Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-03-27 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, 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.
Presenter: MJ Brienen, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Partners: Great Plains Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center.
Your investment for this workshop is $115. Seating is limited. Attendees are encourage to register early.
Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor. We do not charge for our one-on-one sessions.
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.

Do it Yourself Video Marketing
2019-06-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
In this hands-on session you’ll learn to create your own video marketing for your business. You’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos. Other topics to be covered include:
– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved
– Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional.
Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing, a marketing agency and tourism consultancy firm based in Norman, Oklahoma, that counsels small businesses on their marketing initiatives to grow their business.
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.
Partners: GPTC, GPTC Economic Development Center, CETES, Cameron University, Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center

Price: $15.00

OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2019-06-06 08:15 - 10:00, 2019-08-01 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.

ExtraBold Sales Training
2019-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Hard Rock Resort, 777 W. Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK, 74015, United States
Are you concerned about looking too pushy in sales? Most people are. Do you struggle to ask for referrals from clients? That’s common. Do you dislike calling yourself a sales person? Many people do. Learn to promote your products and services with less apprehension and greater effectiveness by attending the ExtraBold Sales Workshop.
The ExtraBold System by Catherine Brown (www.extraboldsales.com) uses social science research and an interactive format to help you understand how to increase your revenue-generating activities, with immediate “take aways” so you close more business this week.
The event presenter will be Catherine Brown. She founded Initial Call in 2002. As the firm’s president, she manages all aspects of its sales consulting practice. Before starting Initial Call, Catherin was with Cambridge Technology partners holding positions in marketing, sales and recruiting. She is certified by the Behavioral Sciences Research Press to identify and interpret Sales Call Reluctance in individuals.
Catherine is a regular speaker for entrepreneur forums, helping business owners to have confidence in their abilities to sell regularly and with success.
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.
ExtraBold Sales Training normally cost $350 per person, however, thanks to sponsorships we are able to provide with workshop at no cost. We do request that attendees register.
I2E and the Cherokee Nation are funding partners in the GrowOK & ExtraBold workshops, as are the Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation along with the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST), the Oklahoma Business Roundtable and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. is a supporting partner.

Do It Yourself Video Marketing
2019-06-07 13:30 - 16:00 | Miami Main, 11 South Main Street, Miami, OK, 74354, United States
If you’re not saying it online, are you really saying it? In this hands-on session you’ll learn to create your own video marketing for your business. You’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos.
Other topics to be covered include:
– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved
– Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing, a marketing agency and tourism consultancy firm based in Norman, Oklahoma, that counsels small businesses on their marketing initiatives to grow their business. Koranda speaks regularly on marketing, sales, social media, email marketing, and customer service. Koranda is the Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact, the email service provider and marketing toolkit.
Partners: Miami Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Technology Center – Afton Campus, Back To You Marketing, 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

#WBC Connects
2019-06-11 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.

Marketing Your Business
2019-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Southern Technology Western Extension Center, 432 West Texas Street, Healdton, OK, 73438, United States
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.
Space is limited, attendees are encourage to register early.
Presenter: Kelby Owens, REI Oklahoma Corporate Communications Manager
Partners: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’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: $15.00

Encore Entrepreneurship - DIY Video Marketing
2019-06-12 09:00 - 11:30 | Shawnee Public Library, 101 N. Philadelphia Avenue, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
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.
Other topics to be covered include:
– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved
– Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing, a marketing agency and tourism consultancy firm based in Norman, Oklahoma, that counsels small businesses on their marketing initiatives to grow their business. Koranda speaks regularly on marketing, sales, social media, email marketing, and customer service. Koranda is the Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact, the email service provider and marketing toolkit.
Partners: AARP, Back To You Marketing, Pioneer Libray System – Shawnee Public Library, and REI Women’s Business Center.
This workshop is free however, attendees are requested to register. Please register at http://aarp.cvent.com/d/n6qy3y/1Q Breakfast will be provided.
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 Breakfast Club
2019-06-13 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

Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
2019-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, 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 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.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting; Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Red River Technology Center, Duncan Chamber of Commerce, Duncan Area Economic Development 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.

