BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cpcdc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150935 CREATED:20200921T192707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T192707Z UID:1884-1604404800-1604408400@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:2020 Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business DESCRIPTION:In the final quarter of this most unusual and challenging year\, there is still time to take actions that can favorably impact your bottom line and your tax bill for 2020. \nThese measures relate to your employees\, your customers\, your equipment\, and your operations and reflect big changes made by the SECURE Act\, the CARES Act\, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act\, and other legislation (including extension of the Paycheck Protection Program)\, as well IRS pronouncements. \nWhether you work with a CPA or go it alone\, attorney and prolific author Barbara Weltman will discuss which tax breaks apply to you and how to nail them down now before times runs out. \nIn this webinar you’ll learn:\nYear-end actions to reduce your 2020 tax bill\nRefund opportunities to recoup taxes paid in prior years\nStrategies for potential tax changes to come\nNecessary actions to get ready for 2021\nPresented by Barbara Weltman \nBarbara Weltman is an attorney and a prolific author with such titles as J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes\, J.K. Lasser’s Guide to Self-Employment\, Home Business Magazine’s Home-Based Business Start-up Guide\, and Smooth Failing. \nShe is a trusted advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs who serves on the advisory board of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. She works with Fortune 500 companies that want to share their message with the small business community. \nBarbara is also the publisher of Idea of the Day® and Big Ideas for Small Business® at BigIdeasForSmallBusiness.com. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/2020-year-end-tax-planning-for-your-business LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,SCORE,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/businesstax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150935 CREATED:20200623T202215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T192047Z UID:1579-1604564100-1604570400@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:OKC Women's Business Breakfast 2020 DESCRIPTION:The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a monthly networking and business-building event. This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers\, build your network\, and market your business! Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nAt this event you can expect to: \nConnect through interactive discussions and activities.\nLearn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.\nHear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.\nFree to attend. Breakfast sponsorships available. \nThe OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Jennifer Edwards at 800-658-2823 or jedwards@reiok.org. \nPartners: Pioneer Library System\, State Chamber of Oklahoma\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/okc-womens-business-breakfast-2020-10 LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/coffee-2608864_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150935 CREATED:20200921T193608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T193608Z UID:1886-1604577600-1604581200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Re-Strategize Your Business Planning to Prevail the Pandemic DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurs and small business owners are most vulnerable to failure in a global pandemic. They rely on a sustainable supply chain\, whereby products and services flow from their suppliers\, through their company\, and on to their customers. \nThe pandemic virus destroyed this self-sustaining business model\, making strategic and tactical plans no longer relevant. \nJoin this webinar\, presented by seasoned business educator George Slook\, and learn how to re-strategize your business planning to maintain an adequate level of cash on hand\, and get suppliers and vendors to make their payments when due. \nAttendees will learn:\nHow to determine the “Strategic Intent” of your company based on strategic planning sessions\nIn-depth details of “Strategic Integration” approaches\, such as Forwards\, Backwards\, Horizontal\, Vertical\, and Balanced\nWhy the teachings of the renowned Sun Tzu are important to your business\, who profoundly said ”Knowing the enemy enables you to take the offensive; Knowing yourself enables you to stand on the defensive.” \nPresented by: George Slook \nGeorge Slook is a seasoned business educator with practical experience in academic and corporate environments. Actively engaged in delivering accounting and finance courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. \nGeorge is adept at one-on-one consulting\, with a particular focus on enabling entrepreneurs to start a business and small business owners to strategically grow their business. He designs and directs business planning seminars for adult education programs\, and develops and delivers business education programs for current military who desire to reenter the workforce. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/re-strategize-your-business-planning-to-prevail-the-pandemic LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,SCORE,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/business-1297332_1280.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150935 CREATED:20200623T203349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T203349Z UID:1581-1604653200-1604671200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Lead The Way - Networking For Success\, Business & Social Etiquette DESCRIPTION:Join us for Lead The Way\, Women’s Leadership Series! Each leadership day is designed to encourage\, support & celebrate women in business. \nBusiness and Social Etiquette\, Jana Christian – The mere thought of mixing and mingling with strangers is enough to make some people break out in a sweat. Knowing how to handle one’s self with poise adds to an individual’s overall effectiveness when representing an organization at social and business events.