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SUMMARY:Business Basics - Financial Management
DESCRIPTION:Creating a sound financial foundation is essential to the longevity of a business.  Discover what your balance sheet\, income statement\, and cash flow really mean. This Financial Management workshop will take the mystery out of creating a budget\, setting up a financial dashboard\, and will show you how to set up a healthy financial system. \nSpeakers from Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nPartners: Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou 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.  \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-basics-financial-management
LOCATION:Francis Tuttle Business Innovation Center\, Room B1120\, 2824 Progressive Drive\, Edmond\, OK\, 73034\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T175223Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:Writing a strategic plan\, creating measurable SMART goals and formulating the logistics of a project sounds like tasks required of a Fortune 500 company\, not your dream. But in order to make your dream a reality\, you must master these skills and learn to control the growth of your business. Learn how to master these skills and through strategic planning take your business to the next level. \nPresenters: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting \nPartners: Sulphur Chamber of Commerce OKSBDC\, Southern Techology Center\, Chickasaw Nation\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou 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.  \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/creating-a-strategic-plan-2
LOCATION:Southern Oklahoma Technology Murray County Extension Center\, 3490 Highway 7 West\, Sulphur\, OK\, 73086\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T175405Z
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google - Get Your Business Online
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER ONLINE FOR GROW WITH GOOGLE\nThe Grow with Google partner program is on a mission to help small businesses grow and succeed online. Make plans to join us in Duncan\, Oklahoma Wednesday\, November 13th for a Grow With Google workshop. \nWorkshop Presenter:\nMaria Elena Duron\, Speaker\, Grow with Google \nThis 2-hour workshop will cover the following topics. \nGet Your Business Online\nLearn about Google My Business\, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website. \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n\nCreate or claim your Business Profile on Google\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse Google My Business to connect with potential customers\nCreate a free website using the info from your Business Profile\n\n  \nUsing Data to Drive Business Growth\nLearn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online\, then turn these insights into well-informed\, actionable decisions. \nIn this session we’ll introduce talk about: \n\nIdentifying  business goals and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them\nIncorporating data into your marketing plan\nSelecting tools to help you find the answers you need\n\nInvestment: $10\nRefreshments and snacks will be provided.\nFor more information\, please call Marla Herndon at 800.658.2823 \n\n\n\nPrice: $10.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/grow-with-google-get-your-business-online
LOCATION:Red River Technology Center\, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue\, Duncan\, OK\, 73533\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T175823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T175823Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps to Startup Success
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE  – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship\, please contact Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification\, you will be notified. \nIf you are planning to start a business\, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop. \nPlease come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of: \n\nCommon startup questions\nBusiness Structures\, Licenses & Permits\nHow to register a business in Oklahoma\nFinancing a business\nPreparing a business plan\nBasics of marketing and easy ways to market a business\n\nUpon 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. \nPresenters: Dewey Brandon\, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives \nPartners:  Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Durant Main Street\, OSU Extension\, Choctaw Nation\, Imagine Durant\, and REI Women’s Business Center \nYou 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.  \nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/first-steps-to-startup-success-10
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191107T212821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T212821Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
DESCRIPTION:QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive\, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts.  Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance. \nSeating is limited.  Register Early! \nMJ Brienen\, Certifed QuickBooks Pro Advisor.  MJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up\, maintain\, or fix their QuickBooks systems.  She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses.  Brienen has a background in banking\, sales\, project management\, and working with websites. \nPartners: First Citizens Bank\, Back Office Success\, Francis Tuttle Launch Pad\, and REI Women’s Business Center \nYou 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. \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $115.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/comprehensive-quickbooks-desktop-12
LOCATION:First Citizens Bank\, 4501 West Memorial Road\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T175943Z
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SUMMARY:Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers from Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI’s Women’s Business Center. \nAttendees are encourage to register early. \nPartners:  Francis Tuttle Launch Pad\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou 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.  \nFunded 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-basics-starting-running-your-own-business-10
LOCATION:Rose State College Professional Training Center\, 1720 Hudiburg Drive\, Midwest City\, OK\, 73110\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191127T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T185731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T185731Z
