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SUMMARY:GET YOUR BUSINESS ON GOOGLE SEARCH AND MAPS
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/get-your-business-on-google-search-and-maps
LOCATION:ONLINE
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SUMMARY:Business C.A.F.E. - Business Tax Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will consist of two main segments- the first year of business\, including recordkeeping requirements\, income and expenses\, owner compensation\, and being ready for the first tax return of the business. A deeper dive will then go over into the different entity business structures\, and the requirements and advantages/disadvantages of each. \nPresented by Fred T. Fox\, III Enrolled Agent/Financial Planner and Edward M. Moore Enrolled Agent both from your local H&R Block Franchise. \n  \nFor more information call 580-250-5509 or visit tiny.cc/to register by November 28\, 2022
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-c-a-f-e-business-tax-workshop
LOCATION:Great Plains Business Development Center\, 1601 SW Park Ridge Blvd\, McMahon Lecture\, Lawton\, OK\, 73505\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221110T140857Z
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SUMMARY:Empowerment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nEmpowerment Workshop 20 OY2\nProvide operational and leadership strategies to build capacity\, foster growth and expansion of existing business owners\, and create a pipeline of future Native entrepreneurs and artists to ensure sustainability of such business development .
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/empowerment-workshop-3
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20220328T184424Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Marketing and Sales
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workship is provided by Better Business Bureau\, Axis Powered by Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Technology Center\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nSBA Cooperative Agreement contract 7j – 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. All SBA-funded projects are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-event-marketing-and-sales-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221110T141024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T141044Z
UID:2998-1670353200-1670358600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Empowerment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nEmpowerment Workshop 20 OY2\nProvide operational and leadership strategies to build capacity\, foster growth and expansion of existing business owners\, and create a pipeline of future Native entrepreneurs and artists to ensure sustainability of such business development .
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/empowerment-workshop-4
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221207T150505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T150505Z
UID:3034-1670405400-1670409000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the new Google My Business on Google Maps
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of the new Google My Business experience and how to make it work to the advantage of your small business. \n  \nPresented by UP SBDC Marketing Consultant Nicole Potvin.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/navigating-the-new-google-my-business-on-google-maps
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221110T141610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T141610Z
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SUMMARY:Empowerment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nEmpowerment Workshop 20 OY2\nProvide operational and leadership strategies to build capacity\, foster growth and expansion of existing business owners\, and create a pipeline of future Native entrepreneurs and artists to ensure sustainability of such business development . \n 
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/empowerment-workshop-5
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221207T150737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T150737Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur's Toolbox: How to Create and Update Your Small Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:It’s National Write a Business Plan Month. Do you have a business plan or when is the last time you updated your business plan? \n  \nIn this session we’ll cover: \n– Why you should have a Business Plan \n– Purposes of a Business Plan \n– Sections of a Business Plan \n– Resources available to help you write your Business Plan \nSpeaker: Mary C Hartfield\, SBDC Training Coordinator \nModerator: Qi’Shaun Coyle\, Program Coordinator \nThis webinar is locally sponsored by Huntington Bank. \nSpeaker: Mary C Hartfield\, SBDC Training Coordinator \nModerator: Qi’Shaun Coyle\, Program Coordinator \nThis webinar is locally sponsored by Huntington Bank. \n• We will be unable to provide technical assistance for accessing the webinar beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. \n• This webinar will take place using GoToWebinar. If you have not used GoToWebinar before\, and/or would like to check the compatibility of your computer/mobile device with GoToWebinar\, please visit https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-attendee. \n• Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. \n• Contact Qi’Shaun Coyle at coyleqi@gvsu.edu.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/entrepreneurs-toolbox-how-to-create-and-update-your-small-business-plan
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20220328T184632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T184632Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Business Basics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workship is provided by Better Business Bureau\, Axis Powered by Francis Tuttle\, Moore Norman Technology Center\, and REI Women’s Business Center. \nSBA Cooperative Agreement contract 7j – 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. All SBA-funded projects are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/virtual-event-business-basics-6
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221207T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T161846Z
UID:3039-1670493600-1670497200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Attract and Retain Great Employees in Today’s Labor Market
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nHiring employees—it’s a dreaded phrase for many small business owners today\, given the tight labor market and near-full employment numbers. How can you attract and retain employees necessary for your business to grow and thrive under such challenging circumstances? Join us to discover what today’s candidates want in a career and how you can align those needs with your business goals for a winning combination! \nPresenters: \nKathy Miller PHR\, CPTD – Business Growth Consultant\, MI-SBDC \nLatifa Bradwell – Lender Relations Specialist – Michigan District Office – U.S. Small Business Administration \n• We will be unable to provide technical assistance for accessing the webinar beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. \n• This webinar will take place using GoToWebinar. If you have not used GoToWebinar before\, and/or would like to check the compatibility of your computer/mobile device with GoToWebinar\, please visit https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-attendee. \n• Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. \nPoint of Contact for this Webinar: \nIan Rogers \nTraining Manager – Michigan SBDC \nrogersia@gvsu.edu
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-attract-and-retain-great-employees-in-todays-labor-market
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221118T140110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T140110Z
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SUMMARY:ARE YOU READY FOR TAX SEASON?
