WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains, will offer an educational seminar on “Exporting Livestock Genetics to Asia” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., West Plains.

Tony Clayton, president of Clayton Agri-Marketing, Inc., in Jefferson City, will share his story about exporting livestock genetics to Asia, organizers said. He will discuss his experiences on entering international markets, navigating export and import requirements, selection, health testing, transportation and payments.

To register for this free seminar, please visit https://SBTDC.eventbrite.com.

The SBTDC provides assistance to individuals who want to start or run their own small businesses. SBTDC staff work with Missouri entrepreneurs and small businesses that are for-profit (not a non-profit charitable or educational organization). Whether you are currently in business or thinking about starting a business, the SBTDC can assist you in your venture.

The West Plains SBTDC serves entrepreneurs in seven counties across the region: Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas and Wright. Since they are funded in part through the Small Business Administration, virtually all of their services are free.

For more information about SBTDC training programs or other events, call 417-255-7966.