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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T195246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T195246Z
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SUMMARY:OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tax Planning\nThe workshop covers taxes for the State of Oklahoma.  During this three-hour session\, you will learn about new business registration\, business tax report form completion\, sales and withholding record keeping requirements\, sales tax deductions and exemptions and vendor responsibilities.  It is useful for anyone contemplating starting a business.  \nSpeaker(s): Dewey Brandon\, Oklahoma Tax Commission \nThere is no fee for the workshop\, however due to limited seating registration is required. Call 405-733-7348 to register or get more information.  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/oklahoma-tax-commission-workshop-12
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T195849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T195849Z
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SUMMARY:GROWTHWHEEL BUSINESS SERIES: PART 2 - HIRE THE BEST AND AVOID THE REST
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Cameron – CETES Small Business Development Center \nTopic: Managing Employees \nPlease join us as we discuss “Hiring the Best and Avoid the Rest”\, PART 2.  This will be a four-part Growth Wheel series focusing on recruiting\, hiring\, on-boarding and retaining quality employees.  During Part 2\, we will drill discuss the on-boarding and training process.  Attendees will obtain a copy of the presentation and walk away with valuable GrowthWheel tools to help them implement today’s topics covered. \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Samantha Lankford\, OKSBDC/Cameron University – Director – Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES)\nDana Hugle\, OKSBDC Eastern Center Director and Business Development Specialist \nCo-Sponsor(s):  Cameron University \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/growthwheel-business-series-part-2-hire-the-best-and-avoid-the-rest
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T201451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T201451Z
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SUMMARY:A CYBERSECURITY PLAYBOOK: FUNDAMENTALS AND STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION:Online\nFacilitated by Southeastern Oklahoma State University OKSBDC\nTopic: Managing a Business\nThis session and discussion will outline the key cybersecurity fundamentals that every business should be implementing to protect critical business data and positively impact to the bottom line.   \nThis webinar will explore five areas and questions around sound cybersecurity strategy\, including —\n• Identify:  How does a business identify cybersecurity risks and threats?\n• Protect:  How does a business best protect its data and information?\n• Detect:  How can a business detect and monitor cybersecurity incidents?\n• Respond:  How should a business plan and respond to cybersecurity incidents?\n• Recover:  How can a business recover and improve after cybersecurity incidents?\nNo business has all the right answers to the questions above\, but every business must be asking them.  Join the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center\, Dean Joshua Snavely\, and Langston University to dive into this conversation on the cybersecurity basics of your business. \nSpeaker(s): Joshua M. Snavely\, M.B.A.\, J.D.\, LL.M.\nDean\, School of Business\nLangston University \nSpeaker Information:  Dean Joshua Snavely is an attorney currently serving as an administrator and professor at Langston University — Oklahoma’s only historically black college/university.  In his administrative capacity\, Snavely directs all facets of business school operations\, academic affairs\, alumni relations and fundraising.  In addition\, Snavely teaches in the areas of business law\, cybersecurity\, entrepreneurship and homeland security.  Since 2018\, Snavely has served on the University’s Emergency Leadership Team and currently co-chairs all preparation and reponse efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  He also currently serves on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Working Group. Snavely earned a master of laws in national security and US foreign relations from the George Washington Law School and an executive master’s in cybersecurity from Brown University. \nCo-Sponsor(s):  Langston University \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/a-cybersecurity-playbook-fundamentals-and-strategies-for-business
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T202233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T202233Z
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SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC \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
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-workshop-8
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T214522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T214522Z
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SUMMARY:October 14: Women-Owned Startups in Rural America - Learn About Useful Tools & Resources
