EIDL & PPP APPLICATION- ONLINE ZOOM TRAINING
2020-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Zoom Training: Oklahoma SBDC advisors to assist business owners with completing their EIDL & PPP Applications. THIS IS AN ONLINE TRAINING ONLY. NOTE: After registering for this workshop, we will email you the ZOOM information you will need in order to join the training call.
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle – OKSBDC
Co-Sponsor(s): Stigler Chamber of Commerce, Wilburton Chamber of Commerce, Wilburton Main Street
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.”
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: 918-465-1754
Email: Dana.Hugle@oksbdc.org

LOCATION

Wilburton SBDC
1301 W Main Mitchell Hall Training Room #119 Wilburton, OK 74578

Coronavirus and Your Small Business: Live Q&A with SCORE Mentors
2020-04-09 12:00 - 13:30
Small businesses have been hurt deeply by the coronavirus, and the impact will be felt for months. We know you have questions and need help now. SCORE is here for you with our trusted business mentors and resources.

Join SCORE’s expert, business mentors for this LIVE Q&A webinar where we’ll address your questions and concerns regarding the current crisis to help you adapt your business and weather the storm.

You can submit questions during registration and during the LIVE webinar.
Presented by SCORE Mentors:
Suzanne McGrath – Washington DC Chapter

With over 15 years’ experience as a retailer, restaurant owner, and event developer, I can help clients who are running or thinking of starting a retail business, restaurant, or other food or beverage-related business (cafes, caterers, etc.).
Frank LaMonaca – Southeastern CT Chapter

38 years of business experience across the US, Europe, Asia and South America. 21 years in commercial banking serving the small business community. 17 years financial services experience with UPS Capital Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Parcel Service.
John G. Tile – Susquehanna Chapter

42 years’ experience in industry holding various leadership positions in engineering, logistics, safety, and program management. John has also worked with international customers including; Australia, Canada, England, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.

7 Behaviors That Put Entrepreneurs At Risk
2020-04-14 10:00 - 11:00
Building a business isn’t easy but did you know that you might be sabotaging your efforts with seven flawed behaviors? Understanding these behaviors will increase your confidence, productivity, and sales! Reversing your own dysfunctional patterns will immediately shift the success of your business.
In this session, presented by executive coach and dynamic facilitator Monique Daigneault, MS you’ll learn:

The 7 dysfunctional thinking patterns
How to identify which of these toxic behaviors are negatively impacting your success
Techniques to mitigate the risk of this toxicity by improving your cognitive agility
Strategies to help you stop derailing yourself and increase emotional discipline

Presented by Monique Diagneault, MS

Monique Daigneault is a seasoned Human Resources professional who contributes over three decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. As an executive coach and dynamic facilitator, Monique is known for her directive, yet collaborative, approach in her work with clients.
She has the unique ability to build immediate trust and quickly get clients into alignment with their true values and desired direction.

National Resources and Policy Updates for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
2020-04-16 12:00 - 13:30
There are many programs and initiatives intended to assist small business owners, due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Do you know which one is right for your business?
Attend this timely webinar, presented by Brian Pifer with the Small Business Majority, to learn about the new loan programs made available by the CARES Act, resources related to COVID-19 and policy recommendations to bolster small business owners right now.
We’ll cover:

The Payroll Protection Program(PPP)
Economic Injury Disaster Loans(EIDL)
State and local emergency relief funds
Nonprofit, mission-driven lending

We’ve extended the length of this webinar to address as many audience questions as possible during the Q&A segment.
Presented by Brian Pifer – Small Business Majority

Brian oversees Small Business Majority’s Entrepreneurship Program and Venturize.org platform, which deliver key education and resources to entrepreneurs seeking to start and grow their business.
He builds partnerships with organizations that serve small business owners, evaluates the program’s activities and impact, and oversees the development of Venturize to ensure it is the one-stop hub for the nation’s entrepreneurs. He manages the website’s MatchFinder tool, which connects entrepreneurs to mission-driven lending partners.

How Volunteering Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community
2020-04-21 12:00 - 13:00
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” -Erma Bombeck
This webinar will discuss the importance of volunteering in the United States and the impact it has on our nation, the many benefits that come with volunteering and how volunteering with SCORE will help you, the small businesses we serve, and your community!
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, we are thrilled to have Acting CEO of SCORE Association Bridget Weston and SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director Ed Coleman share their expertise with the SCORE audience.
Presented by Bridget Weston – Acting CEO of SCORE Association

Bridget Weston is the Acting 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. In her 10 years with the organization, she has developed an in-depth understanding of the needs and challenges of our volunteers and has established significant relationships on the Hill.
Through her unwavering commitment and passion for SCORE’s success, Ms. Weston motivates, directs and provides guidance to SCORE’s staff, its 300+ chapters and over 10,000 volunteers.

Presented by Ed Coleman – SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director, Washington D.C. Chapter

Over 40 years experience in Retail and Catalog/Direct Marketing businesses. This experience includes the development and execution of omni-channel marketing strategies including print, web site management and development, email marketing, social media and search engine marketing in both turn-around and growth situations.
Senior executive roles at six multi-channel Retail/Direct Marketing businesses; including Sears, National Geographic Catalog and Retail Stores, National Wildlife Federation and HoneyBaked Ham. Accountability included general management, strategy development, business operations, product development, financial planning and management, and information technology.

Marketing Advice to Combat an Economic Downturn
2020-04-28 12:00 - 13:30
Wondering how to market your business during the economic downturn related to coronavirus (COVID-19)? Consistent, clear communication with your customers is vital, so they understand when, how, and where they can still do business with you.

Join marketing maven and host of the Small Business Revolution, Amanda Brinkman, as she outlines actionable marketing strategies to help you weather the storm.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:

Use your website to keep customers informed of critical information, such as how they can still purchase from you
Engage with your followers on social media, even if they aren’t buying right now
Update your directory listings, like Google My Business, to communicate critical information like offering curbside pickup, even if your business is closed
Use email marketing to keep your customers updated on the latest changes to your business, due to COVID-19
Take advantage of other marketing channels for brick and mortar locations, like print marketing and signage, so customers can quickly and easily understand how to engage with your business

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.

Sponsored by Deluxe Corporation
