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SUMMARY:QuickBooks - Online
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-Online 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. \nAttendees are encouraged to register.  Space is limited. \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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/quickbooks-online
LOCATION:Northeast Technology Center – Afton Campus\, 19901 S. Highway 69\, Afton\, OK\, 74331\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T155540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T155540Z
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SUMMARY:Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about starting your own business?  Do you want to be your own boss?  Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?  Start by asking yourself these questions and more as we guide you through 20 Questions to ensure you’re making the best choices for you.  This practice will help you to make solid decisions on the great idea you have in mind and will provide you with a place to start. \nPresenters: REI Women’s Business Center \nPartners: Western Technology Center and REI’s 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/questions-to-ask-before-starting-a-business
LOCATION:Western Technology Center\, 2605 East Main\, Weatherford\, OK\, 73096\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T155710Z
UID:601-1568714400-1568721600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:10 Tips to Grow Your Social Media Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Social media can help feed your business or organization more customers\, referrals\, donations\, members\, volunteers\, prospects\, and results. Learn 10 tips and best practices. Walk away with free tools to help manage\, monitor\, and measure your results. \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. 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: Great Plains Technology Center\, Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce\, Great Plains Technology Center Economic Development 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 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/10-tips-to-grow-your-social-media-marketing
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:20190917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T155824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T155824Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Small Business Market Research Series
DESCRIPTION:Market research is essential for small businesses that wish to stay competitive.  Brush up on your secondary research skills and discover the wealth of free information available through your public library and other resources. \nWe will explore online sources and other easily accessible databases full of data that can help your business make knowledgeable decisions.  These resources will help you understand and define the market for your product or service\, find your competition\, explore demographics\, find industry benchmarks\, and keep up on industry news. \nThis series will run on 5 Tuesdays and the agenda is as follows: \nSeptember 17\nUtilize Reference USA to gather information about your customers and competitors \nSeptember 24\nCollect demographic information for your market area through American Fact Finder\nGet information about your industry throught First Research \nOctober 1\nCalculate market share \nOctober 8 \nUse Demographics Now to understand consumer spending habits and psycho-graphics of your target market \nOctober 15 \nMap customer data by creating custom Google Maps \nThe cost is $50 for the entire series\, or $15 per session and this includes lunch.  Attendees are encouraged to register online. \nPresenter: Lynn Wilson \nPartners:  IDRS\, ACORN Project\, Northeast Technology Center\, Cherokee Nation\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \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/lunch-learn-small-business-market-research-series
LOCATION:Northeast Technology Center (NTC)\, 1901 N. Hwy 88\, Claremore\, OK\, 74017\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T160244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T160244Z
UID:607-1568797200-1568808000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Rural Strong Oklahoma - Powering Rural Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:SBA and USDA are collaborating to Increase Captial Access and Investment in Rural America and Expand Businesses In Rural Communities. \nThe SBA and USDA are partnering to host reoundtables and trainings to thelp start\, grow and expand small businesses\, work together to improve imvestment opportunities in rural areas\, improve innovation for rural technical assistance providers and provide tools for rural businesses to secure federal contracts and expoort products around the world.  A Resource Fair will feature organizations dedicated to helping Oklahoma small businesses grow. \nCome out and learn more about the programs and services that are available from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that can help you start or grow your business. \nAgenda \n9:00 – AM Resource Fair Opens\n9:30 AM to 9:45 AM – Welcome from SBA and USDA Leadership\n9:45 AM to 10:45 AM – Program Overviews by USDA & SBA – How Entrepreneurs May Benefit From Each Agency.  Rural Contracting Opportunities & Certifications.\n10:45 AM to 11:00 AM – Business Resource Fair/Break\n11:00 AM to Noon – Small Business Financing Session.  Business Loan Programs SBA & USDA \nRegister online – visit sba.gov/OK .  For more information\, please contact Larry Weatherford at 405-609-8012 or Larry.Weatherford@sba.gov.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/rural-strong-oklahoma-powering-rural-small-businesses
LOCATION:Southwest Technology Center\, Seminar Center\, 711 West Tamarack Road\, Altus\, OK\, 73521\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T160411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T160411Z
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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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-basics-starting-running-your-own-business-8
LOCATION:Francis Tuttle Tech Center\, Campus Center Building Room A1011 - Tuttle Theater\, 12777 N. Rockwell\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73142\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T160040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T160040Z
UID:605-1569398400-1569403800@cpcdc.org
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-2
LOCATION:Cleveland Chamber of Commerce\, 217 South Broadway\, Cleveland\, OK\, 74020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T161514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T161514Z
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SUMMARY:GrowOK - GET TO KNOW YOUR PERFECT CUSTOMER
