10 Tips to Grow Your Social Media Marketing
2019-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
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.
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional.
Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing, a marketing agency and tourism consultancy firm based in Norman, Oklahoma, that counsels small businesses on their marketing initiatives to grow their business. Koranda speaks regularly on marketing, sales, social media, email marketing, and customer service. Koranda is the Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact, the email service provider and marketing toolkit.
Partners: Great Plains Technology Center, Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, Great Plains Technology Center Economic Development Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Lunch & Learn - Small Business Market Research Series
2019-09-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Northeast Technology Center (NTC), 1901 N. Hwy 88, Claremore, OK, 74017, United States
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.
We 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.
This series will run on 5 Tuesdays and the agenda is as follows:
September 17
Utilize Reference USA to gather information about your customers and competitors
September 24
Collect demographic information for your market area through American Fact Finder
Get information about your industry throught First Research
October 1
Calculate market share
October 8
Use Demographics Now to understand consumer spending habits and psycho-graphics of your target market
October 15
Map customer data by creating custom Google Maps
The cost is $50 for the entire series, or $15 per session and this includes lunch. Attendees are encouraged to register online.
Presenter: Lynn Wilson
Partners: IDRS, ACORN Project, Northeast Technology Center, Cherokee Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Rural Strong Oklahoma - Powering Rural Small Businesses
2019-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Southwest Technology Center, Seminar Center, 711 West Tamarack Road, Altus, OK, 73521, United States
SBA and USDA are collaborating to Increase Captial Access and Investment in Rural America and Expand Businesses In Rural Communities.
The 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.
Come 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.
Agenda
9:00 – AM Resource Fair Opens
9:30 AM to 9:45 AM – Welcome from SBA and USDA Leadership
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM – Program Overviews by USDA & SBA – How Entrepreneurs May Benefit From Each Agency. Rural Contracting Opportunities & Certifications.
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM – Business Resource Fair/Break
11:00 AM to Noon – Small Business Financing Session. Business Loan Programs SBA & USDA
Register online – visit sba.gov/OK . For more information, please contact Larry Weatherford at 405-609-8012 or Larry.Weatherford@sba.gov.

Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2019-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Francis Tuttle Tech Center, Campus Center Building Room A1011 - Tuttle Theater, 12777 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, OK, 73142, United States
To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed (federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session). This seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be plenty of time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and business experts.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI’s Women’s Business Center.
Attendees are encourage to register early.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

#WBC Connects - Cleveland
2019-09-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 217 South Broadway, Cleveland, OK, 74020, United States
Discover the power of networking at the #WBC Connects Breakfast hosted by the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, Central Technology Center, Drumright and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your business contacts and have a great sense of community throughout the area.
Breakfast sponsorships are available. For more information, please contact Leslie Browand, REI WBC Coordinator at 1-800-638-2823.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

GrowOK - GET TO KNOW YOUR PERFECT CUSTOMER
2019-09-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Choctaw Nation, 1615 W. Locust, Chahtapreneur Center, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
This GrowOK program is designed to confirm you product matches with the perfect customer. Businesses in all stages of growth are welcome.
GET TO KNOW YOUR PERFECT CUSTOMER
Cost: $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.
Lunch is provided!
Partners: Cherokee Nation, Chickasa Nation, Choctaw Nation, Muscogee(Creek) Nation, U.S. EDA, Oklahoma Business Roundtable, OCAST, REI, and i2E, Inc.
You must be an Oklahoma resident to participate. To learn more about the program contact Darcy Wilborn 405-813-2424 or dwilborn@i2e.org.

First Steps to Startup Success
2019-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
NOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship, please contact Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
If you are planning to start a business, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop.
Please come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of:

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

Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor in our office. We do not charge anything for our one-on-one sessions, the class is $20.
Presenters: Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant, and REI Women’s Business Center
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.