DESCRIPTION:80% of rural small business owners believe the quality of life and cost of living are much better in rural areas\, BUT they cite challenges. \nJoin this LIVE Q&A session where the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC)\, USDA and SCORE will dedicate the full hour to answering your questions on the top challenges rural startups face and the most effective resources and programming to help your business thrive. \nThis lively discussion will delve into the available training and resources for women business owners and entrepreneurs in rural America. \nThe expert panelists include: NWBC Council Member Barbara Kniff-McCulla\, owner and CEO of KLK Construction\, CEO of SCORE Bridget Weston\, and a special guest from the USDA. \nYou can submit your questions during registration and during the LIVE webinar. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)\n Barbara  Kniff-McCulla\nBarbara J. Kniff-McCulla is the owner and CEO of KLK Construction in Pella\, Iowa. KLK Construction is a contractor in the telecommunications industry and was established in 1979. \nBarbara Kniff-McCulla\nOwner and CEO\, KLK Construction\n Bridget  Weston\nBridget Weston is the CEO of the SCORE Association\, where she provides executive leadership and works directly and collaboratively with the Board of Directors to establish the vision and direction of SCORE. \nBridget Weston\nCEO\, SCORE\nKEY TOPICS\nBusiness Plans/Startup Assistance Startup Rural Entrepreneurs Women Entrepreneurs Agriculture\, Farming\, Fishing & Hunting\nOctober 14: Women-Owned Startups in Rural America – Learn About Useful Tools & Resources
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/october-14-women-owned-startups-in-rural-america-learn-about-useful-tools-resources
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,SCORE,Shawnee Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T204110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T204110Z
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SUMMARY:GROWTHWHEEL BUSINESS SERIES: PART 3 - HIRE THE BEST AND AVOID THE REST
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Cameron – CETES Small Business Development Center \nTopic: Managing Employees \nPlease join us as we discuss “Hiring the Best and Avoid the Rest”\, PART 3.  This will be a four-part Growth Wheel series focusing on recruiting\, hiring\, on-boarding and retaining quality employees.  During Part 3\, we will focus on employee retention and the evaluation process.  Attendees will obtain a copy of the presentation and walk away with valuable GrowthWheel tools to help them implement today’s topics covered.  PART 4 will consist of a one on one review and consultation session with each attendee to answer specific questions and to further assist. \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Samantha Lankford\, OKSBDC/Cameron University – Director – Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES)\nDana Hugle\, OKSBDC Eastern Center Director and Business Development Specialist \nCo-Sponsor(s):  Cameron University \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/growthwheel-business-series-part-3-hire-the-best-and-avoid-the-rest
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T205504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T210758Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201214T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T210617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T210617Z
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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 \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-9
LOCATION:Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau\, 1301 West Liberty Road\, Poteau\, OK\, 74953\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Shawnee Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T211658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T211658Z
UID:1861-1607941800-1607947200@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 \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-10
LOCATION:Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau\, 1301 West Liberty Road\, Poteau\, OK\, 74953\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Shawnee Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20201211T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T174000Z
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SUMMARY:Selling Through Social - Develop Your Strategy for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Selling doesn’t have to feel uncomfortable or icky. You can use your social platforms to sell to potential clients and customers using simple\, targeted and authentic tactics—and that’s what you’ll learn in this webinar. \n\nDon’t let your social media platforms serve only as a brand tool. Get active and use them as a way to truly build your business\, one new connection at a time. \n\nAt the end of the actionable webinar\, presented by CEO\, content marketing expert\, author and coach Jessica Thiefels\, you’ll walk away with a clear and easy to implement strategy for selling through social. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nStrategies for connecting before selling\nA clear and simple formula for finding and qualifying potential leads\nAn outline of your pitch flow\nThe sales process I used to get 50+ women into my paid membership\n\n\nPresented by Jessica Thiefels\n \n\nJessica Thiefels is the author of\, 10 Questions That Answer Life’s Biggest Questions\, podcast host of Mindset Reset Radio\, CEO of Jessica Thiefels Consulting\, an organic content marketing agency and Founder of the Marketing From the Gut\, a Coaching membership. \nShe’s been writing for more than 10 years and has been featured in top publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur. She also contributes to Glassdoor\, Fast Company\, Outbrain\, Score.org and more.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/selling-through-social-develop-your-strategy-for-the-new-year
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,SCORE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20200918T212227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T194219Z
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SUMMARY:BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services SBDC Cleveland County OSU Extension Office\n601 East Robinson – Room C \nTopic: Business Basics \nBusiness 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.\nAfter the seminar attendees will continue to receive counseling on an individual basis to address specific needs. \nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): OKSBDC \nFor questions or inquiries\, contact James Arati – Tel: 405 321 4774 \nFee: No Cost \nPhone: 405-321-4774\nEmail: James.Arati@oksbdc.org \nLOCATION\nONLINE
