Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation

Business Boot Camp - Indianpreneurship
2018-08-28 - 2018-08-29 | MCN Campus, Tribal Conference Room – McCombs Building, Okmulgee, OK, United States
Mvskoke Loan Fund
Invites anyone interested to attend a FREE Business Training Event; person interested in expanding your business skills should attend.
2018 Business Boot Camps – IndianPreneurships (R) Business Curriculum by ONABEN
August 28-29, 2018
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Limited Seats Available
Call Mvskoke Loan Fund to reserve your seat! (918)549-2603
Mvto! (Thank you) to our Training Partners
ONABEN – REI Native American Business Centers – REI Women’s Business Cneter – Green Country Technology Center – The Muscogee Nation I.T.

Business Tax Workshop
2018-08-23 09:00 - 11:30, 2018-07-19 09:00 - 11:30, 2018-06-28 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Business Tax Workshops offered by the Oklahoma Tax Commission are designed to meet the needs of all business owners, from new to seasoned business, who need to brush up on the latest tax changes. These workshops are offered free of charge.
For a new business or an individual thinking about setting up a business in Oklahoma, the workshop offers information on formation types, business structures, a step-by-step guide to business registration, bookkeeping techniques and a line-by-line explanation of the primary business tax forms. You will learn the keys to sales tax registration and collection, along with helpful tips on rate tables, reporting formats and exemptions. For an existing business, participants will learn the steps to filling out the various business tax forms and which forms and tax laws have changed based on the latest legislative decisions.
Presenter: Dewey Brandon, OK Tax Commission
Workshop Co-Sponsors: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, 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, 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.

General Admission

Comprehesive Quickbooks Desktop
2018-08-22 08:30 - 16:00
Attendees at this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can benefit their business. Topics to be covered include:

Examining Chart of Accounts
Writing Checks and Recording Deposits
Reconciling Bank Statements
Entering and Paying Vendor Bills
Invoicing Customers and Receiving Payments
Creating and Understanding Basic Financial Statements and Balance Sheets
Tracking Sales Tax
Customizing Reports
Entering and Reconciling Credit Card Charges
Utilizing Sub-Accounts

Participants will enter information on the computer using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on “how and why”. QuickBooks® Pro 2018 desktop version is used for the training.
Presenter: MJ Brienen, 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: Back Office Success 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, 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: $115.00

Small Business Assistance (event/857442)
2018-08-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Community Room-Blanchard, 205 NE 10th Street, Blanchard, OK, 73010, United States
Join us as we learn about Small Business Administration programs and resources for new and existing businesses.

Small Business Assistance (event/855311)
2018-08-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Coman Culbert Community Room, 204 N 5th, Noble, OK, 73068, United States
Join us as we learn about the Small Business Administration programs and resources for new and existing businesses.

Small Business Assistance
2018-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Newcastle Library~ Conference Room, 705 SW 10th Street, Newcastle, OK, 73065, United States
Join us to learn about Small Business Administration programs and resources for new and existing businesses.

In this workshop we will share information on Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and resources for starting a new business or helping existing businesses flourish. Registration is required.

Small Business Assistance
2018-08-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Norman Central Library~ AB Room, 225 Webster Street, Norman, OK, 73069, United States

OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2018-08-02 08:15 - 10:00, 2018-07-12 08:15 - 10:00, 2018-06-07 08:15 - 10:00 | Kamps 1910 Cafe, 10 Northeast 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
The Oklahoma City Women’s Business Breakfast has become a popular local networking event. This opportunity enables you to connect with countless potential customers, build your network of business contacts, and it is 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.
The 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. Free parking is available at Kamp’s and additional parking is available on 9th Street.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s 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 P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

General Admission

Enid Women in Business: LinkedIn 101
2018-07-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Autry Technology Center, Oklahoma Room, 1201 W. Willow, Enid, OK, 73703, United States
Join us for the 2018 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: LinkedIn 101: A How-to for your Most Powerful Professional Network Online
Celebrating its 15th birthday, LinkedIn now boasts more than half of a billion users – if you aren’t one of them, you need to be. This online professional network will complement your toolbag in developing an online presence, as well as strengthening your brand and professional relationships. Join us for an introduction to LinkedIn, which will include an overview of basic functionality, such as crafting a profile, sharing updates and connecting with others, while navigating the platform and walking through notable features.
Speaker: Christopher T. Zach, CPA
Chris serves as a LinkedIn resource for teammates across the BKD offices in Oklahoma, whether it be profile assessments, hands-on training, detailed research or post formulation. Chris has found success for himself in LinkedIn dealings by way of board invitations, speaking requests and prospect introduction meetings.
Note: be sure to bring your computers and a power supply to follow along and participate in walk-throughs; this is an open discussion allowing for ongoing Q&A. There will also be time to network and share about your business at this event. Lunch will be provided.
Partners: Autry Technology Center, Strate Center for Business Development, Enid Regional Development Alliance, Main Street Enid, Norther Oklahoma College, 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, 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

