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SUMMARY:BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nHosted by: Oklahoma SBDC If you’re looking to start a business and have questions on where to begin\, this workshop covers those first steps. Maybe you have a business idea and need to answer a few questions to give the idea more structure. Have you thought of a clever name\, registered your business\, or opened a bank account? Now what? In this workshop\, we will be covering the following topics: Market Feasibility Key sections of a business plan Factors to consider when determining legal structure Where to find funding Key resources for your business The goal of this workshop is to provide direction to new entrepreneurs and introduce you to the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. Attendees will have a better understanding of initial steps to starting their business. \nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC Advisor Sandra Pierre OKSBDC Advisor Greg Jones \nReasonable 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.” \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-smart-workshop-12
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
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SUMMARY:Drive Traffic to Your Website with SEO
DESCRIPTION:Anyone with a website or business presence online can benefit from search engine optimization (SEO)\, the process of helping search engines find and display your site in search results. Hosted by one of Google’s internal SEO experts\, this workshop will give you a behind-the-scenes view into how Google approaches SEO for its own sites. You will learn practical strategies that you or your web development team can implement to help drive traffic from Google Search to your site. This workshop is part of Grow with Google’s Partner Digital Series\, which curates specialty content for learners of our Nonprofit partner organizations. \nGoogle partner hosting this event:\nIndigenous Community Digital Coach\nContact name:  Jake Foreman \nJake is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque\, NM. He is a Program Director at New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) which provides culturally appropriate tools for success to emerging Indigenous-owned businesses\, families\, and tribal enterprises. In that role\, Jake has delivered digital skills training for hundreds of Indigenous people in New Mexico and will now bring these resources to Indigenous-owned businesses across the United States as a Digital Coach. \nIn addition to his training expertise\, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA\, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithg.co
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/drive-traffic-to-your-website-with-seo
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230120T152052Z
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SUMMARY:Track Your Project with Google Sheets
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part workshop\, you will learn how to create a successful project plan\, organize your work\, and track and share progress from start to finish using Google Docs and Google Sheets. This second part will focus on tracking your project plan and sharing with collaborators. \nGoogle partner hosting this event:\nIndigenous Community Digital Coach\nContact name:  Jake Foreman \nJake is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque\, NM. He is a Program Director at New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) which provides culturally appropriate tools for success to emerging Indigenous-owned businesses\, families\, and tribal enterprises. In that role\, Jake has delivered digital skills training for hundreds of Indigenous people in New Mexico and will now bring these resources to Indigenous-owned businesses across the United States as a Digital Coach. \nIn addition to his training expertise\, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA\, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithgoogle.com
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/track-your-project-with-google-sheets
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230120T152417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T152417Z
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SUMMARY:Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re starting a new business or already managing one\, it’s important to understand how to manage your business finances. Having good money management skills will help increase your business’s opportunity for success. Part 2 will help you understand cash flow and profit & loss. Plus\, you’ll learn about money management mistakes to avoid. \nLink to join: \nmeet.google.com/uhg-exec-xjk \n\n\nGoogle partner hosting this event:\nIndigenous Community Digital Coach\nContact name:  Jake Foreman \nMeet Jake\nJake is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque\, NM. He is a Program Director at New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) which provides culturally appropriate tools for success to emerging Indigenous-owned businesses\, families\, and tribal enterprises. In that role\, Jake has delivered digital skills training for hundreds of Indigenous people in New Mexico and will now bring these resources to Indigenous-owned businesses across the United States as a Digital Coach. \nIn addition to his training expertise\, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA\, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithg.co
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/boost-your-money-management-skills-for-your-small-business-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230127T171305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T171305Z
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SUMMARY:Love's Entrepreneur's Cup Application Open until Feb 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup Application open until 2-3-2023\n\n\n\n\nThe Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup is a statewide collegiate business plan competition that simulates the real world process of researching a market\, writing a business plan and making a presentation to potential investors.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/loves-entrepreneurs-cup-application-open-until-feb-3-2023
