Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation

Small Business Tax Workshop
2019-01-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Eastern Oklahoma State College – McAlester Campus, 1802 College Ave, McAlester, OK, 74501, United States
Topic: Tax Planning
Business structure, sales tax exemptions, form completion, new business registration, withholding, tax filing requirements, vendor responsibilities.
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon OTC
Co-Sponsor(s): OTC & OKSBDC
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Phone: 5807453358
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org

Location

Eastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus
EOSC – McAlester Campus
208
1802 College Ave, McAlester, OK 74501

OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP
2019-01-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
Topic: Tax Planning
The workshop covers taxes for the State of Oklahoma. During this three-hour session, you will learn about new business registration, business tax report form completion, sales and withholding record keeping requirements, sales tax deductions and exemptions and vendor responsibilities. It is useful for anyone contemplating starting a business.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission
There is no fee for the workshop, however due to limited seating registration is required. Call 405-733-7348 to register or get more information.

QUICKBOOKS TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
2019-01-15 08:00 - 12:00 | High Plains Technology Center, 3921 34th Street, Woodward, OK, 73801, United States
Woodward SBDC Office High Plains Technology Center
103

Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
For those who have been using or are somewhat familiar with QuickBooks Desktop, come learn some amazing tips and tricks from an experienced user.
Registration can be made on line at: https://qbtipsandtricks.eventbrite.com
Speaker(s): Andra Smith
Co-Sponsor(s): High Plains Technology Center
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

Fee: $ 40.00
Register at: https://qbtipsandtricks.eventbrite.com

Phone: 580-571-6186
Email: Andra.Smith@oksbdc.org

Marketing Your Business
2019-01-15 09:30 - 23:00 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, 2610 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, OK, 73401, 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.
Attendees are encouraged to register and space is limited.
Presenter: Kelby Owens, REI Oklahoma Corporate Communications Manager
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, 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: $15.00

STATE & FEDERAL NEW BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
2019-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Helmerich Research Center, 526 N. Elgin - Room 153, Tulsa, OK, 74106, United States
OSU-Tulsa OK SBDC Location Helmerich Research Center
Room 153

Topic: Tax Planning
This event will feature the State tax seminar taught by Dewey Brandon and will last approximately 1 hour. The next 2 hours will feature the IRS tax seminar taught by Bob Fitzgerald, CPA. This event is free to the public and will be held at the OSU-Tulsa campus at 526 N. Elgin Avenue in downtown Tulsa. Take the Detroit exit off of I-244. Go north 1 block to John Hope Franklin Blvd. and take first right to Parking Lot D – free parking. The class will be held in Room 153.
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: 918-594-8673
Email: Jill.Dietz@OKSBDC.org

LOCATION

OSU-Tulsa OK SBDC Location
Helmerich Research Center
Room 153
526 N. Elgin
Tulsa, OK 74106

Get Your Business On Google
2019-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
Do you want to show up when customers search for your business or businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to set up and the benefits of having a Google My Business listing. Google My Business lets you post updates to showcase what’s new, respond to reviews to build loyalty and add photos to highlight what makes your business special. Learn to manage how your information appears across Google and how you can attract more customers using the world’s largest search engine.
Presenter: Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center Coordinator.
Partners include Great Plains Technology Center, OKSBDC, Great Plains Technology Center Economic Development Center, Cameron University, Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, CETES, 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.

Comprehesive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-01-23 08:30 - 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 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.
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.

First Steps to Startup Success
2019-01-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-03-28 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.

OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP
2019-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, 410 W. Main Street, Ardmore, OK, 73401, United States
Ardmore Chamber of Commerce 410 W Main St
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Business Structure, Sales Tax Exemptions and Form Completion, New Business Registration, Withholding, Record-Keeping, Tax Filing Requirements and Vendor Responsibilities
Speaker(s): Ed Dyer, OKSBDC and Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission
Co-Sponsor(s): OKSBDC, Oklahoma Tax Commission
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

Fee: No Cost
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Phone: (580) 745-2956
Email: bbonner@se.edu

LOCATION

Ardmore Chamber of Commerce
410 W Main St
410 W Main St
Ardmore, OK 73401

Get Your Business On Google
2019-01-30 09:00 - 10:30 | High Plains Technology Center, 3921 34th Street, Woodward, OK, 73801, United States
Do you want to show up when customers search for your business or businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps? In this workshop, you will set up your Google My Business listing. Google My Business lets you post updates to showcase what’s new, respond to reviews to build loyalty and add photos to highlight what makes your business special. Learn to manage how your information appears across Google and how you can attract more customers using the world’s largest search engine. There will be someone onsite to verify your Google listing and answer questions, so come ready for interaction and hands-on assistance.
Seating is limited. Attendees are encouraged to register online. Workshop fee is $15.
Speakers: Marla Herndon, Women’s Business Center Coordinator for REI Oklahoma, and Katie Shirley, Business & Enterpreneurial Services Coordinator, High Plains Technology Center.
Partners: High Plains Technology Center, 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.