The Polished Professional
2018-07-26 08:30 - 17:00 | Donald W. Reynolds Community Center, 105 Reynolds Ave, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Join us for this fun event and learn the elements of developing a personal brand of excellence to help build positive relationships, influence people and achieve desired outcomes. This fun, informative event will give the professional woman confidence to step into the boardroom, retail store, classroom, of office. Come prepared to enjoy a day of learning. BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!
Jana Christian has been a proven and leading expert in the protocol and etiquette industry for over thirty years. For many years she has been a presenter, researcher, and consultant in this industry. She founded the Etiquette School of Oklahoma, an etiquette and protocol training and consulting firm with diverse clientele such as law firms, government, health care, political figures, universities, financial and investment institutions and manufacturing. Her experience in the etiquette and protocol industry makes her a sought after expert for the media, as well as corporations and individuals.
Partners: Poteau Chamber of Commerce, Poteau Main Street, OSU Cooperative Extension, Kiamichi Technology Center, LeFlore County Historical Society, Carl Albert State 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’s, 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.

8(A) and HUBZONE WORKSHOP - Doing Business with the Federal Government
2018-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
Expanding your business into the federal marketplace can be lucrative, and provide numerous networking and growth opportunities. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Government Contracting & Business Development works with federal agencies to award at least 23 percent of all prime government contract dollars to small businesses and help federal agencies meet specific statutory goals for small businesses. In addition, SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program assists eligible socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in developing and growing their businesses.
Seminar will discuss:

Government Contracting
SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program
SBA’s HUBZone Certification Program

Attending this workshop can get you started with selling to the government. If you already sell to the government, this workshop can help you with tips to increase success.
The workshop will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
For more information contact Walter Miller, 405-733-7488.

Rose State College SBDC
Professional Training and Education Center
Room 213
1720 Hudiburg Drive
Midwest City, OK 73110

Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2018-07-19 08:30 - 12:30 | Francis Tuttle Business Innovation Center, Room B1120, 2824 Progressive Drive, Edmond, OK, 73034, United States
Want to start your own business? The Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, REI Women’s Business Center, OK Small Business Development Center and SCORE are offering this workshop to help you decide if starting a business is right for you and, if so, how to go about it. Existing small business owners could benefit from several of the topics in this workshop as well.
Topics include what questions to ask before starting a business, how to analyze and decide which business structure to use, how to register the business in Oklahoma, how to develop a simple but meaningful business plan, how to understand basic business financials and finally, where to find financing. Additionally, available federal, state and local resources to assist you will be discussed.
Speakers: Francis Tuttle, SCORE, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, 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, 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.

Northwest OK Women’s Business Summit
2018-07-19 08:00 - 14:00 | Autry Technology Center, Oklahoma Room, 1201 W. Willow, Enid, OK, 73703, United States
Join us for the Northwest OK Women’s Business Summit! This one-day event is designed to encourage, support, and equip women in business throughout Northwest Oklahoma. Learn from high-quality presenters on a variety of topics, network and gain exposure for your business, and cultivate profitable business connections.
Agenda at a glance (check back- more info is being added regularly!):
July 19, 2018
?8:00 – 8:30 am – Registration and check-in
8:30 – 9:30 am – Breakfast and Keynote speaker Krista Scammahorn
9:45 – 10:45 am – Breakout Sessions:
Anna Irwin – Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
Kelly Tompkins – Marketing
10:45 – 11:45 am – Panels:
Hannah Hankey, Vicki Brown, Cheryl Evans – Best Practices, Women In Business Panel
Cara Evans, Stela Jantzen, Elizabeth Nicholas – Technology Panel
11:45 am – 12:45 pm – Lunch and keynote speaker Alicia Tippett, Tipping Sacred Cows
?12:45 – 1:45 pm – Cathy McCullough – Women in Leadership
Partners: Autry Technology Center, Strate Center for Business Development, Enid Regional Development Alliance, Main Street Enid, Northern Oklahoma College, and REI’s Women’s Business Center
$25 Early Bird Registration (by June 21st)
$35 Registration (after June 21st)

Price: $25.00

Tulsa Women's Business Breakfast
2018-07-19 08:00 - 09:00 | 36° North Entrepreneurial Center, 36 EAst Cameron Street, Tulsa, OK, 74103, United States
The Tulsa Women’s Business Breakfast is a bimonthly event to help business owners and entrepreneurs meet one another, learn from community leaders and become more informed about Tulsa’s business ecosystem. It’s a great way to network and learn about the many resources Tulsa has to offer.
Bring Your business Cards and join us for this networking meeting for women business owners, professionals, and small business resource partners.

