 1
2025-08-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Online Event
In this session, you’ll learn the basics of how insurance is rated, classified, and the essential coverages every new business should consider. We’ll walk through what you need to know to get started with the right protection in place.
Presenter’s Bio: As an entrepreneur and multi-business owner, Chris Stone brings a wealth of experience in asset protection and insurance to our community. Chris’s journey in the insurance industry began with a Fortune 500 company before he ventured into independent agency ownership with e3 Insurance. His passion for protecting businesses and individuals stems from a personal experience, driving him to ensure that his clients never face the same hardships. A Dale Carnegie graduate and Missouri native, Chris’s diverse background includes personal fitness, construction, and investment banking. This breadth of experience enables him to connect deeply with his clients and understand their unique needs.
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 9:30AM and concludes by 10:30AM 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.

Grow with Google - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Grow with Google is our partnered event where we share actionable insights on how to use all of Google’s ecosystem in order to maximize your returns on Google’s AI Products. Leveraging their entire system, you will be able to control, monitor, and maintain the digital front and advantage that comes with it. Enroll today!
Speaker: Roberto Martinez
Date: Friday, August 1st 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, July 28th 2025

How to Start and Manage Your Own Business
2025-08-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Event
Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, what are the first steps you should take? This workshop will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream. In addition, you will have an opportunity to NETWORK with other business-minded people who are considering starting a business.
Topics covered are:

It all starts with a PLAN – A BUSINESS PLAN
Marketing for today’s small business.
What is the right legal business structure for my business?
What should I know about licenses, taxes, and insurance?
What technology considerations are important for my business?
An introduction to the financial side of a business. Where do I get funding?
Our 3-Point approach to Business Education – Basic Business, Business Topic, and Interactive Business Education

Takeaways:

What is needed to start a business
What are the key parts of a business
The need for a plan – A BUSINESS PLAN
What is the next Step-Attend our next Business Plan Workshop

Presenter Bios:
Robert Pennell: Building a business takes commitment and determination – not to mention patience. I’ve successfully developed a business plan, secured institutional financing, recruited necessary personnel, and promoted the start-up of my legal practice so I know what needs to be done. For ongoing success you have to build a loyal client base. In my case that was through personal attention, quality service and consistent follow through but every business model is different. The key is to identify your core market and determine the best way to drive business to that market which is much easier said than done. Through SCORE we can help you to answer these questions. I’d like to be able to help you move your business goals forward through SCORE.
Stuart Epstein: My background in financial analysis, accounting, and financial controls gave me a good overview of what it takes to operate a company successfully. My strengths are in helping companies understand their operations and financial results with an eye to monitoring profitability. With my small company experience, where one learns to wear many hats, I can help business owners with the various aspects of business they need to consider to be successful.
Thomas Meyer: is a sales and marketing professional with a 37 year history of accomplishments in strategic selling, sales and product management and business development. Per Tom, “The key to my success in working with large corporate clients is to follow strategic selling principles, as well as, provide solution and servant based approaches with my clients. My goal with this panel is to help our SCORE clients develop effective sales and marketing plans, secure mutually successful long term customer relationships and to grow sales and revenue.
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 09:30AM and concludes by 11:30AM 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.
