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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:20260403T171836
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190529T155232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T155232Z
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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:20260403T171836
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190529T155432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T155432Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190619T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190529T155617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T155617Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190529T155907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T155907Z
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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. \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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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:20260403T171836
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190801T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190826T213150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T213150Z
UID:577-1566979200-1566982800@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
LOCATION:Cleveland Chamber of Commerce\, 217 South Broadway\, Cleveland\, OK\, 74020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190826T212926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T212926Z
UID:575-1566982800-1567008000@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: 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190905T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190905T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190920T153212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T153544Z
UID:582-1567671300-1567677600@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-11
LOCATION:The Walker Building\, 1300 N. Walker Avenue\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73103\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190906T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190920T153507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T153507Z
UID:585-1567758600-1567785600@cpcdc.org
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-Desktop 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: Meredith Engle\, Bean Counter\, Inc. Claremore\, OK \nPartners: Northeast Technology Center – Afton Campus 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/quickbooks-desktop-2
LOCATION:Northeast Technology Center – Afton Campus\, 19901 S. Highway 69\, Afton\, OK\, 74331\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190920T153719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T153719Z
UID:589-1568138400-1568149200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Business Basics - Human Capital Management
DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of running your business alone? Do you have a job advertised and are only getting poor applicants? Do you know how much your employees really cost your business?  In this workshop\, we will examine the basics of hiring and managing employees. \nWe will cover: \n\nknowing when it’s time to hire someone\nhow to craft a job description\nthe basics of interviewing\nwhat you need to keep now that you have your first employee\ncompliance issues and necessary documentation for having employees\nand more\n\nBoth new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop. \nSpeakers from Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \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-human-capital-management
LOCATION:Moore Norman Technology Center\, S. Penn Campus\, 13301 South Penn\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73170\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190920T154452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T154452Z
UID:591-1568190600-1568210400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Southwest OK Women's Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for the Southwest Oklahoma Women’s Business Summit in Lawton!  This two-day event is designed to encourage\, support\, and equip women in business throughout southwest Oklahoma.  Learn from high-quality business leaders on a variety of topics\, network and gain exposure for your business\, and cultivate profitable business connections. Registration begins at 8:30 am\, followed by two breakout sessions and a keynote lunch. The day will wrap up at 2:00 pm following a B.A.I.L. session and door prize drawings. \nBreakout Session 1: Maria Elena Duron\, Grow with Google\, will show you how to Use 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. In this session we’ll introduce talk about:\n \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\nBreakout Session 2: Women in Business panel featuring SW OK women business owners.  We will have Q&A\, time to talk about their best practices\, use of technology\, and marketing to drive business growth. The panel will consist of: \n\nJoyce Miranda- The Brow Parlour\, The House of Wild Lavendar and Rose Rock Spa – Lawton\nSidney Tyner\, The Enchanted Door – Altus\nVera Oldham – The Silver Spoon & Atlanta Bread – Lawton\nAmber Malcolm – The Shabby Chick – Duncan\nMary Graham – Children of Joy – Lawton\n\nKeynote Lunch Speaker: Robbie Gilbert – Great Plains Investment Professionals – Elk City \n\nKeynote topic – YOLO! – Robbie has been an Investment Advisor for 25 years.  She owns Great Plains Investment Professionals\, Inc. located in the Great Plains Banks throughout the state where she manages $70 million dollars. It’s been her mission during her professional life to concentrate on educating women how to make better financial decisions.  She is a certified coach\, speaker and trainer with the John Maxwell Team and has also been involved with customer service training and education for businesses.\n\n  \nThe afternoon will be an optional B.A.I.L. session from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. No matter what your business idea or ambition may be\, you need a “BAIL” team of experts on your side.  Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance\, Lawyer: a team of professionals who can advise and guide you in some of the most important aspects of starting and managing a successful business. Have some questions? Write them down and make plans to speak to a B.A.I.L. team member! \nCost of the summit is $40.  Breakfast\, lunch\, and swag bag are included. When you register for the Summit\, you’re also invited to the FREE networking evening on September 10th. Light appetizers will be served.\n \nSeptember 10 – Free Networking Evening\nSeptember 11 – Women’s Business Summit \nRegular Admission June 1-August 31: $40\nLate Registration September 1-11: $50
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/southwest-ok-womens-business-summit
LOCATION:Cameron University CETES\, 2800 W. Gore Blvd\, Lawton\, OK\, 73505\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190912T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190912T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190920T154659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T154659Z
UID:594-1568276100-1568279700@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-4
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:20190913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190920T154851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T154851Z
UID:596-1568363400-1568390400@cpcdc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190920T155540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T155540Z
UID:598-1568714400-1568721600@cpcdc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171836
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:20260403T171836
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:20260403T171836
CREATED:20190920T160244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T160244Z
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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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