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A black rectangle border around a cream background. In the center there are two images. In the image on the left, a man in a suit sits across from a person with long hair and a white shirt, he is pointing at a piece of paper with a pen. In the image on the right, a man in a blue sweater stands over a couple and points to a computer. The text at the top says "SBA Lending Workshop." Beneath the images it says, "kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org. Thursday, August 22nd at 1PM." The red and black Kirkwood Public Library logo is in the upper right-hand corner.

SBA Lending Workshop

Join Lead Lender Relations Specialist Tom Daiber, SBA St. Louis District Office, as he discusses SBA lending programs. He will also provide tips for submitting a successful loan application. Register below. Registration is recommended to keep up with any changes, but is required if you want the Zoom link.
Yellow and black shapes stick out of the main image of three people on a panel talking. A man in a black shirt, a woman with a blond ponytail in a khaki jacket is on a microphone, and a woman with black hair in a green dress sits watching her. The Text to the left in a black box reads, "Ask the SBA. Panel Discussion. Please Join Us. Wed June 26th | 12 PM. Kirkwood PUblic Library." The Kirkwood public library red and black logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

Ask the SBA Panel

Join SBA St. Louis District Office staff as we answer YOUR questions about what the SBA can do for you. Whether you are thinking of starting a small business or you’ve been a business owner for many years, SBA has something to offer you. Questions on starting a business, SBA…
A gavel sits on a desk with books behind it and a justice scale. Text 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 kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org/events for more details" There is a red logo in the upper left hand corner that reads "Kirkwood Public LIbrary. Discover More"

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 "Thursday July 18th at 1PM." the text is green. Underneath that box is white text that reads, "kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org"

Market Your Business Like an Ad Agency

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 DemographicsNow, Statista, and other readily available sources to grow your business.  Registration is recommended to receive updates about…
A rectangular image with a cut out image on the right. The image is a person stamping an official document at a table. To the right is an image of a cartoon person holding a contract next to a building and in the upper left hand corner it says Government Contracting with the sba logo in the bottom left hand corner. Below this image is the text, "Government Contracting. May 21st at 10AM." Below that it says, "MO Contracting Corner: Doing Business w/Whiteman AFB 509th Contracting Squadron." To the right of that text there is all caps text that says, "AGENDA:" with 5 checkmarks below. Next to each of the five checkmarks is the text, "What we buy. How we buy. How does this impact me. How to win a contract. Current IDIQs." Below that it says, "LIVE! At the Kirkwood Public Library for a virtual presentation on the big screen! You will be able to ask questions in person. April 24th at 10AM." With a Kirkwood Public Library logo in the bottom right hand corner.

MO Contracting Corner: Doing Business w/Whiteman AFB 509th Contracting Squadron

Kirkwood Public Library is a satellite location for this online event. If you prefer you can come watch the event live in our meeting room. We will have the event streaming on our drop down screen, and you will have the ability to ask questions from the room!  Or you…
On a purple and teal background a woman's face is in the reflection of a window as she changes a business sign to open. The Kirkwood Public Library logo is in the upper right hand corner, and the Fortman-Spann law firm logo is int he upper right hand corner. Underneath the image of the business owner it says, "Wed, May 1st at 12PM. Buying A Franchise – Pros & Cons with FortmanSpann Law Firm"

Buying A Franchise – Pros & Cons with FortmanSpann Law Firm

If you are considering buying a franchise or already own a franchise, please join us for a program where attorney, Kelly Spann, with the FortmanSpann Law Firm will be discussing the pros and cons of becoming a franchisee, as well as helpful tips, insights, and warnings. Registration is recommended to…
A rectangular image with a cut out image on the left, including a smaller image in a circle over it. The larger image is two people shaking hands in suits next to a contract, and the smaller image in the circle is two people shaking hands over a table. To the right is an image of a cartoon person holding a contract next to a building and in the upper left hand corner it says Government Contracting with the sba logo in the bottom left hand corner. Below this image is the text, "Doing Business with Kansas City U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)." "Projects of Interest." with a check mark next to it. "Small Business Focus" with a check mark next to it. "USACE Networking" with a check mark next to it. "LIVE! At the Kirkwood Public Library for a virtual presentation on the big screen! You will be able to ask questions in person. April 24th at 10AM." With a Kirkwood Public Library logo in the bottom right hand corner.

Doing Business with Kansas City U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Kirkwood Public Library is a satellite location for this online event. If you prefer you can come watch the event live in our meeting room. We will have the event streaming on our drop down screen, and you will have the ability to ask questions from the room!  Or you…
A white rectangular image, with two images of people at the top, with text below. The image on the left at the top is a person in a pink sweater with a magnifying glass looking at different brightly colored paper cutouts of people. The image on the right is a woman in a yellow sweater handing a customer a bag with items they just purchased. Underneath it says, "SBDC & KPL Present" and then below that in larger print it says, "Target Marketing: Techniques and Research Strategies" Below that it reads, "Friday May 3rd at 10AM. Part of National Small Business Week." At the bottom is an SBA logo, Next to that in very small print it reads, "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." There is also a Kirkwood Public Library red and black logo in the lower left hand corner.

Target Marketing: Techniques and Research Strategies Presented by the SBDC

This class will review essential skills to define and identify customer segments effectively. With market research resources, attendees will learn to gather valuable insights into consumer behaviors, preferences, and demographics. From analyzing market trends to segmenting potential customers, this course equips individuals with valuable tools to develop targeted marketing strategies….
A yellow green background with thin black lines going horizontal and vertical to make a checkered line. There are logos at the top left. One is a blue and red SBDC logo, and then the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership in white and black, and the SBA Small Business Administration in red and blue. On the top right is the Kirkwood Public Library logo in red and black. The text reads, "Demystifying small business Financial Statements". Three bullet points are below and says, "Review income statment, cash flow, balance sheet" "Review revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, equity" and "Translate business strategy to financial forecast". In bold letters below it says Wed April 10th at 1PM. There is a photo to the right that has a person looking over financial statements, they are hunched over them at a table reading. They are wearing a button down shirt, you cannot see their face, just their body. At the bottom is an SBA logo, Next to that in very small print it reads, "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.""

Demystifying Small Business Financial Statements Presented by the SBDC

In this session we will: review purpose and structure of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Review key terms like revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity. Overview how to translate your business strategy into a financial forecast. Registration is recommended to receive updates about meeting changes, and…
Tall dark blue text at the top reads "business Planning" with smaller cursive writing of "workshop series" below. There are two columns below the text. To the left is an image of two people with a magnifying glass next to a stack of oversized papers that say "Proposal". On the right is a green box with dark blue text that says "master the essentials and execute your vision." The below that it reads, "Lay the groundwork for a complete business plan, understand financials, and outline an execution plan." "Jan 10th | Strategic Foundation" with a blue checkmark next to it. "Feb 14th | Financial Mastery" with a blue checkmark next to it. "Mar 13th | Plan to Execute" with a blue checkmark next to it. In a green box it says "Attend the whole series or one session" and then below that it says "All sessions start at 1PM. and kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org" There are logos below the image on the left. One is a blue and red SBDC logo, and then the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership in white and black, and the SBA Small Business Administration in red and blue. Below that in very small print it reads, "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."

Business Planning Workshop Series: Master the Essentials and Execute Your Vision Part 3 Presented by the SBDC

Plan to Execute:  Outline your execution plan, including Marketing & Sales, Operations, and Milestones and Metrics. In this session we’ll talk about designing your execution section, bringing it all together in an Executive Summary, and crafting a compelling pitch. Registration is recommended to receive updates about meeting changes, and required…
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