These are events where I am speaking, presenting, teaching, or participating on a panel discussion. Please register with the host organization. Some fees may apply.

Food Biz Con

Whether you are currently growing a food business or have an amazing idea for one, you’ll find something valuable at the 5th annual 2026 Food Business Conference on March 4th – 5th in Olathe, KS. There will be a Small Food Business Pitch Contest, Friday, Marth 6th. This free, two-day conference offers topics related to mobile food businesses, manufacturing, restaurants and agriculture. It also will connect food entrepreneurs with support organizations, coaches and information. A variety of sessions, workshops and networking opportunities will equip you with the tools to strengthen your business. I speak at 10:45 on the 4th about how to make a business plan! This event is free.

Developing Your Online Presence with SCORE

Developing your online presence is absolutely critical for all businesses. In this webinar, you will learn step-by-step how to create your business’ online marketing presence. In this Comprehensive Webinar, you will learn step-by-step how to create your business’ online marketing presence. We will cover: How to Brand Your Business and Connect to Customers Online, Building Your Online Presence Asset Inventory, What You Need to Know about Starting or Improving a Website, The Basics of How Search Engines (SEO) Work, Getting Started on Social Media and Developing a Posting Plan, Implementing an Email Marketing Program. Cost is $10

Content Asset Creating Strategies with SCORE

In this webinar, you will learn how to create exciting and useful content for your digital marketing and social media. Discover the many tools available to make content creation easier including tools for visual, written, video and audio production. Develop a good content creation strategy that saves you time and fosters consistency without stress. Cost is $10

Lee’s Summit Wellness Consortium Meeting

Join us for the Lee’s Summit Wellness Consortium meeting, where wellness professionals and advocates gather to make meaningful connections and exchange ideas. Together, we’re building a healthier, more vibrant Lee’s Summit through collaboration and innovation. This event is free to members of The Wellness Consortium and a small fee to non-members. You can claim one meeting for free using the code WCGUEST26. 

Links will be provided when they become available. All dates are subject to change by the hosting organization.

September 11
Joint Ventures
SCORE

September 17
Coffee + Connect
Lee’s Summit Wellness Consortium

September 23
Lee’s Summit Wellness Consortium Meeting

October 9-11
Cowgirl Artists of America 
Oklahoma

October 15
Coffee + Connect
Lee’s Summit Wellness Consortium

October 16
Developing Your Online Presence
SCORE

October 28
Lee’s Summit Wellness Consortium Meeting

November 19
Coffee + Connect
Lee’s Summit Wellness Consortium