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SUMMARY:Simulcast Workshop - Social Media Bootcamp: How to Utilize Paid Ads with Your Businesses Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Simulcast Workshop \nSocial Media Bootcamp: How to Utilize Paid Ads with Your Businesses Social Media \n10:00am-11:00am CT \n  -or- join us in The Hub to watch! Email to reserve your seat.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/simulcast-workshop-social-media-bootcamp-how-to-utilize-paid-ads-with-your-businesses-social-media
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SUMMARY:Simulcast Workshop Social Media Bootcamp: Picture Perfect / Transform Your Socials Through Photography
DESCRIPTION:Simulcast Workshop \nSocial Media Bootcamp: Picture Perfect / Transform Your Socials Through Photography \n2:00pm-3:00pm CT \n  -or- join us in The Hub to watch! Email to reserve your seat.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/simulcast-workshop-social-media-bootcamp-picture-perfect-transform-your-socials-through-photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T120000
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SUMMARY:Simulcast Workshop - Financial Education & Coaching in the Disability Community
DESCRIPTION:Financial Education & Coaching in the Disability Community \n12:00pm-1:30pm CT \n  -or- join us in The Hub to watch! Email to reserve your seat.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/simulcast-workshop-financial-education-coaching-in-the-disability-community
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T123000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Strategies for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to maximize your marketing during the holidays? Are you wondering how your brand will keep up with the new hustle and bustle habits? Make plans to join Oklahoma SBDC Business Advisors as they walk through marketing strategies for this upcoming holiday season. Attendees will walk away with immediate strategies to ensure you maximize success during the holidays\, along with a copy of the presentation and valuable handouts. \nSpeaker(s): Emily Beesley – OKSBDC Business Advisor \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nReasonable 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/marketing-strategies-for-the-holidays-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T113000
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UID:4342-1724839200-1724844600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Formulas & Functions
DESCRIPTION:This session covers the basics of functions and formulas in Excel.  Participants will learn the keys to error-free formula entry\, how to edit a worksheet\, how to use functions like Sum and Average\, and working with Autoformat and Autocomplete. The presenter will also include tips for efficiently creating large sheets using the Autofill and Autosum features of Excel. \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session!! \nPresenter: Chris Hennes\, Pioneer Library System \nThis workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System\, Great Plains Technology Center\, Davis Chamber of Commerce\, OSBDC\, Kiamichi Technology Center\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at 800-658-2823.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/microsoft-excel-introduction-to-formulas-functions
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T110000
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SUMMARY:Don't Be A Social Ghost
DESCRIPTION:The Texas South-West SBDC’s have partnered together with SCORE to bring you expert content to help your small business grow and succeed! Stop stressing about social media! This workshop will show you how to lay the foundation for success: find the right platform\, create content that gets noticed\, and develop a winning strategy to reach your goals. Presented by Jane Georgilis\, TX State SBDC Training/Social Media Assistant; and Med Bilwani\, TX State SBDC Jr. Advisor Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ashton Everett at (361) 698-2422 or sbdc@delmar.edu. By registering for this event and providing your information\, you acknowledge and agree Del Mar College Small Business Development Center (DMC SBDC) reserves the right to contact you by any means for DMC SBDC related services. DMC SBDC also reserves the right to exclude you from this or future events if DMC SBDC in its sole discretion determines your participation or behavior creates a disruption or hinders the presentation of content by other attendees. Furthermore\, by participating in this event\, you acknowledge and agree to grant DMC SBDC the right to record\, film\, live stream\, photograph\, or capture your likeness during this event to distribute\, broadcast\, used\, or otherwise disseminate\, in perpetuity\, such media without any further approval from you or any payment to you.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/dont-be-a-social-ghost
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T200000
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UID:4338-1724781600-1724788800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online Session 1 - Set-up
