AI Masterclass

AI Masterclass

AI Masterclass is a free, virtual, six-week advanced training program for experienced developers and engineers who are ready to fully integrate AI into their professional development practice. It is listed for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Central time, and the course runs six weeks at two hours per week, for a…

Small Business Summit

Small Business Summit

The Small Business Summit is an annual training opportunity for small businesses on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Central time at the Fulkerson Center, MoWest, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507. The day starts with a Cup of Joe entrepreneur discussion, followed by breakout sessions on a variety of…

Marketing Your Business

Marketing Your Business

Marketing Your Business is a free workshop on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM Central time at 801 Felix St., St. Joseph, MO 64501, with free lunch included. You’ll learn the basics of marketing and what helps small businesses get noticed, including effective use of social media, brand basics and simple…

Holiday Hustle: Let AI Help You Survive Your Busiest Season

Holiday Hustle: Let AI Help You Survive Your Busiest Season

Holiday Hustle: Let AI Help You Survive Your Busiest Season is a free, virtual session on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Central time, timed to help small businesses go into the holiday season prepared. It covers using AI to write gift guides, build social media countdowns, draft Small Business Saturday promotions,…

How To Find & Apply For Small Business Grants

How To Find & Apply For Small Business Grants

How To Find & Apply For Small Business Grants is a free, practical webinar on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM Central time, offered in partnership with Mary Overbey of Borealis Consulting, LLC. Entrepreneurs will learn proven strategies for locating and evaluating grant opportunities: searching effectively with targeted keywords, identifying local, regional…

Intro to AI for Business Event – August 6 and August 13

Intro to AI for Business Event – August 6 and August 13

Happening: August 6 AND August 13, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM AI for Business Pros is an introductory course designed to help professionals understand and confidently use artificial intelligence in their everyday work. This course provides a clear, non-technical overview of what AI is, how it works, and why it matters in today’s business…

A flyer advertising St. Joseph's first vibeathon event

Vibeathon: A 2-Day Vibe Coding Challenge

Vibeathon is a 2-day AI-powered hackathon focused on solving local healthcare challenges through ‘vibe-coding’ – a philosophy of rapid prototyping, building by intuition, and turning prompts into products. Participants learn vibe-coding techniques, form teams, tackle real world problems, and compete for cash prizes while creating AI-driven solutions for local impact. Target: 50 participants (registration cap…