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SUMMARY:#WBC Connects - Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of networking at the #WBC Connects Breakfast hosted by the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce\, Central Technology Center\, Drumright and REI Women’s Business Center.  This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers\, build your business contacts and have a great sense of community throughout the area. \nBreakfast sponsorships are available.  For more information\, please contact Leslie Browand\, REI WBC Coordinator at 1-800-638-2823. \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/wbc-connects-cleveland-4
LOCATION:Cleveland Chamber of Commerce\, 217 South Broadway\, Cleveland\, OK\, 74020\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T193305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T193305Z
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SUMMARY:OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION: Rose State College SBDC Professional Training and Education Center \nProfessional Training Center – Room 109\n\nTopic: Tax Planning\nThe 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. \nSpeaker(s): Dewey Brandon\, Oklahoma Tax Commission \nThere 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.” \nFee: No Cost \n\n\nPhone: (580) 733-7483\nEmail: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org\n\n\n \n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\nRose State College SBDC\nProfessional Training and Education Center\nProfessional Training Center – Room 109\n1720 Hudiburg Drive Midwest City OK 73110
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/oklahoma-tax-commission-workshop-7
LOCATION:Rose State College SBDC
ORGANIZER;CN="OKSBDC":MAILTO:cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T193910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T193910Z
UID:806-1575291600-1575302400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL TAX WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Rose State College SBDC Professional Training and Education Center\nProfessional Training Center – Room 109\nTopic: Tax Planning\nConducted by a representatives of Cole and Reed\, 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. \nSpeaker(s): Cole and Reed\, P.C. \nCo-Sponsor(s): IRS \nThere is no fee for the workshop\, however due to limited seating registration is required. Call 405-733-7348 to register or get more information.\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. \nAll SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.\n“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.” \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\nPhone: (580) 733-7483\nEmail: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org \nLOCATION\nRose State College SBDC\nProfessional Training and Education Center\nProfessional Training Center – Room 109\n1720 Hudiburg Drive\nMidwest City OK 73110 \nThe Small Business Development Center office is located on the campus of Rose State College in the Professional Training and Education Center\, 1720 Hudiburg Drive\, Midwest City.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-federal-tax-workshop-4
LOCATION:Rose State College SBDC
ORGANIZER;CN="OKSBDC":MAILTO:cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T185955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T185955Z
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SUMMARY:Do It Yourself Video Marketing
DESCRIPTION: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:\n– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved\n– Where to use your videos\, from social media to YouTube to your website\n– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!\nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice! \nPresenter: Stephen Koranda\, CDME\, CTA\, is a 20-plus year marketing professional.\nKoranda 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. \nPartners: Red River Technology Center\, Duncan Chamber of Commerce\, Duncan Area Economic Development and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou 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.  \nFunded 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 \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/do-it-yourself-video-marketing-6
LOCATION:Red River Technology Center\, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue\, Duncan\, OK\, 73533\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T190133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T190133Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited\, register early. QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive\, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts.  Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance. \nAttendees are encouraged to register at reiwbc.org.  Space is limited. \nMJ Brienen\, Certifed QuickBooks Pro Advisor\nMJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up\, maintain\, or fix their QuickBooks systems.  She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses.  Brienen has a background in banking\, sales\, project management\, and working with websites. \nPartners include: Southwest Technology Center\, Altus Chamber of Commerce and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou 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.  \nFunded 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. \n  \n\n\n\nPrice: $115.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/comprehensive-quickbooks-desktop-11
LOCATION:Southwest Technology Center\, Seminar Center\, 711 West Tamarack Road\, Altus\, OK\, 73521\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T194936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T194936Z
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SUMMARY:FARMERS MARKET MANAGER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:Thu 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM\n6 sessions ending Tue\, Dec 17\n\n\n\n Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services SBDC Cleveland County OSU Extension Office\nTopic: Managing a Business\nThe program will comprise in-person class attendance and webinar presentations. The in-person class attendance is on December 5th\, 6th and 17th from 8:30am -4:30pm; the webinar sessions will be on December 9th\, 11th and 13th at 6:00pm-8:00pm. Attendees of the program will: • Learn the best practices for successfully managing a farmers’ market. • Learn tactics for conducting needs assessment\, developing a plan and performance evaluation of their market. • Learn effective techniques for successful management of relationships with farmers\, shoppers and stakeholders. • Learn how to source funding and win partners for their market. \nSpeaker(s): OSU Extension\, OKSBDC and ODAFF staff. \nFee: $ 200.00 \nTo register and make payment\, please go to: https://bit.ly/2YIpUuI \n\n\n\n\nPhone: 405-321-4774\nEmail: James.Arati@oksbdc.org\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nOklahoma Cooperative Extension Services SBDC\nCleveland County OSU Extension Office\n601 E. Robinson St. Norman\, OK 73071
