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There are three images at the top, one of an older small business owner in a workshop looking a the camera while working, another of a younger entrepreneur on a tablet in an apron. Another of a couple at a shop working together. The text below the images reads, From Busy to Productive: Tools Successful Business Owners Use Every Day presented by the SBDC. August 12th at 1PM. 4 logos at the bottom are one for the SBDC, St. Louis Partnership, SBA, and Kirkwood Public Library. Below in green text is the SBA logo with the text The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Colleen Mulvihill at cmulvihill@stlpartnership.com or 314-615-7694.

From Busy to Productive: Tools Successful Business Owners Use Every Day presented by the SBDC

From juggling emails to managing customers and staying on top of daily tasks, running a business can feel overwhelming. In this practical session, discover the tools successful business owners rely on to stay organized, save time, and boost productivity. Walk away with simple, effective strategies you can start using right…
A purple background with 4 logos at the top. One for the SBDC, St. Louis Partnership, SBA, and Kirkwood Public Library. White text beneath the logos reads Using AI for Marketing Your Business. July 8th at 1PM. There is a little robot off to the right and below in white text is the SBA logo with the text The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Colleen Mulvihill at cmulvihill@stlpartnership.com or 314-615-7694.

Using AI for Marketing Your Small Business presented by the SBDC

AI is transforming marketing. Discover how to leverage readily available AI tools to boost your small business. In this session, you’ll learn actionable strategies for content creation, social media marketing, customer engagement, and data analysis – all designed to increase efficiency and drive real growth. Register below to get a…
A flyer for Turn your creative hobby into a business. Presented by the SBDC. June 10th at 1PM. It's purple and white and pink. There is a person to the right sitting on a desk with photos and creative pictures in the background they have a portfolio on their lap. The photo is in black and white. There are sba, sbdc, and st. louis economic development partnership logos at the top. In the bottom is a black kirkwood public library 100th anniversary logo. At the bottom it says, The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Colleen Mulvihill at cmulvihill@stlpartnership.com or 314-615-7694.

Turn Your Creative Hobby Into a Business presented with the SBDC

Learn how to transform your creative passion into a profitable business. This introductory session covers the basics of getting started, from validating your idea to taking your first steps toward selling your work. Register below to get a reminder or in case of changes. Registration is required for those wanting…
A maroon, white, and pink color scheme that shows people working on out colors and ideas on a table. The text sasy Build Your Brand in an Hour, presented with the SBDC. May 13th at 1PM. Choose a Business Name. Define Brand IDentity. Identify Target Market. There are SBA, SBDC, and St. Louis Economic Development partnership logos at the top, and a Kirkwood Public Library 100th anniversary logo in the corner. At the bottom small script says, The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Colleen Mulvihill at cmulvihill@stlpartnership.com or 314-615-7694.

Build Your Brand in an Hour presented with the SBDC

Got a business idea but not sure how to make it stand out? In this fast-paced, practical workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of building a strong, memorable brand—all in just one hour. We’ll cover how to choose a business name, define your brand identity, and clearly identify your target customers…
A gavel sits on a desk with books behind it and a justice scale. Text to the left on a cream box reads, "Thurs July 30th. Virtual 5PM - 7PM." Text to the right Reads on a cream colored box, "Meet with a Lawyer Virtual Session. Get Your Legal ?s Answered. One-on-One Sessions | 30 Minutes Each Visit kplmo.org/events for more details" There is a white Kirkwood Public LIbrary logo in the upper left hand corner.

Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses

If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic! Available by appointment, this virtual event will take place on zoom where you’ll meet one-on-one with a lawyer in a 30 minute session. Registration is required in order…
A yellow background with an image of a mixed-race and mixed gender team of 5 people pointing and looking at information over a desk. They are casually dressed. The text says, "Market Your Business like an ad agency* *On a small business budget." Below the text is a blue box with "Tuesday June 2nd at 12PM." the text is green. Underneath that box is white text that reads, "kplmo.org/events"

Market Your Business Like an Ad Agency with SCORE

Find out how to use FREE tools and resources that will enable you to make smart marketing and advertising decisions for your business. You’ll learn how to use library data resources like Simply Analytics, Reference Solutions, and other readily available sources to grow your business. 
A navy blue background. At the top in White text is says, "Virtual Startup Office Hours: Get Expert Advice for your New Business." Next to the text is a picture of the expert in a pink suit with pink hair. She has long hair and is smiling. It says, "with Mary Scott" under the photo. Beneath the title text in white and smaller print it says, "We Talk Business on Wednesdays." There are four light blue boxes beneath. Each box has white text and reads February 25th 12PM - 1PM, March 25th 12PM - 1PM, April 29th 12PM - 1PM. Next to the blue boxes is a picture of three people working together. One has a gray long sleeve shirt on and short brown hair, another has a striped shirt on and brown hair, and a third is in a suit with long blond hair. At the bottom it says, "Register for the Zoom Link. kplmo.org/events." There is a white Kirkwood Public Library logo in the bottom left-hand corner.

Virtual Startup Office Hours: Get Expert Advice for Your New Business

Are you launching a startup or just getting your small business off the ground? Join us for Virtual Startup Office Hours, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask your burning questions and get expert guidance from a seasoned startup professional. This interactive Q&A session is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs looking…
A navy blue background. At the top in White text is says, "Virtual Startup Office Hours: Get Expert Advice for your New Business." Next to the text is a picture of the expert in a pink suit with pink hair. She has long hair and is smiling. It says, "with Mary Scott" under the photo. Beneath the title text in white and smaller print it says, "We Talk Business on Wednesdays." There are four light blue boxes beneath. Each box has white text and reads February 25th 12PM - 1PM, March 25th 12PM - 1PM, April 29th 12PM - 1PM. Next to the blue boxes is a picture of three people working together. One has a gray long sleeve shirt on and short brown hair, another has a striped shirt on and brown hair, and a third is in a suit with long blond hair. At the bottom it says, "Register for the Zoom Link. kplmo.org/events." There is a white Kirkwood Public Library logo in the bottom left-hand corner.

Virtual Startup Office Hours: Get Expert Advice for Your New Business

Are you launching a startup or just getting your small business off the ground? Join us for Virtual Startup Office Hours, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask your burning questions and get expert guidance from a seasoned startup professional. This interactive Q&A session is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs looking…
At the top there are four logos. One for the SBDC, one for St. Louis Economic Partnership, one for the SBA, and one for Kirkwood Public Library. This is over a picture of a group of people talking on a panel with a chalkboard in the background. They're all sitting in chairs. Below the image in black it says Navigating the. And below that in blue it says St. Louis Entrepreneur Community. April 8th 2026 at 1PM. At the bottom there is an SBA logo with small print that says The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Colleen Mulvihill at cmulvihill@stlpartnership.com or 314-615-7694.

Navigating the St. Louis Entrepreneur Community presented with the SBDC

Panel Discusssion: Who is who in STL for small business? What is available that you may not know about? What little-known resources do you know about?  Register below to get a reminder or in case of changes. Registration is required for those wanting the zoom link. Use the form below…
A gavel sits on a desk with books behind it and a justice scale. Text to the left on a cream box reads, "Thurs April 2nd. Virtual 5PM - 7PM." Text to the right Reads on a cream colored box, "Meet with a Lawyer Virtual Session. Get Your Legal ?s Answered. One-on-One Sessions | 30 Minutes Each Visit kplmo.org/events for more details" There is a white Kirkwood Public LIbrary logo in the upper left hand corner.

Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses

If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic! Available by appointment, this virtual event will take place on zoom where you’ll meet one-on-one with a lawyer in a 30 minute session. Registration is required in order…
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