Market your business through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn from other women entrepreneurs and women in business.
Discover the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.

Admission is free, but registration is required. Please select here to register.
Coffee and Breakfast sponsorship are available.

2018 Business Boot Camps - Indianpreneurship
2018-07-18 08:30 - 2018-07-19 16:30 | Muscogee (Creek) Nation Southern Regional Offices in Wetumka, OK, 333 S. Washita Street, Wetumka, OK, 74883, United States
Mvskoke Loan Fund
Invites anyone interested to attend a FREE Business Training Event; person interested in expanding your business skills should attend.
2018 Business Book Camps – IndianPreneurships (R) Business Curriculum by ONABEN
July 18-19, 2018
Continental Breakfast and Lunch Provided!
Limited Seats Available
Call Mvskoke Loan Fund to reserve your seat! (918)549-2603

Mvto! (Thank you) to our Training Partners

ONABEN – REI Native American Business Centers – REI Women’s Business Cneter – Green Country Technology Center – The Muscogee Nation I.T.

Women's Biz Connection: Why Do I Need Insurance?
2018-07-12 11:30 - 13:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
Ask the Expert: Why do I need Insurance?

I do direct sales from my home.
I rent a storefront and the owner has insurance. Do I need insurance too?
I travel a lot for business in my personal car. What kind of insurance do I need?
How, when and why should I update my beneficiaries?
What is Business Continuity Insurance

If you have similar questions, then you will want to join us for answers to these and many more about your insurance needs.
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, 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, 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

How to Start a Food Service Business
2018-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Norman Central Library~Lowry Room, 225 North Webster, Norman, OK, 73069, United States
Are you interested in starting your own food service business? Learn more about the start up process in this free workshop.

Are you interested in starting your own food service business? Or just curious to know what it takes? Do you need a different direction on how to move forward with your dreams of entrepreneurship? Do you need to know who to call and where to start? If so, then join us to hear form advocates for local food service businesses. The workshop speakers will discuss the basics and help you develop steps to a successful food business. Registration is required.

GrowOK
2018-06-26 | GrowOK, i2E, Inc, 840 Research Parkway, Suite 250, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
The GrowOK program is designed to explore the product/market fit of a new business concept. Each program includes an intensive one-day workshop, with outside activities to be completed by the participating company/entrepreneur. Additionally, companies can opt-in to participate in weekly one-on-one meetings to receive individual feedback and direction for their business. During the GrowOK program participants will evaluate:

Customer segments
Product/market fit
Risks and competition
Initial paths to market
How to reach potential customers
Implementing customer feedback
Setting metrics for success
Introduction to startup capital

Following completion of the workshop, calls, and outside diligence, each company receives a recommendation report with next steps for their venture.
The goal of the GrowOK program is to increase the number of businesses that create jobs in rural Oklahoma. The project is funded with a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration with matching funds from Oklahoma’s four largest Native American tribes, the Oklahoma Business Roundtable, and the Oklahoma Center for Advancement of Science and Technology. The GrowOK program is designed to provide resources to startup companies in rural Oklahoma. i2E and its partners are working to increase startup activity and job creation in rural Oklahoma and provide the tools needed for entrepreneurs to start and grow successful companies.

For more information visit: www.growok.org

Employment Law Workshop
2018-06-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Norman Central Library~Lowry Room, 225 North Webster, Norman, OK, 73069, United States
This workshop will give business owners an opportunity to get information about the applicable laws, ask questions of an expert panel and provide feedback in a neutral environment.

Wages, taxes, accommodations, safety…owning or running a business requires a host of tasks, including ways to comply with federal and state employment laws. When employees are treated in a way that is consistent with the law, workers are protected and employers compete on a level playing field. Most employers want to comply with the law, but often have questions about how to meet those responsibilities. The Employment Law workshop will provide an opportunity for employers to get information about applicable laws, ask questions of an expert panel and provide feedback in a neutral environment. A number of state and federal agencies will be on site to help, along with several employer services organizations. Take advantage of this free training and get the information and resources you need to avoid violations. Registration is required.

