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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nJanuary 25th\, 2021\nStart Time: 2:00 pm\nEnd Time: 3:00 pm \n\n\nLearn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online\, then turn these insights into well-informed\, actionable decisions. \nIN THIS SESSION\, WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO \n\nIdentifying  business goals and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them\nIncorporating data into your marketing plan\nSelecting tools to help you find the answers you need\n\nPresenter: Maria Elena Duron\, Grow With Google Professional Trainer \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-make-better-business-decisions-with-analytics
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
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SUMMARY:Creating Your Operational Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to create a simple operational budget for your business.  An operating budget helps you strategize for a profitable business and allows you to plan for low earning or high spending months. A budget guides your spending decisions and motivates you to stay on track with your revenue goals.  Also\, if you are applying for small business grants\, funders may require you to submit an operating budget with your application. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll discuss the budgeting process and use IDRS’ Cash Flow projection tool to develop a budget that you can use to manage your business.  You will learn how to estimate sales and expenses and where you can go to get information that you can use in creating your budget.  And because creating a budget is an important planning tool for both business and the family\, the principles in this workshop will be helpful for creating a family budget too. \nThis workshop is FREE and OPEN to ALL community members.  The workshop will take place on Tuesday\, January 26th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central. This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAbout our presenter: \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/creating-your-operational-budget-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:IDRS Acorn Project,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: The Perfect Customer: How to Identify Your Target Audience
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nJanuary 26th\, 2021\nStart Time: 1:30 pm\nEnd Time: 3:00 pm \n\n\nAs a small business\, you want to ensure that the efforts you put into marketing and advertising are working. Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you identify your target audience and “work smarter” to align your marketing efforts to reach the ideal customer. \nPresenter: Jessie Phillips\, Kiamichi Technology Center District Communications & Marketing Coordinator \nWorkshop provided by Kiamichi 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-the-perfect-customer-how-to-identify-your-target-audience
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20201211T172337Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Protect Your Business From Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Join us to receive the latest information about fraud from a Certified Fraud Examiner. Learn to prevent\, deter and detect fraud\, ranging from general business to everyday life. \nPresenter: Autumn Thurman\, REI Senior Accountant \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-protect-your-business-from-fraud
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210120T163611Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Social Media Planning
DESCRIPTION:Are you stuck every week wondering what to post on social media for your business? Get to the end of the week and realize you forgot to post at all? Or are you continually missing fun post opportunities because you realized a social media “holiday” or another opportune digital moment has passed and you’re too late to capitalize on it? \nIn this 60 minute webinar\, we will cover how to create a content calendar so you never miss another important date for your business again.  Join social media expert\, Roxanne Best\, as she helps you plan for holidays\, product launches and special events in advance! \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, January\, 27th at 9:00 am Pacific / 10:00 am Mountain / 11:00 am Central.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak\, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits\, special events\, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor\, culinary artist\, storyteller\, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/2021-social-media-planning
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:IDRS Acorn Project,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T143000
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SUMMARY:Business Operations