Enid Women in Business: Leading Others
2019-10-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Autry Technology Center, Oklahoma Room, 1201 W. Willow, Enid, OK, 73703, United States
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.
This quarter’s event: Leading Others
Leadership 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”.
There will also be time to network and share about your business at this event.
Speaker: Lissa Qualls
Over 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.
Partners: Autry Technology Center, Strate Center for Business Develoment, Enid REgional Development Alliance, Main Street Enid, Northern Oklahoma College, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $15.00

Lunch & Learn - Small Business Market Research Series
2019-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Northeast Technology Center (NTC), 1901 N. Hwy 88, Claremore, OK, 74017, United States
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.
We 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.
This series will run on 5 Tuesdays and the agenda is as follows:
September 17
Utilize Reference USA to gather information about your customers and competitors
September 24
Collect demographic information for your market area through American Fact Finder
Get information about your industry through First Research
October 1
Calculate market share
October 8
Use Demographics Now to understand consumer spending habits and psycho-graphics of your target market
October 15
Map customer data by creating custom Google Maps
The cost is $50 for the entire series, or $15 per session and this includes lunch. Attendees are encouraged to register online.
Presenter: Lynn Wilson
Partners: IDRS, ACORN Project, Northeast Technology Center, Cherokee Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Small Business Resource Fair: Starting & Growing Your Business In Enid
2019-10-02 08:30 - 14:00 | Autry Technology Center, Oklahoma Room, 1201 W. Willow, Enid, OK, 73703, United States
Join us at this one-day event designed to support and equip those starting and growing a business in Enid.
For start-ups and entrepreneurs there will be sessions on:
Market Research and Finding Your Niche
Local Steps for Start-Up Success
How and Why to Write a Business Plan
For Downtown Enid Businesses there will be sessions on:
Downtown Business Resources
Historic Tax Credits & Upper Floor Development
Opportunity Zones
For All Attendees:
Lunch & General Session Panel on Lending
Resource Expo and Sponsor Booths
$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.
Partners: Autry Technology Center, Enid Regional Development Alliance, Main Street Enid, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-10-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce, 112 East Paul, Pauls Valley, OK, 73075, United States
QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Space is limiteded. Attendees are encourage to register early.
MJ Brienen, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
Partners: Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Chickasaw Nation, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $115.00

#WBC Connects
2019-10-08 08:00 - 09:30 | Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, 301 S. Grant, Wagoner, OK, 74467, United States
Discover the Power of Networking at the very first #WBC Connects. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your network of business contacts and have a great opportunity to showcase your business.
Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
You’ll also:

Connect through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.
Hear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Budgeting and Projecting
2019-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Old Silo Winery, 2300 East Cheadle Road, Tishomingo, OK, 73460, United States
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.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
Partners: Johnston County Chamber of Commerce, Old Silo Winery, Chickasaw Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $20.00

Budgeting and Projecting
2019-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Murray County Extension Center, 3490 Highway 7 West, Sulphur, OK, 73086, United States
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.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
Partners: Sulphur Chamber of Commerce, OKSBCD, Southern Tech, Chickasaw Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $20.00

ETSY Craft Enterpreneurship
2019-10-11 08:30 - 16:30 | MCN Housing Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 2915 North Wood Drive, Okmulgee, OK, 74447, United States
Are you an artist, crafter, or trades person looking for an way to find new customers online?
Would you like to learn how to successfully sell online?
Come learn why being listed on Etsy is important and how you can get started growing your business!
Must register to attend! Seating is limited! Lunch is provided!
Call Mvskoke Loan Fund at 918-549-2603 to register!
Partners: Mvskoke Loan Fund, IDRS, Inc., ACORN Project, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Holiday Marketing - Tips for Unwrapping Success
2019-10-11 14:00 - 15:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
Topics for Discussion
Limited Time Holiday Offers
Emphasizing the Uniqueness of “Shopping Small” (quality products, warm experiences, personal service)
Giving Thanks to Customers
Utilize Holiday Greeting Cards Doubled as Coupons or Discounts
Create Good Cheer (good time to support non-profits or social causes)
Presenter: Kelby Owens, REI Oklahoma
Partners: OKSBDC, Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, Durant Main Street, Choctaw Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Attendees are encouraged to register.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
2019-10-24 15:00 - 17:00 | University Center of Southern Oklahoma, 2901 Mt. Washington Road, Ardmore, OK, 73401, United States
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.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
Partners: Murray Sate College, Chickasaw Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $20.00

