Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation

BUSINESS START UP
2023-02-10 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | ONLINE
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.
Speaker(s): Jonathan Wynn, SBDC Business Advisor
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.

Understanding SBA’s Woman-Owned Certification
2023-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
What is a woman-owned business certification, and how do i get one?
If 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.
Join us to learn all the benefits and eligibility requirements of the certification, and how you can get started on your wosb journey.
Presenter: Jennifer Edwards REI WBC Program Manager
This workshop is provided by REI Minority Business Center and REI Women’s Business Center.
SBA 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.

Intro to Google Sheets
2023-02-15 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
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.
Presenter: Chris Hennes, PLS
This Workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

SELL ONLINE WITH E-COMMERCE TOOLS
2023-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Hosted by Google and Oklahoma SBDC
If 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:
* Exploring the Products tab in a Google Business Profile
* Introducing Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a
product feed
* Show you how to set up an E-Commerce website using Shopify
Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation and all materials used for this training.
Speaker(s): Maria Elena Duron
Grow with Google Trainer & Digital Coach
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.

BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
2023-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Hosted 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.
Speaker(s): OKSBDC Advisor Sandra Pierre OKSBDC Advisor Greg Jones
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877. All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. “Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

Fee: No Cost

Track Your Project with Google Sheets
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE
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.
Link to join:
meet.google.com/dfx-aiud-zdr

Google partner hosting this event:
Indigenous Community Digital Coach
Contact name: Jake Foreman
Jake 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.
In addition to his training expertise, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque.
If you have any questions, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithgoogle.com

Accounting for Non-Accountants
2023-02-20 14:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE
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:
(1) You will leave with an understanding of financial statements
(2) You will feel confident in using financial statements to help with planning and managing
(3) The importance and timing of cash flow will become core to your decision making
(4) You will have an appreciation for how critical a financial plan is to launch or grow your business

About our presenter

Hemant 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.
Hemant is a mentor with SCORE and provides advisory services on a consulting basis to investment firms.

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Do More with Google Sheets
2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
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.
Presenter: Chris Hennes, PLS
This Workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL START UP
2023-02-22 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Thinking 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.
Speaker(s): Oklahoma SBDC Business Development Specialists Jonathan Wynn Joe Silk
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.

Fee: No Cost

Get to Know the WBC
2023-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
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!
Funded 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.

BUDGETING AND PROJECTIONS MADE SIMPLE
2023-02-23 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget

HOSTED 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.
Speaker(s): Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
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.

Fee: No Cost

AICCOK Business Networking Mixer at Skydance Brewing
2023-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | SkyDance Brewing, 1 NE 7th Street. STE A, OKC, 73104, United States
Join AICCO for and evening of networking!
Exciting Prize Giveaways and 1 Free Drink Ticket. Cash Bar.
Questions? Contact Kendra Bennett 405-420-2731 Kbennett@regansmith.com
$20 Member/ $25 Non-Member per Ticket
Register/Purchase Tickets at AICCOK.org
Please RSVP by COB Friday, February 17th.

Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
2023-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE
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.
In this session we’ll introduce:

The principles of the design thinking process
Applying the design thinking process to solve problems
The basics of prototyping your ideas

Link to join:
meet.google.com/sxs-cubq-mnm

Google partner hosting this event:
Indigenous Community Digital Coach
Contact name: Jake Foreman
Jake 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.
In addition to his training expertise, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque.
If you have any questions, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithgoogle.com

Financial Focus: Fraud
2023-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
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.
There 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.
On-Site Information:
Great Plains Technology Center – Lawton
Great Plains Technology Center – Business Development Center
1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
Red River Technology Center – Duncan
Jerry D. Morris Business and Industry Service Center building – Room 509
3300 W. Bois D’Arc
Duncan, OK 73534
Canadian Valley Technology Center – Chickasha
Meeting Rm 3 -240
1401 Michigan Ave.
Chickasha, OK 73018
This workshop is provided by Arvest Bank, Great Plains Technology Center, Red River Technology Center, Canadian Valley Technology Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Presenters:
Sarah 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.
Shawn 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.
Shawn 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.
Funded 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.

Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business
2023-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE
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.