DESCRIPTION:Is it time to finally get your books in order? Are you tired of not knowing if you are making or losing money throughout the year? Are you ready to send invoices\, pay bills and record deposits in a more efficient and accurate way? Join us for one or all four sessions of our QuickBooks Online Series. \nThe series will feature 4 sessions to get you off the ground and running. Session 1 is on Set-up. \nInformation and demonstrations covering the basics of using this popular online accounting program will be utilized. There will also be time for Q&A with the instructor\, who is also a Certified Public Accountant. \nTonya is founder and CEO of tenBiz\, Inc.\, a firm of business professionals that provides training\, consulting and project management services to small businesses\, organizations\, and several SBCs across the state. She has over 25 years of experience in business development and consulting\, with expertise in commercial lending\, leadership development\, marketing and entrepreneurship. As a business owner herself\, she sees first-hand the challenges and opportunities that exist in today’s competitive and volatile environment. Her philosophy in creating tenBiz was to build a “one stop-shop” for business owners and leaders by having a team of vetted experts who are well established in their respective fields. tenBiz operates on the belief that every company is different\, just like every company’s growth looks different- therefore\, helping clients choose the right strategy and tools to tackle each situation is critical.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/quickbooks-online-session-1-set-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T150000
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UID:4336-1724767200-1724770800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Customer Service Through Social Media
DESCRIPTION:The Texas South-West SBDC’s have partnered together with SCORE to bring you expert content to help your small business grow and succeed! Customer Service is one of the most important parts of a business. Social media has added a layer of customer service that we have not seen in the past. This presentation delves into the critical role of social media in modern customer service\, emphasizing its importance in today’s connected world. We will highlight the impact of social media on customer engagement and satisfaction\, strategies for effective engagement and customer service\, and best practices to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty. Presented by Jennifer Mann\, COO at Key Concepts Marketing Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ashton Everett at (361) 698-2422 or sbdc@delmar.edu. By registering for this event and providing your information\, you acknowledge and agree Del Mar College Small Business Development Center (DMC SBDC) reserves the right to contact you by any means for DMC SBDC related services. DMC SBDC also reserves the right to exclude you from this or future events if DMC SBDC in its sole discretion determines your participation or behavior creates a disruption or hinders the presentation of content by other attendees. Furthermore\, by participating in this event\, you acknowledge and agree to grant DMC SBDC the right to record\, film\, live stream\, photograph\, or capture your likeness during this event to distribute\, broadcast\, used\, or otherwise disseminate\, in perpetuity\, such media without any further approval from you or any payment to you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/customer-service-through-social-media
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T174338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T174338Z
UID:4334-1724763600-1724769000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Plan 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you overwhelmed by all the choices for marketing your business in the new year? Not sure where your time and money would be well spent? Are you just following what everyone else is doing and hope it works for you too? Create Your Roadmap To Success!
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/marketing-plan-101
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T123000
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UID:4332-1724758200-1724761800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Let's Discuss BOI: Beneficial Ownership Information
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful event where we’ll shed light on the upcoming requirements for U.S. companies regarding beneficial ownership reporting. Starting January 1\, 2024\, many companies will have to report information about their beneficial owners\, i.e.\, the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. They will have to report the information to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)\, a branch of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. We’ll provide a overview and guide attendees on where to access essential resources for compliance. \nSpeaker(s): Dana Hugle\, OKSBDC Assistant State Director of Performance and Operations \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nReasonable 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.”
