Calendar of Events

Monday, Sept. 21

The Management Development Institute of SMSU is holding an advanced purchasing seminar 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at University Plaza. This two-day seminar will be taught by Tom Tanel and is designed for those who make decisions and develop strategies in purchasing management. The cost is $595. For more information, contact the Management Development Institute at 836-5667.

Tuesday, Sept. 22

The Management Development Institute of SMSU is offering Creating a Motivating Environment 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at University Plaza. Barb Schoenberger will cover ways to create a work environment where employees will be positive, energetic and excited about contributing to productivity. The fee is $149. For more information, call 836-5667.

The Management Development Institute of SMSU is offering Essentials of Effective Supervision, a 12-week course providing a strong base for first-line supervisors. Classes will be instructed by Glenn Pace and Ken Marshall in SMSU Glass Hall, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. each Tuesday through Dec. 8. Tuition is $445. For more information, call 836-5667.

The Institute for Professional Businesswomen is presenting a one-day seminar on stress management for women. The seminar will cover ways to fight stress at its source, rebuild creativity, protect your health and other stress-management techniques. This seminar will be held at Bass Country Inn, 2610 N. Glenstone. The cost is $79. For more information or to enroll, call 800-255-6139.

Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Inc. is offering a three-day grant writing workshop. Grant Writing I will be taught by Dr. Don Udell, president of Resource Development Inc. Udell will provide information on making a grant successful. The workshop will be held 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Neosho Savings & Loan. For more information, contact Rita Mueller or Judy Bloyd at 732-6485.

The SMSU Small Business Development Center is co-sponsoring "Doing Business With Our Friendly Neighbors." This teleconference will be held noon-3 p.m. in SMSU's Glass Hall, West Entrance. The satellite teleconference will address essential decisions necessary to doing business in North America. The fee is $20. For more information, contact Pam Pyeatt at 836-7666.

Edward Jones is sponsoring "Retirement Plans That Work for Your Business." This lunch seminar will be held 12-1 p.m. at Smitty's Restaurant in Nixa. Business owners and managers will learn how to plan for their employees' retirement, as well as their own. The seminar is free, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call Terri or Shelley at 725-0414.

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Lorman Education Services is presenting "Multistate Tax Issues for Businesses." This one-day seminar is designed for industrial and business controllers, CFOs, tax managers and officers, and accountants. The program qualifies as 7 hours of continuing education credit for agents under Treasury Department Circular No. 230 Section 10.6(g). Tuition is $189 for a single registrant or $179 each for two registrants from the same organization. The cost includes written course material and lunch. The seminar will be held at University Plaza Holiday Inn. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The session begins at 9 a.m. To enroll, call 715-833-3953.

Ozarks Technical Community College is offering an introduction to Macintosh class, taught by Dean Riden, 8-10 p.m. The cost is $41. For more information, call the OTC Continuing Education Office at 895-7180.

The Breakfast with Champions/Executive-in-Residence series will begin with a session by John (Jack) Stack, president and CEO, SRC Holdings Corp. The series offers opportunities for the business community, students and the public to hear real-world insights from industry leaders. Breakfast With Champions will begin at 7:30 a.m. in John Q's at the University Plaza Hotel. There is a $15 fee that includes a full breakfast and the session. The Executive-in-Residence session is free and will begin at 10 a.m. in Glass Hall 101.

Thursday, Sept. 24

The Management Development Institute of SMSU is offering a human resource fundamentals course. It will provide an overview of the strategic role human resource personnel play in organizations. This course will be taught by Jovanna Kellough, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the University Plaza Hotel. Tuition is $149. For more information, contact the Management Development Institute at 836-5667.[[In-content Ad]]