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/farmers-market-manager-certification-program
LOCATION:Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services SBDC\, Cleveland County OSU Extension Office\, 601 E. Robison St\, Norman\, OK\, 73071\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T190308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T190308Z
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SUMMARY:OKC Women's Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nRegistration is encouraged. \nYou’ll also: \n\nConnect through interactive discussions and activities.\nLearn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.\nHear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.\n\nThe 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 \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/okc-womens-business-breakfast-14
LOCATION:Kamps 1910 Cafe\, 10 Northeast 10th Street\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73104\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T190421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T190421Z
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SUMMARY:#WBC Connects
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nYou’ll also: \n\nConnect through interactive discussions and activities.\nLearn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.\nHear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.\n\nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/wbc-connects-5
LOCATION:Wagoner Chamber of Commerce\, 301 S. Grant\, Wagoner\, OK\, 74467\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T190624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T190624Z
UID:711-1575966600-1575977400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Business Basics - Operations Management
DESCRIPTION:Do you have short term and long term goals for your business? Do you know what would happen to your business if something happened to you? Have you documented your key business processes? \nJoin us for this workshop which will take a deeper look into the different areas of operations you need to consider when starting and growing your business. In this workshop\, we will take a look at how to structure your business to meet your business needs\, how to set short term and long term goals and strategies\, as well as examine different areas of risk within your business. Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop. \nSpeakers from Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nPartners: Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Tech\, MidDel Tech\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou 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.  \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-basics-operations-management
LOCATION:Moore Norman Technology Center\, S. Penn Campus\, 13301 South Penn\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73170\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T203015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T203015Z
UID:812-1575966600-1575977400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS BASICS - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION: Moore – Norman Technology Center Moore – Norman Technology Center \nRoom 110\n\nTopic: Managing a Business\nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC\, SCORE\, REI Women’s Business Center and Career Tech \nCo-Sponsor(s): OKSBDC\, SCORE\, REI Women’s Business Center and Career Tech \nYou 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. \nFee: $ 25.00 \n\n\n\n\nPhone: 405-733-7348\nEmail: wmiller@rose.edu\n\n\n\n\nMoore – Norman Technology Center\n\nRoom 110\n13301 South Penn Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma 73170
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-basics-operations-management-2
LOCATION:Moore Norman Technology Center\, S. Penn Campus\, 13301 South Penn\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73170\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="OKSBDC":MAILTO:cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191107T213318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T213318Z
UID:777-1575966600-1575993600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
DESCRIPTION:QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive\, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts.  Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance. \nSpace is limited\, register early! \nInstructor: MJ Brienen\, Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor\nMJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up\, maintain\, or fix their QuickBooks systems.  She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses.  Brienen has a background in banking\, sales\, project management\, and working with websites. \nPartners: Murray State College\, Johnston County Chamber of Commerce\, The Chickasaw Nation\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou 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. \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $115.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/comprehensive-quickbooks-desktop-13
LOCATION:Murray State College\, 1 Murray Campus Drive\, Room ss 218\, Tishomingo\, OK\, 73460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T203439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T215119Z
UID:815-1576054800-1576065600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:ENTREPRENEUR 101 WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION: Carl Albert State College 3rd Floor\, HR Classroom #BC864\nTopic: Start-up Assistance\nBusiness start up walkthrough and business planning \nSpeaker(s): Dana Hugle\, Kreg Haney\, & Henry Lehr \nCo-Sponsor(s): Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma \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.” \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\nPhone: 1-918-465-1754\nEmail: dana.hugle@oksbdc.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarl Albert State College\n3rd Floor\, HR Classroom #BC864\n1507 South McKenna Street Poteau\, Ok 74953
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/entrepreneur-101-workshop-2
LOCATION:Carl Albert State College\, 1507 S. McKenna Street\, Poteau\, OK\, 74953\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="OKSBDC":MAILTO:cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T184901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T184901Z