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/lets-discuss-boi-beneficial-ownership-information-4
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T174134Z
UID:4330-1724752800-1724756400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Unlock the Power of AI: Transform Your Social Media Strategy
DESCRIPTION:The Texas South-West SBDC’s have partnered together with SCORE to bring you expert content to help your small business grow and succeed! Explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing your social media efforts. This presentation will introduce you to various AI tools and platforms that can streamline your content creation and distribution processes. You’ll learn how to personalize the output of these AI tools\, adding a human touch to maintain authenticity and genuine connection with your audience. Additionally\, we’ll discuss the ethical considerations in AI usage\, focusing on best practices to ensure your strategies are not only effective but also ethically sound and respectful to your audience. Whether you’re an established professional or an entrepreneurial spirit\, this session will provide valuable insights into maximizing your social media impact while upholding high ethical standards. Presented by Teri Moten and Chris Doelle
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/unlock-the-power-of-ai-transform-your-social-media-strategy
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T174024Z
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UID:4328-1724680800-1724684400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Mastering Short Form Video Content
DESCRIPTION:The Texas South-West SBDC’s have partnered together with SCORE to bring you expert content to help your small business grow and succeed! Shorts\, reels\, tiktoks & more are still sweeping social media! Views & engagement are prioritized for these over most other types of content\, but while it’s easier than ever to drive fantastic numbers\, it’s also just as easy to get swept into obscurity. In this application-focused training with internationally acclaimed speaker and author Stephanie Scheller\, she will break down: 1. Tips to getting views 2. How to bring together getting views and your marketing message 3. How to plan & film your content Presented by Stephanie Scheller Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ashton Everett at (361) 698-2422 or sbdc@delmar.edu. By registering for this event and providing your information\, you acknowledge and agree Del Mar College Small Business Development Center (DMC SBDC) reserves the right to contact you by any means for DMC SBDC related services. DMC SBDC also reserves the right to exclude you from this or future events if DMC SBDC in its sole discretion determines your participation or behavior creates a disruption or hinders the presentation of content by other attendees. Furthermore\, by participating in this event\, you acknowledge and agree to grant DMC SBDC the right to record\, film\, live stream\, photograph\, or capture your likeness during this event to distribute\, broadcast\, used\, or otherwise disseminate\, in perpetuity\, such media without any further approval from you or any payment to you.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/mastering-short-form-video-content
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T173915Z
UID:4326-1724680800-1724684400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Retirement Plans for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is to help small business owners design and set up the proper business retirement plans for themselves and their employees to achieve retirement saving goals. This can be part of your benefit packages you can offer to attract\, retain your key employees and be compatible among your peers.\nYou will learn or check in the following areas:\n1.    General concepts for retirement planning\n2.    Type of IRAs business can set up\n3.     Type of defined contribution plans like 401k and 403b\, profit sharing\, safe harbor and solo 401k\, etc.\n4.    Type of Defined benefit plan like: cash balance pension plan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMandy Woo is the presenter of this workshop. She has been a SCORE volunteer since 2006. Mandy\, herself is a business owner\, certified financial planner and educator. She has extensive years of experience in wealth preservation as well as strategic retirement\, financial and tax planning for high net worth individuals\, families and business owner since 2001.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/retirement-plans-for-small-business-owners-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T130000
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CREATED:20240807T173801Z
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UID:4324-1724673600-1724677200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Stressed\, Overwhelmed\, & Uncertain: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship \nEntrepreneurship is a stressful journey\, and many of us get stuck in the grind of the day to day. Work and life merge together so that we are always “on” and never at rest. We also deal with many obstacles and challenges that impact our overall mood and confidence that we can succeed. All of this can unfortunately have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. \n  \nOn the flip side\, research shows that when we build time for our mental wellness\, build resiliency habits\, and ensure we take care of OUR needs\, we are actually more productive and successful in the long-run. \n  \nThis is easier said than done- How do we find the time to take care of ourselves\, but still get our business off the ground? \n  \nThis FREE workshop is designed to equip you with valuable insights and practical tools to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship without sacrificing your well-being. We will review strategies to create balance in your life and business\, such as: \n\nGrowing your Emotional Intelligence\nPersonalizing your Schedule\nIncorporating Movement Breaks\nBuilding Support Systems\n\n  \nPresenter: \nThis workshop is facilitated by Nicole Ennen\, Founder of Org Empathy Consulting LLC (www.organizationalempathy.com). Nicole’s practice focuses on helping organizations balance the complexities of doing business and being human. Before Nicole started her own consulting practice\, she led surveys and research teams for 7 years at Google. For the first 3.5 years\, she focused on gathering experiences from candidates on the hiring process and employees on career development programs and attrition. For the last 3.5 years\, she worked in Google Cloud\, gathering feedback from top B2B customers on their experience with products and services. She has also worked in smaller consulting firms in multiple industries (healthcare\, technology\, human resources\, etc.) and holds a M.A. in I/O Psychology. \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration Information  \nRegistration Fee: Free \n  \nThe link to join will be included in the confirmation email sent to you. \nIf you have trouble registering\, send an email to siliconvalley@scorevolunteer.org \n\nThere’s no fee for most of these workshops\, however\, your tax deductible donation would be most welcome. As a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit with all services delivered on a volunteer basis\, we rely on the support of our donors to continue delivering great value to the community. Thank you.  Donate Now