Get Your Business On Google
2019-02-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, 2610 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, OK, 73401, United States
Do you want to show up when customers search for your business or businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to set up and the benefits of having a Google My Business listing. Google My Business lets you post updates to showcase what’s new, respond to reviews to build loyalty and add photos to highlight what makes your business special. Learn to manage how your information appears across Google and how you can attract more customers using the world’s largest search engine.
Presenter: Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center Coordinator.
Partners: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, 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
2019-02-12 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.

General Admission

Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
2019-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, 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. Included will be how a brand is not a logo, developing a brand promise, monitoring your brand, fonts, colors, and keeping consistent brand communication in overall marketing.
Your investment for this workshop is $20. 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.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting; Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center
Partners: Great Plains 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

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-02-27 08:30 - 16:00 | Southwest Technology Center, Seminar Center, 711 West Tamarack Road, Altus, OK, 73521, 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.
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.
Space is limited, register early.
Partners: Southwest 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.

Marketing Your Business
2019-03-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, 2610 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, OK, 73401, 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, OKSBDC, Sulphur Chamber 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’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.

Business Basics Series: Sales & Marketing Management
2019-03-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
Topic: Start-up Assistance
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.
Attendees are encourage to register early.
Speaker(s): Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI’s Women’s Business Center.
Co-Sponsor(s): 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.
Fee: $ 20.00
Registration: https://reiwbc.org/event-registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=1446
Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Phone: (580) 733-7348
Email: wmiller@rose.edu

Location

Rose State College SBDC
Professional Training and Education Center
Corporate Training Building Room D1810
1720 Hudiburg Drive
Midwest City OK 73110

The Small Business Development Center office is located on the campus of Rose State College in the Professional Training and Education Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City.

DIY Video Marketing
2019-03-13 14:00 - 16:30 | Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, 13301 South Penn, Oklahoma City, OK, 73170, 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: Back to You Marketing, Moore Norman 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.

Aspiring Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner?
2019-03-18 09:00 - 2019-03-19 16:00 | Choctaw Nation Headquarters, 1802 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
Training by RedWind in Partnership with Choctaw Small Business Development Services
 2-Day Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment Workshop
 Monday, March 18th & Tuesday, March 19th (9am-4pm)
 At Choctaw Nation Headquarters, Room 1713 (Training Center), 1802 Chukka Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701
 Class materials & refreshments provided
 Check out the Workshop Experience at: http://www.nativesmallbusiness.org/inside_the_workshop
To register contact: Valerie James, 580-924-8280 ext. 4911, valeriej@choctawnation.com
Or register on-line at: http://www.nativesmallbusiness.org/choctaw2019

QuickBooks - Desktop
2019-03-19 08:30 - 16:00 | REI OK Tulsa Conference Center, 7615 East 63rd Place, Tulsa, OK, 74133, 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 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 is Certified Quickbooks Trainer – Meredith Engle, Bean Counter, Inc. Claremore, OK.
Sponsored by 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.

REI OK Tulsa Conference Center
7615 East 63rd Place, Suite 201
Tulsa, Ok
74133
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
March 19th, 2019
Start Time: 8:30 am
End Time: 4:00 pm

Do It Yourself Video Marketing
2019-03-20 09:00 - 12:00 | REI OK Tulsa Conference Center, 7615 East 63rd Place, Tulsa, OK, 74133, 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.
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.

REI OK Tulsa Conference Center
7615 East 63rd Place, Suite 201
Tulsa, Ok
74133
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
March 20th, 2019
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 12:00 pm

WHEN - The Science of Perfect Timing
2019-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 | REI OK Tulsa Conference Center, 7615 East 63rd Place, Tulsa, OK, 74133, United States
REI OK Tulsa Conference Center
7615 East 63rd Place, Suite 201
Tulsa, Ok
74133
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
March 26th, 2019
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 12:00 pm

WHEN – The Science of Perfect Timing is an interactive session, exploring Dan Pink’s latest book. Walk away with 1) the resources to help you make the most of your time 2) the assessment of the best time to do your work and 3) the significance and understanding of beginnings, midpoints and ends. These techniques will help you run your day instead of your day running you!
Julie C. Griffin is a business development and marketing professional dedicated to serving her clients through creative problem solving, leadership development, critical thinking and education. She regularly coordinates training, utilizing outside speakers as well as her own expertise. She has a passion for helping others and receives great joy when others realize their “Ah-Ha” moment. She has a BS in Agricultural Communications from OSU and a MBA from Oklahoma Christian University. When not working, she is managing the family’s cattle operation and raising two small humans together with her husband of 10 years.
Partners: Central 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.