UID:784-1576065600-1576069200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:New Overtime Rules Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Will your employees or clients be affected by this change? And if yes\, do you know what you need to do to prepare and how to comply? The Department of Labor (DOL) published final rules that will increase the minimum salary required to be exempt from overtime. Employers have until January 1\, 2020 to comply. \nDuring this session\, discussion will include:\nExempt vs. non-exempt status\nThe DOL’s changes to exemption criteria\nNew minimum salary requirements effective January 1\, 2020\nHow the final rules impact policies and practices related to after-hours work\, overtime and time tracking \nGuest Speaker: Madalene A.B. Witterholt\, Attorney\, Crowe & Dunlevy \nWith more than 30 years of experience\, Madalene Witterholt assists clients in the full spectrum of employment law issues. Starting with employee hiring and I-9 compliance\, employer policy development and day-to-day advice she provides employee training as well as the defense of administrative charges. Madalene’s regional practice has given her experience in the full gamut of employment litigation.  View Full Bio Here \n  \nPlease Register Online by December 9th as we will be serving lunch. \nNOTICE  – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship\, please contact Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification\, you will be notified. \nYou 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. \nFunded 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/new-overtime-rules-lunch-learn
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T091500
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T190819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T190819Z
UID:713-1576138500-1576142100@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:The Small Business Breakfast Club is a monthly networking and business-building event for business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nEach 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 \nThe 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. \nPartners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Durant Main Street\, OSU Extension\, Choctaw Nation\, Imagine Durant and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-breakfast-club-7
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191107T213650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T213650Z
UID:780-1576139400-1576166400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Advanced & Payroll- Desktop
DESCRIPTION:In the QuickBooks Advanced Class\, you will learn more about the features of QuickBooks that can make you more productive as your business grows. Getting to the next level with QuickBooks means that you’ll be able to make advanced reports and graphs of your business’ financial data\, understand how to use the various classes\, and more. Special emphasis will be place on understanding and navigating how to do payroll within QuickBooks. \nThis QuickBooks Advanced class will help you understand more about the tools available to you as a small business. Working closely with a QuickBooks certified professional\, you will get customized\, one-on-one attention working through your real-world issues. \nParticipants will enter information on laptops that will be provided.  QuickBooks® Pro 2018 desktop version is used for the training. \nPresenter:  MJ Brienen\, QuickBooks Pro Advisor\nMJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up\, maintain\, or fix their QuickBooks systems.  She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses.  Brienen has a background in banking\, sales\, project management\, and working with websites. \nYou 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. \nPartners:  Back Office Success\, MidDel Technology Center\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded 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. \n  \n\n\n\nPrice: $115.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/quickbooks-advanced-payroll-desktop
LOCATION:Mid-Del Technology Center\, Business and Industry Training Center\, 3921 SE 29th Street\, Del City\, OK\, 73115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quickbooks,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T215630Z
UID:819-1576141200-1576152000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION: Ardmore Chamber of Commerce 410 W Main St\nTopic: Tax Planning\nThis event will feature the State tax seminar taught by Dewey Brandon and will last approximately 2 hour. The next hour will be a question and answer period. This event is free. \nSpeaker(s): Dewey Brandon of the Oklahoma Tax Commission Ed Dyer of the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Ardmore \nCo-Sponsor(s): 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.” \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\n\nPhone: (580) 745-2956\nEmail: bbonner@se.edu\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\nArdmore Chamber of Commerce\n410 W Main St\n410 W Main St Ardmore\, OK 73401
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/oklahoma-tax-commission-workshop-8
LOCATION:Ardmore Chamber of Commerce\, 410 W. Main Street\, Ardmore\, OK\, 73401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="OKSBDC":MAILTO:cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T215901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T215901Z
UID:821-1576486800-1576490400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus EOSC – McAlester Campus \n208\n\nBusiness structure\, sales tax exemptions\, form completion\, new business registration\, withholding\, tax filing requirements\, vendor responsibilities. \nSpeaker(s): Dewey Brandon OTC \nCo-Sponsor(s): OTC & 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.” \nFee: No Cost \n1802 E College Ave McAlester\, Ok \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\n\nPhone: 5807453358\nEmail: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\nEastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus\nEOSC – McAlester Campus\n208\n1802 College Ave\, McAlester\, OK 74501
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/small-business-tax-workshop-5
LOCATION:Eastern Oklahoma State College – McAlester Campus\, 1802 College Ave\, McAlester\, OK\, 74501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oklahoma Tax Commission
ORGANIZER;CN="OKSBDC":MAILTO:cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T220807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T220807Z
UID:823-1576490400-1576497600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION: Eastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus EOSC – McAlester Campus\nBusiness start up walkthrough and business planning \nSpeaker(s): Dana Hugle\, Kreg Haney\, & Henry Lehr \nCo-Sponsor(s): Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma \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.” \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\n\nPhone: 5807453358\nEmail: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\nEastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus\nEOSC – McAlester Campus\n1802 College Ave\, McAlester\, OK 74501
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-workshop-4
LOCATION:Eastern Oklahoma State College – McAlester Campus\, 1802 College Ave\, McAlester\, OK\, 74501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="OKSBDC":MAILTO:cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20190920T191002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T191002Z
