New Business Workshop - Oklahoma City
2020-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MC Connors Bldg, 2501 North Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
General Information

Title:
New Business Workshop – Oklahoma City

Description:
2501 North Lincoln Blvd M.C. Connors Building 4th floor Training Room Enter on east side of Building (Check in 1st floor) Park in visitor lot at north end

Start:
04-22-2020 09:00am

End:
04-22-2020 12:00pm

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Email:

Phone:
405-521-3160

URL:

Location Information

Address 1:
2501 North Lincoln Blvd.

Address 2:
M.C. Connors Bldg. 4th Floor Training Center

City:
Oklahoma City

State:
OK

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Virtual Workshop - Speaking With Influence
2020-04-22 13:00 - 13:30
Online ZOOM Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 22nd, 2020
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm

In this workshop the attendees gain skills to use in everyday conversations. They will leave with tools to assist them in having more powerful conversations.
Investment for each session was originally $45. We have moved this to an online platform and have reduced the price to $20, please register separately for each date.
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
NOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship, please contact Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
Communicating With Purpose is designed to build a network of women in business in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area and surrounding communities who will enhance their problem solving and leadership abilities through shared perspectives and working together.
Upcoming dates:
April 28
Conflict Management & Resolution
Lissa Qualls, owner of Clarity OK, has a unique way of teaching how to “Communicate With Purpose”. For more than 20 years, Lissa served as a trainer for Youth for Christ USA and International, training staff, National Directors and National Board of Trustees throughout the world. She has also worked with CEO’s, managers, leadership teams and entire companies each time helping them to better understand how they show up and how to better communicate with each other.

You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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.

Price: $20.00

Using Data to Drive Business Growth
2020-04-22 15:00 - 16:00
DESCRIPTION
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
IN THIS SESSION, WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO

Identifying business goals and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them
Incorporating data into your marketing plan
Selecting tools to help you find the answers you need

Statewide Women's Virtual Networking
2020-04-24 12:00 - 13:00
Online ZOOM Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 24th, 2020
Start Time: 12:00 pm
End Time: 1:00 pm

This networking and business-building event is for business owners, professionals and small business resource partners throughout Oklahoma. Join us to connect with those throughout the state to share ideas, marketing tactics and resources.
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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.

Price: $0.00

WAGONER WOMEN IN BUSINESS BREAKFAST
2020-04-28 08:00 - 09:30 | Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, 301 S. Grant, Wagoner, OK, 74467, United States
Discover the power of networking at the Wagoner Women’s Business Breakfast hosted by the Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, Indian Capital Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your business contacts and have a great sense of community throughout the area.
Bring your business cards! Register online.
Partners: Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, Indian Capital Technology Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Leslie Browand, 800.658.2823 for more information.
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.

Marketing Advice to Combat an Economic Downturn
2020-04-28 12:00 - 13:30
Wondering how to market your business during the economic downturn related to coronavirus (COVID-19)? Consistent, clear communication with your customers is vital, so they understand when, how, and where they can still do business with you.

Join marketing maven and host of the Small Business Revolution, Amanda Brinkman, as she outlines actionable marketing strategies to help you weather the storm.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:

Use your website to keep customers informed of critical information, such as how they can still purchase from you
Engage with your followers on social media, even if they aren’t buying right now
Update your directory listings, like Google My Business, to communicate critical information like offering curbside pickup, even if your business is closed
Use email marketing to keep your customers updated on the latest changes to your business, due to COVID-19
Take advantage of other marketing channels for brick and mortar locations, like print marketing and signage, so customers can quickly and easily understand how to engage with your business

Presented by Amanda Brinkman

Amanda Brinkman is the Chief Brand Officer at Deluxe and creator, producer and host of the hit series Small Business Revolution. Alongside celebrity entrepreneur Robert Herjavec and renovation icon Ty Pennington, Brinkman showcases her love for small towns by spearheading efforts to revitalize entire communities and providing makeovers to small businesses across America.
Amanda is a nationally renowned brand expert, public speaker, and Forbes contributor. Her acclaimed career spans groundbreaking campaigns for brands like BMW, Reebok and Sony, in addition to her role as an inspiring female executive at Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies.