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-smart-workshop-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Shawnee Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201229T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20201211T174814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T174814Z
UID:2023-1609243200-1609246800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:It’s not a question of if\, but when the next disaster will strike. Is your business prepared for the next major disaster event? \nThis webinar\, presented by Alex Contreras\, Director of Preparedness\, Communication and Coordination at SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance\, will provide steps to prepare and recover from disasters so that your business is resilient. \nPresented by Alejandro Contreras \n\nAlejandro is the Director of Preparedness\, Communication and Coordination for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Since 1953\, the SBA has approved over $67 billion in affordable disaster loan assistance to more than 2.2 million homeowners\, renters\, businesses and nonprofit organizations for natural disasters. \nPowered by the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/disaster-preparedness-for-small-businesses
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,SCORE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20201211T175641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T175641Z
UID:2027-1610020800-1610024400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:2021’s Hottest Businesses\, Markets & Trends
DESCRIPTION:We all know 2020 was not a typical year for small businesses\, and the factors that impacted us this year will continue to affect us in 2021. \nBut\, while we’re still facing a lot of unknowns\, there are some things we do know. And we’ll discuss them in this webinar. \nJoin this timely session\, presented by small business expert and best-selling author Rieva Lesonsky\, where you’ll learn about the breakthrough small business ideas and industries that are breaking through and reaching consumers. You’ll find out about America’s changing demographics\, attitudes\, and consumer behaviors\, and how your small business can best adapt and address them\, such as: \n\nThe industry that’s soaring right now and how small retailers can take advantage\nHow restaurants can transform their operations\nWhich consumer behaviors have shifted\, and how you can reach those customers\nHow COVID-19 has created entrepreneurial opportunities\nHow to pivot your small business to address changing consumer demands\n\nWhether you’re a startup entrepreneur or have owned your business for years\, you’ll want to learn how you can adjust to and take advantage of today’s changing marketplace.\nPresented by Rieva Lesonski\nRieva Lesonsky is president and CEO of GrowBiz Media\, a custom content and media company focusing on small business and entrepreneurship\, and the blog SmallBizDaily.com. \nShe’s a nationally-known speaker\, best-selling author\, and authority on entrepreneurship and has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Prior to starting GrowBiz Media\, she was the long-time Editorial Director of Entrepreneur magazine.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/2021s-hottest-businesses-markets-trends
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Marketing,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,SCORE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210107T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210107T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210104T202951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T202951Z
UID:2078-1610029800-1610033400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon\, CPA who will provide information on small business tax concerns and answer any specific questions from participants. \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/virtual-event-business-tax-basics-ask-the-expert-zoom
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T020000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20201211T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T175817Z
UID:2029-1610586000-1610589600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:SEO Simplified in 30 Minutes
DESCRIPTION:Search engine optimization (SEO) has been made to appear way more complicated than it is. Mike Corso\, of Roovio Digital Marketing\, maintains that 80% of good SEO habits come down to just four words\, “They ask\, You Answer”\, and in this eye-opening presentation will explain what this means to your business and how to apply it. \nJoin Mike as he unpacks the essence of SEO in just 30 minutes that will enable you to take immediate action and see results. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nThe important steps that you can take to evolve your website optimization and achieve greater online visibility\nHow successfully ranked websites leverage the strong backbone of their existing site and are adding a lot more value (content!) on top\nMike’s favorite tools for keyword and content research\, social media\, and more\n\nPresented by: Mike Corso\nMike grew up in Roslyn\, Long island (NY) with a great family (3 older siblings)\, cats and dreams of either pitching for the Mets or performing trumpet solos at Madison Square Garden. The baseball dream is over but music never dies @ http://jacktoad.com. Recreational time is also spent jogging\, biking\, playing tennis\, sailing a hobie cat\, cooking and reading. Otherwise\, Mike is very happily married to his 8th grade sweetheart and has 3 sons. Mike also hates the fact that he has not been to Italy. \n\nProfessionally\, Mike was the first person to promote music on the Internet for the major record labels in the US (pre Web!). Since then\, he has worked in all areas of digital marketing with expertise in lead generation (social media\, search engine marketing/PPC\, paid social media)\, UX\, and search engine optimization (SEO).
