Small Business Breakfast Club
2019-11-07 08:15 - 09:15, 2019-12-12 08:15 - 09:15 (America/Chicago) | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Small Business Breakfast Club is a monthly networking and business-building event for business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
Each month 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
The Breakfast Club meets the second Thursday morning of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available to highlight your business. Bring your business cards and join us! Registration is encouraged.
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2019-11-07 08:15 - 10:00, 2019-12-05 08:15 - 10:00 | Kamps 1910 Cafe, 10 Northeast 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a popular networking and business-building event. This monthly opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and is a great place to 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.
Registration is encouraged.
You’ll also:

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.

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
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Business Basics - Financial Management
2019-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Francis Tuttle Business Innovation Center, Room B1120, 2824 Progressive Drive, Edmond, OK, 73034, United States
Creating a sound financial foundation is essential to the longevity of a business. Discover what your balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow really mean. This Financial Management workshop will take the mystery out of creating a budget, setting up a financial dashboard, and will show you how to set up a healthy financial system.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
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’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $20.00

Creating a Strategic Plan
2019-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Murray County Extension Center, 3490 Highway 7 West, Sulphur, OK, 73086, United States
Writing a strategic plan, creating measurable SMART goals and formulating the logistics of a project sounds like tasks required of a Fortune 500 company, not your dream. But in order to make your dream a reality, you must master these skills and learn to control the growth of your business. Learn how to master these skills and through strategic planning take your business to the next level.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
Partners: Sulphur Chamber of Commerce OKSBDC, Southern Techology Center, Chickasaw Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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: $20.00

Grow with Google - Get Your Business Online
2019-11-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, United States
REGISTER ONLINE FOR GROW WITH GOOGLE
The Grow with Google partner program is on a mission to help small businesses grow and succeed online. Make plans to join us in Duncan, Oklahoma Wednesday, November 13th for a Grow With Google workshop.
Workshop Presenter:
Maria Elena Duron, Speaker, Grow with Google
This 2-hour workshop will cover the following topics.
Get Your Business Online
Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website.
In this session we’ll show you how to:

Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile

Using Data to Drive Business Growth
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
In this session we’ll introduce talk about:

Identifying business goals and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them
Incorporating data into your marketing plan
Selecting tools to help you find the answers you need

Investment: $10
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
For more information, please call Marla Herndon at 800.658.2823

Price: $10.00

First Steps to Startup Success
2019-11-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-12-18 09:00 - 12:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
NOTICE – 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.
If you are planning to start a business, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop.
Please come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of:

Common startup questions
Business Structures, Licenses & Permits
How to register a business in Oklahoma
Financing a business
Preparing a business plan
Basics of marketing and easy ways to market a business

Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor in our office. We do not charge anything for our one-on-one sessions, the class is $20.
Presenters: Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant, and REI Women’s Business Center
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.
Price: $20.00

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-11-20 08:30 - 16:00 | First Citizens Bank, 4501 West Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK, 73142, United States
QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Seating is limited. Register Early!
MJ Brienen, Certifed QuickBooks Pro Advisor. MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
Partners: First Citizens Bank, Back Office Success, Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, and REI Women’s Business Center
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 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: $115.00

Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2019-11-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed (federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session). This seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be plenty of time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and business experts.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI’s Women’s Business Center.
Attendees are encourage to register early.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
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’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

#WBC Connects - Cleveland
2019-11-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 217 South Broadway, Cleveland, OK, 74020, United States
Discover the power of networking at the #WBC Connects Breakfast hosted by the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 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.
Breakfast sponsorships are available. For more information, please contact Leslie Browand, REI WBC Coordinator at 1-800-638-2823.
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

Do It Yourself Video Marketing
2019-12-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, United States
In this hands-on session you’ll learn to create your own video marketing for your business. You’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos. Other topics to be covered include:
– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved
– Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
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: Red River Technology Center, Duncan Chamber of Commerce, Duncan Area Economic Development and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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: $20.00

