#WBC Connects
2019-06-11 08:00 - 09:30, 2019-08-13 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, 301 S. Grant, Wagoner, OK, 74467, United States
Discover the Power of Networking at the very first #WBC Connects. This event will enable you to connect with countless potential customers, build your network of business contacts and have a great opportunity to showcase your business.
Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
You’ll also:

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.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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.

Marketing Your Business
2019-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Southern Technology Western Extension Center, 432 West Texas Street, Healdton, OK, 73438, United States
Business owners must make every dollar count, which is why it’s so important to take advantage of different marketing avenues. This workshop will focus on low-cost and effective marketing tools, such as social media, e-marketing, networking and more, all which can help stimulate a “buzz” about your business and the products and services you offer. Wondering how to get shoppers off their computers and into your store? This session will also provide you with tips for maximizing engagement with your customers and ideas for making in-store shopping worthwhile. Some hints on what not to do will be shared, along with examples and plenty of time for discussion.
Space is limited, attendees are encourage to register early.
Presenter: Kelby Owens, REI Oklahoma Corporate Communications Manager
Partners: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center 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, SBA 7j, 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.

Price: $15.00

Encore Entrepreneurship - DIY Video Marketing
2019-06-12 09:00 - 11:30 | Shawnee Public Library, 101 N. Philadelphia Avenue, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This workshop will benefit any entrepreneur or business owner, especially 50+, looking to start or expand your business. If you’re not saying it online, are you really saying it? In this hands-on session you’ll learn to create your own video marketing for your business. You’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos.
Other topics to be covered include:
– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved
– Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda 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.
Partners: AARP, Back To You Marketing, Pioneer Libray System – Shawnee Public Library, and REI Women’s Business Center.
This workshop is free however, attendees are requested to register. Please register at http://aarp.cvent.com/d/n6qy3y/1Q Breakfast will be provided.
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.

Small Business Breakfast Club
2019-06-13 08:15 - 09:15 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Small Business Breakfast Club is a monthly networking and business-building event for business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
Each month 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
The Breakfast Club meets the second Thursday morning of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available to highlight your business. Bring your business cards and join us! Registration is encouraged.
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, 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, SBA 7j, 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.

Price: $0.00

SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
2019-06-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Eastern Oklahoma State College – McAlester Campus, 1802 College Ave, McAlester, OK, 74501, United States
Monday, June 17, 2019 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Central
Location: Eastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus, EOSC – McAlester Campus 208
Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC
24 Open Seats

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 & 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.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP
2019-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Eastern Oklahoma State College – McAlester Campus, 1802 College Ave, McAlester, OK, 74501, United States
Monday, June 17, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
Location: Eastern Oklahoma State College- McAlester Campus, EOSC – McAlester Campus
Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC

Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle, Kreg Haney, & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
2019-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Red River Technology Center, 3300 West Bois D. Arc Avenue, Duncan, OK, 73533, United States
Content has never been more important, yet many brands that engage with customers across multiple channels don’t have a content strategy that aligns their initiatives with their brand. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the core of successful branding, creative techniques to employ when crafting your brand, examples of successful brands, and we will work through creating a content strategy you can take away to promote your brand.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting; Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Red River Technology Center, Duncan Chamber of Commerce, Duncan Area Economic Development and REI Women’s Business Center
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 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

Encore Entrepreneurship Luncheon - DIY Video Marketing
2019-06-19 11:00 - 13:30 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
This workshop will benefit any entrepreneur or business owner, especially 50+, looking to start or expand your business. If you’re not saying it online, are you really saying it? In this hands-on session you’ll learn to create your own video marketing for your business. You’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos.
Other topics to be covered include:
– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved
– Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda 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.
Partners: AARP, Back To You Marketing, Great Plains Technology Center, and REI Women’s Business Center.
This workshop is free however, attendees are requested to register. Please register at http://aarp.cvent.com/d/g6qg3l/1Q
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.

Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2019-06-20 08:30 - 11:30 | Moore Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus, 13301 South Penn, Oklahoma City, OK, 73170, United States
To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed (federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session). This seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be plenty of time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and business experts.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI’s Women’s Business Center.
Attendees are encourage to register early.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, 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, SBA 7j, 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.
Moore Norman Technology Center
South Penn Campus, Room 207
13301 South Pennsylvania Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
73170

Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
2019-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
Content has never been more important, yet many brands that engage with customers across multiple channels don’t have a content strategy that aligns their initiatives with their brand. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the core of successful branding, creative techniques to employ when crafting your brand, examples of successful brands, and we will work through creating a content strategy you can take away to promote your brand.
Presenter: Kelby Owens, REI Oklahoma
Partners: OKSBDC, Durant Chamber, Durant Main Street, Choctaw Nation 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