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/seo-simplified-in-30-minutes
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Marketing,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,SCORE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210113T190359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T190359Z
UID:2088-1611219600-1611226800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nBusiness 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. \nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): OKSBDC \nFor questions or inquiries\, contact James Arati – Tel: 405 321 4774 \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-smart-workshop-4
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210113T191205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T191205Z
UID:2091-1612530000-1612537200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:STARTING A MEDICAL PRACTICE
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nStarting your own medical practice is an exciting and sometimes daunting opportunity. New practitioners (Physicians and Nurse Practitioners) often have excellent medical training without any background or training in setting up or running a practice. For your medical business to be successful\, you need a clear and detailed plan at the outset to keep things moving on schedule. This workshop will help you outline a start-up timeline\, actionable steps for starting your practice and resources from an experienced practitioner. You will also be introduced to a team of professionals who will continue to work with you as your open your practice doors – whether it is a traditional\, direct care or concierge practice. \nSpeaker(s): This event will be facilitated by Dana Hugle\, Oklahoma SBDC Business Development Specialist and will feature medical professionals as guest speakers.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/starting-a-medical-practice
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210113T160441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T160441Z
UID:2086-1613125800-1613129400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nPlease join us as we review 13 questions to consider when starting a business. SBDC Advisors will discuss business start up walkthrough and business planning. Attendees will walk away with a business plan outline and handouts. \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. \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-workshop-11
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210219T222306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T222306Z
UID:2266-1614771000-1614774600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:CREDIT RESTORATION - UNDERSTANDING THE CREDIT MATRIX
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, participants will learn all about the importance of credit and the crucial role it plays in our society. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of the following: * How credit works and how to use this amazing tool to your best advantage. * How to tackle credit challenges * How credit restoration works * How getting business credit can be as easy as 1-2-3! * How you need to look on paper when approaching a lender \nSpeaker(s): Becky Estep is the CEO of Credit Coach Queen LLC a credit restoration\, business credit\, and business financing company\, dedicated to finding the perfect solution to help clients achieve the next step in their life and/or business. Becky has been helping people with their credit challenges for over 13 years. Not only has she helped thousands of people with personal credit\, but she has also been showing Business Owners exactly how they need to look on paper in order to get access to funding for their Business. She is a Published Author\, Expert Speaker featured on Fox 25\, and she absolutely loves helping people understand this Credit Matrix\, and how to utilize Credit to work for You instead of against You.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/credit-restoration-understanding-the-credit-matrix
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210219T222406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T222406Z
UID:2268-1614848400-1614853800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:MARKETING MASTERCLASS SERIES - CHOOSING THE RIGHT TEAM TO TELL YOUR BRAND'S STORY - SERIES 2 OF 3
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Kiana Moridi will discuss why it’s so important to surround yourself with the absolute best team to tell your brands story. Having launched a magazine herself\, Kiana understands the immense amount of target audience and demographic research it takes to be successful. In this webinar\, Kiana will talk about all those tasking decisions\, from choosing all the right colors\, social media posts\, the stories she writes\, and the models and photographers she uses. All of the decisions point back to understanding and serving your target audience. \nSpeaker(s): Kiana Moridi
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/marketing-masterclass-series-choosing-the-right-team-to-tell-your-brands-story-series-2-of-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210219T222515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T222515Z
UID:2270-1615453200-1615458600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:MARKETING MASTERCLASS SERIES - WHY YOUR WEBSITE IS NOT MAKING YOU MONEY - SERIES 3 OF 3
DESCRIPTION:So you want your website to actually make you money but the problem is you feel overwhelmed by all the layouts and options. You deserve marketing that makes you money and it doesn’t have to be hard or cost a lot of money! Sound good? Then take time to join Chris Fox\, Certified Marketing Guide\, in this Marketing Masterclass where he will be sharing ways to make your website more profitable right away. \nSpeaker(s): Chris Fox