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-12-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Southwest Technology Center, Seminar Center, 711 West Tamarack Road, Altus, OK, 73521, United States
Space is limited, register early. QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Attendees are encouraged to register at reiwbc.org. Space is limited.
MJ Brienen, Certifed QuickBooks Pro Advisor
MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
Partners include: Southwest Technology Center, Altus Chamber of Commerce and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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: $115.00

#WBC Connects
2019-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, 301 S. Grant, Wagoner, OK, 74467, United States
Discover the Power of Networking at the very first #WBC Connects. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your network of business contacts and have a great opportunity to showcase your business.
Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
You’ll also:

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.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Business Basics - Operations Management
2019-12-10 08:30 - 11:30 | Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, 13301 South Penn, Oklahoma City, OK, 73170, United States
Do you have short term and long term goals for your business? Do you know what would happen to your business if something happened to you? Have you documented your key business processes?
Join us for this workshop which will take a deeper look into the different areas of operations you need to consider when starting and growing your business. In this workshop, we will take a look at how to structure your business to meet your business needs, how to set short term and long term goals and strategies, as well as examine different areas of risk within your business. Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
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’s, SBA 7j, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $20.00

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-12-10 08:30 - 16:00 | Murray State College, 1 Murray Campus Drive, Room ss 218, Tishomingo, OK, 73460, United States
QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Space is limited, register early!
Instructor: MJ Brienen, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
Partners: Murray State College, Johnston County Chamber of Commerce, The Chickasaw Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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: $115.00

New Overtime Rules Lunch & Learn
2019-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
Will your employees or clients be affected by this change? And if yes, do you know what you need to do to prepare and how to comply? The Department of Labor (DOL) published final rules that will increase the minimum salary required to be exempt from overtime. Employers have until January 1, 2020 to comply.
During this session, discussion will include:
Exempt vs. non-exempt status
The DOL’s changes to exemption criteria
New minimum salary requirements effective January 1, 2020
How the final rules impact policies and practices related to after-hours work, overtime and time tracking
Guest Speaker: Madalene A.B. Witterholt, Attorney, Crowe & Dunlevy
With more than 30 years of experience, Madalene Witterholt assists clients in the full spectrum of employment law issues. Starting with employee hiring and I-9 compliance, employer policy development and day-to-day advice she provides employee training as well as the defense of administrative charges. Madalene’s regional practice has given her experience in the full gamut of employment litigation. View Full Bio Here

Please Register Online by December 9th as we will be serving lunch.
NOTICE – 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.
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 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.

QuickBooks Advanced & Payroll- Desktop
2019-12-12 08:30 - 16:00 | Mid-Del Technology Center, Business and Industry Training Center, 3921 SE 29th Street, Del City, OK, 73115, United States
In the QuickBooks Advanced Class, you will learn more about the features of QuickBooks that can make you more productive as your business grows. Getting to the next level with QuickBooks means that you’ll be able to make advanced reports and graphs of your business’ financial data, understand how to use the various classes, and more. Special emphasis will be place on understanding and navigating how to do payroll within QuickBooks.
This QuickBooks Advanced class will help you understand more about the tools available to you as a small business. Working closely with a QuickBooks certified professional, you will get customized, one-on-one attention working through your real-world issues.
Participants will enter information on laptops that will be provided. QuickBooks® Pro 2018 desktop version is used for the training.
Presenter: MJ Brienen, QuickBooks Pro Advisor
MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
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.
Partners: Back Office Success, MidDel 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: $115.00

Coweta Women in Business Breakfast
2020-01-14 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

Do It Yourself Video Marketing
2020-01-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Ford Lofts, 324 East 6th Street, Okmulgee, OK, 74447, United States
If you’re not saying it online, are you really saying it? In this hands-on session you’ll learn to create your own video marketing for your business. You will learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos. Other topics to be covered include:

Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved.
Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!

