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SUMMARY:Vendor Office Hours: Certification 101
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nFollowing a quick 7-10 minute presentation\, you will have the opportunity to ask our staff questions you have regarding certification and other resources.
URL:https://oeo.mo.gov/events/vendor-office-hours-certification-101-3/
LOCATION:Webex\, MO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equal Opportunity":MAILTO:oeo@oa.mo.gov
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SUMMARY:Annual Reverse Vendor Fair
DESCRIPTION:This opportunity is open to all State of Kansas certified M/W/DBE businesses until August 1st.  After August 1\, pending funding the application opens to self-designated\, non-certified M/W/DBE businesses. \n*All application approvals are based on first come\, first served. \n* The application for attendance is open until funding is depleted. \n* Applications are limited to one (1) attendant per business. \n  \nClick Here to Register: https://forms.gle/DvaogkcZsDq1mQE27
URL:https://oeo.mo.gov/events/annual-reverse-vendor-fair/
LOCATION:Great Overland Staton\, 200 NW Railroad\, Topeka\, KS\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas Association of Public Purchasing Professionals (KAPPP)":MAILTO:kburrows@topeka.org
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SUMMARY:Vendor Office Hours: Certification 201
DESCRIPTION:Certification 201 Presentation
URL:https://oeo.mo.gov/events/vendor-office-hours-certification-201-2/
LOCATION:Webex\, MO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Equal Opportunity":MAILTO:oeo@oa.mo.gov
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION: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 compete for government contracts on the federal\, state\, or local level. \nAfter attending this class\, any business may sign up for APEX Accelerator Services. Missouri APEX free services include: \n– Strategic Approaches \n– Marketing to Government Agencies \n– Researching Past & Current Bid Opportunities \n– Bid Prep\, Review\, Submittal & Post \n– Registrations \n– Small Business Certifications \n– Federal\, State & Local \n– Education Resources \n– Other Guidance as Needed \n  \nTo register for the no-cost class on the Sedalia campus\, go to https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/24751. To register for the no-cost class at the Camdenton Chamber of Commerce\, go to https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/24752.
URL:https://oeo.mo.gov/events/government-contracting-101/
LOCATION:State Fair College\, 3201 W. 16th Street\, Sedalia\, MO\, 65301
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T100000
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SUMMARY:OEO Virtual Networking Event
DESCRIPTION: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 meet your needs. This event is open to all vendors interested in connecting with fellow M/WBE/SDVE small businesses to share experiences\, learn from one another\, and build valuable relationships. \nWe’ve heard from our certified vendors who are looking to join networking events catered to small business owners to learn from each other while building valuable relationships along the way. \nThis virtual space is designed to increase conversation and participation. Having a good connection and working microphone is important. Using your camera during the meeting is highly encouraged. \nAs we learn and grow together\, we welcome feedback for how OEO can improve these events. Please email us at oeo@oa.mo.gov for a virtual invitation.
URL:https://oeo.mo.gov/events/oeo-virtual-networking-event/
LOCATION:Webex\, MO\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027
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SUMMARY:Springfield Business Expo
DESCRIPTION: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 worthwhile for everyone at the Springfield Business Expo! \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 1\, 2023: Deadline to Reserve Vendor Booth \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 8\, 2023: Deadline to Reserve Directory Ad Space \n\n\n\n\nFor more information please visit: Springfield Business Expo | Showcasing the best businesses of Springfield\, MO (sgfbusinessexpo.com)
URL:https://oeo.mo.gov/events/springfield-business-expo/
LOCATION:Springfield Expo Center\, 635 E St Louis St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Business Journal":MAILTO:info@springfieldbusiness.com
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION: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 compete for government contracts on the federal\, state\, or local level. \nAfter attending this class\, any business may sign up for APEX Accelerator Services. Missouri APEX free services include: \n\nStrategic Approaches\nMarketing to Government Agencies\nResearching Past & Current Bid Opportunities\nBid Prep\, Review\, Submittal & Post\nRegistrations\nSmall Business Certifications – Federal\, State & Local\nEducation Resources\nOther Guidance as Needed\n\nTo register for the no-cost class at the Camdenton Chamber of Commerce\, go to https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/24752.
URL:https://oeo.mo.gov/events/government-contracting-101-2/
LOCATION:Camdenton Chamber of Commerce\, 739 W. US Hwy. 54\, Camdenton\, MO\, 65020
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SUMMARY:Grant Prep Boot Camp Workshop
DESCRIPTION:At this IN PERSON workshop\, you will learn how to research\, prepare\, write and apply for grants. \nAt the end of this workshop\, you will be able to target and learn how to organize grants to further your mission. \nDon’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. \nInstructor: 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.
URL:https://oeo.mo.gov/events/grant-prep-boot-camp-workshop/
LOCATION:Kauffman Foundation Conference Center\, 4801 Rockhill Road\, Kansas City\, KS\, 64110
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Kansas City":MAILTO:chapter.0019@scorevolunteer.org
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