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SUMMARY:OKC Women's Business Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Doors open for registration at 8:15 AM\nProgram begins at 8:30 AM              \nREI Oklahoma invites you to join us for the OKC Women’s Business Breakfast – 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! \nEach month this exclusive networking meeting for women business owners\, professionals and small business resource partners will cover a topic relevant to small business management and include a time of introductions so participants come away with new contacts and resources. \nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for these breakfasts or other REI Oklahoma training events\, please contact Lakisha at lmeade@reiok.org. \nThe OKC Women’s Business Breakfast is offered in partnership with the Pioneer Library System and the REI Oklahoma Women’s Business Center. The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month (with the exception of January and July 2025).  \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Women’s Business Center (WBC) 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 REI Oklahoma WBC at (800) 658-2823.
URL:https://www.reiok.org/event/okc-womens-business-breakfast-7/
LOCATION:REI OKC Conference Center\, 318 NW 13th\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73103\, USA
CATEGORIES:Networking Events
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SUMMARY:Durant: AARP Work for Yourself@50+ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Work for Yourself@50+ is an IN-PERSON WORKSHOP hosted by REI Oklahoma to help you gain the knowledge\, support\, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps: \n\nA careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself\nExercises to help develop the self-employment idea\nA realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity\nGuidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams\nWays to find trustworthy support and services\n\nThis is an in-person workshop at 517 N 16th Ave Durant\, Oklahoma 74701. \nTO REGISTER Complete registration through the AARP Foundation’s Eventbrite link: Work for Yourself@50+ REI Oklahoma In-Person Workshop Tickets\, Fri\, Aug 8\, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite \nAs a registered participant\, you will receive by physical mail\, a copy of the Work For Yourself@50+ 5 Simple Steps Toolkit. Please ensure that you use your desired mailing address when completing the registration. \nQuestions? Email: Marla McWilliams mmcwilliams@reiok.org. Phone: 8006582823.
URL:https://www.reiok.org/event/durant-work-for-yourself50-workshop/
LOCATION:Chahtapreneur Business Center\, 517 N 16th Ave\, Durant\, OK\, 74701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Edmond: Back to Basics: Leading a Business – Staying Focused
DESCRIPTION:Join startups and small businesses every 3rd Thursday for Back to Basics\, a monthly seminar series covering essential topics for business operations and growth. Each month an industry expert will join to lead the session to offer insight and interactive discussion on these key stand-alone subjects. \nIn August we will discuss “Leading a Business – Staying Focused” – From time management and strategic thinking to setting priorities and avoiding burnout\, this session will help business owners strengthen their leadership skills and stay grounded in their vision. \nLunch will not be provided. Will take place in Seminar Room A & B. Keep an eye out for an email from Francis Tuttle before the event to register with them\, this is for security purposes since this is an educational campus. Be sure to bring your driver’s license or other valid ID with you for check in.  \nBack to Basics is a partnership between REI Oklahoma and AXIS\, powered by Francis Tuttle\, as supportive programming for the Oklahoma Commercialization Network. \nThis training series is presented in partnership with the Oklahoma Commercialization Network\, powered by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).
URL:https://www.reiok.org/event/edmond-back-to-basics-leading-a-business-staying-focused/
LOCATION:Francis Tuttle Technology Center – Danforth Campus\, 3841 E Danforth Rd\, Edmond\, OK\, 73034\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poteau - AARP Work for Yourself@50+ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Work for Yourself@50+ is a FREE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP hosted by REI Oklahoma to help you gain the knowledge\, support\, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps: \n\nA careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself\nExercises to help develop the self-employment idea\nA realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity\nGuidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams\nWays to find trustworthy support and services\n\nThis is an in-person workshop at 501 S Broadway\, Poteau\, OK 74953. \nAs a registered participant\, you will receive by physical mail\, a copy of the Work For Yourself@50+ 5 Simple Steps Toolkit. Please ensure that you use your desired mailing address when completing the registration. \nTO REGISTER Complete registration through the AARP Foundation’s Eventbrite link: Work for Yourself@50+ REI Oklahoma In-Person Workshop Tickets\, Wed\, Aug 27\, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite \nQuestions? Email: Leslie Browand at lbrowand@reiok.org. Phone: 800-658-2823.
URL:https://www.reiok.org/event/poteau-aarp-work-for-yourself50-workshop/
LOCATION:Poteau Chamber of Commerce\, 501 S Broadway\, Poteau\, OK\, 74953\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Business Plans Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to turn your business idea into reality? Join us for Business Plans Made Simple\, a comprehensive and interactive workshop designed to guide you through the process of creating a business plan. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to refine your strategy\, this workshop will provide you with the tools and insights you need. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Women’s Business Center (WBC) 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 REI Oklahoma WBC at (800) 658-2823. \nInitiated and powered by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)\, OCN aims to be the central hub where tech startups and scalable businesses can access the resources\, expertise and connections they need to thrive\, from concept to funding.
URL:https://www.reiok.org/event/virtual-business-plans-made-simple-2/
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