Small Business Startup Workshop
2019-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, United States
Red River Technology Center
3300 West Bois D Arc Avenue
Duncan, OK
73533
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
March 26th, 2019
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 11:30 am

We will discuss how to do market research to see if your business idea is feasible, financial analysis, common startup Q&A, & how to prepare a business plan.
Presenter: Dr. Samantha Lankford, Director of the Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES) and a small business advisor for the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OKSBDC).
Dr. Samantha Lankford brings more than 17 years of management, consulting, and leadership experience in university, corporate, and small business environments. She specializes in Entrepreneurism and Leadership Development. Dr. Lankford assumed the position of Director of Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies at Cameron University in February of 2017. Dr. Lankford began her career as a college professor, teaching a broad range of courses. She developed an ambitious new curriculum in entrepreneurship and business writing at UNC-Chapel Hill, Penn State, and for Yale’s summer programming. Thereafter, Dr. Lankford acted as Director of Innovation at Mercer University, Georgia’s oldest private university. At Mercer, Dr. Lankford built and launched an innovation center to house a newly developed startup incubation program to stimulate economic development in Middle Georgia. Dr. Lankford also draws upon a wealth of global and cross-industry business experience, including having worked at Google and in executive development. She runs her own consulting company and has coached clients, worked, and traveled extensively around the world. Dr. Lankford has a PhD and is finishing her MBA at Colorado State.
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’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.

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2019-03-27 08:30 - 16:00 | 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.

Ada Entrepreneurial Summit
2019-03-28 08:00 - 2019-03-29 14:30 | Chickasaw Business and Conference Center, 830 East Main Street, Ada, OK, 74820, United States
Join us for the second annual Ada Entrepreneurial Summit (AES) “Building Rural Startup Ecosystems” on Friday, March 29. We will celebrate inspiring entrepreneurship journeys and learn about the uniqueness of building rural entrepreneurial ecosystems. This summit is your platform to connect, collaborate and be inspired.
An opening party will be held the afternoon prior to the summit (Thursday, March 28th). Don’t forget to RSVP! Find more information here –
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aes-2019-opening-party-tickets-56218268354
Agenda (Subject to Change)
8:00 am to 8:45 am – Coffee and Check-In
8:45 am to 9:00 am – Welcome!
9.00 am to 9.15am – Marika McHenry, Rawkstar Cafe
9.15 am to 10.00 am – Erika Lucas, Stitchcrew
10:00 am to 10:30 am – Kevin Moore, Financing Your Startup
10.30 am to 10.45 am – Break!
10.45 am to 11.30 am – OK Innovation Panel with i2E, TBD
11:30 am to 11:45 am – Spot Light on Advance Manufacturing
11:45 am to 12:00 pm – Spot Light on Water Tech & Aviation
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm – Grab your Lunch!
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm – Celia Wessinger, ESHIP Community Activator with Kauffman Foundation
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm – Fireside chat with TBD
1:30 pm to 2:15 pm – Marketing with Google
2:15 pm to 2:30 pm – Closing Celebration!
Our Partners: ECU Stonecipher School of Business, Pontotoc Technology Center, REI Oklahoma

Business Basics: Starting & Running Your Own Business
2019-03-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
Topic: Start-up Assistance
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.
Attendees are encouraged to register early.
Speaker(s): Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI’s Women’s Business Center.
Co-Sponsor(s): 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.
Fee: $ 20.00
https://reiwbc.org/event-registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=1425

Phone: (580) 733-7348
Email: wmiller@rose.edu

Location

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

The Small Business Development Center office is located on the campus of Rose State College in the Professional Training and Education Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City.

NativeBusiness Summit 2019
2019-05-13 - 2019-05-15 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 777 W. Cherokee St, Tulsa, OK, United States
We’d like to invite you to the Native Business Summit – sure to be the premier Native American business event of 2019. And we don’t want you to miss out!

Join us for three days of highly beneficial business trainings and presentations designed to help grow your company and make sure you are in the innovation loop.
Benefit from unparalleled networking with Tribal officials, Alaska Native leaders and Corporations while engaging with the best and brightest Native American and First Nations business owners and entrepreneurs from across Indian Country! Many of whom you have read about in the pages of Native Business Magazine.
Native Business Summit Features:

Networking with Decision Makers
3 Days of Business Development, Trainings & Networking
2 Days of the Native Business Summit Tradeshow
Native Business Matchmaking Expo
Native Business Golf Classic
Inspirational Keynote Speakers and Featured Presenters

Three valuable days of opportunities

Grow your business and gain powerful insights from workshops, successful keynote speakers and seasoned presenters covering important topics such as:

Energy
Finance
Technology
Cannabis
Gaming

Infrastructure
Federal Contracting
Healthcare
Agriculture
And much more

OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP
2019-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
Monday, June 03, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
Location: Rose State College SBDC, Professional Training and Education Center
9 Open Seats

The workshop covers taxes for the State of Oklahoma. During this three-hour session, you will learn about new business registration, business tax report form completion, sales and withholding record keeping requirements, sales tax deductions and exemptions and vendor responsibilities. It is useful for anyone contemplating starting a business.
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission
There is no fee for the workshop, however due to limited seating registration is required. Call 405-733-7348 to register or get more information.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

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