\nNetworking For Success\, Lissa Qualls – We know we have to network in order to grow our business. The questions is how exactly do we wo that. We will be looking at ways to be more intentional and effective with our networking. \nAbout our Presenters: \nLissa Qualls\, Clarity\, LLC – For over twenty years Lissa served as a trainer for Youth for Christ USA and International. In her leadership roles Lissa has worked with CEOs\, managers\, leadership teams and entire companies each time helping them to better understand how they show up and how to better communicate with each other. \nJana Christian\, The Etiquette School of Oklahoma – The Etiquette School of Oklahoma has grown to be a market leader in the provision of etiquette training solutions to people of all ages in social or corporate settings. Thier promise is simple; you will be amazed by how your life will change by going through our programs. \nSara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting\, LLC – Utilizing her eleven years of experience in the nonprofit world\, Sara brings her passion of fighting social justice issues to the table. Their mission is to empower business\, organizations and nonprofits to successfully navigate their path while working to create a lean and effective team. \nBrought to you in partnership by: REI WBC\, First United\, Southeastern Insurance Group\, and OKSBDC \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \nNOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship\, please contact Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification\, you will be notified. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/lead-the-way-networking-for-success-business-social-etiquette LOCATION:First United Bank Leadership Center\, 1400 West Main Street\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/network-1722861_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201109T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150935 CREATED:20200918T205504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T210758Z UID:1855-1604912400-1604917800@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718 \nBusiness structure\, sales tax exemptions\, form completion\, new business registration\, withholding\, tax filing requirements\, vendor responsibilities. \nSpeaker(s): Dewey Brandon OTC \nCo-Sponsor(s): OTC\, KTC & SBDC \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. \nFee: No Cost \nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\nPhone: 9183023640\nEmail: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org \nLOCATION\nKiamichi Technology Center\nMultipurpose East #718\n301 Kiamichi Drive\nMcAlester\, OK 74501 URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-tax-workshop-8 LOCATION:Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau\, 1301 West Liberty Road\, Poteau\, OK\, 74953\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SBDCOK.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150935 CREATED:20200918T205755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T210712Z UID:1857-1604917800-1604923200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718 \nBusiness start up walkthrough and business planning \nSpeaker(s): Dana Hugle & Henry Lehr \nCo-Sponsor(s): KTC \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. \nFee: No Cost \nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\nPhone: 9183023640\nEmail: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org \nLOCATION \nKiamichi Technology Center\nMultipurpose East #718\n301 Kiamichi Drive\nMcAlester\, OK 74501 URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-workshop-9 LOCATION:Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau\, 1301 West Liberty Road\, Poteau\, OK\, 74953\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/startup-2850272_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T150935 CREATED:20200921T194028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T194028Z UID:1889-1605614400-1605618000@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Google Analytics 101 - Improve Your Online Business by Understanding Essential Data DESCRIPTION:Google Analytics is a fantastic tool. Best part is\, it’s free to use for everyone! No matter if you have a 2-page website or a massive e-commerce website\, you can use Google Analytics to understand how your customers are using your website and where you can improve their experience. \nDuring this webinar\, expert in business data analytics Mo Hossain will walk you through the steps of how to set up Google Analytics so you can start getting data from your own website. \nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\nThe basics of Google Analytics\nWhy Google Analytics is important\nHow you can use it for your benefit\nPresented by: Mo Hossain \nMo Hossain is a volunteer Workshop Presenter for SCORE and an expert in Business Data Analytics and Website Optimization. Mo previously worked in NYC and London with international companies for several years\, where he helped major retailers\, media and technology companies make sure their customers were having a great user experience. \nAfter working as a Sales Engineer\, Solutions Consultant\, Software Developer and DevOps Engineer\, he decided to open up his own business\, Data Up\, to help small and medium size businesses understand their data and create a better online experience so their customers keep coming back. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/google-analytics-101-improve-your-online-business-by-understanding-essential-data LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,SCORE,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/googles-new-logo-5078286822539264.3-hp2x.gif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR