Cleveland Coffee Club
2020-02-26 08:00 - 09:30, 2020-03-25 08:00 - 09:30, 2020-04-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-27 08:00 - 09:30, 2020-06-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-06-24 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | JC Byers Memorial Library, 111 West Delaware Street, Cleveland, OK, 74020, United States
Discover the power of networking at the Cleveland Coffee Club hosted by the Central Technology Center, Drumright and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your business contacts and have a great sense of community throughout the area. Bring your business cards!
Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Leslie Browand at 800.658.2823 for more information.
Partners: Central Technology Center – Drumright, City of Cleveland, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

Small Business Breakfast Club
2020-03-03 08:15 - 09:00, 2020-05-05 08:15 - 09:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Small Business Breakfast Club meets the first Tuesday of the month. This networking and business-building event is for business owners, professionals and small business resource partners. We will highlight a business owner or local expert who can share their knowledge and experience, covering different topics monthly, with plenty of time for Q&A and networking.
Breakfast Sponsorships Available to highlight your business!
For more info, contact Marla Herndon, REI WBC, at 800.658.2823.
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, Kiamichi Technology Center, Choctaw Nation, Durant Main Street, Imagine Durant, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

OKC Women's Business Breakfast 2020
2020-03-05 08:15 - 10:00, 2020-04-02 08:15 - 10:00, 2020-05-07 08:15 - 10:00, 2020-06-04 08:15 - 10:00 | The Walker Building, 1300 N. Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
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.
At this event you can expect to:

Connect through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.
Hear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.

Free to attend. Breakfast sponsorships available.
The 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.
Partners: Pioneer Library System, State Chamber of Oklahoma, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

Coweta Women in Business Breakfast
2020-05-12 08:00 - 09:30 | 1843, 124 South Broadway, Coweta, OK, 74429, United States
Discover the power of networking with other Women Business Owners on the 2nd Tuesday of every other month beginning in January for the Coweta Women in Business Breakfast in partnership with Coweta Chamber of Commerce, Indian Capital Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build a network of business contacts and have an opportunity to showcase your business.
Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Leslie Browand at 800.658.2823 for more information.
Partners: Coweta Chamber of Commerce, Indian Capital Technology Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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

Price: $0.00

SBA COVID-19 Loan Program Webinar
2020-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
SBA Covid-19 Loan Information for Small Businesses
All Video conferences use Skype
11 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020
Link: https://meet.lync.com/sba123/lpweathe/HBD3PTD6
Conference ID: 984816279
Contact: Larry Weatherford, Larry.Weatherford@SBA.gov
Join by phone/Toll number: +1 (202) 765-1264,,984816279# (Dial-in Number)

Make Your Website Work for You - Part 1
2020-05-26 11:00 - 11:45 | ONLINE
Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. Part 1 will focus on creating a goal-oriented, organized and functional website.

Products: Google Analytics
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Make the Leap to Ecommerce
2020-05-27 14:00 - 15:00
Hosted by Shopify & Grow with Google
Shopify, a leader in ecommerce solutions, is partnering with Grow with Google OnAir for a webinar to help small businesses looking to take the leap online. We will explore resources and ecommerce tools that businesses can access through Shopify, as well as answer questions about how to transition a small business to online operations.

Make Your Website Work for You - Part 2
2020-05-28 11:00 - 11:45 | ONLINE
Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. Part 2 will focus on creating an intuitive and search-friendly website.
Products: Google Search Console

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

How to Find Opportunities and Test Your Ideas When Existing Assumptions are Challenged
2020-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted small businesses everywhere.
But opportunities are still out there for those small business owners who know how to identify new markets, can adjust their methods to connect with customers, and are able to minimize unnecessary investments by testing new approaches before committing resources.
In this session, Head of Marketing Partnerships with Yahoo Small Business Dan Breeden will give you tips from actual small business owners on:

Identifying new business opportunities and target markets
Understanding where great ideas come from — and which may be profitable
How to research new products or services that you should provide
What you need to do to connect with new target markets
How to test your ideas before you launch