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tax Planning\n\nHave a headache from end-of-year and disaster relief tax issues? Join us for some pain relief as we help small businesses prepare for your 2022 Tax Return filing season. This will be an enlightening seminar focused on helping you learn how to make good decisions for the future of your business and gain a better understanding about the information you need to be gathering by the end of the year to better manage your business into 2023. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and obtain a copy of the presentation used during this event. \nSpeaker(s): Kate Pascuzzi Managing Director\, Tax Controversy & Procedure BDO Aaron Wright Senior Manager\, Specialized Tax Services BDO \nCo-Sponsor(s): Oklahoma SBDC \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/are-you-ready-for-tax-season-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221129T201224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T201224Z
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SUMMARY:Educational Lunch and Learn Financial Check-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation and their Sponsors in our next Lunch and Learn event. \nSonja McDaniel from OSU Extension will cover: 401K\, Living Wills\, Life Insurance and Document Clutter in our free one hour lunch event. \nThis will be held at Firelake Grand Casino\, Shawnee\, OK in our Eagle 1& 2 Rooms from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \n**LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PRE-REGISTRATION** \nRegister for this event by contacting: Angela Franklin 405-878-4697 angela.franklin@cpcdc.org or\, Amanda Estala 405-878-1905 aestala@fnbokla.bank
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/educational-lunch-and-learn-financial-check-up
LOCATION:Firelake Grand Casino\, 41207 Hardesty Road\, Shawnee\, 74801\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation":MAILTO:info@cpcdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221207T160951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T161052Z
UID:3043-1670504400-1670508000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Trademark Your Business Brand
DESCRIPTION:LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)\nDURATION: 1 Hour\nDATE & TIME: December 8\, 2022\, 1:00pm EST\nFEE: Free\nEVENT LANGUAGE: English\n\nIs your brand name\, slogan and logo safe from being stolen? Do you know if your brand name\, slogan or logo is unique and isn’t used by another business? Trademarking and registering your brand identifiers can protect them legally and keep you from using names\, symbols and phrases that are already claimed. \nIn this webinar\, our expert presenter will explain what all entrepreneurs\, small businesses\, and start-ups need to know about trademarks. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhat is a trademark\, and what can you trademark\nThe benefits of federal trademark registration\nHow to select a trademark that is both federally registrable and legally protectable\n\n  \nABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)\n\n\n\nJason Lott is the Managing Attorney for Trademarks Customer Outreach at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). \n\nJason Lott\nManaging Attorney for Trademarks Customer Outreach\, The United States Patent and Trademark Office
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-trademark-your-business-brand
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221206T171824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T171824Z
UID:3029-1670522400-1670536800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Tulsa Chapter Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of networking\, food\, beverages\, and a chance to win door prizes! Drink tickets will be given to each registered attendee.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/tulsa-chapter-holiday-mixer
LOCATION:Osage Casino Hotel\, 951 West 36th Street North\, Tulsa\, 74127\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="American Indian Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma%2C AICCO":MAILTO:kbennett@reagansmith.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221118T135846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T135927Z
UID:3009-1670581800-1670587200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nIt’s back to basics! If you want to start a business but aren’t sure where to begin\, then this class is for you. In this workshop\, our SBDC professionals will address many of the questions you should ask yourself before beginning the process of starting a new business. Attendees will learn about legal business structures\, small business tax basics\, best management practices\, basic marketing strategies and market research. We will also talk about how to write a business plan and the importance of financial statements. After attending\, you will have the opportunity to connect with one of our SBDC Business Advisors to get assistance in moving through the stages of your business venture. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation along with helpful handouts\, and have the opportunity to ask questions. \nSpeaker(s): Jonathan Wynn\, SBDC Business Advisor \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. \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-8
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221207T161319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T161319Z
UID:3045-1670936400-1670940000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Can You Start a Business in a Recession?
DESCRIPTION:LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)\nDURATION: 1 Hour\nDATE & TIME: December 13\, 2022\, 1:00pm EST\nFEE: Free\nEVENT LANGUAGE: English\n\nWhat do Uber\, Airbnb\, Instagram\, Venmo\, FedEx\, Trader Joe’s\, Burger King\, and Bath & Body Works have in common? They all started and grew during a recession. Economic downturns can be good for business and good for startups. \nAre we entering a recession now and can you start a business in a recession? History tells us that the biggest opportunities await in hard times. Markets become hungry for something different\, something better\, and more efficient. \nYou’ll learn the following: \n\nWhat are the unique advantages for entrepreneurs in recession times?\nHow do small business owners weather the storm and even flourish?\nWhat should I be doing now to prepare or pivot?\nWhy is now a great time to create and find startup investments?\n\n  \nABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)\n\n\n\nAllen coaches and speaks nationally on the topic of startups and entrepreneurship. Founders he has worked with have raised more than $20M in early-stage capital. \n\nAllen Clary\nStartup Enthusiast\, Professor of Entrepreneurship\, Author
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/can-you-start-a-business-in-a-recession
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221207T164716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T164716Z
UID:3052-1671098400-1671102000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneur's Toolbox: How to Create and Update Your Small Business Checklist
DESCRIPTION:With the holidays and you trying to take advantage of end-of-the-year sales. We want to help you make sure that you are completing your checklist for the end of the year. \nIn this session we’ll show you how to and resources: \n– Walk you through the end-of-the-year checklist handout \n– How to complete the checklist \n– Resources available to assist you in checking off your checklist \nSpeaker: Mary C Hartfield\, SBDC Training Coordinator \nModerator: Qi’Shaun Coyle\, Program Coordinator \nThis webinar is locally sponsored by Huntington Bank. \n• We will be unable to provide technical assistance for accessing the webinar beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. \n• This webinar will take place using GoToWebinar. If you have not used GoToWebinar before\, and/or would like to check the compatibility of your computer/mobile device with GoToWebinar\, please visit https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-attendee. \n• Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. \n• Contact Qi’Shaun Coyle at coyleqi@gvsu.edu.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/entrepreneurs-toolbox-how-to-create-and-update-your-small-business-checklist
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221207T161542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T161542Z
UID:3047-1671105600-1671109200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Starting an E-commerce Business – Tips to Selling Online
DESCRIPTION:LIVE EVENT (ONLINE)\nDURATION: 1 Hour\nDATE & TIME: December 15\, 2022\, 12:00pm CT\nFEE: Free\nEVENT LANGUAGE: English\n\nAre you thinking of expanding into or starting an e-commerce business? Selling products online has some unique challenges you must know before taking your first step into e-commerce. \nIn this webinar\, our expert presenter will teach you the basics of selling online\, tips on finding customers\, how to make your online shop easy to use\, and common challenges you should consider when starting an e-commerce business. \nYou will learn: \n\nDifferences between offline and online\nFinding customers and convincing them to buy\nGetting orders to customers\nPayment fees\, sales tax and other issues\n\n 
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/starting-an-e-commerce-business-tips-to-selling-online
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221110T141835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T141835Z
UID:3002-1671130800-1671136200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Empowerment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nEmpowerment Workshop 20 OY2\nProvide operational and leadership strategies to build capacity\, foster growth and expansion of existing business owners\, and create a pipeline of future Native entrepreneurs and artists to ensure sustainability of such business development .