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230109T183807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T183807Z
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SUMMARY:Google Slides for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use Google Slides to create professional presentations. We will explore the foundations of Slides as well as how to enhance your slides by adding tables\, images\, and charts. You’ll learn how to insert a Docs table or link to a Sheets chart. As with all Google Workspace applications\, Slides allows sharing & collaboration of a presentation. \nPresenter:  Chris Hennes\, PLS \nThis Workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/google-slides-for-beginners
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T120000
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CREATED:20221214T190236Z
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SUMMARY:REACH CUSTOMERS ONLINE WITH GOOGLE
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nIf you’ve wanted to learn more about Google and how your business can be found online\, take time to join us as Maria Elena Duron\, Google Trainer/Digital Coach explains how Google Search works and how you can improve your small business website’s visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). This session also introduces products like Google My Business\, Google Trends\, Search Console\, Google Analytics\, Google Ads\, and more. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and obtain a copy of the presentation used by this amazing Google Expert. \nSpeaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer/Digital Coach \nCo-Sponsor(s): Oklahoma SBDC \nReasonable 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. \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/reach-customers-online-with-google-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
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SUMMARY:Wagoner Women in Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Wagoner Civic Center\n301 S Grant Avenue\nWagoner\, OK\n74467\nMap and Directions \nDate/Time: \nJanuary 26th\, 2023\n8:15 am\n10:00 am \n\n\nThe Wagoner Women’s Business Breakfast is a monthly networking and business-building event.  This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers\, build your network\, and market your business! \nEach month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources. \nFor more information contact REI WBC at 800.658.2823 or wbc@reiok.org. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’s programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance.  Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant P.O. Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/wagoner-women-in-business-breakfast-4
LOCATION:Wagoner Civic Center\, 301 south Grant Avenue\, Wagoner\, OK\, 74467\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T110000
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CREATED:20221206T165452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T165452Z
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SUMMARY:Surety Bond Guarantee Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Limited or no bonding experience? Difficulty qualifying for bonding? Want to increase your bond limits? Join us for this virtual webinar.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/surety-bond-guarantee-program-webinar
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20221214T190418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T190418Z
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SUMMARY:SMALL BUSINESS INSURANCE BASICS
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nWe all know there are many important decisions to be made when opening a business. Making sure you select the right type of small business insurance coverage is one of those. Unfortunately\, many small business owners find out way too late that they’ve not had the right type of coverage causing unrecoverable losses. Please take time to join OKSBDC and Andy Paden\, INSURICA Ins. Group as we discuss small business insurance and try to help you navigate your way through these important decisions. Individuals attending this workshop will walk away with a better understanding of the following: * One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Make the right choice for your business structure. * Do you have the enough coverage? * Understanding Business Insurance Basics. * When is it time revisit my insurance policy and coverage? * How do I know what types of insurance policies I need? * What affects my insurance costs? \nSpeaker(s): Andy Paden – Insurica Ben Evans – OKSBDC \nReasonable 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. \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-insurance-basics-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T185241Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Ladies - Durant
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur\, author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn once stated\, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”  Having a group of like-minded businesswomen will help you grow from other perspectives to positively influence your life and increase opportunities for your business. \nIf you haven’t reserved your spot yet\, please do so now by registering below.  While there’s no fee to attend\, registering helps us with a headcount for seating and makes the sign-in process go quicker. Lunch is not provided. View the Old Ice House menu online. \nWe hope you can join us for this networking and business-building event. During this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners\, we will discuss a topic relevant to small business and include a time of introductions\, so participants come away with new contacts and resources. \nFor more information contact REI WBC at 800.658.2823 or wbc@reiok.org. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration\, WBC’s programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance.  Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant P.O. Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/lunch-with-the-ladies-durant