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/marketing-masterclass-series-why-your-website-is-not-making-you-money-series-3-of-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210219T222619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T222619Z
UID:2272-1615545000-1615550400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we review 13 questions to consider when starting a business. SBDC Advisors will discuss business start up walkthrough and business planning. Attendees will walk away with a business plan outline and handouts. \nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC Business Advisors \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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-workshop-12
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210319T164400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T164400Z
UID:2340-1617361200-1617364800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:FINDING FRAUD IN PAYROLL
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nHOSTED BY Oklahoma SBDC With payroll being one of\, if not the largest expense of an organization\, Leah discusses in this presentation simple ways to find fraud in an organization’s payroll. Leah demonstrates how to data sleuth payroll reports to identify schemes including: ghost employees\, false reimbursements\, duplicate payroll\, and off-cycle payroll. \nSpeaker(s): Leah Wietholter\, MBA\, CFE\, PI Workman Forensics \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/finding-fraud-in-payroll
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210319T164516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T164516Z
UID:2342-1617706800-1617710400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:MARKETING TO THE GOVERNMENT
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nHOSTED BY Oklahoma SBDC Marketing to government agencies takes time and planning. One question I get asked is does the government buy what I sell. My answer is I can help you find out. As a small business market research is very important. This session will help you identify who is buying and selling what you sell\, promoting what you sell\, the right contact and tips on how to market. \nSpeaker(s): Julie Farmer OKPTAC Coordinator Eastern Oklahoma Technology Center \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. 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.” \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/marketing-to-the-government
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210226T191715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T191715Z
UID:2283-1617964200-1617969600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nPlease join us as we review 13 questions to consider when starting a business. SBDC Advisors will discuss business start up walkthrough and business planning. Attendees will walk away with a business plan outline and handouts. \nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC Business Advisors \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. \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-workshop-13
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210319T164700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T164700Z
UID:2344-1618311600-1618315200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:HOW TO WRITE A CAPABILITIES STATEMENT
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nLearn how to create an effective Capabilities Statement. The purpose of the capabilities briefing is to describe your company’s capabilities so that the audience can understand very quickly what value your company brings to their organization. \nSpeaker(s): Julie Farmer OKPTAC Coordinator Eastern Oklahoma Technology Center \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. 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.” \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-write-a-capabilities-statement
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210219T222754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T222754Z
UID:2274-1618394400-1618399800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:FINANCING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION:If you want to learn more about financing your start-up or existing business through standard lending and SBA products\, please take time to join us as we welcome Commercial Lending Officer – Citizens Bank of Edmond\, Whitney Randall as she walks us through a detailed presentation about the lending process. There will be time allowed for a Q&A session after the presentation. \nSpeaker(s): Whitney Randall – Commercial Lending Officer\, Citizens Bank of Edmond Henry Lehr – OKSBDC Business Development Specialist \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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/financing-your-small-business
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150539
CREATED:20210319T164919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T164919Z
UID:2346-1618477200-1618484400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nBusiness 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 and business taxes. After the seminar attendees will continue to receive counseling on an individual basis to address specific needs. \nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC Advisor Stephen Knight \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-smart-workshop-5
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
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