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SUMMARY:DIY Video Marketing
DESCRIPTION: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’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos. \nOther topics to be covered include:\n–  Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved\n–  Where to use your videos\, from social media to YouTube to your website\n–  Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!\nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice! \nPresenter: 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. \nPartners: Back to You Marketing\, Moore Norman Technology Center\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.  \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/diy-video-marketing
LOCATION:Moore Norman Technology Center\, S. Penn Campus\, 13301 South Penn\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73170\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks - Desktop
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nPresenter is Certified Quickbooks Trainer – Meredith Engle\, Bean Counter\, Inc. Claremore\, OK. \nSponsored by REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.  \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’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. \n  \nREI OK Tulsa Conference Center\n7615 East 63rd Place\, Suite 201\nTulsa\, Ok\n74133\nMap and Directions  \nDate/Time: \nMarch 19th\, 2019\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nEnd Time:  4:00 pm
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/quickbooks-desktop
LOCATION:REI OK Tulsa Conference Center\, 7615 East 63rd Place\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T221619Z
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SUMMARY:WHEN - The Science of Perfect Timing
DESCRIPTION:REI OK Tulsa Conference Center\n7615 East 63rd Place\, Suite 201\nTulsa\, Ok\n74133\nMap and Directions  \nDate/Time: \nMarch 26th\, 2019\nStart Time: 9:00 am\nEnd Time:  12:00 pm \n\nWHEN – The Science of Perfect Timing is an interactive session\, exploring Dan Pink’s latest book.  Walk away with 1) the resources to help you make the most of your time 2) the assessment of the best time to do your work and 3) the significance and understanding of beginnings\, midpoints and ends.  These techniques will help you run your day instead of your day running you! \nJulie C. Griffin is a business development and marketing professional dedicated to serving her clients through creative problem solving\, leadership development\, critical thinking and education.  She regularly coordinates training\, utilizing outside speakers as well as her own expertise.  She has a passion for helping others and receives great joy when others realize their “Ah-Ha” moment.  She has a BS in Agricultural Communications from OSU and a MBA from Oklahoma Christian University.  When not working\, she is managing the family’s cattle operation and raising two small humans together with her husband of 10 years. \nPartners: Central Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.  \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/when-the-science-of-perfect-timing
LOCATION:REI OK Tulsa Conference Center\, 7615 East 63rd Place\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74133\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190326T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T220939Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Startup Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Red River Technology Center\n3300 West Bois D Arc Avenue\nDuncan\, OK\n73533\nMap and Directions  \nDate/Time: \nMarch 26th\, 2019\nStart Time: 10:00 am\nEnd Time:  11:30 am \n\nWe will discuss how to do market research to see if your business idea is feasible\, financial analysis\, common startup Q&A\, & how to prepare a business plan. \nPresenter: Dr. Samantha Lankford\, Director of the Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES) and a small business advisor for the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OKSBDC). \nDr. Samantha Lankford brings more than 17 years of management\, consulting\, and leadership experience in university\, corporate\, and small business environments. She specializes in Entrepreneurism and Leadership Development. Dr. Lankford assumed the position of Director of Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies at Cameron University in February of 2017. Dr. Lankford began her career as a college professor\, teaching a broad range of courses. She developed an ambitious new curriculum in entrepreneurship and business writing at UNC-Chapel Hill\, Penn State\, and for Yale’s summer programming. Thereafter\, Dr. Lankford acted as Director of Innovation at Mercer University\, Georgia’s oldest private university. At Mercer\, Dr. Lankford built and launched an innovation center to house a newly developed startup incubation program to stimulate economic development in Middle Georgia. Dr. Lankford also draws upon a wealth of global and cross-industry business experience\, including having worked at Google and in executive development. She runs her own consulting company and has coached clients\, worked\, and traveled extensively around the world. Dr. Lankford has a PhD and is finishing her MBA at Colorado State. \nPartners:  Red River Technology Center\, Duncan Chamber of Commerce\, Duncan Area Economic Development and REI Women’s Business Center \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.  \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-startup-workshop
LOCATION:Red River Technology Center\, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue\, Duncan\, OK\, 73533\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190327T160000
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenter: MJ Brienen\, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor \nPartners: Great Plains Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYour investment for this workshop is $115.  Seating is limited.  Attendees are encourage to register early. \nUpon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor. We do not charge for our one-on-one sessions. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/comprehensive-quickbooks-desktop-5
LOCATION:Great Plains Business Development Center\, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd\, McMahon Lecture\, Lawton\, OK\, 73505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T135655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T135655Z