Link to join:
meet.google.com/uhg-exec-xjk

Google partner hosting this event:
Indigenous Community Digital Coach
Contact name: Jake Foreman

Additional Partners:
National Congress of American Indians
Jake 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.
In addition to his training expertise, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque.
If you have any questions, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithgoogle.com

Financial Basics 1
2023-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Educators
Brooke Montgomery, Program Director, NMSU Arrowhead Center American Indian Business Enterprise Center
Rachel Livingston, Program Specialist, NMSU Arrowhead Center American Indian Business Enterprise Center
Anjali Oberoi, Bernoulli Finance
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Guest Producer Speakers
Michelle Week, Good Rain Farm

Google Sheets for Excel Users
2023-03-01 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Google Sheets is the spreadsheet application of Google’s cloud-based office suite. This accelerated class is meant for experienced users of Excel who want to learn how to do the same and more in Google Sheets. We will show you how to share and collaborate in real-time, make Google Forms that work with Sheets, create charts, sparklines and more.

Presenter: Chris Hennes, PLS
This Workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

Price: $0.00

OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2023-03-02 08:00 - 10:00 | REI OKC Conference Center, 218 East Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
REI OKC Conference Center
318 NW 13th
Oklahoma City, OK
73103
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
March 2nd, 2023
8:15 am
10:00 am

Doors open for registration at 8:15 AM
Program begins at 8:30 AM
The OKC 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!
Each 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.
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Jennifer Edwards at 800-658-2823 or jedwards@reiok.org.
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is offered in partnership by the Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

Government Contracting
2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Hybrid: Virtual or In-Person
Hybrid: Virtual or In-Person
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
March 7th, 2023
10:00 am
11:30 am

PRESENTED BY REI OKLAHOMA
Attend IN-PERSON at REI Oklahoma’s OKC office (318 NW 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103) or VIRTUALLY
Are you wanting to expand your demographic? Are you looking for ways to diversify your business? Consider the government contracting industry. The government allocates billions of dollars each year specifically to contract with small businesses. In this training find out how to get your business in a position to qualify for those allocated dollars by becoming 7j qualified. Join us as we discuss the benefits of 7j qualification and the various ways to be certified.
Presenters:
Susan Dean, REI Minority Business Center Program Manager
Taylor Ishmael, REI Oklahoma Business Development Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Edwards, REI Women’s Business Center Program Manager
REI Oklahoma 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 Stephanie Swicker, Training Coordinator at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Diversity & Woman-Owned Certifications
2023-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
Hybrid: Virtual or In-Person
Hybrid: Virtual or In-Person
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
March 7th, 2023
1:00 pm
2:00 pm

Attend IN-PERSON at REI Oklahoma’s OKC office (318 NW 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103) or VIRTUALLY
Join us and learn how to get your business certified with the Diversity Certification or the Women-Owned Certification. Find out why these certifications benefit your business, lead to growth and opportunity to expand into additional demographics. We are excited to have Cathy Curtis with Oklahoma Commerce walk us through this topic.
Presenter: Cathy Curtis with Oklahoma Department of Commerce
REI Oklahoma 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 Stephanie Swicker, Training Coordinator at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Pathways to Native Business Development and Business Sustainability
2023-03-07 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE
The Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) and The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) technical assistance teams proudly announce a two-part virtual series focused on Business Plan Development and Business Sustainability.
Don’t Miss Out on This FREE Two-Part Workshop!
Part 1: March 7, 2023
1. Business plan development preparation
2. Eight components for business plan development
3. Business development assistance and mentorship

Small Business Resources for Exporting
2023-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Have you wondered about the process of exporting or wonder what you could improve?
This will be a dynamic overview of resources for International Business with a Q&A session for participants.
Speakers include OKSBDC International Trade Advisors, SBA International Trade Loan Officer, U.S. Export Assistance Center, and Iron Horse Industrial Park.
An overview of resource partner services will be provided as well as guidance on what should be considered to export correctly and protect your business. Financing through SBA as well as other sources will be discussed.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES IN SAM AND DIBBS
2023-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Facilitated by Oklahoma Small Business Development Center
Topic: Government Contracting

Hosted by: Oklahoma SBDC & OkPTAC This virtual event is a collaborative effort between OKSBDC & OkPTAC which will address service and manufacture type contracts located in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Defense Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Whether you are looking to mow the right aways for the Department of Transportation or supply aerospace parts for the Defense Logistics Agency, this training is for you. SAM is a repository of opportunities over the $25K threshold from many Federal agencies. DIBBS is DLS’s way of quickly supplying the warfighter needs. Learn how to search and find those opportunities that match what your company can do. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and will receive a copy of the presentation.
Speaker(s): David Hoffmeier, Bid Assistance Coordinator – Oklahoma PTAC Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network
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.

