Details: This is a two-part program led by Leslie Fischer, field specialist in international trade from the Missouri Small Business Development Center. 'New Year, New Market: Online to Overseas, Part 1' Admission for that is $5, but children age five and under get in free. The business-to-consumer hours are from noon to 4 p.m. Business-to-business hours for the Expo are from 9 a.m. More than 110 exhibitors are set to attend in January. Details: Unlike previous years, when the event ran over two days, this will be one-day event. Registered attendees will be sent a Zoom link to participate virtually. The various components of a business plan will be reviewed, as well as how to use the plan to attract funding and as a business management tool. Details: This workshop will introduce participants to the importance of writing a business plan. Details: Entrepreneurs meet monthly to discuss a variety of topics, including Amazon Seller Central, Shopify,, eBay, shopping cart abandonment, shipping software, Google Shopping, product photography and video production, and more. Where: Missouri Southern State University School of Business

Details: A weekly community event that brings together entrepreneurs and the Joplin community to connect over coffee and conversation.

To learn more, go to or call 41, or go to 31-The Small Business and Technology Development Center at Missouri Southern State University and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce have a number of programs, seminars and events of interest to the business community and those who are thinking about starting a new business.

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