LOCATION:Old Ice House Durant\, 215 North 3rd\, Durant\, 74701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230120T160528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T161244Z
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SUMMARY:Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re starting a new business or already managing one\, it’s important to understand how to manage your business finances. Having good money management skills will help increase your business’s opportunity for success. Part 1 will show you how to separate business and personal finances\, and track your business finances. Plus\, you’ll learn about money management mistakes to avoid. \nLink to join: \nmeet.google.com/yrk-xkku-uux \n\n\nGoogle partner hosting this event:\nIndigenous Community Digital Coach\nContact name:  Jake Foreman \nMeet Jake\nJake is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque\, NM. He is a Program Director at New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) which provides culturally appropriate tools for success to emerging Indigenous-owned businesses\, families\, and tribal enterprises. In that role\, Jake has delivered digital skills training for hundreds of Indigenous people in New Mexico and will now bring these resources to Indigenous-owned businesses across the United States as a Digital Coach. \nIn addition to his training expertise\, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA\, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithg.co
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/boost-your-money-management-skills-for-your-small-business-4
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230127T164950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T164951Z
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SUMMARY:Business Structures & Tax Basics
DESCRIPTION:This course is your first stop for understanding how to incorporate your business with the correct legal structure and comprehending operating differences for each type of business. Our educators will review the characteristics\, formation\, operation\, taxation and law around each business type and discuss what might be most appropriate for Native-run businesses on and off tribal land. \n​ \nEducators \nRob Holcomb\, University of Minnesota Extension \nBrooke Montgomery\, Program Director\, NMSU Arrowhead American Indian Business Enterprise Center \nRachel Livingston\, Program Specialist\, NMSU Arrowhead American Indian Business Enterprise Center \n​ \nGuest Producer Speakers \nErin Thomas\, 4 Canyons Land & Cattle Company \nNick Hernandez\, Makoce
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-structures-tax-basics
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20221214T190526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T200650Z
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SUMMARY:MAKE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS MORE ACCESSIBLE
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nHosted by OKSBDC & Google When businesses build digital communications that allow people with disabilities to perceive\, understand\, navigate\, and interact with products and services\, it expands their market. Implementing accessibility best practices can help businesses grow\, and improve the experience for all users. Join us as Maria Elena Duron\, Google Trainer/Digital Coach helps small businesses gain a better understanding of the following: * What does accessibility mean\, online? * How to design for accessibility: web pages\, email\, and tips for physical spaces * Tips for being more inclusive Attendees will be able to get their questions answered by this amazing Google Coach and will receive a copy of the presentation with valuable handouts. \nSpeaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Grow with Google Trainer/Digital Coach \nCo-Sponsor(s): Oklahoma SBDC \nReasonable 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.” \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/make-your-small-business-more-accessible-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230109T185448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T185448Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Focus: Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free seminar focused on how you can mitigate risk and protect your business and personal accounts. Shawn Christian\, CTP\, Regional Sales Manager & Sarah Sanders\, Brand & Associate Development Manager for the Arvest Treasury Management Division will share insights into current trends\, types of fraud and protecting your assets. \nThere are three options to join in person. Please choose an option below to attend On-Site at Lawton\, Duncan\, or Chickasha. Meals will be provided for those attending in-person. There is also a virtual option to attend via Zoom. \nOn-Site Information:\nGreat Plains Technology Center – Lawton\nGreat Plains Technology Center – Business Development Center\n1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd.\nLawton\, OK 73505 \nRed River Technology Center – Duncan\nJerry D. Morris Business and Industry Service Center building – Room 509\n3300 W. Bois D’Arc\nDuncan\, OK 73534 \nCanadian Valley Technology Center – Chickasha\nMeeting Rm 3 -240\n1401 Michigan Ave.