DESCRIPTION:This GrowOK program is designed to confirm you product matches with the perfect customer.  Businesses in all stages of growth are welcome. \nGET TO KNOW YOUR PERFECT CUSTOMER \nCost: $350.00  However\, for Oklahoma residents thanks to a grant from the U.S.  EDA and regional partners this workshop is FREE.  Register at GrowOK.org. \nLunch is provided! \nPartners: Cherokee Nation\, Chickasa Nation\, Choctaw Nation\, Muscogee(Creek) Nation\, U.S. EDA\, Oklahoma Business Roundtable\, OCAST\, REI\, and i2E\, Inc. \nYou must be an Oklahoma resident to participate.  To learn more about the program contact Darcy Wilborn 405-813-2424 or dwilborn@i2e.org.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/growok-get-to-know-your-perfect-customer
LOCATION:Choctaw Nation\, 1615 W. Locust\, Chahtapreneur Center\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T161743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T161802Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Startup Success
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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/first-steps-to-startup-success-8
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T162346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T162346Z
UID:631-1569929400-1569934800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Enid Women in Business: Leading Others
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2019 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. \nThis quarter’s event: Leading Others \nLeadership is about more than titles.  It’s about inviting others to follow us; to come on board with both our ideas and our leadership.  In our time together we will look at ways to effectively lead through “power with” instead of “power over”. \nThere will also be time to network and share about your business at this event. \nSpeaker: Lissa Qualls \nOver the past thirty-five years Lissa Qualls has devoted her time and talents to serving leaders through one on one and group coaching as well as curriculum and leadership development.  Lissa brings to the table her unique strengths as well as her experience of training leaders locally\, nationally and internationally.  Lissa has coached people and trained coaches from several nations around the world.  She is a member of the International Coaching Federation and is a certified Strengths Coach through Strengths Strategy\, Inc. \nPartners: Autry Technology Center\, Strate Center for Business Develoment\, Enid REgional Development Alliance\, Main Street Enid\, Northern Oklahoma College\, 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\nPrice: $15.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/enid-women-in-business-leading-others
LOCATION:Autry Technology Center\, Oklahoma Room\, 1201 W. Willow\, Enid\, OK\, 73703\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T162741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T162741Z
UID:633-1569931200-1569934800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Small Business Market Research Series
DESCRIPTION:Market research is essential for small businesses that wish to stay competitive.  Brush up on your secondary research skills and discover the wealth of free information available through your public library and other resources. \nWe will explore online sources and other easily accessible databases full of data that can help your business make knowledgeable decisions.  These resources will help you understand and define the market for your product or service\, find your competition\, explore demographics\, find industry benchmarks\, and keep up on industry news. \nThis series will run on 5 Tuesdays and the agenda is as follows: \nSeptember 17\nUtilize Reference USA to gather information about your customers and competitors \nSeptember 24\nCollect demographic information for your market area through American Fact Finder\nGet information about your industry through First Research \nOctober 1\nCalculate market share \nOctober 8 \nUse Demographics Now to understand consumer spending habits and psycho-graphics of your target market \nOctober 15 \nMap customer data by creating custom Google Maps \nThe cost is $50 for the entire series\, or $15 per session and this includes lunch.  Attendees are encouraged to register online. \nPresenter: Lynn Wilson \nPartners:  IDRS\, ACORN Project\, Northeast Technology Center\, Cherokee Nation\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \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/lunch-learn-small-business-market-research-series-3
LOCATION:Northeast Technology Center (NTC)\, 1901 N. Hwy 88\, Claremore\, OK\, 74017\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T162947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T162947Z
UID:635-1570005000-1570024800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Resource Fair: Starting & Growing Your Business In Enid
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this one-day event designed to support and equip those starting and growing a business in Enid. \nFor start-ups and entrepreneurs there will be sessions on:\nMarket Research and Finding Your Niche\nLocal Steps for Start-Up Success\nHow and Why to Write a Business Plan \nFor Downtown Enid Businesses there will be sessions on:\nDowntown Business Resources\nHistoric Tax Credits & Upper Floor Development\nOpportunity Zones \nFor All Attendees:\nLunch & General Session Panel on Lending\nResource Expo and Sponsor Booths \n$75 sponsorships available.  Your $75 sponsorship includes your logo on promotional materials and booth space to set up at the event from 12-2pm\, a table and two chairs will be provided.  If you provide services to small businesses this is a chance to meet potential new clients.  The audience will include small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs in the Enid area. \nPartners: Autry Technology Center\, Enid Regional Development Alliance\, Main Street Enid\, Oklahoma Department of Commerce\, 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-resource-fair-starting-growing-your-business-in-enid
LOCATION:Autry Technology Center\, Oklahoma Room\, 1201 W. Willow\, Enid\, OK\, 73703\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T163542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T163542Z
UID:639-1570093200-1570118400@cpcdc.org
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: Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce\, The Chickasaw Nation\, 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 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-8
LOCATION:Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce\, 112 East Paul\, Pauls Valley\, OK\, 73075\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T163706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T163706Z
UID:642-1570521600-1570527000@cpcdc.org