UID:715-1576659600-1576670400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:First Steps to Startup Success
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE  – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship\, please contact Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification\, you will be notified. \nIf you are planning to start a business\, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop. \nPlease come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of: \n\nCommon startup questions\nBusiness Structures\, Licenses & Permits\nHow to register a business in Oklahoma\nFinancing a business\nPreparing a business plan\nBasics of marketing and easy ways to market a business\n\nUpon 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. \nPresenters: Dewey Brandon\, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives \nPartners:  Durant Area Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Durant Main Street\, OSU Extension\, Choctaw Nation\, Imagine Durant\, and REI Women’s Business Center \nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nPrice: $20.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/first-steps-to-startup-success-11
LOCATION:REI Oklahoma Conference Center\, 2912 Enterprise Blvd\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T185534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T185534Z
UID:789-1578988800-1578994200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Coweta Women in Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of networking with other Women Business Owners on the 2nd Tuesday of every other month beginning in January for the Coweta Women in Business Breakfast in partnership with Coweta Chamber of Commerce\, Indian Capital Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center.  This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers\, build a network of business contacts and have an opportunity to showcase your business. \nBreakfast sponsorships are available.  Contact Leslie Browand at 800.658.2823 for more information. \nPartners: Coweta Chamber of Commerce\, Indian Capital Technology Center\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded 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 \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/coweta-women-in-business-breakfast
LOCATION:1843\, 124 South Broadway\, Coweta\, OK\, 74429\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T185307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T185307Z
UID:786-1578999600-1579010400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Do It Yourself Video Marketing
DESCRIPTION: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 will 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: \n\nVideo topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved.\nWhere to use your videos\, from social media to YouTube to your website\nParticipants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!\n\nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice! \nLunch at 11:00 AM and program begins at 11:30 AM. \nPresenter: 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. \nPartners: Ford Lofts\, Okmulgee Main Street\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou 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.  \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $40.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/do-it-yourself-video-marketing-7
LOCATION:Ford Lofts\, 324 East 6th Street\, Okmulgee\, OK\, 74447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191211T154444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T154444Z
UID:833-1579255200-1579262400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Successfully Marketing Your Business
DESCRIPTION: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 marketing\, 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. \nPresenters: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting \nPartners: Great Plains Technology Center\, Great Plains Economic Development Center\, Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce\, OKSBDC\, Cameron University\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nYou 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. \nFunded 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/successfully-marketing-your-business
LOCATION:Great Plains Business Development Center\, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd\, McMahon Lecture\, Lawton\, OK\, 73505\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125856
CREATED:20191122T221020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191122T221020Z
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SUMMARY:STATE & FEDERAL NEW BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION: Langston University Tulsa OK SBDC Location Room 216\nTopic: Tax Planning\nThis 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. 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.” \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Online\nAlready Registered? Sign in for more information.\n\n\n\n\nPhone: 580-745-2877\nEmail: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\nLangston University Tulsa OK SBDC Location\nRoom 216\n914 N. Greenwood Tulsa OK\, 74106
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/state-federal-new-business-tax-workshop-5
LOCATION:Langston University Tulsa OK SBDC Location\, 914 N. Greenwood\, Tulsa\, OK\, 74106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="OKSBDC":MAILTO:cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org
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SUMMARY:Do It Yourself Marketing
DESCRIPTION: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 will 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: \n\nVideo topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved.\nWhere to use your videos\, from social media to YouTube to your website\nParticipants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!\n\nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice! \nPresenter: Stephen Koranda\, CDME\, CTA\, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. \nKoranda 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. \nLunch at 11:00 AM and programs begins at 11:30 AM! \nPartners: Indian Capital Technology  Center and REI Women’s Business Center \nYou 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.  \nFunded 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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $40.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/do-it-yourself-marketing
LOCATION:Indian Capital Technology Center in Muskogee\, OK\, 2403 North 41st Street E\, Muskogee\, OK\, 74403\, United States
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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