DESCRIPTION:From developing business systems to train and motivate staff\, join for a session on business operations.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nFuture Proof is a program that assists businesses with identifying new markets\, pivoting their business model\, and developing and implementing a deep digital transformation plan. Join via Zoom link below. \n  \nEfficiency is the key to profitability and scalability. As a small business owner\, it’s easy to become a bottleneck to the success of your business when\, in reality\, the best businesses are the ones that can run without you. \n  \nStreamlining operations allows your business to run more efficiently – creating more revenue with less effort. In this online interactive Q&A\, we’ll discuss systems you can use to manage your business and how to train\, motivate\, and protect staff. \n  \nJoin us for a short presentation on: \n● How to develop systems to better manage your business \n● How to protect your business and staff. \n● How to train and motivate people \n  \nFollowed by a Q&A \n● We’ll discuss some of the unique challenges small business owners are facing and how to deal with them \n● You will get the opportunity to have your questions answered by entrepreneurs who understand the challenges you’re going through \n  \nSign up today to secure your spot and start growing your business. \n  \nPlease register and complete the survey questions upon checkout. Please note that this session will be recorded. Join via Zoom here at 2pm.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-operations
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:BizLaunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
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SUMMARY:Data Privacy - Why it Should be a Top Priority for Your Small to Medium-Size Business
DESCRIPTION:Small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) need to make Data Privacy a higher priority in today’s increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem. \nJoin Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) CEO & Founder Kristin Judge and Keeper Security CEO & Co-Founder Darren Guccione\, as they discuss issues regarding cybersecurity\, privacy\, data governance and digital ethics. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\nWhat some of the data privacy regulations that are affecting SMBs today\nThe responsibilities and potential liabilities created by these regulations\nHow SMBs can take proactive steps to comply with complex regulations \n\nPresented by Kristin Judge \n\nAfter serving as an elected official\, Kristin founded the nonprofit Cybercrime Support Network to serve individuals and SMBs impacted by cybercrime. She’s been called on by technology publications like SC Magazine and Government Technology\, to share online safety tips. \nKristin was named SC Media “Women in IT Security Influencer” and “Woman of Influence” by the Executive Women’s Forum. At MS-ISAC and National Cyber Security Alliance she worked as a “technology interpreter” helping nontechnical people understand security. \nPresented by Darren Guccione  \n\nDarren Guccione is the CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security\, Inc.\, the creator of Keeper\, the world’s most popular password manager and secure digital vault. Keeper software is used globally by millions of people and thousands of businesses. \nPrior to Keeper\, Darren served as an advisor to NinthDecimal (f/k/a JiWire)\, the leading media and technology service provider for the Wi-Fi industry. Prior to that\, Darren was the CFO and Co-founder of Apollo Solutions\, Inc.\, which was acquired by CNET Networks (now CBS Interactive). \n\nSponsored by: Cybercrime Support Network \n \n\nSponsored by: Keeper Security\, LLC
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/data-privacy-why-it-should-be-a-top-priority-for-your-small-to-medium-size-business
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Online,SCORE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T143000
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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: Kiamichi Technolocy 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-getting-registered-as-a-federal-contractor-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210114T205654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T205654Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Learn The Basics of Google Ads
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nJanuary 29th\, 2021\nStart Time: 2:00 pm\nEnd Time: 3:00 pm \n\n\nDESCRIPTION \nIn this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. \nIN THIS SESSION\, WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO\nHow to create an account and set up an ad campaign\nHow to write great ads\, refine keywords\, and include ad extensions\nHow to measure success \nPresenter: Maria Elena Duron\, Grow With Google Professional Trainer \nWorkshop is provided by REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-learn-the-basics-of-google-ads
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210114T204118Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Business Basics: Financial Management
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nFebruary 2nd\, 2021\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nEnd Time: 10:30 am \n\n\nCreating a sound financial foundation is essential to the longevity of a business.  Discover what your balance sheet\, income statement\, and cash flow really mean. This Financial Management workshop will take the mystery out of creating a budget\, setting up a financial dashboard\, and will show you how to set up a healthy financial system.  Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop. \nSpeakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad\, Moore Norman Technology Center\, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nPartners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad\, Moore Norman Technology Center\, Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma\, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-business-basics-financial-management
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210114T210205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T210205Z
