Events Calendar
GROW Nebraska Women's Business Center: Reach Customers Online with Google
?Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Ads, and more. In this workshop we?ll discuss best practices for: ? Improving your website?s visibility in Google?s organic search results, on all devices ? Creating a free Google Business Profile ? Advertising your business on Google Can?t attend? Register anyway and we?ll send you the recording
SCORE: How to Use AI in Your Digital Marketing Strategy
?Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses determine and execute their marketing strategy. In this webinar, we'll explain the basics of AI and how it can improve your digital marketing, from helping you find the right audience to optimizing your social media content. Discover how AI can make your blog and website easier to find online and gather strategic insights about your industry and competitors. Whether you're new to digital marketing or just want to improve your digital marketing strategy, we'll show you how to use AI effectively and confidently. Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
Build Business Credit - Business Funding Without Using Personal Credit
Owning a business is all about calculating risks. The risk of owning a business can and should be separated from personal financial risks. Most small business owners are unaware that you can actually establish credit for your business. The vast majority of the time, when you take out business debt, you use your personal credit and have to sign a personal guarantee. Learn how to build credit for your business in order to avoid these issues. This presentation is a live step by step instructive process to building your business? credit. And how you can obtain a minimum of $50,000 in business funding without signing a personal guarantee.
Business Plan: Snap & Boost Cohort 4
Business Plan: Snap & Boost Program is a 6-week program designed to provide insight to both new entrepreneurs as well as those who started business without fundamental business knowledge. GNWBC will host 4 cohorts in 2023 with up to 20 participants in each session. Upon completing the session, each cohort participant will also be awarded a grant to go towards setting up new business accounts and covering startup costs. They?ll also walk the graduation stage at the annual Startup to Success Conference which is annually hosted by our partners at Nebraska Enterprise Fund.
APEX Accelerator: Intro to Government Contracting
In 2021, the Federal Government spent around $637 Billion in government contracts. Yep - Billion with a ''B''. The Federal Government buys a lot of different products and services, too. Interested in learning more about selling your products/services to the government? Join April Hibbler from the Omaha SBA and Daniel Kuchar
from the Nebraska APEX Accelerator for an introduction to the world of government contracting. In this
recurring bi-monthly workshop, you will learn about the requirements, certifications, websites, and general
information to see if this market is a good fit for you
SCORE: Discover the Best Franchise Opportunities for You in 2023
Are you looking to step into a franchise? The world of franchising can be complicated and choosing the right
franchise is crucial to business success. In this webinar, our expert presenter will show you how to identify
growing industries, what contributes to franchise growth and how to discover the best franchise opportunities
for you in 2023. You?ll learn:
? the factors that make a franchise opportunity a perfect fit
? trending industries and the opportunities they offer
? understanding the dynamics that contribute to franchise growth.
? 15-minute Q&A session with our Franchise expert
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
APEX Accelerator: Meet the Buyers Prep Workshops
Agenda
? 9:00-9:50 | Capability Statements Overview ? Presented by Joshua Frank, RSM Federal (Pre-recorded)
? 9:50-10:00 | Q&A on Capability Statements with the NBDC APEX Accelerator Team
? 10:00-10:30 | Developing and Using an Elevator Speech for Government Agencies
- Presented by Josh-Nichol Caddy, Nebraska Business Development Center (Live training) ? 10:30-12:00 | One-on-One Capability Statement Working Time with NBDC APEX Accelerator Consultants AND/OR
? 10:30-12:00 | Meet the Buyers Q&A and Doing Market Research on the Agencies
SCORE: Latino Small Business Conference - Grand Island
The Latino Small Business Conference is an opportunity for existing businesses and individuals who are looking to start a business to learn about resources, create networking opportunities, and educate themselves about best practices. The 2023 Latino Small Business Conference will focus on strategies to expand your business providing Marketing Strategies to Grow, Simplifying the Accounting Process, and How to Grow your Business Networking and Referral Process.
Center for Rural Affairs: ACADEMIA DE RESTAURANTE: CÓMO INICIAR SU NEGOCIO (ESPAÑOL)
Quiere iniciar su negocio de comida, como un restaurante o lonchera? Aprenda cómo elaborar su plan de
negocio, la identidad y mercado objetivo del negocio, la importancia de la ubicación, la formación y registró,
permisos y licencias, impuestos, seguros, y cuenta bancaria comercial
Cuppa Jo'maha Featuring Fiserv
SHARE Omaha is excited to partner with Fiserv to present a Cuppa Jo'maha series of ''Fireside Chats'' with philanthropic leaders and metro area nonprofit organizations. Please join us for a discussion with Fiserv, to learn about their philanthropic footprint and community focus areas.
8:30 - 9 am: Coffee and networking
9-10 am: Presentation
===PARKING===
Parking stalls have been assigned in Lot E for guests that do not have UNO permits. Reserved parking is limited. The Lot cannot be accessed before 7 am.
Guests with UNO permits - students, faculty, and staff - are asked to park in their usual lots to make room in Lot E for off-campus visitors.
GROW Nebraska Women's Business Center: Reach Customers Online with Google
?Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Ads, and more. In this workshop we?ll discuss best practices for: ? Improving your website?s visibility in Google?s organic search results, on all devices ? Creating a free Google Business Profile ? Advertising your business on Google Can?t attend? Register anyway and we?ll send you the recording
SCORE: How to Use AI in Your Digital Marketing Strategy
?Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses determine and execute their marketing strategy. In this webinar, we'll explain the basics of AI and how it can improve your digital marketing, from helping you find the right audience to optimizing your social media content. Discover how AI can make your blog and website easier to find online and gather strategic insights about your industry and competitors. Whether you're new to digital marketing or just want to improve your digital marketing strategy, we'll show you how to use AI effectively and confidently. Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
Build Business Credit - Business Funding Without Using Personal Credit
Owning a business is all about calculating risks. The risk of owning a business can and should be separated from personal financial risks. Most small business owners are unaware that you can actually establish credit for your business. The vast majority of the time, when you take out business debt, you use your personal credit and have to sign a personal guarantee. Learn how to build credit for your business in order to avoid these issues. This presentation is a live step by step instructive process to building your business? credit. And how you can obtain a minimum of $50,000 in business funding without signing a personal guarantee.
Business Plan: Snap & Boost Cohort 4
Business Plan: Snap & Boost Program is a 6-week program designed to provide insight to both new entrepreneurs as well as those who started business without fundamental business knowledge. GNWBC will host 4 cohorts in 2023 with up to 20 participants in each session. Upon completing the session, each cohort participant will also be awarded a grant to go towards setting up new business accounts and covering startup costs. They?ll also walk the graduation stage at the annual Startup to Success Conference which is annually hosted by our partners at Nebraska Enterprise Fund.
APEX Accelerator: Intro to Government Contracting
In 2021, the Federal Government spent around $637 Billion in government contracts. Yep - Billion with a ''B''. The Federal Government buys a lot of different products and services, too. Interested in learning more about selling your products/services to the government? Join April Hibbler from the Omaha SBA and Daniel Kuchar from the Nebraska APEX Accelerator for an introduction to the world of government contracting. In this recurring bi-monthly workshop, you will learn about the requirements, certifications, websites, and general information to see if this market is a good fit for you
SCORE: Discover the Best Franchise Opportunities for You in 2023
Are you looking to step into a franchise? The world of franchising can be complicated and choosing the right franchise is crucial to business success. In this webinar, our expert presenter will show you how to identify growing industries, what contributes to franchise growth and how to discover the best franchise opportunities for you in 2023. You?ll learn: ? the factors that make a franchise opportunity a perfect fit ? trending industries and the opportunities they offer ? understanding the dynamics that contribute to franchise growth. ? 15-minute Q&A session with our Franchise expert Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
APEX Accelerator: Meet the Buyers Prep Workshops
Agenda ? 9:00-9:50 | Capability Statements Overview ? Presented by Joshua Frank, RSM Federal (Pre-recorded) ? 9:50-10:00 | Q&A on Capability Statements with the NBDC APEX Accelerator Team ? 10:00-10:30 | Developing and Using an Elevator Speech for Government Agencies - Presented by Josh-Nichol Caddy, Nebraska Business Development Center (Live training) ? 10:30-12:00 | One-on-One Capability Statement Working Time with NBDC APEX Accelerator Consultants AND/OR ? 10:30-12:00 | Meet the Buyers Q&A and Doing Market Research on the Agencies
SCORE: Latino Small Business Conference - Grand Island
The Latino Small Business Conference is an opportunity for existing businesses and individuals who are looking to start a business to learn about resources, create networking opportunities, and educate themselves about best practices. The 2023 Latino Small Business Conference will focus on strategies to expand your business providing Marketing Strategies to Grow, Simplifying the Accounting Process, and How to Grow your Business Networking and Referral Process.
Center for Rural Affairs: ACADEMIA DE RESTAURANTE: CÓMO INICIAR SU NEGOCIO (ESPAÑOL)
Quiere iniciar su negocio de comida, como un restaurante o lonchera? Aprenda cómo elaborar su plan de negocio, la identidad y mercado objetivo del negocio, la importancia de la ubicación, la formación y registró, permisos y licencias, impuestos, seguros, y cuenta bancaria comercial
Cuppa Jo'maha Featuring Fiserv
SHARE Omaha is excited to partner with Fiserv to present a Cuppa Jo'maha series of ''Fireside Chats'' with philanthropic leaders and metro area nonprofit organizations. Please join us for a discussion with Fiserv, to learn about their philanthropic footprint and community focus areas. 8:30 - 9 am: Coffee and networking 9-10 am: Presentation ===PARKING=== Parking stalls have been assigned in Lot E for guests that do not have UNO permits. Reserved parking is limited. The Lot cannot be accessed before 7 am. Guests with UNO permits - students, faculty, and staff - are asked to park in their usual lots to make room in Lot E for off-campus visitors.