Fee: No Cost

Pathways to Native Business Development and Business Sustainability
2023-03-09 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE
The Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) and The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) technical assistance teams proudly announce a two-part virtual series focused on Business Plan Development and Business Sustainability.
Don’t Miss Out on This FREE Two-Part Workshop!

Part 2: March 9, 2023
1. Business sustainability planning
2. Business growth concepts
3. Business plan development and sustainability resource toolkits

BUSINESS START UP
2023-03-10 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Online
Facilitated by Oklahoma Small Business Development Center

Topic: Start-up Assistance

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.
Speaker(s): Jonathan Wynn, SBDC Business Advisor
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.

Fee: No Cost

Virtual: Gearing Up for Farmers Market Season
2023-03-21 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
Farmers markets offer great opportunities for farmers, food entrepreneurs and other small businesses to connect with customers and make sales. It’s not as easy as just reserving a booth and putting some products on a table. We will be hearing an update on the Homemade Food Freedom Act, discuss typical market regulations and get tips from a successful vendor!
Join us to hear from Andrea Graves, Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, Amber Foster, Durant Main Street, and Claudia Chambers-Beach, owner of Country Girl Jam by Kayterra Farms as they explore how to make your market season successful.
Funded 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.

Getting Started with Google Docs
2023-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
With Google Docs, your documents are stored in the cloud, and you can access them from any computer or device. You create and edit documents right in your web browser; no special software is required. In this workshop, you will learn how to use Google Docs, create and format a document, and apply templates to a new document.
Presenter: Chris Hennes, PLS
This Workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

HUBZONE CERTIFICATION AND PROGRAM UPDATES- Government Contracting
2023-03-22 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
Becoming a certified diverse supplier can open your business to receive government and corporate contracts as a part of government efforts to ensure businesses like yours can play a more significant role in our economy. In this webinar, we will be covering The Historically Underutilized Business Zones Certification. The HUBZone certificate is designed to help small businesses in urban and rural communities connect with federal contract dollars. SBA will also provide a brief discussion and preview on map updates. In this webinar, you will learn: How the HUBZone certification program has changed What the program requirements are, and if your business meets them How to apply and what the application process looks like All attendees will receive a copy of the presentation and will have a chance to get their questions answered by an SBA professional.
Speaker(s): Takeisha Hodge – SBA Program Manager of Certification and Outreach JaWanda Jones – SBA Business Opportunity Specialist Angela Wells – SBA Business Opportunity Specialist
Co-Sponsor(s):
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.”

Financial Focus: Understanding Financial Projections
2023-03-22 11:30 - 13:00 | ONLINE
In order to get funding, it’s important to have realistic financial projections in your business plan predicting how your business with grow and be profitable. In its simplest form, a financial projection is an estimate of future revenues and expenses. Join us to learn how to use a simple financial model, and how to research your industry if you are a startup business.
Presenter: Mark Scott, Arvest Commercial Banker
There 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.
On-Site Information:
Great Plains Technology Center – Lawton
Great Plains Technology Center – Business Development Center
1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
Red River Technology Center – Duncan
Jerry D. Morris Business and Industry Service Center building – Room 506
3300 W. Bois D’Arc
Duncan, OK 73534
Canadian Valley Technology Center – Chickasha
Meeting Rm 3 -240
1401 Michigan Ave.
Chickasha, OK 73018
This workshop is provided by Arvest Bank, Great Plains Technology Center, Red River Technology Center, Canadian Valley Technology Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

Lending Programs & How to Apply
2023-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
Hybrid: Virtual or In-Person
Hybrid: Virtual or In-Person
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
March 22nd, 2023
1:00 pm
2:00 pm

PRESENTED BY REI OKLAHOMA
We welcome you to join us VIRTUALLY or IN-PERSON at REI Oklahoma’s Durant office (2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK 74701) for a free training on Lending Programs & How to Apply. Looking for ways to fund your business? Learn how you can obtain funds to invest in land or buildings, new construction or renovations, equipment, inventory, furniture, fixtures, working capital and refinance.
Presenter: Misty Thomas, REI Business Lending
REI Oklahoma 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 Stephanie Swicker, Training Coordinator at PO Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.