Presented by Dan Breeden

Dan Breeden is the head of marketing partnerships for Yahoo Small Business, where he manages strategic partnerships, agency marketing, and public relations.
Dan has been at Yahoo since 2006 and has led partner and marketing programs for a number of B2B and consumer initiatives. He’s been with Yahoo Small Business for the past eight years, focusing on building a community of strategic partners, developers and agencies who provide the tools and expertise that small businesses need to start, build and grow successful companies.
Prior to joining Yahoo, Dan led marketing and was the editorial director for special publications for the San Jose Mercury News. There his efforts focused on helping small and medium size businesses connect with local customers, particularly in home retail, autos, real estate, and employment categories. Before switching to marketing, he was a reporter and editor for daily newspapers around the Pacific. He continues to write small business advice articles on such publications as Inc.com., Ecommerce Times and DigitalCommerce360.

Identifying & Engaging With Your Audience On Social Media
2020-06-04 14:00 - 15:30
Online ZOOM Meeting

Effectively communicating with your target audience on social media is more important than ever. In order to attract the right audience, you must understand what your target audience is looking for and what hole in the market you are currently filling. Gain the tools needed to engage with your choice audience increasing your social media presence and increasing your sales.

Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
Funded 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.

Virtual Training: QuickBooks Desktop Q&A Ask The Expert
2020-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
Online ZOOM Meeting
June 9th, 2020 @ 1:00 pm
Don’t have time for an all day workshop? Need help with something specific? Participants in this Q&A virtual workshop will have the opportunity to Ask The Expert how to do certain QuickBooks functions like examine accounts, enter and pay vendors, record deposits, reconcile bank statement, customized reports and other business accounting functions. Quickbooks Desktop is used for the training. Space is limited. Register early.

Please submit two specific topics you want addressed to mherndon@reiok.org after you register. Thank you!
Presenter: Savanna Dixon, Vann Dixon CPA
Partners: Savanna Dixon and REI Women’s Business Center, Funded 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.

Virtual Training: QuickBooks Online Q&A Ask The Expert
2020-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
Online ZOOM Meeting
Date/Time:
June 11th, 2020 @ 1:00 pm
Don’t have time for an all day workshop? Need help with something specific? Participants in this Q&A virtual workshop will have the opportunity to Ask The Expert how to do certain QuickBooks functions like examine accounts, enter and pay vendors, record deposits, reconcile bank statement, customized reports and other business accounting functions. Quickbooks Online is used for the training. Space is limited. Register online.

Please submit two specific topics you want addressed to mherndon@reiok.org after you register. Thank you!
Presenter: Savanna Dixon, Van Dixon CPA
Partners: Van Dixon CPA and REI Women’s Business Center, funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration.
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 Assista

Virtual Training: How To Write A Business Plan
2020-06-12 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Online ZOOM Meeting
June 12th, 2020 @ 10:30 am
This workshop will take you through the step-by-step process of developing a business plan. While each business needs a unique plan, the basic elements are the same. You will receive a template to work from, and REI WBC representatives will be available to review your plan and make suggestions during the ongoing process.

Presenters: REI Women’s Business Center
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
You 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.
Funded 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.

Virtual Training: Introduction to Google Ads
2020-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Join us for an introduction to Google Ads. In this free, virtual session you’ll learn how Google Ads can be designed to grow your business. We’ll cover:
What they are and how they work
How to create, maintain, and manage them
Tips and strategies for getting great results
We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor at the end of the session, so come ready with your questions!
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing, a marketing agency and tourism consultancy firm based in Norman, Oklahoma, that counsels small businesses on their marketing initiatives to grow their business. Koranda speaks regularly on marketing, sales, social media, email marketing, and customer service. Koranda is the Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact, the email service provider and marketing toolkit.
Partners: Back to You Marketing and REI’s Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
2020-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Business Basics
Business Smart workshop will focus on successful ways for starting and operating a business. Topics to be covered include business planning, marketing, budgeting and financing options.
After the seminar attendees will continue to receive counseling on an individual basis to address specific needs.
Speaker(s): OKSBDC
Co-Sponsor(s): OKSBDC
For questions or inquiries, contact James Arati – Tel: 405 321 4774

MARKETING RESILIENCY - TIPS TO STAYING ACTIVE DURING AN ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
2020-06-17 15:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Online Zoom Training: Join us as we share small business marketing tips to help your business stay alive during an economic downturn.
Speaker(s): Bobbi Holliday – OKSBDC/High Plains Technology Center
Reasonable 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.All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.“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.”