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SUMMARY:Do it Yourself Video Marketing
DESCRIPTION: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: \n–  Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved \n–  Where to use your videos\, from social media to YouTube to your website \n–  Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback! \nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice! \nPresenter: Stephen Koranda\, CDME\, CTA\, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. \nKoranda 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. \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. \nPartners: GPTC\, GPTC Economic Development Center\, CETES\, Cameron University\, Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center \n\n\n\nPrice: $15.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/do-it-yourself-video-marketing-2
LOCATION:Great Plains Business Development Center\, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd\, McMahon Lecture\, Lawton\, OK\, 73505\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T160448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T192246Z
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SUMMARY:OKC Women's Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nRegistration is encouraged. \nYou’ll also: \n\nConnect through interactive discussions and activities.\nLearn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.\nHear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.\n\nThe OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.  Breakfast sponsorships are available.  Contact Jennifer Edwards at 800-658-2823 or jedwards@reiok.org \nFunded 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/okc-womens-business-breakfast-8
LOCATION:Kamps 1910 Cafe\, 10 Northeast 10th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73104\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T140738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T144420Z
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SUMMARY:ExtraBold Sales Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about looking too pushy in sales?  Most people are.  Do you struggle to ask for referrals from clients?  That’s common.  Do you dislike calling yourself a sales person?  Many people do.  Learn to promote your products and services with less apprehension and greater effectiveness by attending the ExtraBold Sales Workshop. \nThe ExtraBold System by Catherine Brown (www.extraboldsales.com) uses social science research and an interactive format to help you understand how to increase your revenue-generating activities\, with immediate “take aways” so you close more business this week. \nThe event presenter will be Catherine Brown.  She founded Initial Call in 2002.  As the firm’s president\, she manages all aspects of its sales consulting practice.  Before starting Initial Call\, Catherin was with Cambridge Technology partners holding positions in marketing\, sales and recruiting.  She is certified by the Behavioral Sciences Research Press to identify and interpret Sales Call Reluctance in individuals. \nCatherine is a regular speaker for entrepreneur forums\, helping business owners to have confidence in their abilities to sell regularly and with success. \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. \nExtraBold Sales Training normally cost $350 per person\, however\, thanks to sponsorships we are able to provide with workshop at no cost.  We do request that attendees register. \nI2E and the Cherokee Nation are funding partners in the GrowOK & ExtraBold workshops\, as are the Chickasaw Nation\, Choctaw Nation and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation along with the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)\, the Oklahoma Business Roundtable and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).   Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma\, Inc. is a supporting partner.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/extrabold-sales-training
LOCATION:Hard Rock Resort\, 777 W. Cherokee St\, Catoosa\, OK\, 74015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190607T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T145118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T145118Z
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SUMMARY:Do It Yourself Video Marketing
DESCRIPTION: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’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos.\nOther topics to be covered include:\n–  Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved\n–  Where to use your videos\, from social media to YouTube to your website\n–  Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!\nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice! \nPresenter: 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. \nPartners:  Miami Chamber of Commerce\, Northeast Technology Center –  Afton Campus\, Back To You Marketing\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/do-it-yourself-video-marketing-4
LOCATION:Miami Main\, 11 South Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T154646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T154646Z
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SUMMARY:#WBC Connects
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nYou’ll also: \n\nConnect through interactive discussions and activities.\nLearn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.\nHear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.\n\nFunded 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/wbc-connects-2
LOCATION:Wagoner Chamber of Commerce\, 301 S. Grant\, Wagoner\, OK\, 74467\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T145526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T145526Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Business owners must make every dollar count\, which is why it’s so important to take advantage of different marketing avenues. This workshop will focus on low-cost and effective marketing tools\, such as social media\, e-marketing\, networking and more\, all which can help stimulate a “buzz” about your business and the products and services you offer. Wondering how to get shoppers off their computers and into your store?  This session will also provide you with tips for maximizing engagement with your customers and ideas for making in-store shopping worthwhile.  Some hints on what not to do will be shared\, along with examples and plenty of time for discussion. \nSpace is limited\, attendees are encourage to register early. \nPresenter: Kelby Owens\, REI Oklahoma Corporate Communications Manager \nPartners: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $15.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/marketing-your-business-3