STATE & FEDERAL NEW BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
2019-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Langston University Tulsa OK SBDC Location, 914 N. Greenwood, Tulsa, OK, 74106, United States
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
Location: Langston University Tulsa OK SBDC Location, Room 216
29 Open Seats

This event will feature the State tax seminar taught by Dewey Brandon and will last approximately 1 hour. The next 2 hours will feature the IRS tax seminar taught by Bob Fitzgerald, CPA. This event is free to the public.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

ENTREPRENEUR 101 WORKSHOP
2019-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Carl Albert State College, 1507 S. McKenna Street, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central
Location: Carl Albert State College, 3rd Floor, HR Classroom #BC864
Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC

Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle, Kreg Haney, & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP
2019-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Carl Albert State College, 1507 S. McKenna Street, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Central
Location: Carl Albert State College, 3rd Floor, HR Classroom #BC864
Facilitated by Wilburton SBDC

Business start up walkthrough and business planning
Speaker(s): Dana Hugle, Kreg Haney, & Henry Lehr
Co-Sponsor(s): Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with appropriate advance notice. Please contact OKSBDC Training Manager Cindy Ruminer by email at cindy.ruminer@oksbdc.org or call 580-745-2877.
All SBDC programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
“Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.”

First Steps to Startup Success
2019-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-25 09:00 - 12:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
If you are planning to start a business, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop.
Please come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of:

Common startup questions
Business Structures, Licenses & Permits
How to register a business in Oklahoma
Financing a business
Preparing a business plan
Basics of marketing and easy ways to market a business

Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor in our office. We do not charge anything for our one-on-one sessions, the class is $20.
Presenters: Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant, 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.
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 Cassidy Gilmore at cgilmore@reiok.org or 800.658.2823 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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.

Price: $20.00

Small Business Breakfast Club
2019-07-11 08:15 - 09:15, 2019-08-08 08:15 - 09:15 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
The Small Business Breakfast Club is a monthly networking and business-building event for business owners, professionals and small business resource partners.
Each month 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
The Breakfast Club meets the second Thursday morning of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available to highlight your business. Bring your business cards and join us! Registration is encouraged.
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, 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, SBA 7j, 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.

OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2019-07-11 08:15 - 10:00 | Kamps 1910 Cafe, 10 Northeast 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a popular networking and business-building event. This monthly opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and is a great place to 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.
Registration is encouraged.
You’ll also:

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.

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
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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.

Price: $0.00

Native Artist Professional Development Training
2019-07-12 09:00 - 2019-07-13 16:30 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK, 74801, 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 on Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th from 9am to 4:30 pm each day.
Location:
CPN Cultural Heritage Center
1899 Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
QUESTIONS?
Contact Tosa Two Heart, First Peoples Fund Program Manager at (605) 348-0324 for more information.
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Reboot Your Brand's Content Marketing
2019-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Southern Oklahoma Technology Murray County Extension Center, 3490 Highway 7 West, Sulphur, OK, 73086, United States
Content has never been more important, yet many brands that engage with customers across multiple channels don’t have a content strategy that aligns their initiatives with their brand. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the core of successful branding, creative techniques to employ when crafting your brand, examples of successful brands, and we will work through creating a content strategy you can take away to promote your brand.
Presenters: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting; Marla Herndon, REI Women’s Business Center.
Partners: Southern Oklahoma Technology Cener, OKSBDC, Sulphur Chamber of Commerce, Chickasaw Nation, 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

Northwest OK Women's Business Summit
2019-07-18 08:00 - 16:00 | Autry Technology Center, Oklahoma Room, 1201 W. Willow, Enid, OK, 73703, United States
NWOK Women’s Business Summit – July 18, 2019
Join us at this one-day event designed to encourage, support, and equip women in business throughout Northwest Oklahoma. We will learn from high-quality presenters on a variety of topics, network and gain exposure for our businesses, and cultivate profitable business connections.
Agenda at a glance (check back- more info is being added regularly!):
?8:00 – 8:30 am – Registration and Networking
8:30 – 9:00 am – Welcome and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 am – Keynote Speaker, Major General Rita Aragon
10:10 – 11:45 am – Breakout Sessions
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch and Networking
1:25 – 2:45 pm – Breakout Sessions
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Keynote Speaker, Eric Benson
Speaker bios can be found at enidwib.com
Partners: Autry Technology Center, Strate Center for Business Development, Enid Regional Development Alliance, Main Street Enid, Northern Oklahoma College, 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.

