Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation

Business Tax Workshop
2018-05-24 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Business Tax Workshops offered by the Oklahoma Tax Commission are designed to meet the needs of all business owners, from new to seasoned business, who need to brush up on the latest tax changes. These workshops are offered free of charge.
For a new business or an individual thinking about setting up a business in Oklahoma, the workshop offers information on formation types, business structures, a step-by-step guide to business registration, bookkeeping techniques and a line-by-line explanation of the primary business tax forms. You will learn the keys to sales tax registration and collection, along with helpful tips on rate tables, reporting formats and exemptions. For an existing business, participants will learn the steps to filling out the various business tax forms and which forms and tax laws have changed based on the latest legislative decisions.
Presenter: Dewey Brandon, OK Tax Commission
Workshop Co-Sponsors: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Encore Entrepreneurship Luncheon: Social Media Marketing
2018-05-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Shawnee Public Library, 101 N. Philadelphia Avenue, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Join us for a free luncheon seminar in partnership with AARP, SBA, Citizen Potawatomi CDC, Pioneer Library System, Gordon Cooper Technology Center and REI’s Women’s Business Center to learn about Social Media Marketing for your small business.
We’ll learn about the five most popular social media networks, participate in discussion on what each network is all about and learn on which social network your target market may be. Further topics to be covered include:

What to post and how often to post
10 tips and best practices for marketing through social media
Walk away with free tools to help manage, monitor, and measure your results

This session is perfect for those wanting to grow their business, meet small business experts and local resources, and those aged 50+ looking to start or expand a business by utilizing social media marketing.
The workshop is free and lunch will be provided. Please register at www.reiwbc.org.
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda is Principal and Sr. Consultant for Back To You Marketing.
Partners: AARP, SBA, Citizen Potawatomi CDC, Pioneer Library System, Gordon Cooper Technology Center and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

General Admission

Encore Entrepreneurship Luncheon
2018-05-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Tulsa Jewish Federation, 2021 East 71st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74136, United States
Do you have what it takes to start a small business? Join us for a free event for individuals to empower them to us their knowledge, experience, and skills to become business owners and job creators. Hear from experts and learn about programs and resources available through AARP, SBA and REI WBC. Topics to be discussed are components of an effective business plan, marketing a small business and financing your small business. Also, hear from a successful entrepreneur. This workshop will benefit any entrepreneur or business owner, especially 50 plus.
The cost of the luncheon is free, however attendee should registered by May 21st at www.reiwbc.org.
Partners: AARP, SBA, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

General Admission

Small Business Tax Basics
2018-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Kiamichi Technology Center, 1301 West Liberty Road, Atoka, OK, 74525, United States
The Business Tax Workshops offered by the Oklahoma Tax Commission are designed to meet the needs of all business owners, from new businesses to seasoned businesses needing to brush up on the latest tax changes and everyone in between.
For a new business or an individual thinking about setting up a business in Oklahoma, the workshop offers information on formation, business structures, a step-by-step guide to business registration, bookkeeping techniques, and a line-by-line explanation of the primary business tax forms.
The workshop participant will learn the keys to sales tax registration and collection along with helpful tips on rate tables, reporting formats and exemptions.
For an existing business, participants will also learn the steps to filling out the various business tax forms and which forms and tax laws have changed based on the latest legislative decisions.
There is no charge for the workshop, however, attendees are encouraged to register at http://www.reiwbc.org.
Presenter: Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission
Partners: Kiamichi Technology Center, Atoka Chamber of Commerce, Atoka City Industrial Development Authority, Choctaw Nation, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

General Admission

Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2018-05-17 08:30 - 12:30 | Francis Tuttle Tech Center – Reno Campus, 7301 West REno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73127, United States
Want to start your own business? The Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, REI Women’s Business Center, OK Small Business Development Center and SCORE are offering this workshop to help you decide if starting a business is right for you and, if so, how to go about it. Existing small business owners could benefit from several of the topics in this workshop as well.
Topics include what questions to ask before starting a business, how to analyze and decide which business structure to use, how to register the business in Oklahoma, how to develop a simple but meaningful business plan, how to understand basic business financials and finally, where to find financing. Additionally, available federal, state and local resources to assist you will be discussed.
Speakers: Francis Tuttle, SCORE, OKSBDC, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, 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’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Tulsa Women's Business Breakfast
2018-05-17 08:00 - 09:00 | 36° North Entrepreneurial Center, 36 EAst Cameron Street, Tulsa, OK, 74103, United States
The Tulsa Women’s Business Breakfast is a bimonthly event to help business owners and entrepreneurs meet one another, learn from community leaders and become more informed about Tulsa’s business ecosystem. It’s a great way to network and learn about the many resources Tulsa has to offer.
Bring Your business Cards and join us for this networking meeting for women business owners, professionals, and small business resource partners.

Market your business through interactive discussions and activities.
Learn from other women entrepreneurs and women in business.
Discover the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs.

Admission is free, but registration is required. Please select here to register.
Coffee and Breakfast sponsorship are available.