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SUMMARY:Shipping as a Small-Business Growth Strategy - Here’s What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses have faced many challenges and hurdles since the pandemic began\, but e-commerce continues to thrive. The rise in online shopping is likely to continue\, making it more important than ever to offer shipping for your products. \nJoin this session where Jamie Mason\, FedEx Sales Director\, will share expert advice on getting started with shipping\, how to save time and money\, and insight on how small businesses can make the most of this opportunity for growth. \nYou’ll learn about: \n\nHow to make shipping part of your long-term growth strategy\nSaving time and money with the right shipping services\nSimplified shipping with online tools\, creating an account\, ordering supplies and more\nShipping specialty items like perishables\, electronics and dangerous goods\n\nPresented by Jamie R. Mason \n\n\nJamie Mason is a Managing Director of Field Sales for FedEx Services in Southern California\, responsible for strategic direction\, vision and execution in growing market share within the small to medium business segment. \nHer passion for consultative selling stems from growing up with FedEx over the last 34 years while watching the company quickly adapt to change in the marketplace through innovation and technology. \nJamie’s first-hand experience allows her to help her customers use shipping to adapt\, grow and stay competitive even in uncertain times. \n\nSponsored by
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/shipping-as-a-small-business-growth-strategy-heres-what-you-need-to-know
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:SCORE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20201228T214215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T214215Z
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SUMMARY:10 Ways to Successfully Market Your Business on a Shoestring Budget
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive Q&A\, we’ll cover 10 ways that you can market your business so that you can market with intention and confidence.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nFuture Proof is a program that assists businesses with identifying new markets\, pivoting their business model\, and developing and implementing a deep digital transformation plan. Join via Zoom link below. \n  \nEveryone knows that they need to market their business\, but not everyone knows how to do so in a way that makes money instead of wasting it. With all the tools available to modern marketers\, it’s hard for small businesses to know where to invest their time and money with marketing\, and how to tell whether it’s working or not. \n  \nMarketing\, if done right\, can help ramp up sales\, generate masses of new customers\, and create an entirely new revenue stream for your business. If done well\, it can become a painful and embarrassing waste of time and money that leads to a lot of frustration and very few results. \n  \nIn this interactive Q&A\, we’ll cover 10 ways that you can market your business\, so that you can market with intention and confidence. \n  \nJoin us for a short presentation on \n● Low cost and no cost marketing ideas any business can use \n● How to know which marketing platform is right for you \n● How to track\, measure and tweak your marketing to save money and time \n  \nFollowed by a Q&A session where \n● We’ll discuss some of the unique challenges small business owners are facing and how to deal with them \n● You will get the opportunity to have your questions answered by entrepreneurs who understand the challenges you’re going through \n  \nPresenter Marco Patricio \nMarco Patricio is a storyteller\, copywriter\, and marketer that helps businesses create content and marketing that connects with their customers and drives sales. Marco has worked with businesses of all sizes to better tell their stories\, from established brands like Shopify and Mozilla to small businesses of all sorts across every industry. \n  \nSign up today to secure your spot and start growing your business. \nPlease register and complete the survey questions upon checkout. Please note that this session will be recorded. Join via Zoom here at 2pm.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/10-ways-to-successfully-market-your-business-on-a-shoestring-budget
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:BizLaunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210120T161917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T161917Z
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SUMMARY:Etsy Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:About The Course\nThe IDRS Acorn Project and participating partners are hosting a series of free live online courses for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items. \nThe Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship class will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing\, branding\, pricing\, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store. \nThe live virtual Etsy class takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. As a participant in the class\, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy. \nThe next course will take place at the following times and dates.\n11:00 – 1:00 PT | 12:00 – 2:00 MT | 1:00 – 3:00 CT | 2:00 – 4:00 ET \nTuesday\, February 2nd\nWednesday\, February 3rd\nThursday\, February 4th\nFriday\, February 5th \nDue to the high demand for this free course\, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted.  Please Click Here if you would like to apply for the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship course.   You will be notified of your acceptance by Friday\, January 29th. \nAbout the Instructor\n  \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee\, Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops\, art markets\, and powwows\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her MoonHawkArt Esty store. \n \nParticipating Partners
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/etsy-entrepreneurship
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210114T202640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T202640Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Excel ~ Data Entry and Formatting
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nFebruary 3rd\, 2021\nStart Time: 10:00 am\nEnd Time: 11:30 am \n\n\nThis session introduces beginners to the basics of working with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. We’ll cover basic terminology\, strategies for efficient data entry\, and simple spreadsheet formatting for improved use of your data.  The presenter will create a simple worksheet and show some basic formatting options so participants can learn from a live demonstration. \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session! \nPresenter: Chris Hennes\, Pioneer Library System \nWorkshop provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-excel-data-entry-and-formatting
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210120T162135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T162135Z
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SUMMARY:Etsy Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:About The Course\nThe IDRS Acorn Project and participating partners are hosting a series of free live online courses for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items. \nThe Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship class will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing\, branding\, pricing\, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store. \nThe live virtual Etsy class takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. As a participant in the class\, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy. \nThe next course will take place at the following times and dates.\n11:00 – 1:00 PT | 12:00 – 2:00 MT | 1:00 – 3:00 CT | 2:00 – 4:00 ET \nTuesday\, February 2nd\nWednesday\, February 3rd\nThursday\, February 4th\nFriday\, February 5th \nDue to the high demand for this free course\, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted.  Please Click Here if you would like to apply for the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship course.   You will be notified of your acceptance by Friday\, January 29th. \nAbout the Instructor\n  \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee\, Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops\, art markets\, and powwows\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her MoonHawkArt Esty store. \n \nParticipating Partners
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/etsy-entrepreneurship-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20201211T172602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T172602Z
UID:2007-1612357200-1612366200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Quick Books Desktop: All About Reports
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from a certified QuickBooks pro advisor and learn all about Reports: \n\nReports in the Customer and Vendor Center\nSales Tax Liability Report\nProfit & Loss and Balance Sheets Reports\nCreating Customized Reports\nFiltering & Memorizing Reports\nSending Reports to Excel\n\nThere will be plenty of time for discussion with the expert and an addition “tips and shortcuts” sheet provided at the conclusion of the virtual session. \nPresenter:  MJ Brienen\, QuickBooks Pro Advisor\nMJ Brienen is a seasoned professional focused on helping businesses in many stages of development to set-up\, maintain\, or fix their QuickBooks systems.  She works to help uncover the secrets to QuickBooks® and how the program can be used most effectively by businesses.  Brienen has a background in banking\, sales\, project management\, and working with websites. \nWorkshop Provided by: Back Office Success and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-quick-books-desktop-all-about-reports
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210129T220634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T220634Z
UID:2225-1612360800-1612364400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Native AG Producer | Taxes and Finance Toolkit Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs tax season approaches do you want to learn more about how Native agriculture producers can prepare and complete forms like the Schedule F? \nJoin this series of webinars to learn how to be well prepared for lender meetings\, thus cultivating a positive borrower relationship. We will cover preparing a balance sheet to convey your financial position; understanding the Sch. F tax form to share farm profitability; and telling your story to your lender\, preparing a cash flow plan and other business planning tools. \n  \nTopic: Balance Sheets – \nSpeakers: Denny Everson and Pauline Van Nurden\nWatch Here  \n  \nDate: February 3rd 2pm CT \nTopic: Taxes – Schedule F \nSpeakers: Rob Holcombe \n  \nDate: February 10th 2pm CT \nTopic: Telling my story to a lender & modeling cashflow \nSpeakers: Denny Everson and Pauline Van Nurden \nHosted by the Mvskoke Fund\nDelivered by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management\nPartners include Native360 Loan Fund\nSponsored by the Native American Agriculture Fund \n  \nYou can join for all three events here!