Business Basics - Starting & Running Your Own Business
2019-07-18 08:30 - 11:30 | Rose State College Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK, 73110, United States
To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask, location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed (federal, state, and local resources will also be discussed in this session). This seminar is a broad overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business. There will be plenty of time allotted to ask questions of the instructors and business experts.
Speakers from Francis Tuttle, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, SCORE, OKSBDC and REI’s Women’s Business Center.
Attendees are encourage to register early.
Partners: Francis Tuttle Launch Pad, Moore Norman Tech, MidDel Tech, 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, SBA 7j, 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.
Price: $20.00

QuickBooks Online Workshop
2019-07-30 08:30 - 16:00 | Northeast Technology Center (NTC), 1901 N. Hwy 88, Claremore, OK, 74017, 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-Online can streamline their processes and benefit their business. Quickbooks Pro 2018 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.
Presenter is Certified Quickbooks Trainer – Meredith Engle, Bean Counter, Inc. Claremore, OK.
Space is limited! Attendees are encouraged to register early.
Partners: Northeast Technology Center – Claremore Campus 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: $115.00

Do it Yourself Video Marketing
2019-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
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 Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
In this hands-on session you’ll learn to create your own video marketing for your business. You’ll learn about the volume of video being consumed online as well as essential tips and tools for producing and editing your own videos.
Other topics to be covered include:
– Video topic ideas and how to generate content so we move beyond the pitfall of hard selling and learn to keep the audience involved
– Where to use your videos, from social media to YouTube to your website
– Participants will have the opportunity to record their own “trial run” video to get experience and feedback!
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor and hands-on practice!
Presenter: Stephen Koranda, CDME, CTA, is a 20-plus year marketing professional. Koranda 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.
Space is limited! 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 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: $15.00

Branding & Content Marketing
2019-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
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 Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
Bring your lunch and join us to talk about branding your business on social media. Content has never been more important, yet many brands that engage with customers across multiple channels don’t have a content strategy that aligns their initiatives with their brand. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the core of successful branding, creative techniques to employ when crafting your brand, examples of successful brands, and we will work through creating a content strategy you can take away to promote your brand.
Presenter: Kelby Owens and Marla Herndon, REI Oklahoma
Partners: OKSBDC, Durant Chamber, Durant Main Street, Choctaw Nation 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: $15.00

OKC Women's Business Breakfast
2019-08-01 08:15 - 10:00 | Kamps 1910 Cafe, 10 Northeast 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, United States
The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is a popular networking and business-building event. This monthly opportunity enables you to interact with other women in business and potential customers, build your network, and is a great place to 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.
Registration is encouraged.
You’ll also:

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.

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
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration, WBC’s, SBA 7j, 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
2019-08-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Kiamichi Technology Center – Poteau, 1301 West Liberty Road, Poteau, OK, 74953, United States
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 Gina Hamilton – ghamilton@choctawnation.com – 580-924-8280 ext. 4213 to provide your date of birth for Choctaw Tribal Membership verification purposes. Upon verification, you will be notified.
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 limiteded. Attendees are encourage to register early.
MJ Brienen, Certified 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.
Partners: Kiamichi Technology Center, McAlester Area Chamber of Commerce, Choctaw Nation, OSBDC, 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.

First Steps to Startup Success
2019-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | REI Oklahoma Conference Center, 2912 Enterprise Blvd, Durant, OK, 74701, United States
If you are planning to start a business, please join us at a First Steps to Startup Success workshop.
Please come prepared for great Q&A. The session provides overviews of:

Common startup questions
Business Structures, Licenses & Permits
How to register a business in Oklahoma
Financing a business
Preparing a business plan
Basics of marketing and easy ways to market a business

Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a business counselor in our office. We do not charge anything for our one-on-one sessions, the class is $20.
Presenters: Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission; REI Oklahoma Representatives
Partners: Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, OKSBDC, Durant Main Street, OSU Extension, Choctaw Nation, Imagine Durant, 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, SBA 7j, 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.

Price: $20.00

Native American Small Business Development
2019-08-27 09:00 - 2019-08-28 16:00 | Great Plains Technology Center, 4500SW Lee Boulevard Bldg 600, Rm 656, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
Native American Small Business Development workshop in Lawton, Oklahoma. If you have dreams of business success this is a training opportunity you don’t want to miss!
This workshop is a hands-on business planning and development training designed to help YOU successfully launch YOUR own small business as a Native American or help enhance the growth of a business you may already own.
You will learn:

Entrepreneurial Skills & Knowledge
Business Planning (Your story – Business Model, Value Proposition and Differentiation
Marketing (Who are your customers and how do you reach them)
Marketing Research
Record Keeping
General Business Issues Overview
Cash Planning & Tools for Financial Management

This 2 day event will be held on August 27th and 28th at the Great Plains Technology Center, Room 656, 4500 SW Lee Blvd, Lawton, Oklahoma 73505.
Training by RedWind in partnership with Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation, the Comanche Nation Revolving Loan Fund, Choctaw Asset Building, and the Great Plains Technology Center.
Training is FREE and refreshments will be provided.
Please consider joining us for this event. If you know someone who could benefit from this training please feel free to share this email.
Seating is limited – sign up today!
