Apr 30, 2026

MoWest Small Business Development Center hosts Small Business Summit next week

Posted Apr 30, 2026 2:00 PM

By MATT PIKE

As part of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Development Center at Missouri Western State University will host a Small Business Summit on Thursday, May 7th.

The free event is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners strengthen their financial knowledge, connect with local lenders and learn about valuable business resources.  Participants will receive hands-on training in QuickBooks, gain insights during a live Q&A with local bankers and lenders, and discover the no-cost advising, training and support available through the Small Business Development Center.

The summit will run from 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Houlne Center for Convergent Technology, located at 4141 Mitchell Avenue. You can register in advance by clicking HERE . For more information, you can call 816-271-5801 or email swignington@missouriwestern.edu.

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