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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/wbc-connects-4
LOCATION:Wagoner Chamber of Commerce\, 301 S. Grant\, Wagoner\, OK\, 74467\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T164114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T164204Z
UID:647-1570528800-1570536000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Budgeting and Projecting
DESCRIPTION:Budgets\, financial documents and projecting are the last thing on any entrepreneur’s mind. Rather than avoiding them\, learn the power in each document\, how to create them and ways to use them to increase your profit and lower your bottom line. \nPresenters: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting \nPartners: Johnston County Chamber of Commerce\, Old Silo Winery\, 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\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/budgeting-and-projecting
LOCATION:Old Silo Winery\, 2300 East Cheadle Road\, Tishomingo\, OK\, 73460\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T164330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T164330Z
UID:650-1570536000-1570539600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Small Business Market Research Series
DESCRIPTION:Market research is essential for small businesses that wish to stay competitive.  Brush up on your secondary research skills and discover the wealth of free information available through your public library and other resources. \nWe will explore online sources and other easily accessible databases full of data that can help your business make knowledgeable decisions.  These resources will help you understand and define the market for your product or service\, find your competition\, explore demographics\, find industry benchmarks\, and keep up on industry news. \nThis series will run on 5 Tuesdays and the agenda is as follows: \nSeptember 17\nUtilize Reference USA to gather information about your customers and competitors \nSeptember 24\nCollect demographic information for your market area through American Fact Finder\nGet information about your industry throught First Research \nOctober 1\nCalculate market share \nOctober 8 \nUse Demographics Now to understand consumer spending habits and psycho-graphics of your target market \nOctober 15 \nMap customer data by creating custom Google Maps \nThe cost is $50 for the entire series\, or $15 per session and this includes lunch.  Attendees are encouraged to register online. \nPresenter: Lynn Wilson \nPartners:  IDRS\, ACORN Project\, Northeast Technology Center\, Cherokee Nation\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \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/lunch-learn-small-business-market-research-series-4
LOCATION:Northeast Technology Center (NTC)\, 1901 N. Hwy 88\, Claremore\, OK\, 74017\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T164522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T164522Z
UID:652-1570543200-1570550400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Budgeting and Projecting
DESCRIPTION:Budgets\, financial documents and projecting are the last thing on any entrepreneur’s mind. Rather than avoiding them\, learn the power in each document\, how to create them and ways to use them to increase your profit and lower your bottom line. \nPresenters: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting \nPartners: Sulphur Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBCD\, Southern Tech\, 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\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/budgeting-and-projecting-2
LOCATION:Southern Oklahoma Technology Murray County Extension Center\, 3490 Highway 7 West\, Sulphur\, OK\, 73086\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T165916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T165916Z
UID:660-1570782600-1570811400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:ETSY Craft Enterpreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist\, crafter\, or trades person looking for an way to find new customers online? \nWould you like to learn how to successfully sell online? \nCome learn why being listed on Etsy is important and how you can get started growing your business! \nMust register to attend!  Seating is limited!  Lunch is provided!\nCall Mvskoke Loan Fund at 918-549-2603 to register! \nPartners: Mvskoke Loan Fund\, IDRS\, Inc.\, ACORN Project\, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \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/etsy-craft-enterpreneurship
LOCATION:MCN Housing Building\, 2nd Floor Conference Room\, 2915 North Wood Drive\, Okmulgee\, OK\, 74447\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T170100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T170421Z
UID:664-1570802400-1570806000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Marketing - Tips for Unwrapping Success
DESCRIPTION:Topics for Discussion\nLimited Time Holiday Offers\nEmphasizing the Uniqueness of “Shopping Small” (quality products\, warm experiences\, personal service)\nGiving Thanks to Customers\nUtilize Holiday Greeting Cards Doubled as Coupons or Discounts\nCreate Good Cheer (good time to support non-profits or social causes) \nPresenter: Kelby Owens\, REI Oklahoma \nPartners: OKSBDC\, Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, Durant Main Street\, Choctaw Nation\, 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/holiday-marketing-tips-for-unwrapping-success
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:20191015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T170825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T170825Z
UID:667-1571140800-1571144400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Small Business Market Research Series
DESCRIPTION:Market research is essential for small businesses that wish to stay competitive.  Brush up on your secondary research skills and discover the wealth of free information available through your public library and other resources. \nWe will explore online sources and other easily accessible databases full of data that can help your business make knowledgeable decisions.  These resources will help you understand and define the market for your product or service\, find your competition\, explore demographics\, find industry benchmarks\, and keep up on industry news. \nThis series will run on 5 Tuesdays and the agenda is as follows: \nSeptember 17\nUtilize Reference USA to gather information about your customers and competitors \nSeptember 24\nCollect demographic information for your market area through American Fact Finder\nGet information about your industry throught First Research \nOctober 1\nCalculate market share \nOctober 8 \nUse Demographics Now to understand consumer spending habits and psycho-graphics of your target market \nOctober 15 \nMap customer data by creating custom Google Maps \nThe cost is $50 for the entire series\, or $15 per session and this includes lunch.  Attendees are encouraged to register online. \nPresenter: Lynn Wilson \nPartners:  IDRS\, ACORN Project\, Northeast Technology Center\, Cherokee Nation\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \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/lunch-learn-small-business-market-research-series-5
