BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cpcdc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201021T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20201020T170504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T170504Z UID:1907-1603274400-1603274400@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Budgeting and Projecting DESCRIPTION:Budgets\, financial documents and projecting are the last thing on any entrepreneur’s mind. Rather than avoiding them\, learn the power in each document\, how to create them and ways to use them to increase your profit and lower your bottom line. \nPresenter: Sara Orella-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting LLC \nPartners: REI Women’s Business Center and 3Raptor Consulting LLC \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/budgeting-and-projecting-3 LOCATION:ONLINE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T204110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T204110Z UID:1852-1603267200-1603299600@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:GROWTHWHEEL BUSINESS SERIES: PART 3 - HIRE THE BEST AND AVOID THE REST DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Cameron – CETES Small Business Development Center \nTopic: Managing Employees \nPlease join us as we discuss “Hiring the Best and Avoid the Rest”\, PART 3. This will be a four-part Growth Wheel series focusing on recruiting\, hiring\, on-boarding and retaining quality employees. During Part 3\, we will focus on employee retention and the evaluation process. Attendees will obtain a copy of the presentation and walk away with valuable GrowthWheel tools to help them implement today’s topics covered. PART 4 will consist of a one on one review and consultation session with each attendee to answer specific questions and to further assist. \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Samantha Lankford\, OKSBDC/Cameron University – Director – Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES)\nDana Hugle\, OKSBDC Eastern Center Director and Business Development Specialist \nCo-Sponsor(s): Cameron University \nFee: No Cost URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/growthwheel-business-series-part-3-hire-the-best-and-avoid-the-rest LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hiring-3216063_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T215241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T215241Z UID:1872-1603195200-1603198800@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Increase Your Sales with Online Reviews DESCRIPTION:90% of people claim that positive reviews influence their purchasing decisions. Do you know how your business appears online? \nJoin Deluxe product experts\, Joann Do and Cortney Vargas\, as they outline actionable strategies to increase sales and influence customers by increasing online reviews. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn:\nWhere customers might be reviewing your business and how to monitor comments\, questions\, and complaints\nThe benefits of getting more reviews\nHow to gather reviews from happy customers\nHow to respond to criticism so that customers feel heard\nHow to use online reviews to improve your product or service\nPresented by: Cortney Vargas \nIn Cortney’s 14 years in Marketing\, she has honed a wide repertoire of skills around digital marketing\, interactive strategy and product management. Loving the challenge of translating large corporate solutions into Main St.’s small business opportunity\, Cortney has worked with a vast range of business sizes from 1 employee to 10\,000+ team members. Her curiosity leads her to the forefront of new marketing technology\, \nwhile her passion for helping small businesses drives her to convert her new experience to products Mom and Pop Shops can use today. Anywhere she is needed from creative development\, website operations\, product management and collaborating effectively with stakeholders\, vendors and clients\, she’s there. She even once took a pie to the face for a good cause! She does it all! \nPresented by: Joanne Do \nJoann has six years of experience in planning and implementing digital marketing strategies with a wide range of clients to increase revenue through Search Engine Optimization\, Pay-Per-Click\, Social Media\, content strategy and website development. \nIn her current role at Deluxe\, she leverages her extensive experience and knowledge to create affordable digital marketing solutions for small business owners to grow regardless of where they are at in their business journey. \n She has previously worked with some big brands such as Hard Rock Casino\, Dairy Queen\, Marie Callender’s\, Papa Murphy’s Pizza and Olathe Health\, as well as small businesses like AAPC Publishing and Champion Termite & Pest Control. \nSponsored by: Deluxe Corporation URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/increase-your-sales-with-online-reviews LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,SCORE,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/growth-4822683_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20201020T193328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T193328Z UID:1922-1603180800-1603213200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Understanding SBA’s HUBZone Certification DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in selling your supplies or services to federal agencies you should learn about the SBA’s HUBZone certification.  Joining the HUBZone program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts.  The HUBZone program encourages economic development and employment growth in HUBZone areas by providing increased access to those set-aside federal contracting opportunities. \nPresenter: Ron DeGiacomo\, OkPTAC CoordinatorkPTAC Coordinator \nPartners: Kiamachi Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \n  URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-understanding-sbas-hubzone-certification-2 LOCATION:ONLINE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T214811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T214811Z UID:1870-1602763200-1602766800@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:October 15: Where’s The Money NOW? Position Your Business for the Future of Small Business Lending DESCRIPTION:This year’s economic crisis has resulted in rapid changes to small business lending. It’s more important than ever to identify the crucial factors lenders are evaluating now\, and steps you can take to position your business for financing in the coming months and years. \nNav’s Education Director Gerri Detweiler helped individuals and small business owners navigate the 2008 financial crisis and is working to educate business owners through the current crisis. \nAttend this webinar and learn about:\nThe current lending landscape\nWho is lending?