There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
Lunch at 11:00 AM and program begins at 11:30 AM.
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: Ford Lofts, Okmulgee Main Street, and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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: $40.00

Do It Yourself Marketing
2020-01-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Indian Capital Technology Center in Muskogee, OK, 2403 North 41st Street E, Muskogee, OK, 74403, United States
If you’re not saying it online, are you really saying it? In this hands-on session you’ll learn to create your own video marketing for your business. You will learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos. Other topics to be covered include:

Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved.
Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!

There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
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.
Lunch at 11:00 AM and programs begins at 11:30 AM!
Partners: Indian Capital Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center
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 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: $40.00

Lead the Way Women's Leadership Series - Empowering Leaders
2020-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
Lead the Way is a 3-part series that will inspire and guide you, not just with “how to” advice that will make you a better leaders, but also with lessons in life and leadership that will help you grow. Come to connect, listen, and be inspired!

Upcoming Events:
Redefining Customer Experiences
Tuesday, March 31
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Financial Health, Investing in You
Friday, June 12
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Presenter: Robbie Gilbert
Partners: Great Plains Technology Center, Great Plains Economic Development Center, Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Cameron University, and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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: $20.00

Small Business Breakfast Club
2020-02-04 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.

Enid Women In Business: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
2020-02-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Autry Technology Center, Oklahoma Room, 1201 W. Willow, Enid, OK, 73703, United States
Join us for the 2020 Enid Women in Business Quarterly Series. These events provide an opportunity to learn, promote leadership, gain exposure, and cultivate profitable business connections. This series is the perfect place for women to come together to listen and support other women in business.
This quarter’s event: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Women often battle feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt despite evident success and accomplishments. This “imposter syndrome” that sometimes leaves us feeling fraudulent can be detrimental to our boldness and achievement in life. You won’t want to miss this empowering talk about how to combat negative self-talk to grow yourself and your business with confidence!
There will also be time to network and share about your business at this event.
Speaker: Jennifer McGrail, As the Director of Launch Pad FT, a rigorous small business incubator program based in Edmond, Jennifer leads businesses to make the leap into operation and helps them ensure their continued success. Her strengths lie in viewing the large picture for an organization and being able to manage projects to exceed long term objectives and set the organization up to succeed in the future. She specializes in strategic planning, business development, employee management, marketing and communications- and has a particular passion for helping to equip women business leaders as they pursue influence and impact!
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 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
2020-02-06 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.

Creating A Strategic Plan
2020-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, United States
Writing a strategic plan, creating measurable SMART goals and formulating the logistics of a project sounds like tasks required of a Fortune 500 company, not your dream. But in order to make your dream a reality, you must master these skills and learn to control the growth of your business. Learn how to master these skills and through strategic planning take your business to the next level.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
Partners: Red River Technology Center, Duncan Chamber of Commerce, Duncan Area Economic Development, Duncan Main Street, and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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.

Business Basics: Financial Management
2020-02-11 08:30 - 11:30 | Mid-Del Technology Center, Business and Industry Training Center, 3921 SE 29th Street, Del City, OK, 73115, United States
Creating a sound financial foundation is essential to the longevity of a business. Discover what your balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow really mean. This Financial Management workshop will take the mystery out of creating a budget, setting up a financial dashboard, and will show you how to set up a healthy financial system. Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
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 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.

Business Basics
2020-02-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, United States
If you are planning to start a business, please join us at the Business Basics workshop. Please come prepared for great Q&A.
The session provides overviews of:

Oklahoma Sales Tax Registration & Collection
Business Structures, Licenses, Permits, & Reporting
Financing a Business, Preparing a Business Plan, Market Research, and the
Basics of Marketing

Presenters: OK Tax Commission, OKSBDC, First Bank & Trust Co., REI WBC
Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor in our office.
This workshop is being sponsored by First Bank & Trust Co.
Partners: Red River Technology Center, First Bank & Trust, Duncan Area Economic Development, Duncan Main Street, Duncan Chamber, 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.

Cleveland Coffee Club
2020-02-26 08:00 - 09:30 | 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.