\nChickasha\, OK 73018 \nThis workshop is provided by Arvest Bank\, Great Plains Technology Center\, Red River Technology Center\, Canadian Valley Technology Center\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \n Presenters: \nSarah Sanders has been with Arvest for 11 years and has held various roles within the Retail Bank and Treasury Management. She has served as a trusted advisor to hundreds of commercial customers\, providing guidance and recommendations to help them mitigate their risk of loss due to fraud. She has 7+ years of experience working directly with consumer and commercial customers who have experienced fraud. Sarah currently serves as the Brand & Associate Development Manager for Treasury Management. In that role\, she is responsible for the marketing and branding of all Treasury Management products as well as their related training programs along with associate development for the Treasury Management division. \nShawn F. Christian is a 30 year plus year banking professional who has worked in Operations\, Compliance\, Information Systems\, Audit\, Accounting\, Investments and Treasury Management.  Shawn currently manages the Treasury Management Commercial Team made up of Arvest Senior Treasury Management and International Advisors\, and is based out of Bentonville AR.  Shawn has led various operations groups\, sales\, audit\, and accounting teams as well as being point for many large conceptual black box customer builds with Fortune 500’s domestically and for the Federal Government. \nShawn holds his Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation\, and formerly FINRA Series 7 & 63 licensed.  Shawn is the Co-Founder of the Privileged Status ATM Network\, Past President of Missouri Bankers Association Compliance Committee\, and designer of the US Treasury Credit Gateway that aggregates data and reporting on all US Treasury and US Agency Wire and ACH funds. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/financial-focus-fraud
LOCATION:Great Plains Technology Center\, 4500SW Lee Boulevard Bldg 600\, Rm 656\, Lawton\, OK\, 73505\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230109T185621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T185621Z
UID:3120-1675245600-1675251000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take you through the step-by-step process of developing a business plan. While each business needs a unique plan\, the basic elements are the same. You will receive a template to work from\, and REI WBC representatives will be available to review your plan and make suggestions during the ongoing process. \nPresenters: REI Women’s Business Center \nThis workshop is provided by REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-write-a-business-plan-5
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230127T165325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T165325Z
UID:3171-1675850400-1675854000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Leadership & Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the question of what makes you an entrepreneur\, a distinctly indigenous entrepreneur\, and how we can all recognize ourselves as leaders even if you are a “one-person-show” or budding business. This course will include many opportunities for engagement\, small group sessions\, storytelling\, and journaling/silent exercises. \n​ \nEducators \nChance Weston\, Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation \nOlivia Tincani\, Olivia Tincani & Co. & Meat to Market Program Curator \n​ \nGuest Producer Speakers \nKesley Scott\, DX Beef
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/leadership-entrepreneurship
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20221221T145452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T145452Z
UID:3082-1676025000-1676030400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP
DESCRIPTION:It’s back to basics! If you want to start a business but aren’t sure where to begin\, then this class is for you. In this workshop\, our SBDC professionals will address many of the questions you should ask yourself before beginning the process of starting a new business. Attendees will learn about legal business structures\, small business tax basics\, best management practices\, basic marketing strategies and market research. We will also talk about how to write a business plan and the importance of financial statements. After attending\, you will have the opportunity to connect with one of our SBDC Business Advisors to get assistance in moving through the stages of your business venture. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation along with helpful handouts\, and have the opportunity to ask questions. \nSpeaker(s): Jonathan Wynn\, SBDC Business Advisor \nReasonable 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-9
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230210T160904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T160904Z
UID:3190-1676296800-1676300400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding SBA’s Woman-Owned Certification
DESCRIPTION:What is a woman-owned business certification\, and how do i get one? \nIf you’re a woman and you own a small business\, there are contracting opportunities set-aside by different government\, tribal\, public\, and private organizations to increase diversity among contractors. You’ll first need to become certified as a woman-owned small business. The wosb program through the sba certifies businesses that are run by women who have 51% ownership or more of the company. \nJoin us to learn all the benefits and eligibility requirements of the certification\, and how you can get started on your wosb journey. \nPresenter: Jennifer Edwards REI WBC Program Manager \nThis workshop is provided by REI Minority Business Center and REI Women’s Business Center. \nSBA Cooperative Agreement contract 7j – 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. All SBA-funded projects are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/understanding-sbas-woman-owned-certification
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230109T185743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T185743Z
UID:3122-1676455200-1676460600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Google Sheets
