SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL START UP
2023-02-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

CYBER 101 FOR SMALL BUSINESS
2023-03-23 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
If you’re like many small business owners, you know that cybersecurity is important but may be unsure where to start. The good news is that you don’t have to be a tech guru to begin improving! In fact, renowned cybersecurity author Roger Grimes says that over 90% of all cyberattacks happen as a result of human error. This means that with some basic cybersecurity knowledge and practice you can drastically improve your business/personal cyber posture. Our practical course will cover social engineering, phishing, passwords, and some basic software/hardware policies you can follow to get started today! Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and will receive a copy of the presentation materials.
Speaker(s): Mark Barnet, OKSBDC IT Project Manager
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.

Learn About Investors and Loan Options for Your Small Business
2023-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE
When your small business needs funding, it’s important to understand what options might be available to you. In Part 1 of this two-part workshop you will learn how to find potential funding options and how to use Micro Loans to fund big goals.
Link to join:
meet.google.com/ucf-cftr-gbz

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

Google Docs Advanced
2023-03-29 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. Multiple people can work at the same time, you can see changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically. In this workshop, we will take a deeper look at Docs, and you’ll learn how to add images and links, insert and format tables, how to use the review & edit tools, and sharing and collaboration options.
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.

How to Write a Business Plan
2023-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
This workshop will take you through the step-by-step process of developing a business plan. While each business needs a unique plan, the basic elements are the same. You will receive a template to work from, and REI WBC representatives will be available to review your plan and make suggestions during the ongoing process.
Presenters: REI Women’s Business Center
This workshop is provided by 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.

BUSINESS START-UP CHECKLIST (ON SITE TRAINING ONLY
2023-03-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Greenwood Women’s Business Center and Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, 102 Greenwood Ave #2nd, Tulsa, OK, 74120, United States
Greenwood Women’s Business Center and Greenwood Chamber of Commerce
Topic: Start-up Assistance

OKSBDC is proud to collaborate with The Greenwood Women’s Business Center to offer this ON SITE ONLY TRAINING. Are you wanting to start a business and don’t know where to begin? Attending this workshop will be a great place for you to start! This will be an on-site only workshop to be held at the Greenwood Women’s Business Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This workshop will help provide detailed guidance on the necessary steps to starting a business in Oklahoma. OKSBDC Advisors will provide an overview of what your business plan needs to include along with a discussion of small business taxes and specialized certifications as they apply to your small business. Those attending this workshop will receive a copy of the presentation and handouts along with the opportunity to schedule a free and confidential advising session with one of our SBDC Advisors.
Speaker(s): Jessee Paxton, OSKBDC Business Advisor Maria Almeida, OKSBDC Business Advisor
Co-Sponsor(s): Greenwood Women’s Business Center Greenwood Chamber of Commerce
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. “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

Get Your Business on Google
2023-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE
Join Grow with Google Speaker, Maria Elena Duron, as she shows you how to increase your visibility.
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish.
In this session we’ll show you how to:
Create and claim your Google Business Profile
Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers
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.

HUMAN RELATIONS: EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT - SERIES 1 OF 3
2023-04-05 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE
OKSBDC is collaborating with HR Solid Foundation to offer an exciting three-part series that will cover the complete employee life cycle for business owners. Series 1 of 3: Human Relations – TALENT RECRUITMENT Ensuring the overall process of identifying, sourcing, screening, shortlisting, and interviewing candidates for jobs within an organization is a daunting, but necessary task. Having the right employees to represent your brand can significantly contribute to the success of your small business. In this first class, attendees will learn the necessities of developing within or the value an outside candidate can bring to the table. They will also see the intricacies of the recruiting cycle, and importance of advertisement – as well as certain cost that can be avoided! This is a full review of the recruiting process when you are starting from scratch, or as a tenured employer. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation and handouts. We will also allow time for Q & A with the presenter.
Speaker(s): Christy Close, MsHRM, SHRM-CP, PHR HR Solid Foundation
Co-Sponsor(s):
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Building a Simple Website Using Google Sites
2023-04-05 18:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE
Do you want a website for your business but don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire a website developer? In today’s digitalized world, having a website is more of a necessity than just a trend. Everyone is looking for the best ways to build an online presence. The truth is, having a great website doesn’t take a lot of special skills. There are numerous template-based website creators that allow you to create responsive and attention-grabbing websites with NO coding skills.
Lynn (Cathy) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University.
Cost $67. Current IAIA undergraduate and graduate students will pay $27. Current IAIA employees, alumni, and Seniors 65 will pay $54. If discount does not appear at checkout, contact CE Manager before you pay. This eight hour course is eligible for .8 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).