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/navigating-the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-entrepreneurship
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T110000
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SUMMARY:10 Tips to Overcome Camera Shyness and Show Up Online
DESCRIPTION:The Texas South-West SBDC’s have partnered together with SCORE to bring you expert content to help your small business grow and succeed! Ready to shine online but camera shy? Learn ten actionable tips to build confidence\, create connecting content\, and kickstart your video marketing! Join us to: – Conquer your fear and deliver engaging video content – Develop a system for continuous video ideas – Learn how to grow your online community with video power Presented by Dorien Morin-van Dam\, Social Media Strategist at More In Media Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ashton Everett at (361) 698-2422 or sbdc@delmar.edu. By registering for this event and providing your information\, you acknowledge and agree Del Mar College Small Business Development Center (DMC SBDC) reserves the right to contact you by any means for DMC SBDC related services. DMC SBDC also reserves the right to exclude you from this or future events if DMC SBDC in its sole discretion determines your participation or behavior creates a disruption or hinders the presentation of content by other attendees. Furthermore\, by participating in this event\, you acknowledge and agree to grant DMC SBDC the right to record\, film\, live stream\, photograph\, or capture your likeness during this event to distribute\, broadcast\, used\, or otherwise disseminate\, in perpetuity\, such media without any further approval from you or any payment to you.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/10-tips-to-overcome-camera-shyness-and-show-up-online
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T170739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T172624Z
UID:4319-1724328000-1724331600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:What Your Lenders Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:If you want to learn more about financing your start-up or existing business through standard lending and SBA products\, please take time to join OKSBDC as we welcome Whitney Randall\, Commercial Lending Officer with Citizens Bank as she walks us through a detailed presentation about the lending process and what your lenders need to know about you as a client. There will be time allowed for a Q&A session after the presentation. \nSpeaker(s): Whitney Randall – Commercial Lending Officer\, Citizens Bank of Edmond Ben Evans – Oklahoma SBDC Business Advisor \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nReasonable 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.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/what-your-lenders-need-to-know-4
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T170521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T170521Z
UID:4315-1724320800-1724326200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:New Business Ownership Options Including Franchising
DESCRIPTION:Explore business ownership options including starting an independent business\, buying an existing business\, and starting a franchise business\, with a deeper dive on franchising. Explore funding options and how to make your best decision in moving forward
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/new-business-ownership-options-including-franchising-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T170641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T170641Z
UID:4317-1724320800-1724324400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Difficult People: Communication Styles and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:he modern workplace continues to change\, impacted by multiple generations and a strong emphasis on individualization. How do you deal with all the differences? Do you know what your communication style is? Do you think about the communication style of others? This workshop identifies behavioral differences and styles of communication offering strategies to turn conflict into cooperation. The workshop will cover: Who are Difficult People? – Differences – Behavioral Profiles – Communication Styles Ways to deal with Difficult People – Strategies and how to apply them The Texas South-West SBDC’s have partnered together to bring you expert content to help your small business grow and succeed. Speaker: Deirdre Pattillo\, SPHR\, SHRM-SCP – Senior Project Manager – Employer Services\, UTSA SBDC Center for Government Contracting
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/dealing-with-difficult-people-communication-styles-and-conflict-resolution
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T165750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165750Z
UID:4313-1724238000-1724241600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Unlocking Visibility: Know Your Customer\, Grown Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:This is a collaborated event between OKSBDC and our professional partners at Google. This training focuses on helping businesses differentiate themselves from their competitors by becoming an expert on their customers. By adopting a customer-centric approach\, businesses can gain valuable visibility in their industry and become a trusted authority. The training covers topics such as market research\, customer profiling\, and communication strategies to ensure businesses understand their customers’ needs and effectively communicate their message. In this session\, you’ll learn: * The most effective and accurate ways to compile your target persona * What market research you need to conduct and know the answers to * Effective communication to increase customer loyalty and reviews Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation and have the opportunity to get their questions answered by a Google professional. \nSpeaker(s): Maria Elena Duron Google Expert Trainer \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nReasonable 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.”
