Show-Me Network Week: Route to Innovation Kickoff

Connect with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across Missouri, and stay for a fireside chat with GigSalad CEO Mark Steiner.

Hosted by efactory

Leads Group Three Powered by The Leesman Agency – Farmers

We believe in helping each other by building trust and being committed to giving and receiving quality leads and referrals. The goal of the Leads Groups is to support Chamber member businesses by fostering connections in a structured yet casual format. The Chamber also tracks data on shared and closed business to demonstrate the value of Leads Groups and overall Chamber membership while recognizing top performers.

Hosted by Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

Builder Showcase

See what real AI skills training graduates built — live demos, honest answers, and a clear look at whether this path is for you. No experience required. Sponsored — no cost to attend for Missouri residents.

Hosted by codefi

AI for Main Street: What Every Retailer Needs to Know NOW

This hands-on workshop, designed specifically for local retailers, will show you exactly how AI tools can save you time, reduce costs, and give you the competitive edge big-box stores think only they have. 

Hosted in partnership with Missouri SBDC St. Louis Region

Leads Group Three Powered by JB Electric

We believe in helping each other by building trust and being committed to giving and receiving quality leads and referrals. The goal of the Leads Groups is to support Chamber member businesses by fostering connections in a structured yet casual format. The Chamber also tracks data on shared and closed business to demonstrate the value of Leads Groups and overall Chamber membership while recognizing top performers.

Hosted by Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

Intro to Vibe Coding Workshop

A hands-on, two-hour workshop where you’ll build your first working prototype using AI tools. No coding background required. Leave with something you actually built. Sponsored — no cost to attend for Missouri residents.

Hosted by codefi

Small Business Luncheon

Celebrate small businesses and recoginze the top five finalists in the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award competition.

Hosted by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

AI as a Business Multiplier

A hands-on session featuring Claude Cowork — an AI-powered desktop tool from Anthropic. Configure AI around your actual work tasks and leave with a running workflow. No technical background required. Sponsored — no cost to attend for Missouri residents.

Hosted by codefi

Recruiting and Hiring Considerations

Check out the top 10 considerations business owners need to plan for when recruiting, hiring, and firing.

Hosted in partnership with SEED Law, LLC

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp Kickoff (4 Sessions)

This fast-paced, interactive, fun, and energizing program will cover best practices, real-life examples, and valuable local resources designed to help small businesses grow. 

Hosted in partnership with St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, Launch Pad, and Missouri SBDC at Missouri Western State University

Demystifying Credit

Wonder how credit really works, what lenders are looking for, or how to build stronger credit for the future? Join this session to get practical tips and useful strategies you can start applying right away.

Hosted in partnership with Missouri SBDC at Lincoln University

Annual Student Showcase

Participants in the Creating Entrepreneurial Communities class at the Perryville Area Career and Technology Center will present their business ideas, which is the culmination of a year of work for the high school students.

Hosted by Perryville Area CEO Program

Business Basics

Learn essential business fundamentals, including how to choose a legal structure, understand licensing and tax requirements, and begin building a solid business plan. 

Hosted in partnership with Monroe City Chamber of Commerce

MoWest Small Business Forum

Strengthen financial knowledge, connect with local lenders, and learn about valuable business resources. Participants will receive hands-on training in QuickBooks, gain insights during a live Q&A with local bankers and lenders, and discover the support available through the Small Business Development Center. 

Hosted in partnership with Missouri Western State University and Missouri SBDC at MoWest 

Leads Group Five Powered by New York Life

We believe in helping each other by building trust and being committed to giving and receiving quality leads and referrals. The goal of the Leads Groups is to support Chamber member businesses by fostering connections in a structured yet casual format. The Chamber also tracks data on shared and closed business to demonstrate the value of Leads Groups and overall Chamber membership while recognizing top performers.

Hosted by Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

Show Me the Money!

Learn how owner investment, credit cards, and other creative funding strategies can play a role in meeting your capital needs.

Hosted in partnership with Missouri SBDC at UMKC and Nodaway County Economic Development Center 

QuickBooks® Online Essentials: Avoiding Common Mistakes

Learn simple practices to keep your QuickBooks® file clean, accurate, and useful for making informed business decisions.

Hosted in partnership with Justine PETERSEN

EPIC: Growing Beyond the Ozarks

This event unites Ozarks entrepreneurs to network, share success stories, hear David Newman discuss building a nationally recognized farm brand, engage in global business discussions, and watch a pitch competition featuring emerging founders.

Hosted by Ozarks Small Business Incubator

Business After Hours

Experience a relaxed atmosphere that fosters genuine connections, perfect for developing business leads and expanding your network. 

Hosted by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Morning Brew

Fill up your coffee cup before heading to work and make some new connections. Held once a month at various member locations, Morning Brew is a popular, casual networking option for your business. Visit with other members of the business community while enjoying the hospitality of the sponsor business.

Hosted by Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

Bank Ready: Understand Your Financials and Find Funding

Learn how lenders evaluate businesses, understand financials, explore funding options, and create a practical plan to secure financing. 

Hosted in partnership with Missouri SBDC at Hannibal EDC

Free Coworking Friday

These spaces spark collaboration, provide great amenities, and create networking opportunities for solopreneurs, remote workers, nonprofit staff, artists, and professionals of all kinds. Check out coworking for free:

• Cape Girardeau – codefi
• Joplin – Joseph Newman Innovation Center
• Monett – Cowork Collective
• Springfield – efactory
• St. Joseph – The Launch Pad
• West Plains – OzSBI