Events

The Office of Equal Opportunity is hosting a new, monthly virtual networking opportunity for our certified vendors. Through feedback from you, we have structured this event to attempt to better […]

Featuring over 250 area businesses, the trade show is the perfect place for networking, recruiting, B2B & B2C sales, and putting your business ahead of the competition. There’s  something truly […]

In this introductory 1.5-hour class on government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research, and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to […]

At this IN PERSON workshop, you will learn how to research, prepare, write and apply for grants. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to target and […]

Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership […]

Register for Evergy's Supplier Diversity Summit, their 1st annual event for small, local, and diverse businesses in our territory, to discuss inclusive prosperity, upcoming supplier opportunities, networking, and access to […]

The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) offers this event the first Wednesday of every month. The Certification 101 presents everything you need to know about applying and renewing a certification. […]

The intent of this program is to establish a platform to promote and support Certified Business Enterprise trade partners. PROJECTS OF DISCUSSION: KANSAS CITY, MO Barney Allis Plaza Parking Garage […]

Do you have a product and/or service you want to share with thousands of businesses? Exhibit your business at the St. Louis Business Expo & Business Growth Conference on November […]

The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) would like to invite you to our free and virtual Vendor Office Hours: Certification 201.

During this event, we will provide an overview of steps you can take to increase contracting opportunities with the state of Missouri and leverage your MBE/WBE certification. The content will include how to present yourself and your business, how to find contracting opportunities, and where to find additional resources, information, and capital. Following the presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask staff questions you have regarding next steps to achieving success with your certification.

The Kansas City Prospect Business Association and the Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity are excited to present the Supplier Diversity 2023 All-Access Event being held on Monday, December 11 2023. […]