LOCATION:Northeast Technology Center (NTC)\, 1901 N. Hwy 88\, Claremore\, OK\, 74017\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T172025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T172025Z
UID:676-1571929200-1571936400@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 marketing\, 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 \nPartners: Murray Sate College\, 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\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/reboot-your-brands-content-marketing-5
LOCATION:University Center of Southern Oklahoma\, 2901 Mt. Washington Road\, Ardmore\, OK\, 73401\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T172423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T172423Z
UID:682-1572426000-1572451200@cpcdc.org
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: Great Plains Technology Center\, Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce\, Great Plains Economic Development Center\, CETES\, Cameron University\, 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 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-9
LOCATION:Great Plains Technology Center\, 4500SW Lee Boulevard Bldg 600\, Rm 656\, Lawton\, OK\, 73505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T172653Z
UID:684-1573030800-1573056000@cpcdc.org
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\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: Pontotoc Technology Center\, OKSBDC\, Ada Chamber of Commerce\, Ada Jobs Foundation\, The 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\nPrice: $115.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/comprehensive-quickbooks-desktop-10
LOCATION:Pontotoc Technology Center\, 601 West 33rd Street\, Ada\, OK\, 74820-8621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T174831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T174831Z
UID:689-1573114500-1573118100@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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-breakfast-club-6
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:20191107T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T172905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T172905Z
UID:687-1573114500-1573120800@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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/okc-womens-business-breakfast-13
LOCATION:Kamps 1910 Cafe\, 10 Northeast 10th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73104\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T175045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T175045Z
UID:691-1573563600-1573574400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Business Basics - Financial Management
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers from Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nPartners: Francis Tuttle\, 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-basics-financial-management
LOCATION:Francis Tuttle Business Innovation Center\, Room B1120\, 2824 Progressive Drive\, Edmond\, OK\, 73034\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T175223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T175223Z
UID:693-1573567200-1573574400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenters: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting \nPartners: Sulphur Chamber of Commerce OKSBDC\, Southern Techology Center\, 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\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/creating-a-strategic-plan-2
LOCATION:Southern Oklahoma Technology Murray County Extension Center\, 3490 Highway 7 West\, Sulphur\, OK\, 73086\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T175405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T175405Z
UID:695-1573635600-1573644600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Grow with Google - Get Your Business Online
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER ONLINE FOR GROW WITH GOOGLE\nThe 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. \nWorkshop Presenter:\nMaria Elena Duron\, Speaker\, Grow with Google \nThis 2-hour workshop will cover the following topics. \nGet Your Business Online\nLearn 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. \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n\nCreate or claim your Business Profile on Google\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse Google My Business to connect with potential customers\nCreate a free website using the info from your Business Profile\n\n  \nUsing Data to Drive Business Growth\nLearn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online\, then turn these insights into well-informed\, actionable decisions. \nIn this session we’ll introduce talk about: \n\nIdentifying  business goals and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them\nIncorporating data into your marketing plan\nSelecting tools to help you find the answers you need\n\nInvestment: $10\nRefreshments and snacks will be provided.\nFor more information\, please call Marla Herndon at 800.658.2823 \n\n\n\nPrice: $10.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/grow-with-google-get-your-business-online
LOCATION:Red River Technology Center\, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue\, Duncan\, OK\, 73533\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20190920T175823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T175823Z
UID:697-1573722000-1573732800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:First Steps to Startup Success
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. \nIf 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.  \nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/first-steps-to-startup-success-10
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:20191120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171954
CREATED:20191107T212821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T212821Z
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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. \nSeating is limited.  Register Early! \nMJ 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. \nPartners: First Citizens Bank\, Back Office Success\, Francis Tuttle Launch Pad\, 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-12
LOCATION:First Citizens Bank\, 4501 West Memorial Road\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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