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SUMMARY:Business Smart
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking to start a business and have questions on where to begin\, this workshop covers those first steps. Maybe you have a business idea and need to answer a few questions to give the idea more structure. Have you thought of a clever name\, registered your business\, or opened a bank account? Now what? In this workshop\, we will be covering the following topics: \nMarket Feasibility \nKey sections of a business plan \nFactors to consider when determining legal structure \nWhere to find funding \nKey resources for your business \nThe goal of this workshop is to provide direction to new entrepreneurs and introduce you to the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. Attendees will have a better understanding of initial steps to starting their business. \nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC Advisor Shannon Spier OKSBDC Advisor Greg Jones \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877. \nAll SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. \n“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.” \nThis training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering\, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars\, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations
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SUMMARY:CPCDC Lunch and Learn Smart Spending at Home
DESCRIPTION:CPCDC’s August Lunch & Learn events for 2026- Smart Spending at Home! \nPlease join us for a fun and practical session about Smart Spending at Home! \nDate:   Thursday\, August 13\, 2026\nTime: 12-1 pm\nLocation: CPN- The South Reunion Hall  \n  \nDate:   Thursday\, August 20\, 2026\nTime: 12-1 pm\nLocation: The Grand Casino-Deer Room  \n**Lunch is provided with registration** \nSpace is limited so sign up ASAP! \n  \nTo register please email angela.franklin@cpcdc.org \nOr call our office at CPCDC 405-878-4697 x 4257
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LOCATION:Grand Casino Hotel & Resort\, 777 Grand Casino Boulevard\, Shawnee\, OK\, 74804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Canva Just Got Smarter: Using AI Tools to Create Better Marketing Content
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nCanva has become much more than a design tool. With new AI features built into the platform\, business owners can now get help with ideas\, layouts\, images\, writing\, presentations\, social posts\, and even simple video content all in one place. \nIn this session\, we will explore how Canva’s newer tools can support everyday marketing tasks. We will look at practical ways to create branded content faster\, improve visual consistency\, repurpose ideas into different formats\, and use AI without losing your own style or message. \nThe goal is not to make everything look automated. It is to help you use Canva more strategically so your marketing looks polished\, clear\, and easier to produce. \nPresented by Roni Ramos. \nDo you need to up the look of your social media or create videos for your business? \nRoni Ramos has your back! She hosts entertaining and informative webinars that give you actionable steps to create great content for your own business. \nRoni is a great cheerleader for business owners who think this might be hard… \nBut it’s not! \n 
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SUMMARY:How To Protect the Wealth You Have Built?
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n5 Biggest Risks Small Business Owners Face \nYour business is more than just income — it is your legacy! In this engaging session\, we’ll cover the key financial and estate planning strategies every small business owner should know to protect assets\, reduce taxes\, plan for retirement\, and prepare for a smooth business transition. Walk away with practical insights and clear action steps to secure your wealth\, safeguard your family\, and ensure your business thrives for years to come. \nMandy Woo is the presenter of this workshop. She has been a SCORE volunteer since 2006. Mandy\, herself is a business owner\, certified financial planner and educator. She has extensive years of experience in wealth preservation as well as strategic retirement\, financial and tax planning for high net worth individuals\, families and business owner since 2001. Julie Yue LLM\, CFP(r)\, CEPA\, Mandy’s colleague and partner will co-present.
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SUMMARY:Becoming A Better Borrower
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nTopics to be covered are potential sources of financing; what lenders look for in a loan applicant; what a credit score is and why it matters; what’s included in a loan application\, including more on the importance of a Strategic Plan and solid cash flow projections; and avoiding predatory lending practices. \nWhen considering possible sources of business funding\, you need to be aware of limitation of financing sources in rural areas\, and seek opportunities from lenders outside of the communities \nInstructor: \nKrishin Thadani\, Small Business Administration (SBA) Outreach and Marketing Specialist. Mr. Thadani has worked for the SBA in the Springfield MO branch since May of 2021. Prior to federal service\, Thadani was a commercial lender with a community bank. He has originated commercial loans and leverages this experience to assist lenders and small businesses to access capital. Thadani served in the US Army as an airborne infantryman with multiple overseas deployments.
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