Sponsored by Deluxe Corporation

Cleveland Coffee Club
2020-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | JC Byers Memorial Library, 111 West Delaware Street, Cleveland, OK, 74020, United States
Discover the power of networking at the Cleveland Coffee Club hosted by the Central Technology Center, Drumright and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your business contacts and have a great sense of community throughout the area. Bring your business cards!
Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Leslie Browand at 800.658.2823 for more information.
Partners: Central Technology Center – Drumright, City of Cleveland, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

Communicating With Purpose - Conflict Management & Resolution
2020-04-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Supreme Lending, 3902 E. 51st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74135, United States
Communicating With Purpose is designed to build a network of women in business in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area who will enhance their problem solving and leadership abilities through shared perspectives and working together.
Investment for each session is $45, please register separately for each date.
Lissa Qualls, owner of Clarity OK, has a unique way of teaching how to “Communicate With Purpose”. For more than 20 years, Lissa served as a trainer for Youth for Christ USA and International, training staff, National Directors and National Board of Trustees throughout the world. She has also worked with CEO’s, managers, leadership teams and entire companies each time helping them to better understand how they show up and how to better communicate with each other.

You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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.

Price: $45.00

Virtual Meeting - Business Basics- Starting & Running Your Own Business
2020-04-30 09:00 - 12:00
Online ZOOM Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 30th, 2020
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 12:00 pm

Many are considering starting a home-based or online business in this time. To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, managing people and business functions, and the steps to getting financed. Federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session. This online seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and interactive group discussion.
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
NOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship, please contact Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI’s Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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: $20.00

Oklahoma Tax Commission Workshop
2020-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Rose State College SBDC
2020

Mon 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Rose State College SBDC Professional Training and Education Center
Room 114

Topic: Tax Planning
The workshop covers taxes for the State of Oklahoma. During this three-hour session, you will learn about new business registration, business tax report form completion, sales and withholding record keeping requirements, sales tax deductions and exemptions and vendor responsibilities. It is useful for anyone contemplating starting a business.
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission
There is no fee for the workshop, however due to limited seating registration is required. Call 405-733-7348 to register or get more information.
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: (580) 733-7483
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org

Location

Rose State College SBDC
Professional Training and Education Center
Room 114
1720 Hudiburg Drive
Midwest City OK 73110

Small Business Federal Tax Workshop
2020-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Rose State College SBDC
Rose State College SBDC Professional Training and Education Center
Room 114

Topic: Tax Planning
Conducted by a representatives of Peters and Chandler, P.C. Certified Public Accountants, the workshop covers basic IRS Tax requirements. During the three-hour session you will learn about record keeping/bookkeeping systems, business income tax, business deductions, and federal tax forms and filing dates. This information is essential to anyone contemplating starting a business.
Speaker(s): Casey Pierce and Colton Parker
Co-Sponsor(s): IRS
There is no fee for the workshop, however due to limited seating registration is required. Call 405-733-7348 to register or get more information.
Fee: No Cost
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Phone: (580) 733-7483
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org

Location

Rose State College SBDC
Professional Training and Education Center
Room 114
1720 Hudiburg Drive Midwest City OK 73110

The Small Business Development Center office is located on the campus of Rose State College in the Professional Training and Education Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City.