LOCATION:Southern Technology Western Extension Center\, 432 West Texas Street\, Healdton\, OK\, 73438\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T155232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T155232Z
UID:482-1560330000-1560339000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Encore Entrepreneurship - DIY Video Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will benefit any entrepreneur or business owner\, especially 50+\, looking to start or expand your business. 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’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos.\nOther topics to be covered include:\n– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved\n– Where to use your videos\, from social media to YouTube to your website\n– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!\nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice! \nPresenter: 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. \nPartners: AARP\, Back To You Marketing\, Pioneer Libray System – Shawnee Public Library\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nThis workshop is free however\, attendees are requested to register. Please register at http://aarp.cvent.com/d/n6qy3y/1Q Breakfast will be provided. \npart 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/encore-entrepreneurship-diy-video-marketing
LOCATION:Shawnee Public Library\, 101 N. Philadelphia Avenue\, Shawnee\, OK\, 74801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T192553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T192553Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Breakfast Club is a monthly networking and business-building event for business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nEach 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 \nThe 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. \nPartners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Durant Main Street\, OSU Extension\, Choctaw Nation\, Imagine Durant and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-breakfast-club-3
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T155432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T155432Z
UID:484-1560852000-1560859200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Content has never been more important\, yet many brands that engage with customers across multiple channels don’t have a content strategy that aligns their initiatives with their brand. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the core of successful branding\, creative techniques to employ when crafting your brand\, examples of successful brands\, and we will work through creating a content strategy you can take away to promote your brand. \nPresenters: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting; Marla Herndon\, REI Women’s Business Center. \nPartners: Red River Technology Center\, Duncan Chamber of Commerce\, Duncan Area Economic Development and REI Women’s Business Center \nAttendees are encouraged to register. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/reboot-your-brands-content-marketing-2
LOCATION:Red River Technology Center\, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue\, Duncan\, OK\, 73533\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T155617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T155617Z
UID:486-1560942000-1560951000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Encore Entrepreneurship Luncheon - DIY Video Marketing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will benefit any entrepreneur or business owner\, especially 50+\, looking to start or expand your business.  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’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos.\nOther topics to be covered include:\n–  Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved\n–  Where to use your videos\, from social media to YouTube to your website\n–  Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!\nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice! \nPresenter: 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. \nPartners:  AARP\, Back To You Marketing\, Great Plains Technology Center\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nThis workshop is free however\, attendees are requested to register.  Please register at http://aarp.cvent.com/d/g6qg3l/1Q \npart 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/encore-entrepreneurship-luncheon-diy-video-marketing
LOCATION:Great Plains Business Development Center\, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd\, McMahon Lecture\, Lawton\, OK\, 73505\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T155907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T155907Z
UID:488-1561019400-1561030200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers from Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI’s Women’s Business Center. \nAttendees are encourage to register early. \nPartners:  Francis Tuttle Launch Pad\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’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. \nMoore Norman Technology Center\nSouth Penn Campus\, Room 207\n13301 South Pennsylvania Ave\nOklahoma City\, OK\n73170
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-basics-starting-running-your-own-business-6
LOCATION:Moore Norman Technology Center\, S. Penn Campus\, 13301 South Penn\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73170\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T160051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T160201Z
UID:490-1561453200-1561460400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Content has never been more important\, yet many brands that engage with customers across multiple channels don’t have a content strategy that aligns their initiatives with their brand. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the core of successful branding\, creative techniques to employ when crafting your brand\, examples of successful brands\, and we will work through creating a content strategy you can take away to promote your brand. \nPresenter: Kelby Owens\, REI Oklahoma \nPartners: OKSBDC\, Durant Chamber\, Durant Main Street\, Choctaw Nation and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/reboot-your-brands-content-marketing-3