\nWhat has changed?\nPresented by Gerri Detweiler \nGerri Detweiler has more than twenty years of experience guiding individuals through the confusing world of credit\, and has earned a reputation as a reliable and independent resource on personal and small business credit. She’s answered more than 10\,000 financial questions online and has been interviewed in more than 3000 news stories. \nSponsored by: URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/october-15-wheres-the-money-now-position-your-business-for-the-future-of-small-business-lending LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,SCORE,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/businesstax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T214522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T214522Z UID:1866-1602676800-1602684000@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:October 14: Women-Owned Startups in Rural America - Learn About Useful Tools & Resources DESCRIPTION:80% of rural small business owners believe the quality of life and cost of living are much better in rural areas\, BUT they cite challenges. \nJoin this LIVE Q&A session where the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC)\, USDA and SCORE will dedicate the full hour to answering your questions on the top challenges rural startups face and the most effective resources and programming to help your business thrive. \nThis lively discussion will delve into the available training and resources for women business owners and entrepreneurs in rural America. \nThe expert panelists include: NWBC Council Member Barbara Kniff-McCulla\, owner and CEO of KLK Construction\, CEO of SCORE Bridget Weston\, and a special guest from the USDA. \nYou can submit your questions during registration and during the LIVE webinar. \nABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)\n Barbara Kniff-McCulla\nBarbara J. Kniff-McCulla is the owner and CEO of KLK Construction in Pella\, Iowa. KLK Construction is a contractor in the telecommunications industry and was established in 1979. \nBarbara Kniff-McCulla\nOwner and CEO\, KLK Construction\n Bridget Weston\nBridget Weston is the CEO of the SCORE Association\, where she provides executive leadership and works directly and collaboratively with the Board of Directors to establish the vision and direction of SCORE. \nBridget Weston\nCEO\, SCORE\nKEY TOPICS\nBusiness Plans/Startup Assistance Startup Rural Entrepreneurs Women Entrepreneurs Agriculture\, Farming\, Fishing & Hunting\nOctober 14: Women-Owned Startups in Rural America – Learn About Useful Tools & Resources URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/october-14-women-owned-startups-in-rural-america-learn-about-useful-tools-resources LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,SCORE,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mammal-3305320_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201013T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200622T180240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T180240Z UID:1531-1602577800-1602588600@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? Join 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 Launch Pad\, Moore Norman Technology Center\, MidDel Technology Center\, SCORE\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nPartners: Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad\, Moore Norman Technology Center\, MidDel Technology Center\, 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 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/business-basics-operations-management-3 LOCATION:Francis Tuttle Business Innovation Center\, Room B1120\, 2824 Progressive Drive\, Edmond\, OK\, 73034\, United States CATEGORIES:REI WBC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/businessman-2753324_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T202233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T202233Z UID:1848-1602239400-1602244800@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC \nBusiness start up walkthrough and business planning \nSpeaker(s): Dana Hugle & Henry Lehr \nCo-Sponsor(s): KTC \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. \nFee: No Cost URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-workshop-8 LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/startup-1018514_1920.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200824T210319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T210319Z UID:1740-1602162000-1602165600@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:How to Explain Your Products and Services with Infographics DESCRIPTION:How well you communicate information about your products and services can make or break your potential sales with customers. In today’s noisy world of information overload and short attention spans\, infographics are a quick and easy way to explain the details about your products and services engagingly. \nThis webinar\, presented by product expert Dinah Ramirez with Easel.ly\, will provide you with basic formats and strategies for tackling an infographic’s writing and development so that your customers can learn what they need to know and move forward with a purchase. \nYou’ll learn:\nWhat an infographic is and the benefits of using them to explain your products and services\nHow other companies and businesses use infographics to explain their products and services – from simple to complex\nHow to write\, organize\, and streamline content for an infographic\nWays to get your infographic designed\nPresented by Dinah Ramirez \nDinah Ramirez is a customer success trainer\, webinar producer\, and product expert at