Small Business Breakfast Club
2020-05-05 08:15 - 09:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Small Business Breakfast Club meets the first Tuesday of the month. This networking and business-building event is for business owners, professionals and small business resource partners. We will highlight a business owner or local expert who can share their knowledge and experience, covering different topics monthly, with plenty of time for Q&A and networking.
Breakfast Sponsorships Available to highlight your business!
For more info, contact Marla Herndon, REI WBC, at 800.658.2823.
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OSBDC, Kiamichi Technology Center, Choctaw Nation, Durant Main Street, Imagine Durant, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

FINANCIALS FOR NON-FINANCIAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
2020-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
Understanding your company’s financial statements is fundamental for business success, but often business owners find themselves baffled by income statements, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts.
Material Covered:

How to analyze your income statement
Ratios you should be monitoring
How to improve your numbers
What you need to know about balance sheets
How to read and analyze your balance sheet
Why the cash flow forecast is one of your most important financial management tools

Manage Your Business Remotely in Times of Uncertainty
2020-05-06 09:00 - 10:00
Discover tools, tips and resources to help you manage your business remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn how to update critical business information online to keep customers informed, host virtual meetings and events, and access documents from anywhere. We’ll also share the latest resources from Google and other partners to help support small businesses.

Audience: Small Businesses, Non-Profits
Products: GMB, Ads, G-Suite: Gmail, Hangouts, Docs
When: Wednesday, May 6th
9:00AM – 10:00AM PT / 12:00PM – 1:00PM ET

OKC Women's Business Breakfast 2020
2020-05-07 08:15 - 10:00 | The Walker Building, 1300 N. Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73103, United States
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a monthly networking and business-building event. This opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and market your business! Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
At this event you can expect to:

Connect through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area.
Hear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.

Free to attend. Breakfast sponsorships available.
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.
Partners: Pioneer Library System, State Chamber of Oklahoma, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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.

Navigating Long-Term Uncertainty and the Aftermath of Disruption
2020-05-07 13:00 - 14:30
Key to any leadership role is the ability to provide a sense of informed direction and a sense of calm when situational demands exceed internal resources. Uncertainty can cause us to feel ‘blind’ and unsure about our own strengths and intuition.
This webinar, presented by The Crisis Tamer Lisa Dinhofer, will provide ‘navigational tools’ for working with uncertainty and planning for the aftermath of disruption.
This session will provide practical steps for:

Identifying the often missed opportunities of ‘not knowing’
Effectively using clarity, ‘knowing’ and confidence during disruption
Finding gold in the ‘gap’ between the problem and finding the solution
The critical role Values play in managing uncertainty for yourself and your team
Planning for what we never think about in the aftermath of disruption

We’ve extended this webinar to allow for more questions and on-the-spot coaching around this topic. With change happening at an accelerated pace, this timely presentation will be updated to resonate with what’s happening up to the date of this session.
Presented by Lisa Dinhofer, MA, CT – The Crisis Tamer

Lisa Dinhofer, MA, CT is The Crisis Tamer. She works with subject matter and circumstances most people turn away from. Lisa mentors companies past traumatic events, workplace abuse and disastrous communications to regain stability and establish a new normal. Lisa was an employee at the World Trade Center during the 1993 bombing and was still working in NYC during 9/11. She draws from those first hand experiences of trauma in the workplace and lessons learned from other workplace tragedies.
Lisa is a certified Thanatologist, trained counselor and communication expert with over 18 years of professional experience training, consulting, coaching and speaking on effective messaging and situational management for traumatic or unexpected loss, workplace bullying and sexual harassment, difficult conversations and unintended outcomes, chronic conflict and performance development within high intensity front-line occupations and business environments.

Small Business Tax Workshop
2020-05-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Kiamichi Technology Center, 1301 West Liberty Road, Atoka, OK, 74525, United States
Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718
Business structure, sales tax exemptions, form completion, new business registration, withholding, tax filing requirements, vendor responsibilities.
Speaker(s): Dewey Brandon OTC
Co-Sponsor(s): OTC, KTC & SBDC
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
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Phone: 9183023640
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org

Location

Kiamichi Technology Center
Multipurpose East #718
301 Kiamichi Drive McAlester, OK 74501

Business Start Up Workshop
2020-05-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Kiamichi Technology Center, 1301 West Liberty Road, Atoka, OK, 74525, United States
Kiamichi Technology Center Multipurpose East #718
Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): KTC
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
Register Online
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Phone: 9183023640
Email: cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org