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-10-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Great Plains Technology Center, 4500SW Lee Boulevard Bldg 600, Rm 656, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Space is limiteded. Attendees are encourage to register early.
MJ Brienen, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
Partners: 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.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $115.00

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-11-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Pontotoc Technology Center, 601 West 33rd Street, Ada, OK, 74820-8621, United States
QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Presenter: MJ Brienen, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
Partners: Pontotoc Technology Center, OKSBDC, Ada Chamber of Commerce, Ada Jobs Foundation, The Chickasaw Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $115.00

Small Business Breakfast Club
2019-11-07 08:15 - 09:15 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Small Business Breakfast Club is a monthly networking and business-building event for business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
Each month we will highlight a business owner or local expert who can share their knowledge and experience, covering different topics monthly, with plenty of time for Q&A
The Breakfast Club meets the second Thursday morning of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available to highlight your business. Bring your business cards and join us! Registration is encouraged.
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2019-11-07 08:15 - 10:00 | Kamps 1910 Cafe, 10 Northeast 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a popular networking and business-building event. This monthly opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and is a great place to market your business!
Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
Registration is encouraged.
You’ll also:

Connect through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.
Hear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.

The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Jennifer Edwards at 800-658-2823 or jedwards@reiok.org
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $0.00

Business Basics - Financial Management
2019-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Francis Tuttle Business Innovation Center, Room B1120, 2824 Progressive Drive, Edmond, OK, 73034, United States
Creating a sound financial foundation is essential to the longevity of a business. Discover what your balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow really mean. This Financial Management workshop will take the mystery out of creating a budget, setting up a financial dashboard, and will show you how to set up a healthy financial system.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $20.00

Creating a Strategic Plan
2019-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Murray County Extension Center, 3490 Highway 7 West, Sulphur, OK, 73086, United States
Writing a strategic plan, creating measurable SMART goals and formulating the logistics of a project sounds like tasks required of a Fortune 500 company, not your dream. But in order to make your dream a reality, you must master these skills and learn to control the growth of your business. Learn how to master these skills and through strategic planning take your business to the next level.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
Partners: Sulphur Chamber of Commerce OKSBDC, Southern Techology Center, Chickasaw Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $20.00

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

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

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

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

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

Price: $10.00

First Steps to Startup Success
2019-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
NOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship, please contact Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
If you are planning to start a business, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop.
Please come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of:

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

Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor in our office. We do not charge anything for our one-on-one sessions, the class is $20.
Presenters: Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant, and REI Women’s Business Center
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Price: $20.00

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-11-20 08:30 - 16:00 | First Citizens Bank, 4501 West Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK, 73142, United States
QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Seating is limited. Register Early!
MJ Brienen, Certifed QuickBooks Pro Advisor. MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up, maintain, or fix their QuickBooks systems. She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses. Brienen has a background in banking, sales, project management, and working with websites.
Partners: First Citizens Bank, Back Office Success, Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, and REI Women’s Business Center
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $115.00

Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2019-11-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States

#WBC Connects - Cleveland
2019-11-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, 217 South Broadway, Cleveland, OK, 74020, United States
Discover the power of networking at the #WBC Connects Breakfast hosted by the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, Central Technology Center, Drumright and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your business contacts and have a great sense of community throughout the area.
Breakfast sponsorships are available. For more information, please contact Leslie Browand, REI WBC Coordinator at 1-800-638-2823.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

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