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/unlocking-visibility-know-your-customer-grown-your-brand
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T165630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165630Z
UID:4311-1724234400-1724239800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel: Data Entry and Formatting
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces beginners to the basics of working with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. We’ll cover basic terminology\, strategies for efficient data entry\, and simple spreadsheet formatting for improved use of your data.  The presenter will create a simple worksheet and show some basic formatting options so participants can learn from a live demonstration. \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A with the presenter at the end of the session! \nPresenter: Chris Hennes\, Pioneer Library System \nThis workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System\, Great Plains Technology Center\, Davis Chamber of Commerce\, OSBDC\, Kiamichi Technology Center\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. WBC and 7j programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lori Smith\, WBC Assistant at 800-658-2823
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/microsoft-excel-data-entry-and-formatting
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T165433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165433Z
UID:4309-1724158800-1724162400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Marketing on a Budget: Boost Your Brand Without Breaking the Bank
DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to empty your pockets to market your business successfully. Join small business experts Brian Moran and Jocelyn Ring for an exclusive webinar on mastering Marketing on a Budget. Learn cost-effective strategies to maximize your marketing impact and efficiently grow your brand. \nThis webinar will provide practical tips and actionable insights for optimizing your marketing plans. Jocelyn and Brian will share proven methods that you can implement immediately to see results. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your marketing efforts without overspending. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscover the essential principles of cost-effective marketing.\nDevelop a clear and compelling marketing message\nMake effective use of social media and digital platforms\nMeasure and analyze marketing performance on a budget\n\nLive attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording. \nFunded 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. By registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from SCORE based on the information collected. Click HERE to view SCORE Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statements.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/marketing-on-a-budget-boost-your-brand-without-breaking-the-bank
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T165312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165312Z
UID:4307-1723816800-1723820400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Legal and Regulatory Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Understanding legal requirements and regulations relevant to the business. Identifying and mitigating risks associated with the business operations.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/legal-and-regulatory-compliance
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T165155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165155Z
UID:4305-1723748400-1723752000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Start a Business While Working Full Time
DESCRIPTION:Starting a business while keeping your full-time job is challenging\, but it’s also one of the best ways to discover if you have what it takes to be a true entrepreneur. If you can handle the hard work and long hours needed to juggle your business\, your job\, and your personal life\, you’ll be well prepared for the demands of running a full-time business. How do you know when it’s time to make that transition? 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. By entering your phone number and submitting this form\, you consent to receive informational and reminder text messages from SCORE at the number provided. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP or clicking the unsubscribe link (where available) in one of our messages.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/start-a-business-while-working-full-time
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T165051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T165051Z
UID:4303-1723730400-1723734000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:AI Basics: How Easy-to-Use Artificial Intelligence Tools Can Transform Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening webinar to explore the fundamentals of AI and its practical applications for Native-owned small businesses. Discover how AI can be seamlessly integrated into various aspects of your business\, improving customer service\, writing product descriptions\, creating marketing content\, and so much more.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/ai-basics-how-easy-to-use-artificial-intelligence-tools-can-transform-your-small-business
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T164914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T164914Z
UID:4300-1723719600-1723723200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Business Smart
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking to start a business and have questions on where to begin\, this workshop covers those first steps. Maybe you have a business idea and need to answer a few questions to give the idea more structure. Have you thought of a clever name\, registered your business\, or opened a bank account? Now what? In this workshop\, we will be covering the following topics: Market Feasibility Key sections of a business plan Factors to consider when determining legal structure Where to find funding Key resources for your business The goal of this workshop is to provide direction to new entrepreneurs and introduce you to the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. Attendees will have a better understanding of initial steps to starting their business. \nSpeaker(s): OKSBDC Advisor Sandra Pierre OKSBDC Advisor Greg Jones \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nReasonable 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.” \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-smart-13
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T164622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T164622Z
UID:4298-1723716000-1723719600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:First Steps in Government Contracting Coweta
DESCRIPTION:Government contracting first steps workshop. The workshop covers OkAPEX Accelerators\, formerly PTAC\, SAM registration\, OMES registration\, Industry Codes\, Capabilities Statements\, and cybersecurity. Virtual options are available. Register today for FREE!