Location

Kiamichi Technology Center
Multipurpose East #718
301 Kiamichi Drive McAlester, OK 74501

Coweta Women in Business Breakfast
2020-05-12 08:00 - 09:30 | 1843, 124 South Broadway, Coweta, OK, 74429, United States
Discover the power of networking with other Women Business Owners on the 2nd Tuesday of every other month beginning in January for the Coweta Women in Business Breakfast in partnership with Coweta Chamber of Commerce, Indian Capital Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build a network of business contacts and have an opportunity to showcase your business.
Breakfast sponsorships are available. Contact Leslie Browand at 800.658.2823 for more information.
Partners: Coweta Chamber of Commerce, Indian Capital Technology Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded 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

Price: $0.00

Business Basics: Marketing & Sales Management
2020-05-12 08:30 - 11:30 | Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, 13301 South Penn, Oklahoma City, OK, 73170, United States
Looking for ways to increase sales for your business? Do you need help advertising and promoting your business to customers? Join us for this workshop which will cover approaches for creating and managing a formal sales process and how to manage your marketing plan.
Topics include:

how to determine your sales process
recruiting new customers
retaining existing customers
how to advertise your business

Both new and existing small business owners will benefit from this workshop.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Speakers from Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Technology Center, MidDel Technology Center, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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.

Price: $20.00

HOW TO GET FREE PUBLICITY FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Publicity is a low-cost way to get your business name out there. Public relations has often far more impact than any paid advertising.
Attend this webinar to learn:

The power of no cost publicity and how to get it.
What stories the media want to cover.
How to target the right media.
How to write a media release.
Media interview tips.
How to use free publicity to grow your small business.

Learn how to get free publicity for your small business at this webinar.

Power Talks Communication Skills For Women Leaders - Building Trust Among Teams & Clients
2020-05-13 13:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE
Power Talks is designed to build a network of women in business in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area who will enhance their communication and leadership abilities through shared perspectives and working together.
This course will provide a conversation intelligence dashboard, the ladder of conclusion and teach how to see conversational blind spots.
Facilitator: Lissa Qualls
This workshop will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
NOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship, please contact Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
Partners: Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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.

QuickBooks Online
2020-05-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, United States
Quickbooks Online is used for the training. Laptops will be provided. Participants in this introductory-level, hands-on workshop will learn how to examine accounts, enter and pay vendors, record deposits, reconcile bank statement, customized reports and other business accounting functions, including an overview of payroll. Attendees will enter the information on the computer using practice sets and will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on “how and why” Attendees will receive a coupon for a discount when ordering software from Intuit.
Space is limited. Register online.
Instructor: Savanna Dixon, CPA
Partners: Red River Technology Center, First Bank & Trust, Duncan Area Economic Development, Duncan Main Street, Duncan Chamber of Commerce, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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: $125.00

Essential PR Tools and Tactics - Elevate the Visibility of Your Business While Being Sheltered in Place
2020-05-14 10:00 - 11:30
Promoting your business during the coronavirus outbreak presents unique opportunities. New technologies, subscriber lists, social media and strong digital connections are more important than ever, and more powerful than ever before.
Attend this session, presented by PR expert Patricia Maldanado, where we’ll provide the tools and steps you can take to make sure your business remains visible to your customers, potential customers, and even the media. Now more than ever, the steps you take to promote your company, its work and products plays an essential role in ensuring its relevance and survivial.
Join us for this important webinar that will help you elevate the visibility of your business. We’ve extended this webinar to allow for more questions around this topic.

Presented by Patricia Maldanado – President and Founder, Little Fish Media

Patricia Maldanado is a former newspaper reporter who made the switch to public relations in 2009. Ms. Maldonado worked as a reporter for The Naples Daily News, The Associated Press and the Miami Herald, where she was a member of the Pulitzer Prize team of reporters, editors and researchers awarded the top prize in journalism for the coverage of local city elections that were overturned.