DESCRIPTION:In this course we will introduce you to Google Sheets\, Google’s cloud-based spreadsheet software. With Google Sheets\, you can create and edit spreadsheets directly in your web browser—no special software is required. We will add\, import\, sort\, filter and format data\, and explore how Google Sheets makes it easy to collaborate with your team\, clients\, and others wherever they are. \nPresenter:  Chris Hennes\, PLS \nThis Workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/intro-to-google-sheets
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20221221T150225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T150225Z
UID:3084-1676458800-1676462400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:SELL ONLINE WITH E-COMMERCE TOOLS
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Google and Oklahoma SBDC \nIf you are interested in learning how to sell your products online\, join us for this informative workshop. Google’s Digital Coach\, Maria Duron will walk through the tasks of listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. Additionally\, she will show you one way to sell on your website\, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus\, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online\, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store. Google will highlight the following topics:\n* Exploring the Products tab in a Google Business Profile\n* Introducing Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a\nproduct feed\n* Show you how to set up an E-Commerce website using Shopify \nAttendees will receive a copy of the presentation and all materials used for this training. \nSpeaker(s): Maria Elena Duron\nGrow with Google Trainer & Digital Coach \nReasonable 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. \n 
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/sell-online-with-e-commerce-tools
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20221221T150401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T150401Z
UID:3086-1676545200-1676548800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nHosted by: Oklahoma SBDC If you’re looking to start a business and have questions on where to begin\, this workshop covers those first steps. Maybe you have a business idea and need to answer a few questions to give the idea more structure. Have you thought of a clever name\, registered your business\, or opened a bank account? Now what? In this workshop\, we will be covering the following topics: Market Feasibility Key sections of a business plan Factors to consider when determining legal structure Where to find funding Key resources for your business The goal of this workshop is to provide direction to new entrepreneurs and introduce you to the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. Attendees will have a better understanding of initial steps to starting their business. \nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC Advisor Sandra Pierre OKSBDC Advisor Greg Jones \nReasonable 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.” \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-smart-workshop-14
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230120T155509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T155526Z
UID:3161-1676574000-1676577600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Track Your Project with Google Sheets
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part workshop\, you will learn how to create a successful project plan\, organize your work\, and track and share progress from start to finish using Google Docs and Google Sheets. This second part will focus on tracking your project plan and sharing with collaborators. \nLink to join: \nmeet.google.com/dfx-aiud-zdr \n\n\nGoogle partner hosting this event:\nIndigenous Community Digital Coach\nContact name:  Jake Foreman \nJake is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque\, NM. He is a Program Director at New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) which provides culturally appropriate tools for success to emerging Indigenous-owned businesses\, families\, and tribal enterprises. In that role\, Jake has delivered digital skills training for hundreds of Indigenous people in New Mexico and will now bring these resources to Indigenous-owned businesses across the United States as a Digital Coach. \nIn addition to his training expertise\, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA\, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithgoogle.com
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/3161
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230208T174752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T174752Z
UID:3187-1676901600-1676908800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Accounting for Non-Accountants
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for anyone who has never taken an accounting class\, and has no idea what a balance sheet\, income statement\, or statement of cash flow is. Benefits of the webinar:  \n(1) You will leave with an understanding of financial statements \n(2) You will feel confident in using financial statements to help with planning and managing \n(3) The importance and timing of cash flow will become core to your decision making  \n(4) You will have an appreciation for how critical a financial plan is to launch or grow your business \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our presenter\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nHemant Chhajwani is a Principal/Owner of Chhajwani Investment Group\, an investment fund founded in 2013 that owns and manages a portfolio of holdings in commercial real estate and private business predominantly in the Southeast. The firm’s investments are predominantly in such sectors as multi-family\, debt/fixed income\, retail and medical office. Prior to 2013\, Hemant’s work experience was at such firms as HD Supply\, Ernst & Young and RBC Capital Markets where he focused on mergers & acquisitions\, valuation and corporate strategy. He has a BBA in Finance from Emory University and an MBA from University of Texas at Austin. \nHemant is a mentor with SCORE and provides advisory services on a consulting basis to investment firms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nadmin.0048@scorevolunteer.org