Online Listings & Reviews
2020-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
It’s not enough to just set up a few listing and review sites. It’s important to know how to use these sites in a way that’s going to generate business and make potential buyers want to learn more. You’ll learn:
Where to be and how to optimize your profiles
How to encourage people to leave reviews
How to maintain your listing and review pages over time.
Stephen Koranda with Back to You Marketing will be the training expert for this online event.
Thank you for registering for a WBC workshop. We look forward to connecting with you!
If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to fill out our Business Assessment Form here https://reiwbc.org/business-assessment-form/, and you will then receive the Zoom training link. This is *extra* important during this time because it helps us justify our federal funding. We appreciate you taking a minute to complete it!
Funded 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.

Protecting Your Business From Fraud
2020-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Are you familiar with the basic principles of assessing fraud risks for your small business?
This webinar, presented by Deluxe Chief Brand Officer Amanda Brinkman and U.S. Bank Financial Services Veteran Morris Jackson II, will cover smart tips for auditing your business finances as well as ways to monitor for potential risks to keep your business safe from fraud.
You’ll learn:
How to recognize the vulnerabilities of your business
How to audit your business for potential risk
Tips to limit your internal fraud risk
Best practices to limit external fraud
Presented by Amanda Brinkman
Amanda Brinkman is the Chief Brand Officer at Deluxe and creator, producer and host of the hit series Small Business Revolution. Alongside celebrity entrepreneur Robert Herjavec and renovation icon Ty Pennington, Brinkman showcases her love for small towns by spearheading efforts to revitalize entire communities and providing makeovers to small businesses across America.
Amanda is a nationally renowned brand expert, public speaker, and Forbes contributor. Her acclaimed career spans groundbreaking campaigns for brands like BMW, Reebok and Sony, in addition to her role as an inspiring female executive at Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies.
Presented by Morris Jackson II
A 24-year veteran of the financial services and banking industry, Morris Jackson II leads the Las Vegas market for U.S. Bank’s Consumer and Business Banking division. He oversees a team of more than 500 retail and business bankers with 64 retail branches, focused on deepening relationships with existing customers and acquiring new ones.

Cleveland Breakfast Club
2020-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 217 South Broadway, Cleveland, OK, 74020, United States
Discover the power of networking at the Cleveland Breakfast Club hosted by the Central Technology Center, Drumright and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your business contacts and have a great sense of community throughout the area. Bring your business cards!
Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Leslie Browand at 800.658.2823 for more information.
Partners: Central Technology Center – Drumright, City of Cleveland, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

Virtual Training: Developing Partnerships & Collaborations
2020-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
As a small business we can never offer 100% of what our clients need, nor can we have a staff large enough to effectively complete all needed work. Rather than wearing 15 hats, over extending yourself, your staff and your business learn how to create partnerships and collaborations designed to better serve your clients and allow you to efficiently run your business. Imagine being able to offer better, stronger services while reducing your overhead. Imagine being able to meet every customer need without straying from your mission. Gain the tools you need to take your business to the next level.
Presenter: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
Funded 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.

A Simple Recipe for Social Media Success
2020-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
Social media can be overwhelming and often feels like you’re just spinning your wheels. In a time of such uncertainty it’s important to know where to be, how to be engaging, and how to get results – all with a limited amount of time and resources.
In this webinar, Digital Marketing Expert Jenna Shaffer will provide a recipe for social media that saves time and gets results to grow your business.
You’ll learn:
Which platforms are best for your business to be communicating through, right now
The 15-minute social media plan to strategically execute your strategy
Getting started in the pay-to-play world of social media
Presented by Jenna Shaffer
Digital marketing expert, Jenna Shaffer, brings her vast knowledge to thousands of small businesses and nonprofits helping them maximize their marketing success. With over a decade of experience at Constant Contact, Jenna has taken on various roles but has most recently enjoyed her most current role as a Programs Marketing Manager and public speaker.
Born and raised in a family of small business owners, she is passionate and inspired by small business owners and is highly driven to help them succeed.
Sponsored by Constant Contact
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