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/native-ag-producer-taxes-and-finance-toolkit-series
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210114T203352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T203352Z
UID:2103-1612427400-1612432800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Training: OKC Women’s Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nFebruary 4th\, 2021\nStart Time: 8:30 am\nEnd Time: 10:00 am \n\n\nThe 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! \nEach month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources. \nThis month’s topic:  TBA.  Please come ready to discuss! \nThe OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month. \nThis workshop is provided by 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 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-okc-womens-business-breakfast
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210120T162314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T162314Z
UID:2162-1612443600-1612450800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:About The Course\nThe IDRS Acorn Project and participating partners are hosting a series of free live online courses for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items. \nThe Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship class will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing\, branding\, pricing\, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store. \nThe live virtual Etsy class takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. As a participant in the class\, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy. \nThe next course will take place at the following times and dates.\n11:00 – 1:00 PT | 12:00 – 2:00 MT | 1:00 – 3:00 CT | 2:00 – 4:00 ET \nTuesday\, February 2nd\nWednesday\, February 3rd\nThursday\, February 4th\nFriday\, February 5th \nDue to the high demand for this free course\, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted.  Please Click Here if you would like to apply for the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship course.   You will be notified of your acceptance by Friday\, January 29th. \nAbout the Instructor\n  \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee\, Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops\, art markets\, and powwows\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her MoonHawkArt Esty store. \n \nParticipating Partners
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/etsy-entrepreneurship-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210104T203127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T203127Z
UID:2080-1612449000-1612452600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Business Tax Basics & Ask the Expert Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nFebruary 4th\, 2021\nStart Time: 2:30 pm\nEnd Time: 3:30 pm \n\n\nJoin us to hear from Savannah Dixon of Vann Dixon\, CPA who will provide 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 PRIME programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-event-business-tax-basics-ask-the-expert-zoom-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Business Tax,REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210113T191205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T191205Z
UID:2091-1612530000-1612537200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:STARTING A MEDICAL PRACTICE
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nStarting your own medical practice is an exciting and sometimes daunting opportunity. New practitioners (Physicians and Nurse Practitioners) often have excellent medical training without any background or training in setting up or running a practice. For your medical business to be successful\, you need a clear and detailed plan at the outset to keep things moving on schedule. This workshop will help you outline a start-up timeline\, actionable steps for starting your practice and resources from an experienced practitioner. You will also be introduced to a team of professionals who will continue to work with you as your open your practice doors – whether it is a traditional\, direct care or concierge practice. \nSpeaker(s): This event will be facilitated by Dana Hugle\, Oklahoma SBDC Business Development Specialist and will feature medical professionals as guest speakers.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/starting-a-medical-practice
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
ORGANIZER;CN="Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers":MAILTO:INFO@OKSBDC.COM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210120T162451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T162451Z
UID:2164-1612530000-1612537200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout The Course\nThe IDRS Acorn Project and participating partners are hosting a series of free live online courses for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items. \nThe Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship class will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing\, branding\, pricing\, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store. \nThe live virtual Etsy class takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. As a participant in the class\, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy. \nThe next course will take place at the following times and dates.\n11:00 – 1:00 PT | 12:00 – 2:00 MT | 1:00 – 3:00 CT | 2:00 – 4:00 ET \nTuesday\, February 2nd\nWednesday\, February 3rd\nThursday\, February 4th\nFriday\, February 5th \nDue to the high demand for this free course\, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted.  Please Click Here if you would like to apply for the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship course.   You will be notified of your acceptance by Friday\, January 29th. \nCourse Agenda\n \nAbout the Instructor\n  \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee\, Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops\, art markets\, and powwows\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her MoonHawkArt Esty store. \n \nParticipating Partners