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/empowerment-workshop-6
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221207T160323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T160323Z
UID:3040-1671559200-1671570000@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Join us In-Person for our NE Chapter Mixer & 2023 Officer Elections\, Tuesday\, December 20th\, from 6-9 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us In-Person for our NE Chapter Mixer & 2023 Officer Elections\, Tuesday\, December 20th\, from \n6-9 pm \nOfficer elections will take place at 7 pm. Floor nominations will be accepted. \nWe invite all AICCOK *Native individual members and *Native-owned businesses to vote. You must be a NE Chapter Member in good standing\, attend in person\, and RSVP by 5 pm\, Friday\, December 16th to vote. \nJoin us for an evening of networking\, food\, beverages\, and a chance to win door prizes! \nWhere: Downstream Casino Resort\, 69300 E. Nee Road \nQuapaw\, OK 74363\, Buffalo Grille \nCost: Free for Members\, $25 for Non Members \nPlease RSVP by COB on Friday\, December 16th \nQuestions? \nContact Bobbie Wolf\, 337-315-5484 \n  \n 
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/join-us-in-person-for-our-ne-chapter-mixer-2023-officer-elections-tuesday-december-20th-from-6-9-pm
LOCATION:Downstream Casino Resort. Buffalo Grill.\, 69300 E. Nee Road\, Quapaw\, 74363\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="American Indian Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma%2C AICCO":MAILTO:kbennett@reagansmith.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221214T184948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T184948Z
UID:3057-1673521200-1673524800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:PREPARING FOR THE 2023 TAX SEASON
DESCRIPTION:Tax season is here! Our professional partners at BDO are ready to talk taxes and help small businesses get well-prepared. Roll up your sleeves and make plans to join us for an enlightening conversation focused on helping you learn how to make good decisions for the future of your small business and gain a better understanding about the information you need to be gathering for your upcoming tax return. We will also provide insightful information to help you better manage your small business better in 2022. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions\, obtain a copy of the presentation and handouts used during this information-packed event. \nSpeaker(s): Kate Pascuzzi Managing Director\, Tax Controversy & Procedure BDO Aaron Wright Senior Manager\, Specialized Tax Services BDO \nCo-Sponsor(s): Oklahoma SBDC \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/preparing-for-the-2023-tax-season
LOCATION:ONLINE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221005T132701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T132811Z
UID:2924-1673532000-1673539200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Nations Partnership: Building a Presence in E-Commerce-Expanding your Profits: Merch Ideas for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Designed to assist American Indian\, Alaska Native\, and Native Hawaiian visual artists in enhancing their marketing plans.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/tribal-nations-partnership-building-a-presence-in-e-commerce-expanding-your-profits-merch-ideas-for-artists
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221214T185426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T185426Z
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SUMMARY:BUSINESS START UP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nIt’s back to basics! If you want to start a business but aren’t sure where to begin\, then this class is for you. In this workshop\, our SBDC professionals will address many of the questions you should ask yourself before beginning the process of starting a new business. Attendees will learn about legal business structures\, small business tax basics\, best management practices\, basic marketing strategies and market research. We will also talk about how to write a business plan and the importance of financial statements. After attending\, you will have the opportunity to connect with one of our SBDC Business Advisors to get assistance in moving through the stages of your business venture. Attendees will receive a copy of the presentation along with helpful handouts\, and have the opportunity to ask questions. \nSpeaker(s): Jonathan Wynn\, SBDC Business Advisor \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. \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/business-start-up-7
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20230109T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T183628Z
UID:3106-1674036000-1674041400@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Set Up Google Drive
DESCRIPTION:With Google Drive\, you can keep all your work in one place and access files from any device. In this workshop\, you will learn how to navigate Google Drive and explore the collaboration capabilities of Google Workspace. We will show you how to create\, organize\, and manage files and folders in Drive. You can even upload Microsoft Office documents and PDFs without the need to convert file formats. \n\nPresenter:  Chris Hennes\, PLS \nThis Workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System 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 PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/how-to-set-up-google-drive
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20221214T185938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T190112Z
UID:3061-1674126000-1674129600@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nHosted by: Oklahoma SBDC 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 \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-workshop-12
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20230120T151830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T151830Z
UID:3146-1674219600-1674223200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Drive Traffic to Your Website with SEO