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/accounting-for-non-accountants
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230109T185957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T185957Z
UID:3124-1677060000-1677065400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Do More with Google Sheets
DESCRIPTION:Take your knowledge of Google Sheets to the next level. Learn about customized themes\, formatting\, and advanced formulas and functions. Finish by exploring data visualization options such as charts and pivot tables. \nPresenter:  Chris Hennes\, PLS \nThis Workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/do-more-with-google-sheets
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20221221T151653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T151653Z
UID:3088-1677063600-1677069000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL START UP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nThinking of using your house or property for extra income by starting a short term vacation rental? This presentation will walk you through information needed for decision making and set up of a vacation rental. We will cover basic information on Airbnb\, VRBO and other short term rental platforms as well as tax information to consider. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their questions answered and receive a copy of the presentation with additional tips for success. \nSpeaker(s): Oklahoma SBDC Business Development Specialists Jonathan Wynn Joe Silk \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nReasonable 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. \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/short-term-vacation-rental-start-up-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230210T161101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T161101Z
UID:3192-1677074400-1677078000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Get to Know the WBC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual informational session that will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center team\, what the WBC is all about\, what resources are available to you\, and how you can get involved. We’ll have time for Q&A and look forward to connecting! \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/get-to-know-the-wbc
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20221221T151817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T151817Z
UID:3090-1677150000-1677155400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUDGETING AND PROJECTIONS MADE SIMPLE
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nTopic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nHOSTED BY OKSBDC. Learn the basics of creating a budget which outlines your projected revenue\, cost of goods sold\, and projected expenses for the coming year. This workshop will help you understand how to create and set prices for products made\, services provided\, and items purchased to sell. Develop a clear understanding of what your weekly\, monthly\, and annual expenses are\, and what you need to make to cover them. This class will empower you to control the finances of your business\, allowing you to make the best decisions possible to enhance the growth of your business. \nSpeaker(s): Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting \nReasonable 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. \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/budgeting-and-projections-made-simple-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230208T173728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T173728Z
UID:3184-1677175200-1677182400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:AICCOK Business Networking Mixer at Skydance Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Join AICCO for and evening of networking! \nExciting Prize Giveaways and 1 Free Drink Ticket. Cash Bar. \nQuestions? Contact Kendra Bennett 405-420-2731 Kbennett@regansmith.com \n$20 Member/ $25 Non-Member per Ticket \nRegister/Purchase Tickets at AICCOK.org \nPlease RSVP by COB Friday\, February 17th.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/aiccok-business-networking-mixer-at-skydance-brewing
LOCATION:SkyDance Brewing\, 1 NE 7th Street. STE A\, OKC\, 73104\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="American Indian Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma%2C AICCO":MAILTO:kbennett@reagansmith.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125753
CREATED:20230120T155103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T155236Z
UID:3159-1677178800-1677182400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. You will go through design challenges and sprints that can be incorporated into any workplace or startup\, to unlock creativity and innovative thinking. \nIn this session we’ll introduce: \n\nThe principles of the design thinking process\nApplying the design thinking process to solve problems\nThe basics of prototyping your ideas\n\nLink to join: \nmeet.google.com/sxs-cubq-mnm \n\n\nGoogle partner hosting this event:\nIndigenous Community Digital Coach\nContact name:  Jake Foreman \nJake is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque\, NM. He is a Program Director at New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) which provides culturally appropriate tools for success to emerging Indigenous-owned businesses\, families\, and tribal enterprises. In that role\, Jake has delivered digital skills training for hundreds of Indigenous people in New Mexico and will now bring these resources to Indigenous-owned businesses across the United States as a Digital Coach. \nIn addition to his training expertise\, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA\, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithgoogle.com
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/design-thinking-for-entrepreneurs-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
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