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T161908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T191954Z
UID:505-1561626000-1561636800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:First Steps to Startup Success
DESCRIPTION:If you are planning to start a business\, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop. \nPlease come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of: \n\nCommon startup questions\nBusiness Structures\, Licenses & Permits\nHow to register a business in Oklahoma\nFinancing a business\nPreparing a business plan\nBasics of marketing and easy ways to market a business\n\nUpon 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. \nPresenters: Dewey Brandon\, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives \nPartners:  Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Durant Main Street\, OSU Extension\, Choctaw Nation\, Imagine Durant\, and REI Women’s Business Center \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nNOTICE  – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship\, please contact Cassidy Gilmore at cgilmore@reiok.org or 800.658.2823 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification\, you will be notified. \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/first-steps-to-startup-success-6
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T160627Z
UID:496-1562832900-1562836500@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Breakfast Club is a monthly networking and business-building event for business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nEach 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 \nThe 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. \nPartners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Durant Main Street\, OSU Extension\, Choctaw Nation\, Imagine Durant and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-breakfast-club
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T160823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T160916Z
UID:498-1563271200-1563278400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Content has never been more important\, yet many brands that engage with customers across multiple channels don’t have a content strategy that aligns their initiatives with their brand. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the core of successful branding\, creative techniques to employ when crafting your brand\, examples of successful brands\, and we will work through creating a content strategy you can take away to promote your brand. \nPresenters: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting; Marla Herndon\, REI Women’s Business Center. \nPartners: Southern Oklahoma Technology Cener\, OKSBDC\, Sulphur Chamber of Commerce\, Chickasaw Nation\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 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. \n  \n  \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/reboot-your-brands-content-marketing-4
LOCATION:Southern Oklahoma Technology Murray County Extension Center\, 3490 Highway 7 West\, Sulphur\, OK\, 73086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T160321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T192128Z
UID:492-1564045200-1564056000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:First Steps to Startup Success
DESCRIPTION:If you are planning to start a business\, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop. \nPlease come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of: \n\nCommon startup questions\nBusiness Structures\, Licenses & Permits\nHow to register a business in Oklahoma\nFinancing a business\nPreparing a business plan\nBasics of marketing and easy ways to market a business\n\nUpon 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. \nPresenters: Dewey Brandon\, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives \nPartners:  Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Durant Main Street\, OSU Extension\, Choctaw Nation\, Imagine Durant\, and REI Women’s Business Center \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nNOTICE  – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship\, please contact Cassidy Gilmore at cgilmore@reiok.org or 800.658.2823 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification\, you will be notified. \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/first-steps-to-startup-success-5
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190722T200334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T200334Z
UID:562-1564477200-1564488000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Do it Yourself Video Marketing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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. \nOther topics to be covered include:\n–  Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved\n–  Where to use your videos\, from social media to YouTube to your website\n–  Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback! \nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice! \nPresenter: 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. \nSpace is limited!  Attendees are encouraged to register. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.  \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $15.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/do-it-yourself-video-marketing-5
LOCATION:Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau\, 1301 West Liberty Road\, Poteau\, OK\, 74953\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,REI WBC
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190722T205010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T205010Z
UID:565-1564574400-1564578000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Branding & Content Marketing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your lunch and join us to talk about branding your business on social media. Content has never been more important\, yet many brands that engage with customers across multiple channels don’t have a content strategy that aligns their initiatives with their brand. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the core of successful branding\, creative techniques to employ when crafting your brand\, examples of successful brands\, and we will work through creating a content strategy you can take away to promote your brand. \nPresenter: Kelby Owens and Marla Herndon\, REI Oklahoma \nPartners: OKSBDC\, Durant Chamber\, Durant Main Street\, Choctaw Nation and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.  \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $15.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/branding-content-marketing
