Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation

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 (America/Chicago) | 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

SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL TAX WORKSHOP
2019-06-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
Monday, June 03, 2019 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Central
Location: Rose State College SBDC, Professional Training and Education Center Rm. 114
14 Open Seats

Conducted by a representatives of Peters and Chandler, P.C. Certified Public Accountants, the workshop covers basic IRS Tax requirements. During the three-hour session you will learn about record keeping/bookkeeping systems, business income tax, business deductions, and federal tax forms and filing dates. This information is essential to anyone contemplating starting a business.
Speaker(s): Peters and Chandler, P.C.
Co-Sponsor(s): IRS
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.”

OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2019-06-06 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.

Business Tax Workshop
2019-06-06 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.

When
Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
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Where
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Boulevard
Building 600, Room 656
Lawton, OK 73505

Driving Directions

Contact
Lynn Null
Great Plains Economic Development Center
580-250-5556
lnull@greatplains.edu

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.

QUICKBOOKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
2019-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 | High Plains Technology Center, 3921 34th Street, Woodward, OK, 73801, United States
Woodward SBDC Office High Plains Technology Center
Room 103

Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
Learn the basics of QuickBooks, tips from a QuickBooks Pro Advisor, become more efficient in using your QuickBooks Program.
Lunch will be provided.
Speaker(s): Andra Smith
Co-Sponsor(s): High Plains Technology Center
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, 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 Andra Smith , OKSBDC Associate Business Advisor at 580-571-6186 or andra.smith@oksbdc.org.

Fee: $ 75.00
Register at: https://quickbooksforsmallbusiness.eventbrite.com

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

LOCATION

Woodward SBDC Office
High Plains Technology Center
Room 103
3921 34th Street
Woodward, OK 73801

Do It Yourself Video Marketing
2019-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Trinity Baptist Church, 400 South Main, Grove, OK, 74344, 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: Grove 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.

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

SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
2019-06-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Eastern Oklahoma State College – McAlester Campus, 1802 College Ave, McAlester, OK, 74501, United States
Monday, June 17, 2019 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Central
Location: Eastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus, EOSC – McAlester Campus 208
Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC
24 Open Seats

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 & SBDC
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.”

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
2019-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Eastern Oklahoma State College – McAlester Campus, 1802 College Ave, McAlester, OK, 74501, United States
Monday, June 17, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
Location: Eastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus, EOSC – McAlester Campus
Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC

Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle, Kreg Haney, & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
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.”

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

STATE & FEDERAL NEW BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
2019-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Langston University Tulsa OK SBDC Location, 914 N. Greenwood, Tulsa, OK, 74106, United States
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
Location: Langston University Tulsa OK SBDC Location, Room 216
29 Open Seats

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.
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.”

ENTREPRENEUR 101 WORKSHOP
2019-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Carl Albert State College, 1507 S. McKenna Street, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
Location: Carl Albert State College, 3rd Floor, HR Classroom #BC864
Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC

Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle, Kreg Haney, & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
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.”

BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP
2019-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Carl Albert State College, 1507 S. McKenna Street, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Central
Location: Carl Albert State College, 3rd Floor, HR Classroom #BC864
Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC

Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle, Kreg Haney, & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
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.”

First Steps to Startup Success
2019-06-27 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 | 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.

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

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

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

Price: $0.00

Native Artist Professional Development Training
2019-07-12 09:00 - 2019-07-13 16:30 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
First Peoples Fund’s two-day trainings give artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. The training is intended for emerging and seasoned artists alike.
At the training, we will work with you to help you grow your arts business. You will have an opportunity to participate in the following activities:
• Express your personal vision and values that will ultimately become the principal foundation of your business.
• Determine your art marketing, business and financial management abilities using a series of self-assessment tools.
• Budget and establish a successful pricing structure.
• Market your business using variety of approaches and tools.
• Create your mission statement and present your art work.
This program is being offered for free on Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th from 9am to 4:30 pm each day.
Location:
CPN Cultural Heritage Center
1899 Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
QUESTIONS?
Contact Tosa Two Heart, First Peoples Fund Program Manager at (605) 348-0324 for more information.
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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

Northwest OK Women's Business Summit
2019-07-18 08:00 - 16:00 | Autry Technology Center, Oklahoma Room, 1201 W. Willow, Enid, OK, 73703, United States
NWOK Women’s Business Summit – July 18, 2019
Join us at this one-day event designed to encourage, support, and equip women in business throughout Northwest Oklahoma. We will learn from high-quality presenters on a variety of topics, network and gain exposure for our businesses, and cultivate profitable business connections.
Agenda at a glance (check back- more info is being added regularly!):
?8:00 – 8:30 am – Registration and Networking
8:30 – 9:00 am – Welcome and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 am – Keynote Speaker, Major General Rita Aragon
10:10 – 11:45 am – Breakout Sessions
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch and Networking
1:25 – 2:45 pm – Breakout Sessions
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Keynote Speaker, Eric Benson
Speaker bios can be found at enidwib.com
Partners: Autry Technology Center, Strate Center for Business Development, Enid Regional Development Alliance, Main Street Enid, Northern Oklahoma College, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2019-07-18 08:30 - 11:30 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, 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.
Price: $20.00