Easel.ly. She provides learning experiences to Easel.ly’s user community along with helping businesses and professionals communicate visually with their customer\, clients\, and audiences. \nDinah holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan in Sociology and Applied Statistics along with an MBA from Wayne State University. \nSponsored by:easelly URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-explain-your-products-and-services-with-infographics LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,SCORE,Shawnee,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SCORE-infographics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T201451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T201451Z UID:1846-1602154800-1602158400@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:A CYBERSECURITY PLAYBOOK: FUNDAMENTALS AND STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS DESCRIPTION:Online\nFacilitated by Southeastern Oklahoma State University OKSBDC\nTopic: Managing a Business\nThis session and discussion will outline the key cybersecurity fundamentals that every business should be implementing to protect critical business data and positively impact to the bottom line. \nThis webinar will explore five areas and questions around sound cybersecurity strategy\, including —\n• Identify: How does a business identify cybersecurity risks and threats?\n• Protect: How does a business best protect its data and information?\n• Detect: How can a business detect and monitor cybersecurity incidents?\n• Respond: How should a business plan and respond to cybersecurity incidents?\n• Recover: How can a business recover and improve after cybersecurity incidents?\nNo business has all the right answers to the questions above\, but every business must be asking them. Join the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center\, Dean Joshua Snavely\, and Langston University to dive into this conversation on the cybersecurity basics of your business. \nSpeaker(s): Joshua M. Snavely\, M.B.A.\, J.D.\, LL.M.\nDean\, School of Business\nLangston University \nSpeaker Information: Dean Joshua Snavely is an attorney currently serving as an administrator and professor at Langston University — Oklahoma’s only historically black college/university. In his administrative capacity\, Snavely directs all facets of business school operations\, academic affairs\, alumni relations and fundraising. In addition\, Snavely teaches in the areas of business law\, cybersecurity\, entrepreneurship and homeland security. Since 2018\, Snavely has served on the University’s Emergency Leadership Team and currently co-chairs all preparation and reponse efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also currently serves on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Working Group. Snavely earned a master of laws in national security and US foreign relations from the George Washington Law School and an executive master’s in cybersecurity from Brown University. \nCo-Sponsor(s): Langston University \nFee: No Cost URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/a-cybersecurity-playbook-fundamentals-and-strategies-for-business LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cyber-security-3194286_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T195849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T195849Z UID:1843-1602082800-1602088200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:GROWTHWHEEL BUSINESS SERIES: PART 2 - HIRE THE BEST AND AVOID THE REST DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Cameron – CETES Small Business Development Center \nTopic: Managing Employees \nPlease join us as we discuss “Hiring the Best and Avoid the Rest”\, PART 2. This will be a four-part Growth Wheel series focusing on recruiting\, hiring\, on-boarding and retaining quality employees. During Part 2\, we will drill discuss the on-boarding and training process. Attendees will obtain a copy of the presentation and walk away with valuable GrowthWheel tools to help them implement today’s topics covered. \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Samantha Lankford\, OKSBDC/Cameron University – Director – Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES)\nDana Hugle\, OKSBDC Eastern Center Director and Business Development Specialist \nCo-Sponsor(s): Cameron University \nFee: No Cost URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/growthwheel-business-series-part-2-hire-the-best-and-avoid-the-rest LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hiring-1977803_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200824T182106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T182106Z UID:1716-1601989200-1601992800@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Business Financials – What you Need to Know to Make Profit DESCRIPTION:How to check the viability of your business model.\nHow to calculate your new break-even point.\nFinancial management strategies to grow your businesses. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-financials-what-you-need-to-know-to-make-profit LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:BizLaunch,Online,Shawnee,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/money-1604921_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201006T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200825T173123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T173123Z UID:1768-1601978400-1601983800@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Excel: Pivot Tables & Analyzing Your Data DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce participants to working with and analyzing their data in Excel. Specifically\, we’ll cover how to manage and analyze large amounts of information by working with Pivot Tables\, Conditional Formatting\, and Charting. The presenter will also share some additional ways to work with data\, both on-screen and printed\, and will demonstrate other features that can assist in interpreting your data. \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session! \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/excel-pivot-tables-analyzing-your-data LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,REI WBC,Shawnee,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/notebook-1850613_1920-e1598371989642.