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10/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2026 17:38

SEMO’s Missouri SBDC Hosts Three October Business Growth Workshops

Southeast Missouri State University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide three free Business Growth Workshops in October, including two sessions each day focused on strategy and funding for growth.

"These workshops are designed to help business owners build a stronger foundation for growth," said Jakob Pallesen, director of SEMO's SBDC.

The Business Growth Workshop Days will be in Sikeston, Jackson and Cape Girardeau from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sikeston, Oct. 13, Center Street Station:

Jackson, Oct. 14, Jackson Chamber of Commerce:

Cape Girardeau, Oct. 22, SEMO's Center for Innovation:

"In the Strategic Growth session, participants will use a 360-degree framework to assess where their business is today, define where they want it to go and develop an actionable plan to get there," said Pallesen. "Our goal for the Funding for Business Growth session is to provide practical tools and strategies that help entrepreneurs create a clear roadmap for success and identify funding opportunities to support their growth."

For more information about SEMO's SBDC and upcoming events, visit semo.edu/sbdc.

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