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,REI WBC
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190801T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T162548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T162548Z
UID:511-1564647300-1564653600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:OKC Women's Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nRegistration is encouraged. \nYou’ll also: \n\nConnect through interactive discussions and activities.\nLearn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.\nHear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.\n\nThe OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.  Breakfast sponsorships are available.  Contact Jennifer Edwards at 800-658-2823 or jedwards@reiok.org \nFunded 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/okc-womens-business-breakfast-9
LOCATION:Kamps 1910 Cafe\, 10 Northeast 10th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T162737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T162737Z
UID:513-1565252100-1565255700@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Breakfast Club is a monthly networking and business-building event for business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nEach 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 \nThe 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. \nPartners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Durant Main Street\, OSU Extension\, Choctaw Nation\, Imagine Durant and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-breakfast-club-2
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190812T172206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T192048Z
UID:571-1566378000-1566403200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuickBooks 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. \nSpace is limiteded.  Attendees are encourage to register early. \nMJ Brienen\, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor \nMJ 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. \nPartners: Kiamichi Technology Center\, McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce\, Choctaw Nation\, OSBDC\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/comprehensive-quickbooks-desktop-6
LOCATION:Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau\, 1301 West Liberty Road\, Poteau\, OK\, 74953\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190529T163101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T163101Z
UID:518-1566464400-1566475200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:First Steps to Startup Success
DESCRIPTION:If you are planning to start a business\, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop. \nPlease come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of: \n\nCommon startup questions\nBusiness Structures\, Licenses & Permits\nHow to register a business in Oklahoma\nFinancing a business\nPreparing a business plan\nBasics of marketing and easy ways to market a business\n\nUpon 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. \nPresenters: Dewey Brandon\, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives \nPartners:  Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Durant Main Street\, OSU Extension\, Choctaw Nation\, Imagine Durant\, and REI Women’s Business Center \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/first-steps-to-startup-success-7
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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SUMMARY:#WBC Connects - Cleveland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBreakfast sponsorships are available.  For more information\, please contact Leslie Browand\, REI WBC Coordinator at 1-800-638-2823. \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/wbc-connects-cleveland
LOCATION:Cleveland Chamber of Commerce\, 217 South Broadway\, Cleveland\, OK\, 74020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T160000
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CREATED:20190826T212926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T212926Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpace is limiteded.  Attendees are encourage to register early. \nMJ Brienen\, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor \nMJ 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. \nPartners: Red River Technology Center\, Duncan Chamber of Commerce\, Duncan Area Economic Development\, and REI Women’s Business Center \nYou will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend\, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.  \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $115.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/comprehensive-quickbooks-desktop-7
LOCATION:Red River Technology Center\, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue\, Duncan\, OK\, 73533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190905T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190905T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151953
CREATED:20190920T153212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T153544Z
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SUMMARY:OKC Women's Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nRegistration is encouraged. \nYou’ll also: \n\nConnect through interactive discussions and activities.\nLearn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.\nHear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.\n\nThe OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.  Breakfast sponsorships are available.  Contact Jennifer Edwards at 800-658-2823 or jedwards@reiok.org \nFunded 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
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/okc-womens-business-breakfast-11
LOCATION:The Walker Building\, 1300 N. Walker Avenue\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73103\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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