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Business & Communities Extension increases the prosperity of Missourians by helping businesses, workers, and communities thrive. Learn more on our webpage here.
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Join host Luke Dietterle as he chats with Ryan Foster, Veteran and graduate of the Military Veteran Training for Sustainable Urban Farming Initiatives. Listen in as they discuss how Ryan became involved with the program and is now applying knowledge gained through the program on his own farm.
We also hear from Dr. Juan Cabrera-Garcia, Assistant Research Professor at University of Missouri-Kansas City, and State Vegetable Specialist at MU Extension, on his experience teaching with the program.
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Join host Luke Dietterle as he chats with James Tiffany, Veteran and graduate of Heroes to Hives, a program that seeks to address wellness of veterans through free professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.
We also hear from MU Extension Labor and Workforce Development specialist Dr. Amy Patillo on her experience assisting with Heroes to Hives.
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Join guest host Mike Quinata as he chats with Bucky Pescaglia, Fayette, MO resident and CEO of the multi-generational company MOPAC Lumber. Listen in as they discuss how Bucky’s family formed MOPAC Lumber over 40 years ago, and how Bucky is now working to pass down the company.
We also hear from Missouri SBDC Business Counselor Paul Zacharias on how he helped Bucky navigate the succession planning process.
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Join host Luke Dietterle as he chats with MU Extension Labor Studies Certificate graduate Ben Cowell on his journey into the world of labor.
We also hear from Doug Swanson, MU Extension Field Specialist in Labor and Workforce Development, on his experience teaching in the Labor Education Program and preparing current and future union leaders.
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Join host Luke Dietterle as he chats with Paige Speers on her journey as a traumatic brain injury survivor, advocate, and founder of Choose Greater Health, a directory that provides resources and support to brain injury survivors and caregivers. Listen in as they discuss how Paige launched Choose Greater Health and continues to advocate for other brain injury survivors.
We also hear from Missouri SBDC Business Development Specialist Brianna Kliethermes on how she assisted Paige in developing a business plan and putting her ideas into motion.
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Join host Mike Quinata as he chats with Jennifer Bardot, founder, owner, and author of the G.R.I.T. Collection Company about her journey from small business owner to international bestselling author. Listen in as they discuss how Jennifer came up with the G.R.I.T. concept and put it into motion during the pandemic using the very principals that she shares with her audience. Jennifer was the keynote speaker at MU Extension's 2024 Elevate Conference, held in the Lake of Ozarks.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Join host Mike Quinata as he chats with Allan Arias on his journey to small business success. Allan moved from Costa Rica to Kansas City and started his own construction company, now the prospering Compass Constructors.
We also hear from MU Extension APEX Accelerator procurement specialist Jeff Rosenblatt on how he helped Allan gain momentum in the government marketplace.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Join host Luke Dietterle as he chats with Raine McDevitt on her journey into the building trade through the St. Louis Missouri Works Initiative’s BUD program. The BUD program is six-week program that serves as a recruitment tool to encourage more minorities and women to get into the union building trades. Raine has found her niche in the building trade and joined Local 18 in January.
We also hear from MU Extension Labor and Workforce Development specialist Doug Swanson on the benefits of apprenticeships, as well as MU Extension's labor education program.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Join Show Me MO Success host Luke Dietterle as he chats with Laclede (MO) County Presiding Commissioner Randy Angst and Regional Economic Development Extension Specialist Dr. Ashley Allan Brown. In this episode they discuss the 2023 Laclede (MO) County Commission Ag Tour - an event cooperatively hosted by Laclede (MO) County Commission and the University of Missouri Extension - designed to feature Laclede County's best and brightest businesses in manufacturing and agriculture. They also discuss the event expansion plans for 2024.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
For the last episode in the child care series, join us as Christine Roberts, a community trainer at UMSL- Community Innovation and Action Center, talks about her experience with MO-SECA and how child care directors can benefit from it.
Business & Communities Extension increases the prosperity of Missourians by helping businesses, workers, and communities thrive. Learn more on our webpage here.