Upcoming Workshops

We're excited to offer a series of valuable workshops at not cost to our community members, made possible through the generous support of our Tri-State Development partners.  Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge and skills, guide your community through a planning phase, or connect with other in the region, we invite you to join us.  Please note that registration is required to secure your spot.

 
November 22, 2024 9am - noon
AI in the Heartland: Empowering Rural Businesses and Non-Profits
Discover how AI can transform your business or non-profit in our hands-on workshop. Think of AI as a business coach with a team of assistants helping you reach your goals. Get practical demos on using AI to attract top talent, enhance customer service, streamline content creation, improve training, and more. Learn what’s working now, where AI falls short, and how to 'hire' AI to boost productivity. Walk away with actionable ideas and a plan to start leveraging AI immediately. This work shop will be held at Meaders Lounge, Gladys Crown at Culver-Stockton College. REGISTER HERE
 

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of 1 Million Cups in the tri-state region!

1 Million Cups is a national program, developed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, that provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to engage with their communities.

Entrepreneurs, business owners, and community stakeholders come together to share ideas, work through business challenges, and uncover opportunities.

Our initial launch will include alternating meeting locations between Quincy and Hannibal as we work together to build an ecosystem to support local entrepreneurs.

Learn more at 1millioncups/tri-state.

LOCATION /DATES
Homebank
Community Room (downstairs)
3817 McMasters Ave., Suite D
Hannibal, MO 63401

October 23,2024
November 6, 2024
November 20,2024
December 4, 2024
December 18,2024

LOCATION /DATES
Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey Street
Quincy, IL 62301


October 30, 2024
November 13, 2024
November 27, 2024
December 11, 2024
January 8, 2025

TASK FORCE MEETINGS

All task force meeting are open to the public, and everyone is invited to participate.

The in-person meeting locations along with Zoom links will be provided closer to meeting dates and will be published here and in the monthly newsletter.

Broadband Task Force
Jan. 24th, 2025 - 10 AM
April 25th, 2025 - 10 AM
Aug. 15th, 2025 - 10 AM

Childcare Task Force
Jan. 27th, 2025 - 10 AM
April 28th, 2025 - 10 AM
Aug. 14th, 2025 - 10 AM

Reg. Health & Wellbeing Task Force
Jan. 24th, 2025 - 2 PM
April 25th, 2025 - 2 PM
Aug. 15th, 2025 - 2 PM

Rural Business & Ag Task Force
Jan. 23rd, 2025 - 2 PM
April 28th, 2025 - 2 PM
Aug. 11th, 2025 - 2 PM

Transportation/River Task Force
Jan. 24th, 2025 - 2 PM
May   1st,  2025 - 2 PM
Aug. 14th, 2025 - 2 PM