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SBA COVID-19 Loan Programs
2020-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | OK
Join SBA Thursday, April 9th for one of three webinars explaining SBA COVID-19 Loan Programs available to Oklahoma Small Businesses:
SBA COVID-19 Loan Programs
Time: 11:00 am
Link: https://zoom.us/j/640046850?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 640 046 850
Password: [REDACTED]
Contact: cindi.carter@sba.gov

Coronavirus and Your Small Business: Live Q&A with SCORE Mentors
2020-04-09 12:00 - 13:30 | OK
Small businesses have been hurt deeply by the coronavirus, and the impact will be felt for months. We know you have questions and need help now. SCORE is here for you with our trusted business mentors and resources.

Join SCORE’s expert, business mentors for this LIVE Q&A webinar where we’ll address your questions and concerns regarding the current crisis to help you adapt your business and weather the storm.

You can submit questions during registration and during the LIVE webinar.
Presented by SCORE Mentors:
Suzanne McGrath – Washington DC Chapter

With over 15 years’ experience as a retailer, restaurant owner, and event developer, I can help clients who are running or thinking of starting a retail business, restaurant, or other food or beverage-related business (cafes, caterers, etc.).
Frank LaMonaca – Southeastern CT Chapter

38 years of business experience across the US, Europe, Asia and South America. 21 years in commercial banking serving the small business community. 17 years financial services experience with UPS Capital Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Parcel Service.
John G. Tile – Susquehanna Chapter

42 years’ experience in industry holding various leadership positions in engineering, logistics, safety, and program management. John has also worked with international customers including; Australia, Canada, England, Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.

SBA COVID-19 Loan Programs
2020-04-09 15:00 - 16:00 | OK
Join SBA Thursday, April 9th for one of three webinars explaining SBA COVID-19 Loan Programs available to Oklahoma Small Businesses:
SBA COVID-19 Loan Programs
Time: 3:00 pm
Link: https://zoom.us/j/284281503?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 284 281 503
Password: [REDACTED]
Contact: Kimberly.Herlihy@sba.gov

7 Behaviors That Put Entrepreneurs At Risk
2020-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | OK
Building a business isn’t easy but did you know that you might be sabotaging your efforts with seven flawed behaviors? Understanding these behaviors will increase your confidence, productivity, and sales! Reversing your own dysfunctional patterns will immediately shift the success of your business.
In this session, presented by executive coach and dynamic facilitator Monique Daigneault, MS you’ll learn:

The 7 dysfunctional thinking patterns
How to identify which of these toxic behaviors are negatively impacting your success
Techniques to mitigate the risk of this toxicity by improving your cognitive agility
Strategies to help you stop derailing yourself and increase emotional discipline

Presented by Monique Diagneault, MS

Monique Daigneault is a seasoned Human Resources professional who contributes over three decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. As an executive coach and dynamic facilitator, Monique is known for her directive, yet collaborative, approach in her work with clients.
She has the unique ability to build immediate trust and quickly get clients into alignment with their true values and desired direction.

Virtual Workshop - The Buck Stops Here: Marketing Analytics
2020-04-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Great Plains Business Development Center, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd, McMahon Lecture, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
This training will help small business owners understand the difference in sales and marketing. We’ll help customize a metric for each business, assist in developing GAP and Risk Analysis, and provide each participant the opportunity to develop KPI’s (key performance indicators). In addition, participants will create a 2×2 to make sure they are prioritizing their time correctly – spending time and money on the most important clients and projects.
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.
Presenter: Jack Hedrick
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

Remaining Social While Distancing
2020-04-16 10:00 - 10:30 | OK
Since most people have moved to ‘work from home,’ there is an increase of 40% traffic on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Now is the time to establish your brand and engage your audience.
This 30-minute webinar features business leaders at BridgeTower Media who interact with small and mid-sized businesses on a daily basis.

Learn About:
Tools – How are your messages being delivered? There are hundreds of ways the device you very well may be reading this on could save your business!
Technology – A simple website, Facebook page, Instagram account, these are all things that take very little money and can make a huge difference in your business.
Connecting – You are fighting for your audience’s attention online. How can you grab their attention and translate it into a sale?

SBA Covid-19 Loan Information
2020-04-16 11:30 - 15:00 | OK
Join SBA for Conference Calls explaining SBA COVID-19 Loan Programs available to Oklahoma Small Businesses. All Teleconferences are voice only and use Skype.

Thursday, April 16
Time: 11 am
Link: https://meet.lync.com/sba123/clcarter/1sv60t4p
Conference ID: 926985848
Contact: Cindi Carter cindi.carter@sba.gov
Join by phone/Toll number: +1 (202) 765-1264,,926985848# (Dial-in Number)

Orientación y Recursos de Préstamos para las Empresas Pequeñas
Time: 1 pm (Spanish)
Link: https://meet.lync.com/sba123/blchavir/QLVWSSS6
Conference ID: 829678706
Contact: Brenda Chavira Brenda.Chavira-Gomez@sba.gov
Join by phone/Toll number: +1 (202) 765-1264,,829678706# (Dial-in Number)
Time: 3 pm
Link: https://meet.lync.com/sba123/kjherlihy/CNBJ496F
Conference ID: 105129977
Contact: Kim Herlihy Kimberly.Herlihy@sba.gov
Join by phone/Toll number: +1 (405) 534-5027,,105129977# (Dial-in Number)

National Resources and Policy Updates for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
2020-04-16 12:00 - 13:30 | OK
There are many programs and initiatives intended to assist small business owners, due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Do you know which one is right for your business?
Attend this timely webinar, presented by Brian Pifer with the Small Business Majority, to learn about the new loan programs made available by the CARES Act, resources related to COVID-19 and policy recommendations to bolster small business owners right now.
We’ll cover:

The Payroll Protection Program(PPP)
Economic Injury Disaster Loans(EIDL)
State and local emergency relief funds
Nonprofit, mission-driven lending

We’ve extended the length of this webinar to address as many audience questions as possible during the Q&A segment.
Presented by Brian Pifer – Small Business Majority

Brian oversees Small Business Majority’s Entrepreneurship Program and Venturize.org platform, which deliver key education and resources to entrepreneurs seeking to start and grow their business.
He builds partnerships with organizations that serve small business owners, evaluates the program’s activities and impact, and oversees the development of Venturize to ensure it is the one-stop hub for the nation’s entrepreneurs. He manages the website’s MatchFinder tool, which connects entrepreneurs to mission-driven lending partners.

Virtual Workshop - Pivoting Your Marketing Efforts
2020-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | OK
Online
Online ZOOM Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 16th, 2020
Start Time: 4:00 pm
End Time: 5:00 pm

The Coronovirus has sent many of us home to work, or we have shifted to an online platform. During this shift, how do we promote our products and services? We will go over a 4-step checklist that small businesses should undertake during this time.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor!
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.
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: Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, Coweta 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: $10.00

QuickBooks Online
2020-04-17 09:00 - 15:30 | Supreme Lending, 3902 E. 51st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74135, 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: 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

Creating With Canva For Beginners
2020-04-17 15:00 - 17:00 | OK
Online
Online ZOOM Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 17th, 2020
Start Time: 3:00 pm
End Time: 4:00 pm

With the changes in today’s world, it is more important than ever to engage clients through social media. Yet social media is overrun with other businesses working to accomplish the same thing. Learn key secrets in branding to help your business stand out, engage your clients and create memorable social media posts. Master Canva, a free graphic design program, which will assist you to create professional posts and marketing materials sure to catch your customer’s attention.
Presenter: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
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.
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: $10.00

Get Your Local Business On Google Search and Maps
2020-04-20 15:00 - 16:00 | OK
Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website.
IN THIS SESSION, WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO

Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile

How Volunteering Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community
2020-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | OK
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” -Erma Bombeck
This webinar will discuss the importance of volunteering in the United States and the impact it has on our nation, the many benefits that come with volunteering and how volunteering with SCORE will help you, the small businesses we serve, and your community!
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, we are thrilled to have Acting CEO of SCORE Association Bridget Weston and SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director Ed Coleman share their expertise with the SCORE audience.
Presented by Bridget Weston – Acting CEO of SCORE Association

Bridget Weston is the Acting CEO of the SCORE Association, where she provides executive leadership and works directly and collaboratively with the Board of Directors to establish the vision and direction of SCORE. In her 10 years with the organization, she has developed an in-depth understanding of the needs and challenges of our volunteers and has established significant relationships on the Hill.
Through her unwavering commitment and passion for SCORE’s success, Ms. Weston motivates, directs and provides guidance to SCORE’s staff, its 300+ chapters and over 10,000 volunteers.

Presented by Ed Coleman – SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director, Washington D.C. Chapter

Over 40 years experience in Retail and Catalog/Direct Marketing businesses. This experience includes the development and execution of omni-channel marketing strategies including print, web site management and development, email marketing, social media and search engine marketing in both turn-around and growth situations.
Senior executive roles at six multi-channel Retail/Direct Marketing businesses; including Sears, National Geographic Catalog and Retail Stores, National Wildlife Federation and HoneyBaked Ham. Accountability included general management, strategy development, business operations, product development, financial planning and management, and information technology.

Seeking The Golden Ratio - Finding Your Work/Life Balance
2020-04-21 15:00 - 16:00 | OK
Online ZOOM Meeting
Map and Directions
Date/Time:
April 21st, 2020
Start Time: 3:00 pm
End Time: 4:00 pm

For decades we have heard there is work life balance, but most of us have struggled to find it. With new movements emerging, such as Lean In, which tells us we can have it all, motherhood and a career, most of us are exhausted just need to shift our perspective, learning to manage our time in a way which is conducive to achieving our dreams. If you want a career and a life, join us for Seeking the Golden Ratio.
Presenter: Sara Orellana-Paape, 3Raptor Consulting
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.
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: $10.00

Reach Customers Online with Google
2020-04-21 15:00 - 16:00 | OK
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.
IN THIS SESSION, WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO

Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results, on all devices
Creating a free Google My Business listing
Advertising your business on Google

New Business Workshop - Oklahoma City
2020-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | 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

Zip:

Additional Event Details

2nd Phone:

Virtual Workshop - Speaking With Influence
2020-04-22 13:00 - 13:30 | OK
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 | OK
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 | OK
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 | OK
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 | OK
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 | OK
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 | OK
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.