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/etsy-entrepreneurship-4
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210208T191738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T191738Z
UID:2241-1612785600-1612789200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:What the Most Successful Businesses Are Doing in 2021 - Trends You’ll Want to Jump on Now
DESCRIPTION:Wondering what’s next for your business in 2021? \nJoin us for a conversation with Rieva Levonsky\, CEO of GrowBiz Media and SmallBizDaily\, Ross Herosian\, Founder and CEO of Tricycle Creative\, and Blake Clark\, Global Vice President of Software Advice\, about continuing patterns\, new small business trends and the biggest changes that will impact your business this year. \nYou’ll discover: \n\nHow small and midsize businesses adapted and survived in 2020 (and what you can emulate)\nPatterns from 2020 that persist in 2021 and what’s changed about them\nWhat customers are expecting this year\nWhere digital commerce and contactless experiences are headed and what to do about it\nNew trends to watch out for now\, in the latter half of 2021\, and beyond\n\nPresented by: Rieva Lesonsky\n\n\nRieva Lesonsky is president and CEO of GrowBiz Media\, a custom content and media company focusing on small business and entrepreneurship\, and the blog SmallBizDaily.com. \nShe’s a nationally-known speaker\, best-selling author\, and authority on entrepreneurship and has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Prior to starting GrowBiz Media\, she was the long-time Editorial Director of Entrepreneur magazine. \nPresented by: Ross Herosian\n\n\nRoss Herosian is the Founder and CEO of Tricycle Creative. Tricycle Creative is a marketing agency that provides digital marketing solutions to creative business owners. Their flagship program\, the Roadmap Sessions\, gives businesses a plan for their marketing\, content\, and communications so they know how to spend their time\, money\, and resources. \nOver the course of his career\, Ross has been a radio DJ\, a collegiate recruiter\, a video producer\, a content creator\, a social media manager\, an event marketer\, and even ran an arts non-profit. \nPresented by: Blake Clark\n\nBlake Clark is the Group Vice President of Software Advice\, a company that helps businesses navigate the software buying journey. Blake has more than 15 years of experience managing eCommerce businesses\, leading product strategy\, and customer experience across a diverse range of industries including gaming and hospitality. \nAt Software Advice\, he leads the company’s strategic vision and oversees day-to-day operations. In addition to running a 250+ person team\, he is a proud father to five kids.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/what-the-most-successful-businesses-are-doing-in-2021-trends-youll-want-to-jump-on-now
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,SCORE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210208T190850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T190850Z
UID:2235-1612789200-1612792800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteering in 2021 - How it Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion\, unselfish caring\, patience\, and just plain loving one another.” -Erma Bombeck \nIn recognition of National Volunteer Month\, we are thrilled to have CEO of SCORE Association Bridget Weston and SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director Ed Coleman share their expertise with the SCORE audience. \n\nThis webinar will discuss: \n\nThe importance of volunteering in the United States and the impact it has on our nation\nThe many benefits that come with volunteering\nHow volunteering with SCORE will help you\, the small businesses we serve\, and your community!\n\nPresented by: Bridget Weston \n \n\n\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. \nPresented by: Ed Coleman\n \nEd Coleman is a SCORE certified mentor and District Director of the Washington DC chapter. His experience includes the development and execution of omni-channel marketing strategies including print\, web site management and development\, email marketing\, social media and search engine marketing in both turn-around and growth situations.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/volunteering-in-2021-how-it-can-help-small-businesses-grow-in-your-community
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:SCORE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210114T203946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T203946Z
UID:2109-1612792800-1612796400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nFebruary 8th\, 2021\nStart Time: 2:00 pm\nEnd Time: 3:00 pm \n\n\nLearn about Google My Business\, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website. \n\nIn this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:\nCreate or claim your Business Profile on Google\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse Google My Business to connect with  potential customers\nCreate a free website using the info from your Business Profile\n\nPresenter: Maria Elena Duron\, Grow With Google Professional Trainer \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. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20201211T172706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T172706Z