2018 Business Boot Camp - Indianpreneurship
2018-05-16 08:30 - 2018-05-17 16:30 | River Spirit Casino, 8330 Riverside Pkwy, Tulsa, OK, 74137, United States
Mvskoke Loan Fund
Invites anyone interested to attend a FREE Business Training Event; person interested in expanding your business skills should attend.
2018 Business Book Camps – IndianPreneurships (R) Business Curriculum by ONABEN
May 16-17, 2018
Continental Breakfast and Lunch Provided!
Limited Seats Available
Call Mvskoke Loan Fund to reserve your seat! (918)549-2603

Mvto! (Thank you) to our Training Partners

ONABEN – REI Native American Business Centers – REI Women’s Business Cneter – Green Country Technology Center – The Muscogee Nation I.T.

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2018-05-16 08:30 - 16:00 | Southwest Technology Center, Seminar Center, 711 West Tamarack Road, Altus, OK, 73521, United States
Attendees at this intensive, hands-on training will learn how QuickBooks can benefit their business. Topics to be covered include:

Examining Chart of Accounts
• Writing Checks and Recording Deposits
• Reconciling Bank Statements
• Entering and Paying Vendor Bills
• Invoicing Customers and Receiving Payments
• Creating and Understanding Basic Financial Statements and Balance Sheets
• Tracking Sales Tax
• Customizing Reports
• Entering and Reconciling Credit Card Charges
• Utilizing Sub-Accounts

Participants will enter information on the computer using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on “how and why”. QuickBooks® Pro 2018 desktop version is used for the training.
Presenter: MJ Brienen, QuickBooks Pro Advisor. MJ 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.
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’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Click to Bricks - Attracting Online Shoppers Into Your Storefront
2018-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Donald W. Reynolds Community Center, 105 Reynolds Ave, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Wondering how to get shoppers off their computers and into your store? “Clicks to Bricks: Attracting Online Shoppers Into your Storefront” will provide you with tips for utilizing online tools to draw customers into your store and how to make in-store shopping worthwhile. Some hints on what not to do will be shared, along with examples of plenty of time for discussion.
This unique business-building event will not only offer opportunities to market your services through interactive discussions but will share customer service tips as well as helpful business tips from local resource providers.
Presenter: Kelby Owens, REI Oklahoma, Corporate Communication Manager
Partners: Poteau Chamber of Commerce and REI Women’s Business Center.
The cost of the workshop is $15. This includes refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to register.
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’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Women's Biz Connection: Overview of Tax Reform and Beginner Excel
2018-05-10 11:30 - 13:00
Tax Reform for Small Business ~ Updates on taxes and how this will impact your small business
Beginner Excel ~ Excel spreadsheets, Shortcuts, and helpful tips on making an excel spreadsheets
Presenter: Dr. Rhonda Richards, Assistant Professor of Accounting Southeastern Oklahoma State University
The cost of the workshop is $15 and lunch is included. Attendees are encouraged to register.
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.
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant, and REI Women’s Business Center.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Comprehensive QuickBooks Desktop
2018-05-09 08:30 - 16:00 | REI OKC Conference Center, 218 East Main Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
Topics to be covered include:

Examining Chart of Accounts
• Writing Checks and Recording Deposits
• Reconciling Bank Statements
• Entering and Paying Vendor Bills
• Invoicing Customers and Receiving Payments
• Creating and Understanding Basic Financial Statements and Balance Sheets
• Tracking Sales Tax
• Customizing Reports
• Entering and Reconciling Credit Card Charges
• Utilizing Sub-Accounts

Participants will enter information on the computer using practice sets and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on “how and why”. QuickBooks® Pro 2018 desktop version is used for the training.
Space is limited to 12.
Presenter: MJ Brienen, QuickBooks Pro Advisor. MJ 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.
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’s, 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 or Cassidy Gilmore, PRIME Coordinator at P.O. Box 1335, Durant, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823.

Native Artist Professional Development Training, Lawton, OK
2018-05-02 09:00 - 2018-05-03 17:00 | Museum of the Great Plains, 601 NW Ferris Ave., Lawton, OK, 73507, United States
First Peoples Fund’s two-day trainings give artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. The training is intended for emerging and seasoned artists alike.
At the training, we will work with you to help you grow your arts business. You will have an opportunity to participate in the following activities:
• Express your personal vision and values that will ultimately become the principal foundation of your business.
• Determine your art marketing, business and financial management abilities using a series of self-assessment tools.
• Budget and establish a successful pricing structure.
• Market your business using variety of approaches and tools.
• Create your mission statement and present your art work.
This program is being offered for free thanks to the partnership with Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation on May 3rd and 4th at 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Location:
Museum of the Great Plains
601 NW Ferris Ave.
Lawton, OK 73507
QUESTIONS? Contact Tosa Two Heart, First Peoples Fund Program Manager of Community Development at tosa@firstpeoplesfund.org or (605) 348-0324 for more information.

2018 Business Boot Camp Indianprenuership
2018-04-18 - 2018-04-19 | Green Country Technology Center, 1100 OK-56 Loop, Okmulgee, OK, 7447, United States
Mvskoke Loan Fund
Invites anyone interested to attend a FREE Business Training Event; person interested in expanding your business skills should attend.
2018 Business Book Camps – IndianPreneurships (R) Business Curriculum by ONABEN
April 18-19th
Continental Breakfast and Lunch Provided!
Limited Seats Available
Call Mvskoke Loan Fund to reserve your seat! (918)549-2603

Mvto! (Thank you) to our Training Partners

ONABEN – REI Native American Business Centers – REI Women’s Business Cneter – Green Country Technology Center – The Muscogee Nation I.T.