Price: $20.00

Encore Entrepreneurship Luncheon - DIY Video Marketing
2019-06-19 11:00 - 13:30 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
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.
Other topics to be covered include:
– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved
– Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing, a marketing agency and tourism consultancy firm based in Norman, Oklahoma, that counsels small businesses on their marketing initiatives to grow their business. Koranda speaks regularly on marketing, sales, social media, email marketing, and customer service. Koranda is the Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact, the email service provider and marketing toolkit.
Partners: AARP, Back To You Marketing, Great Plains Technology Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
This workshop is free however, attendees are requested to register. Please register at http://aarp.cvent.com/d/g6qg3l/1Q
part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2019-06-20 08:30 - 11:30 | Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, 13301 South Penn, Oklahoma City, OK, 73170, 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.
Moore Norman Technology Center
South Penn Campus, Room 207
13301 South Pennsylvania Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
73170

Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
2019-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, 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 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.
Presenter: Kelby Owens, REI Oklahoma
Partners: OKSBDC, Durant Chamber, Durant Main Street, Choctaw 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

First Steps to Startup Success
2019-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
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.
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 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.
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

Small Business Breakfast Club
2019-07-11 08:15 - 09:15, 2019-08-08 08:15 - 09:15, 2019-09-12 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.

Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
2019-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Murray County Extension Center, 3490 Highway 7 West, Sulphur, OK, 73086, 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 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.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting; Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Southern Oklahoma Technology Cener, OKSBDC, Sulphur Chamber of Commerce, 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

Do it Yourself Video Marketing
2019-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, 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.
In this hands-on session you’ll learn to create your own video marketing for your business. You’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos.
Other topics to be covered include:
– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved
– Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing, a marketing agency and tourism consultancy firm based in Norman, Oklahoma, that counsels small businesses on their marketing initiatives to grow their business. Koranda speaks regularly on marketing, sales, social media, email marketing, and customer service. Koranda is the Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact, the email service provider and marketing toolkit.
Space is limited! 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.

Price: $15.00

Branding & Content Marketing
2019-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.
Bring 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.
Presenter: Kelby Owens and Marla Herndon, REI Oklahoma
Partners: OKSBDC, Durant Chamber, Durant Main Street, Choctaw 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: $15.00

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-08-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, 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.
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: Kiamichi Technology Center, McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce, Choctaw Nation, OSBDC, 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.

First Steps to Startup Success
2019-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
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.
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

#WBC Connects - Cleveland
2019-08-28 08:00 - 09:00 | 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.

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-08-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, 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: Red River Technology Center, Duncan Chamber of Commerce, Duncan Area Economic Development, and REI Women’s Business Center
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Price: $115.00

OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2019-09-05 08:15 - 10:00 | The Walker Building, 1300 N. Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a 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

QuickBooks - Desktop
2019-09-06 08:30 - 16:00 | Northeast Technology Center – Afton Campus, 19901 S. Highway 69, Afton, OK, 74331, 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-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.
Presenter: Meredith Engle, Bean Counter, Inc. Claremore, OK
Partners: Northeast Technology Center – Afton Campus and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Business Basics - Human Capital Management
2019-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, 13301 South Penn, Oklahoma City, OK, 73170, United States
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.
We will cover:

knowing when it’s time to hire someone
how to craft a job description
the basics of interviewing
what you need to keep now that you have your first employee
compliance issues and necessary documentation for having employees
and more

Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle 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.

Southwest OK Women's Business Summit
2019-09-11 08:30 - 14:00 | Cameron University CETES, 2800 W. Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
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.
Breakout Session 1: Maria Elena Duron, Grow with Google, will show you how to Use 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

Breakout 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:

Joyce Miranda- The Brow Parlour, The House of Wild Lavendar and Rose Rock Spa – Lawton
Sidney Tyner, The Enchanted Door – Altus
Vera Oldham – The Silver Spoon & Atlanta Bread – Lawton
Amber Malcolm – The Shabby Chick – Duncan
Mary Graham – Children of Joy – Lawton

Keynote Lunch Speaker: Robbie Gilbert – Great Plains Investment Professionals – Elk City

Keynote 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.

The 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!
Cost 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.

September 10 – Free Networking Evening
September 11 – Women’s Business Summit
Regular Admission June 1-August 31: $40
Late Registration September 1-11: $50