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/first-steps-in-government-contracting-coweta
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T164510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T164510Z
UID:4296-1723636800-1723642200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Managing Balance and Burnout in Your Business to Keep Your Head Above Water
DESCRIPTION:Are you having trouble balancing all your responsibilities and feeling overwhelmed in your business? This session will help you discover some of the reasons why. Learn how to put joy back into your work. Recognize early signs of stress and burnout and address them quickly. Leave with new strategies for self-care\, a plan for a healthier lifestyle and tips to help you decrease stress.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/managing-balance-and-burnout-in-your-business-to-keep-your-head-above-water
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T160610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T160610Z
UID:4290-1723557600-1723561200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Hosting an Airbnb in Indian Country
DESCRIPTION:Join IDRS Acorn Project and learn how to build out your site with Airbnb Ambassador Kate\, as well as learn from two experiences host who are currently hosting in Indian Country.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/hosting-an-airbnb-in-indian-country
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T160502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T160502Z
UID:4288-1723554000-1723559400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Use Video in Your Small Business or Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION:Our brains are wired for stories\, and there's no better way to tell a story than with video. People are consuming more video today than ever before\, \nand they're watching videos in places and on devices that were unheard of just 15 or 20 years ago. \nYou don't have to have an expensive production studio to create videos people want to watch and share. \nThis webinar will teach you how to use video in different ways\, how to look good on camera\, how to produce dynamite videos on a firecracker budget\, \nand - most of all - how to get results from your videos.\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRuss Seagle\n\n\n\nExecutive Director \nThe Sequoyah Fund\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\nRuss Seagle holds a MBA from Western Carolina University\, has owned multiple small businesses\, and has been a small business consultant\, advisor\, and educator since 1998. \nHe was named Executive Director of The Sequoyah Fund in 2013 and led a successful turnaround following an act of fraud by his predecessor that almost terminated the organization.\nRuss personally manages Sequoyah Fund's REAL Entrepreneurship program that provides entrepreneurship curriculum products and certification in 43 states and 12 countries. \nRuss has been a professional speaker since 2000\, has been a professional member of the National Speakers Association since 2013\, and is a Certified Virtual Presenter. \nRuss speaks frequently both virtually and in-person on wide-ranging small business topics\, entrepreneurship\, small business capital access\, and fraud prevention\, \ndetection\, and recovery.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-use-video-in-your-small-business-or-nonprofit
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141054
CREATED:20240807T160155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T160155Z
UID:4285-1723546800-1723550400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Matching the Employer and Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Are you experiencing a workforce shortage with the training you need? Join the SBA District Office\, Oklahoma Department of Education\, and Oklahoma CareerTech to hear about programs to train high school and college students in financial literacy and business skills to better equip them for careers while working for others or starting their own small business. The SBA Oklahoma District Office will also provide an overview of SBA Programs for small business owners whether new or existing.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/matching-the-employer-and-workforce
LOCATION:ONLINE
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