Ms. Maldonado served as communications director for the Human Services Coalition (now Catalyst Miami), a Miami nonprofit that launched an initiative to promote the Earned Income Tax Credit and free tax preparation to lower-income families in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. She also spent time as a communications coordinator for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Patricia has also taught mass communications at Miami Dade College. She was a member of the WLRN Community Advisory Board and served as chair of the City of Miami Community Relations Board, a volunteer group that works to foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among the city’s diverse populations. She gives DIY PR workshops for SCORE chapters in Broward and Palm Beach counties, as well as help with their PR and social media strategies.

How To Do Business With the Government
2020-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
The Kiamichi Technology Centers Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides marketing and technical assistance to businesses & industry clients interested in selling products and services to federal, state and local governments. The primary purpose of PTAC is to expand the economy in Southeast Oklahoma by providing specific, tangible resources to Oklahoma business and industry clients through job retention and growth.
Presenter: Ron DeGiacomo, OkPTAC Coordinator
NOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship, please contact Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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.

SBA COVID-19 Loan Program Webinar
2020-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
SBA Covid-19 Loan Information for Small Businesses
All Video conferences use Skype
11 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020
Link: https://meet.lync.com/sba123/lpweathe/HBD3PTD6
Conference ID: 984816279
Contact: Larry Weatherford, Larry.Weatherford@SBA.gov
Join by phone/Toll number: +1 (202) 765-1264,,984816279# (Dial-in Number)

Road to Recovery: Strategies for Business Owners
2020-05-14 13:00 - 14:00
Almost all businesses have been affected by COVID-19, but for small and midsize businesses the impact has been all the more acute. Many companies are finding themselves cash strapped, and more than half say their ability to run their business has been impacted*. With the economic forecast uncertain, it can be difficult to plan and strategize. But there are steps business owners can take right now that could not only preserve, but strengthen their business for the future. This panel discussion will include: – Leadership strategies to keep your employees engaged, while managing costs and cash flow – Information on relief programs – How to balance long-term strategies with immediate business needs *McKinsey & Company

How To Write A Business Plan
2020-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 will be conducted online using ZOOM Meeting. Prior to the start of the workshop, you will be emailed instructions for logging into the meeting. If you opt to call in to the number provided, you will be unable to “see” all the features, but will be able to hear the webinar. If possible, we encourage you to take full advantage of the interactive training by using the link provided in the registration confirmation email you will receive prior to the training to join us “in person” using your phone or computer’s camera.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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.

Understanding SBA's HUBZone Certification
2020-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
If you are interested in selling your supplies or services to federal agencies you should learn about the SBA’s HUBZone certification. Joining the HUBZone program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. The HUBZone program encourages economic development and employment growth in HUBZone areas by providing increased access to those set-aside federal contracting opportunities.
Presenter: Ron DeGiacomo, OkPTAC Coordinator
NOTICE – Choctaw Tribal Members who own a business in or reside in the 10½ Choctaw Counties may be eligible for a Choctaw Small Business Development Scholarship to pay for this training workshop. To qualify for the Choctaw Business Training Scholarship, please contact Natalie Gilliam, ngilliam@choctawnation.com to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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.

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2020-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
QuickBooks software is ideal for small businesses that manage their own accounting and other business transactions. Participants in this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can streamline their processes and benefit their business. QuickBooks Pro 2018 Desktop version is used for this training. Topics to be covered include: examining chart of accounts; writing checks and recording deposits; reconciling bank statements; entering and paying bills; invoicing customers and receiving payments; creating basic financial statements and balance sheets; tracking sales tax; entering and receiving credit card charges; utilizing sub-accounts. Attendees will enter information on provided laptops using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
Space is limited. Register online.
Presenter: Savanna Dixon
Partners: Durant Chamber of Commerce, Durant Main Street, Kiamichi Technology Center, Choctaw Nation, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
You will be redirected to PayPal to pay for registration. Fee is non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your registration may be able to be transferred to another workshop.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC 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.

Price: $125.00