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200817T221011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T221011Z UID:1703-1601892000-1602255600@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Native American Entrepreneurs: Learn How to Make Your Dream a Reality (Virtual Training) DESCRIPTION:From idea conception to marketing\, this training will provide both group and individual level guidance to help launch your business. Bring an open mind\, willingness to learn\, and a real desire to form your business. \nInstructor: Dr. Ron Sheffield \nOct 5-8\n10 AM – 3 PM EST and \nOct 9\n3 PM – 6 PM EST URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/native-american-entrepreneurs-learn-how-to-make-your-dream-a-reality-virtual-training CATEGORIES:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/a-eventbannerlarge.eventbannerlarge.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T195246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T195246Z UID:1838-1601888400-1601899200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Topic: 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. \nFee: No Cost URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/oklahoma-tax-commission-workshop-12 LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SBDCOK.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201001T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T194441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T194441Z UID:1836-1601542800-1601548200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:BUSINESS LEADERSHIP DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Statewide Services OKSBDC \nTopic: Managing a Business \nPlease join us as we discuss “How to understand others in a stressful season so you can eliminate stress and increase productivity”. Certified Life and Business Coach\, Dana Bickford will guide you through this interactive\, enlightening and impactful session. Topics to be discussed: Reducing Stress\, Minimizing conflict\, Building trust\, Raising morale\, Maximizing team performance\, Improving team performance….. and more! \nSpeaker(s): Dana Bickford – Certified Life and Business Coach \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.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 URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-leadership LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/manage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201001T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201001T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200622T175012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T175012Z UID:1527-1601540100-1601546400@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:OKC Women's Business Breakfast 2020 DESCRIPTION: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! Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners. \nAt this event you can expect to: \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.\nFree to attend. Breakfast sponsorships available. \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. \nPartners: Pioneer Library System\, State Chamber of Oklahoma\, 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. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/okc-womens-business-breakfast-2020-9 LOCATION:The Walker Building\, 1300 N. Walker Avenue\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73103\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Networking,REI WBC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/breakfast-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T154342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T154342Z UID:1819-1601470800-1601476200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Training: DIY Product Photography DESCRIPTION:Visual presentation of your products plays a big part in creating your brand’s image and getting the price you deserve. Learn how to photograph your products to give them a professional appeal and make them stand out amongst the competition whether you use a smart phone\, point & shoot or DSLR camera. With simple DIY tools\, you will learn how to set up photo shoot materials and your light sources. We will also discuss some handy apps to use. \nNatasja Kemp is a photography instructor for Central Technology and is owner of Kemp Aerial Photography. Natasja will teach techniques on how to best photograph your product. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \nPrice: $0.00 URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-diy-product-photography-2 LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,REI WBC,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/photographer-407068_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T192713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T192713Z UID:1833-1601461800-1601467200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT - OPPORTUNITY ZONES DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Southeastern Oklahoma State University OKSBDC\nPlease join us as we discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Opportunity Zones. \nThis webinar will cover the following topics:\n* Provide an Overview of Opportunity Zones\n* Discuss the Tax Benefits for Investors\n* Explain the Investor Annual Reporting\n* Discuss Disaster Relief Impacting Opportunity Zones\n* Plus\, a Q & A session \nSpeaker(s): Richard G. Furlong\nIRS \nCo-Sponsor(s): IRS \nFee: No Cost URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-opportunity-zones LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/career-3386334_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T154628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T154628Z UID:1821-1601460000-1601467200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Canva For Beginners DESCRIPTION:With the changes in today’s world\, it is more important than ever to engage clients through social media. Learn key secrets in branding to help your business stand out\, engage your clients and create memorable social media posts. Learn how to use Canva\, a free graphic design program\, which will assist you to create professional posts and marketing materials sure to catch