2018 Business Boot Camps - Indianpreneurship
2018-06-19 08:30 - 2018-06-20 16:30 | Indian Capital Technology Center in Muskogee, OK, 2403 North 41st Street E, Muskogee, OK, 74403, United States
Mvskoke Loan Fund
Invites anyone interested to attend a FREE Business Training Event; person interested in expanding your business skills should attend.
2018 Business Book Camps – IndianPreneurships (R) Business Curriculum by ONABEN
June 19-20, 2018
Continental Breakfast and Lunch Provided!
Limited Seats Available
Call Mvskoke Loan Fund to reserve your seat! (918)549-2603

Mvto! (Thank you) to our Training Partners

ONABEN – REI Native American Business Centers – REI Women’s Business Cneter – Green Country Technology Center – The Muscogee Nation I.T.

Designing Professional Services Websites
2018-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Norman Central Library~Lowry Room, 225 North Webster, Norman, OK, 73069, United States
Even if you can’t sell products online, your business still needs a web presence to attract and educate prospective clients. Learn how to use an educational website to build your business.

Tribal Consultation regarding the 8(a) BD Program and HUBZone Program
2018-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Tinker Business & Industrial Park, 2601 Liberty Parkway, Oklahoma Ctity, OK, 73110, United States
SBA is a contemplating making substantive changes to the regulations governing both the 8(a) Business Development and HUBZone programs, and requests comments and input on how best to reduce unnecessary or excessive regulatory burdens in those programs and make them more attractive to procuring agencies and the small business community.

Business Tax Workshop
2018-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Great Plains Technology Center, 4500SW Lee Boulevard Bldg 600, Rm 656, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
Oklahoma Tax Commission Business Tax Workshop The Business Tax Workshops offered by the Oklahoma Tax Commission are designed to meet the needs of all business ownership, from new business to seasoned business, who need to brush up on the latest tax changes, and everyone in between. These workshops are offered free of charge.

Business Tax Workshop
2018-05-24 09:00 - 11:30 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Business Tax Workshops offered by the Oklahoma Tax Commission are designed to meet the needs of all business owners, from new to seasoned business, who need to brush up on the latest tax changes. These workshops are offered free of charge.
For a new business or an individual thinking about setting up a business in Oklahoma, the workshop offers information on formation types, business structures, a step-by-step guide to business registration, bookkeeping techniques and a line-by-line explanation of the primary business tax forms. You will learn the keys to sales tax registration and collection, along with helpful tips on rate tables, reporting formats and exemptions. For an existing business, participants will learn the steps to filling out the various business tax forms and which forms and tax laws have changed based on the latest legislative decisions.
Presenter: Dewey Brandon, OK Tax Commission
Workshop Co-Sponsors: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, 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, 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.

Encore Entrepreneurship Luncheon: Social Media Marketing
2018-05-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Shawnee Public Library, 101 N. Philadelphia Avenue, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Join us for a free luncheon seminar in partnership with AARP, SBA, Citizen Potawatomi CDC, Pioneer Library System, Gordon Cooper Technology Center and REI’s Women’s Business Center to learn about Social Media Marketing for your small business.
We’ll learn about the five most popular social media networks, participate in discussion on what each network is all about and learn on which social network your target market may be. Further topics to be covered include:

What to post and how often to post
10 tips and best practices for marketing through social media
Walk away with free tools to help manage, monitor, and measure your results

This session is perfect for those wanting to grow their business, meet small business experts and local resources, and those aged 50+ looking to start or expand a business by utilizing social media marketing.
The workshop is free and lunch will be provided. Please register at www.reiwbc.org.
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing.
Partners: AARP, SBA, Citizen Potawatomi CDC, Pioneer Library System, Gordon Cooper Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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.

General Admission

Encore Entrepreneurship Luncheon
2018-05-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Tulsa Jewish Federation, 2021 East 71st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74136, United States
Do you have what it takes to start a small business? Join us for a free event for individuals to empower them to us their knowledge, experience, and skills to become business owners and job creators. Hear from experts and learn about programs and resources available through AARP, SBA and REI WBC. Topics to be discussed are components of an effective business plan, marketing a small business and financing your small business. Also, hear from a successful entrepreneur. This workshop will benefit any entrepreneur or business owner, especially 50 plus.
The cost of the luncheon is free, however attendee should registered by May 21st at www.reiwbc.org.
Partners: AARP, SBA, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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.

General Admission