UID:2009-1612861200-1612868400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Creating A Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:Writing a strategic plan\, creating measurable SMART goals and formulating the logistics of a project sounds like tasks required of a Fortune 500 company\, not your dream. But in order to make your dream a reality\, you must master these skills and learn to control the growth of your business. Learn how to master these skills and through strategic planning take your business to the next level. \nPresenter: Sara Orellana-Paape\, 3Raptor Consulting \nWorkshop provided by: 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/virtual-event-creating-a-strategic-plan
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210114T210356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T210356Z
UID:2137-1612872000-1612875600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How Packaging Can Build Your Brand\, Reduce Damages and Waste\, and Even Save Money
DESCRIPTION:Increased online shopping during the pandemic means consumers are being flooded with more packages than ever. Packaging can make your shipments stand out from those of other businesses and products\, while helping reduce damages and save money. \nIn this session\, Kim Dixon\, FedEx Office Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer\, will discuss key packaging considerations for small-business shippers and share how optimizing your packaging can increase customers’ satisfaction and even reduce waste and cost. \nYou’ll learn about: \n\nPackaging Basics for brand new shippers to save money in the long run\nCustom-branded boxes and other packaging options to market your business\nHow to understand and calculate dimensional weight to decrease estimated shipping costs\nHow to utilize the experts at the FedEx Packaging Lab for package\, freight and material testing to ensure better protection for your shipments and help reduce customer damage claims\n\n\nPresented by Kim Dixon\n \n\nAs Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Office\, Kim Dixon leads a network of 2\,100 digitally connected retail stores and customer locations\, and 19 centralized print production facilities. Nearly 200\,000 customers turn to these locations every day for expert print capabilities\, customized packing and shipping\, and same-day delivery\, making it a one-stop shop for small-business owners.\n\nUnder Dixon’s leadership\, FedEx Office team members take great pride in understanding each customer’s needs\, developing innovative solutions and delivering world-class service that bring their visions to life\, watching start-ups grow into thriving businesses.\n\nSponsored by
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-packaging-can-build-your-brand-reduce-damages-and-waste-and-even-save-money
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,SCORE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210114T203816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T203816Z
UID:2107-1612879200-1612884600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Vitural Training: Intro To LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nFebruary 9th\, 2021\nStart Time: 2:00 pm\nEnd Time: 3:30 pm \n\n\nWe’ll provide an overview of the business social media platform\, share how to create a professional profile\, best practices to using LinkedIn and using the platform to build a business. \nPresenter: Stephen Koranda\, CDME\, CTA\, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. \nKoranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing\, a marketing agency and tourism consultancy firm based in Norman\, Oklahoma\, that counsels small businesses on their marketing initiatives to grow their business. Koranda speaks regularly on marketing\, sales\, social media\, email marketing\, and customer service. Koranda is the Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact\, the email service provider and marketing toolkit. \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/vitural-training-intro-to-linkedin
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210129T205827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T205827Z
UID:2176-1612951200-1612956600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Excel ~ Introduction to Formulas & Functions
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: \nFebruary 10th\, 2021\nStart Time: 10:00 am\nEnd Time: 11:30 am \n\n\nThis session covers the basics of functions and formulas in Excel.  Participants will learn the keys to error-free formula entry\, how to edit a worksheet\, how to use functions like Sum and Average\, and working with Autoformat and Autocomplete. The presenter will also include tips for efficiently creating large sheets using the Autofill and Autosum features of Excel. \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session! \nPresenter: Chris Hennes\, Pioneer Library System \nWorkshop provided by Pioneer Library System and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-training-excel-introduction-to-formulas-functions-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Free,REI WBC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125539
CREATED:20210129T213852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T213852Z
UID:2206-1612954800-1612962000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:The Essentials of Great Product Photography
DESCRIPTION:Great product photography is essential for any artist or craftsman who needs to showcase their work through photos. Learning to take great photos helps build trust in your products by giving consumers a true representation of your work.  Whether it’s to build your artist portfolio or sell your work online\, you’ll benefit from expert product photography tips taught by Native photographer\, Roxanne Best. \nThe Photography Workshop will take place over two 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Thursday\, February 11th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central.  There will be a session at the same time on Friday\, February 12th.  The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/the-essentials-of-great-product-photography-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
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