DESCRIPTION:Anyone with a website or business presence online can benefit from search engine optimization (SEO)\, the process of helping search engines find and display your site in search results. Hosted by one of Google’s internal SEO experts\, this workshop will give you a behind-the-scenes view into how Google approaches SEO for its own sites. You will learn practical strategies that you or your web development team can implement to help drive traffic from Google Search to your site. This workshop is part of Grow with Google’s Partner Digital Series\, which curates specialty content for learners of our Nonprofit partner organizations. \nGoogle partner hosting this event:\nIndigenous Community Digital Coach\nContact name:  Jake Foreman \nJake is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque\, NM. He is a Program Director at New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) which provides culturally appropriate tools for success to emerging Indigenous-owned businesses\, families\, and tribal enterprises. In that role\, Jake has delivered digital skills training for hundreds of Indigenous people in New Mexico and will now bring these resources to Indigenous-owned businesses across the United States as a Digital Coach. \nIn addition to his training expertise\, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA\, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithg.co
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/drive-traffic-to-your-website-with-seo
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20230120T152052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T152052Z
UID:3148-1674241200-1674244800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Track Your Project with Google Sheets
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part workshop\, you will learn how to create a successful project plan\, organize your work\, and track and share progress from start to finish using Google Docs and Google Sheets. This second part will focus on tracking your project plan and sharing with collaborators. \nGoogle partner hosting this event:\nIndigenous Community Digital Coach\nContact name:  Jake Foreman \nJake is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque\, NM. He is a Program Director at New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) which provides culturally appropriate tools for success to emerging Indigenous-owned businesses\, families\, and tribal enterprises. In that role\, Jake has delivered digital skills training for hundreds of Indigenous people in New Mexico and will now bring these resources to Indigenous-owned businesses across the United States as a Digital Coach. \nIn addition to his training expertise\, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA\, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithgoogle.com
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/track-your-project-with-google-sheets
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20230120T152417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T152417Z
UID:3152-1674241200-1674244800@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Boost Your Money Management Skills for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re starting a new business or already managing one\, it’s important to understand how to manage your business finances. Having good money management skills will help increase your business’s opportunity for success. Part 2 will help you understand cash flow and profit & loss. Plus\, you’ll learn about money management mistakes to avoid. \nLink to join: \nmeet.google.com/uhg-exec-xjk \n\n\nGoogle partner hosting this event:\nIndigenous Community Digital Coach\nContact name:  Jake Foreman \nMeet Jake\nJake is an Absentee Shawnee citizen and resides in Tiwa Territory in Albuquerque\, NM. He is a Program Director at New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) which provides culturally appropriate tools for success to emerging Indigenous-owned businesses\, families\, and tribal enterprises. In that role\, Jake has delivered digital skills training for hundreds of Indigenous people in New Mexico and will now bring these resources to Indigenous-owned businesses across the United States as a Digital Coach. \nIn addition to his training expertise\, Jake has personal experience in entrepreneurship. He is the previous owner of KARUNA COLECTIVA\, a storefront in downtown Albuquerque. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jake at digitalcoachIC@growwithg.co
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/boost-your-money-management-skills-for-your-small-business-2
LOCATION:ONLINE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20230127T171305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T171305Z
UID:3176-1674460800-1674493200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Love's Entrepreneur's Cup Application Open until Feb 3\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup Application open until 2-3-2023\n\n\n\n\nThe Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup is a statewide collegiate business plan competition that simulates the real world process of researching a market\, writing a business plan and making a presentation to potential investors.
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/loves-entrepreneurs-cup-application-open-until-feb-3-2023
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125940
CREATED:20230109T183807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T183807Z
UID:3108-1674640800-1674646200@cpcdc.org
SUMMARY:Google Slides for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use Google Slides to create professional presentations. We will explore the foundations of Slides as well as how to enhance your slides by adding tables\, images\, and charts. You’ll learn how to insert a Docs table or link to a Sheets chart. As with all Google Workspace applications\, Slides allows sharing & collaboration of a presentation. \nPresenter:  Chris Hennes\, PLS \nThis Workshop is provided by Pioneer Library System 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 PO Box 1335\, Durant\, OK 74702 or call 800-658-2823. \n\n\n\nPrice: $0.00
URL:https://cpcdc.org/event/google-slides-for-beginners
LOCATION:ONLINE
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