your customer’s attention. \nPresenters: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \nPrice: $0.00 URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-canva-for-beginners LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,REI WBC,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/training-for-beginners-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200824T202337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T202337Z UID:1737-1601384400-1601388000@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Concrete Strategies to Boost Your Sleep & Double Your Business Impact DESCRIPTION:When we don’t feel rested and energized it directly impacts our life and our business. If you want to ramp up your impact today\, it starts by getting sleep. \nThe World Health Organization has declared sleep loss as an epidemic across all industrialized nations with staggering statistics. \nJoin this life-altering presentation with Success Coach and Speaker Holly Jean Jackson\, and walk away with:\nSleep facts & a clear understanding of why sleep is crucial to you and your business\nThe 3 biggest sleep challenges\nConcrete strategies to boost your sleep & double your business impact\nIf you find yourself feeling exhausted all of the time and lacking the energy you need to build your dream life and business this is the webinar for you. \nPresented by Holly Jean Jackson \nHolly Jean Jackson helps business owners and entrepreneurs love their life and their business again. With over 12 years of technology and business experience\, she helps business owners get their groove back physically\, mentally and emotionally. She does this through a combined approach of both coaching and consulting providing practical and actionable results. \nHer business and consulting strategy spans many industries including: Visa\, California State University East Bay\, University of California Office of the President and Treasury Wine Estates. Holly holds a bachelors in political science and urban studies and a masters in public administration. Holly is deeply passionate about empowering small business owners to succeed 360 degrees. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/concrete-strategies-to-boost-your-sleep-double-your-business-impact LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,SCORE,Shawnee,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/morning-1092771_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T191041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T191041Z UID:1830-1601377200-1601380800@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:PATENTS\, TRADEMARKS\, COPYRIGHTS\, AND TRADE SECRETS DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\nPatents\, Trademarks\, Copyrights\, and Trade Secrets \nHow can you protect your invention\, product\, brand name\, logo\, or short story that you’ve created? \n• This session will explore the four types of intellectual property\, Patents\, Trademarks\, Copyrights\, and Trade Secrets\, including definitions\, costs\, time frames\, examples\, and where to apply.\n• Preliminary search techniques for patents and trademarks will be covered\, also what legal\, state\, and USPTO resources are available. \nThe Oklahoma State University Library is a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)\, designated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a resource for those who want information about IP. \nSpeaker(s): Suzanne Reinman – Library Professor\, Government Information/Patent and Trademark Resource Center – Oklahoma State University \nCo-Sponsor(s): USPTO \nFee: No Cost URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/patents-trademarks-copyrights-and-trade-secrets LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/registered-709695_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200825T172301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T172301Z UID:1765-1601373600-1601379000@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Excel: Intermediate Formulas & Charting DESCRIPTION:This session will cover useful techniques when working with formulas in Excel. Participants will also learn the basics of using Excel to display their data visually using charts. \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session! \nPresenters: Chris Hennes with the Pioneer Library System \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/excel-intermediate-formulas-charting LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,REI WBC,Shawnee,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/business-925900_1920-e1598376034823.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T154026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T154026Z UID:1817-1600952400-1600956000@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Getting Registered As A Federal Contractor DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss registration processes and marketing for small businesses selling to federal agencies. As a small business you need opportunities for growth\, the potential to pay good wages and keep quality employees. Have you considered governmental agencies as an additional revenue source? This session will discuss how to get started\, and tips on marketing as a federal contractor. \nPresenter: Ron DeGiacomo\, OkPTAC Coordinator \nWorkshop provided by REI Women’s Business Center \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-getting-registered-as-a-federal-contractor LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,REI WBC,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/manage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200824T175858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T175858Z UID:1713-1600952400-1600956000@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:How to Create a Cash and Sales Flow Forecast to Grow Your Business DESCRIPTION:– How to create a cash flow forecast.\n– How to improve your cash flow.\n– Sources of cash to grow your business. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-create-a-cash-and-sales-flow-forecast-to-grow-your-business LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:BizLaunch,Online,Shawnee,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/a2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T184906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T185155Z UID:1828-1600936200-1600941600@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\nBusiness Plan Workshop\nAndra Smith and Bobbi Holliday will walk you through how to create a business plan that will work for your new or existing business.\nBusiness Plans are a vital for funding requests and can help your business start on the right path to success. \nSpeaker(s): Andra Smith\nBobbi Holliday \nCo-Sponsor(s): Northwest Technology Center\, Fairview Campus \nFee: No Cost URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-plan-workshop-2 LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/laptop-3196481_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T183232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T184222Z UID:1824-1600873200-1600878600@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:GROWTHWHEEL BUSINESS SERIES: PART 1 - HIRE THE BEST AND AVOID THE REST DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing Employees\nPlease join us as we discuss “Hiring the Best and Avoid the Rest”\, PART 1. This will be a four-part Growth Wheel series focusing on recruiting\, hiring\, on-boarding and retaining quality employees. During Part 1\, we will focus on the recruiting\, interviewing and hiring process. Attendees will obtain a copy of the presentation and walk away with valuable GrowthWheel tools to help them implement today’s topics covered. \nSpeaker(s): Dr. Samantha Lankford\, OKSBDC/Cameron University – Director – Center for Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurial Studies (CETES)\nDana Hugle\, OKSBDC Eastern Center Director and Business Development Specialist \nCo-Sponsor(s): Cameron University \nFee: No Cost URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/growthwheel-business-series-part-1-hire-the-best-and-avoid-the-rest LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers,Online,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/planning-4077086_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200918T153422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T153422Z UID:1814-1600855200-1600860600@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Budgeting and Projecting DESCRIPTION:Budgets\, financial documents and projecting are the last thing on any entrepreneur’s mind. Rather than avoiding them\, learn the power in each document\, how to create them and ways to use them to increase your profit and lower your bottom line. \nPresenters: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting \nWorkshop provided by 3Raptor Consulting and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \nPrice: $0.00 URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-budgeting-and-projecting LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,REI WBC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/savings-2789112_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T020000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200825T170815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T170815Z UID:1763-1600822800-1600826400@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert DESCRIPTION:Join us to view an informative video presentation from the Oklahoma Tax Commission\, which offers detailed information on: business formation\, business structures\, sales tax exemption\, new business registration in Oklahoma and explanation of the primary business tax forms. Following the video\, we’ll hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon\, CPA who will provide further information on small business tax concerns and answer any specific questions from participants. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-business-tax-basics-ask-the-expert-4 LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Business Tax,Free,Online,REI WBC,Shawnee,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/businesstax.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172323 CREATED:20200824T200934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T200934Z UID:1735-1600779600-1600783200@cpcdc.org SUMMARY:Get Your Business Online in a Blink- Stress Free Ways to Find the Right Software DESCRIPTION:Do you need technology that helps you adapt to our new online world and meet demand after disruption strikes? Are you trying to digitize your business quickly but don’t know where to start? \nTaylor Short and Sam Bonanno from Software Advice will walk you through easy and stress-free ways to help you find the right software to get your business online fast. They’ll answer 3 critical questions you should think about as you adopt the right software for your business:\nWhat problem do I need to solve with software?\nHow do I choose the right software for my business?\nHow can I purchase software efficiently? \nYou’ll get actionable tips for identifying the biggest challenges with current software\, what to look for when evaluating multiple products\, and how to accurately calculate the total cost of adopting new technology. \nPresented by Taylor Short \nTaylor Short is a Content Team Lead at Software Advice\, managing a team of business IT and technology analysts who cover business and technology trends and help businesses digitally transform. He’s written content around manufacturing\, facilities and maintenance management and has been cited in dozens of notable publications\, including The Washington Post\, Lodging Magazine\, Facility Management Magazine and Facility Executive Magazine. \nPresented by Sam Bonanno \nSam Bonanno is a Senior Content Analyst for Software Advice\, helping businesses navigate the software buying journey and\nunderstand marketing technology and business trends. Her research and writing has been featured in a variety of publications\, including MarTech and Marketing Profs. She holds a B.A. in English from SUNY Geneseo. URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/get-your-business-online-in-a-blink-stress-free-ways-to-find-the-right-software LOCATION:ONLINE CATEGORIES:Free,Online,SCORE,Shawnee,Shawnee Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cpcdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/advertising-brand-branding-1449081.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR