EVENTS & WORKSHOPS


Stay informed and empowered with our upcoming events and workshops designed to support local businesses at every stage. From startup resources to advanced training, networking opportunities, and expert-led sessions, these events offer valuable insights and connections to help your business grow and thrive in Owasso.

Mar
26

Understanding Small Business Tax Requirements

Understanding tax responsibilities is an essential part of running a successful small business. Understanding Small Business Tax Requirements is an informative discussion designed to help small business owners gain a clearer understanding of what is required of them and how to be prepared.

Register here

View Event →
Mar
26

Business Smart

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 a variety of topics.

Register here

View Event →
Apr
1

Launch Your Business with Customer Focused Marketing

As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. Join us as Maria Elena Duron, Google Trainer/Digital Coach helps small business owners learn a variety of content.

Register here

View Event →
Apr
2

Grassroots Innovation Accelerators: Ask Me Anything

The Oklahoma SBDC and Oklahoma Farm Bureau invite you to join us for this virtual event where we'll discuss The Oklahoma Grassroots Rural & Ag Accelerator program and answer all your questions about how it can help innovative rural businesses in Oklahoma.

Register here

View Event →
Apr
8

Aerospace Career Fair

Calling All Aerospace Professionals & Employers! Join Oklahoma ACES for FREE at the Aerospace Career Fair at Rose State College, Jeanie Webb Student Union in MidWest City, 1910 Hudiburg Dr.

Register here

View Event →
Apr
8

Visibility Signals That Win In AI Search

AI-powered search doesn’t see your content like a human. It reads structure, relevance, and trust. This session teaches you how to send the right signals to both AI and your audience — so you show up and get chosen.

Register here

View Event →
Apr
10

Business Start Up

It'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.

Register here

View Event →
Apr
16

Business Smart

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 a variety of topics.

Register here

View Event →
Apr
20

Understanding Small Business Tax Requirements

Understanding tax responsibilities is an essential part of running a successful small business. Understanding Small Business Tax Requirements is an informative discussion designed to help small business owners gain a clearer understanding of what is required of them and how to be prepared.

Register here

View Event →
Apr
21

Understanding Small Business Tax Requirements

Understanding tax responsibilities is an essential part of running a successful small business. Understanding Small Business Tax Requirements is an informative discussion designed to help small business owners gain a clearer understanding of what is required of them and how to be prepared.

Register here

View Event →
Apr
22

Make Your Website Work for You

Want to learn the best tips for launching or sprucing up your business website? In this workshop, Google's Maria Elena Duron will help entrepreneurs discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your business goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop is for you.

Register here

View Event →

Mar
24

Understanding Small Business Tax Requirements

Understanding tax responsibilities is an essential part of running a successful small business. Understanding Small Business Tax Requirements is an informative discussion designed to help small business owners gain a clearer understanding of what is required of them and how to be prepared.

Register here

View Event →
Mar
19

Business Smart

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 various topics.

Register here

View Event →
Mar
13

Business Start Up

It'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.

Register here

View Event →
Mar
11

Aerospace Career Fair

Calling All Aerospace Professionals & Employers! Join Oklahoma ACES for FREE at the Aerospace Career Fair at Tulsa Technology Center, 801 E. 91st St.

Register here

View Event →
Mar
10

Resources for Rural Small Businesses in Okla.

Amarie Bartel with Oklahoma Farm Bureau will discuss resources available through Oklahoma Grassroots Rural &Ag Business Accelerators. She will also share information regarding in person Launch Rural events across rural Oklahoma where small businesses can meet with local resources. SBA will also provide information on SBA programs and services.

Register here

View Event →
Mar
5

Grassroots Innovation Accelerators: Ask Me Anything

The Oklahoma SBDC and Oklahoma Farm Bureau invite you to join us for this virtual event where we'll discuss The Oklahoma Grassroots Rural & Ag Accelerator program and answer all your questions about how it can help innovative rural businesses in Oklahoma.

Register here

View Event →
Mar
4

Make Better Decisions Using Google Analytics

Join us as Maria Elena Duron, Google Trainer/Digital Coach helps small business owners gain mastery over best practices for interpreting online customer engagement data, and learn how to discern key trends. This workshop will empower you to transform these valuable insights into informed, actionable strategies that drive your business forward.

Register here

View Event →
Feb
19

Business Smart

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 various topics.

Register here

View Event →
Feb
18

AI Strategy = Trust Strategy

AI isn’t a side project anymore-it’s your operating system. In this session, we’ll unpack what it means to build an AI strategy that scales with trust, transparency, and transformation. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your AI use, this session shows how to do it responsibly, powerfully, and profitably.

Register here

View Event →
Feb
13

Business Start Up

It'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.

Register here

View Event →
Feb
11

Enhancing Customer Engagement with AI

From email to ecommerce, AI is now the engine behind deeper personalization. Learn how to use AI to create tailored experiences, anticipate needs, and drive conversions without guesswork.

Register here

View Event →
Feb
5

Grassroots Innovation Accelerators: Ask Me Anything

The Oklahoma SBDC and Oklahoma Farm Bureau invite you to join us for this virtual event where we'll discuss The Oklahoma Grassroots Rural & Ag Accelerator program and answer all your questions about how it can help innovative rural businesses in Oklahoma.

Register here

View Event →
Jan
28

Start Smart with AI

Want to use AI to grow your business-but without the overwhelm or confusion? In this training, Maria Elena Duron-Google Coach and AI Integration Strategist-shares real-world ways to start using AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Fathom Notetaker, and Gamma AI to boost productivity, visibility, and decision-making in your small business.

Register here

View Event →
Jan
26

Business Start Up

It'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.

Register here

View Event →
Jan
21

Learn the Basics of Google Ads

If you’ve ever wondered how to get your business in front of the right people at the right time-Google Ads is the answer. This workshop walks you through the essentials of launching ad campaigns that actually work, without wasting money or getting lost in the tech. Whether you're brand new to ads or looking for a smarter start, this session gives you the tools to reach more customers, set real goals, and measure what matters.

Register here

View Event →
Jan
20

Business Start Up

It'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.

Register here

View Event →
Jan
15

Business Smart

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 various topics.

Register here

View Event →
Jan
14

Reach Customers Online with Google

If you've wanted to learn more about Google and how your business can be found online, take time to join us as Maria Elena Duron, Google Trainer/Digital Coach explains how Google Search works and how you can improve your small business website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Register here

View Event →
Jan
9

Business Start Up

It'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.

Register here

View Event →
Dec
12

Business Start Up

It'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.

Click here to register

View Event →
Dec
10

A Year In Review: Metrics That Matter

Understanding your business metrics is crucial for success, but sifting through the overwhelming data can be daunting. In this video, Maria Elena simplifies analytics by focusing on the numbers that truly matter. Learn how to set SMART goals, interpret customer behavior, and optimize free tools like Google Analytics to make data-driven decisions.

Click here to register

View Event →
Dec
3

AI Strategy That Scales: Build Smarter Systems That Grow With You

Small business doesn’t mean small thinking. And in 2025, strategy isn’t just about what you post-it’s about how your systems talk to each other, how your team moves faster with AI, and how your business gets seen and trusted in a landscape run by machine learning and digital trust.

Click here to register

View Event →
Nov
20

Business Smart

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?

Click here to register

View Event →
Nov
14

Business Start Up

It'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.

Click here to register

View Event →
Nov
12

Make Your Website Work for You

Want to learn the best tips for launching or sprucing up your business website? In this workshop, Google's Maria Elena Duron will help entrepreneurs discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your business goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop is for you.

Click here to register

View Event →
Nov
11

Decoding Financial Statements: A Path to Better Decisions

Join us for an interactive virtual workshop designed to empower small business owners with the skills to interpret financial statements effectively. This workshop is continuation of the Financial Projections and Beyond and will take a deeper dive into the financial statements. Attendees will learn how to analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to make informed decisions that drive growth and stability.

Click here to register

View Event →
Nov
6

Small Business Insurance Basics

We all know there are many important decisions to be made when opening a business. Making sure you select the right type of small business insurance coverage is one of those. Unfortunately, many small business owners find out way too late that they've not had the right type of coverage causing unrecoverable losses.

Click here to register

View Event →
Nov
5

Agentic AI: Building Autonomous Systems for Small Business Efficiency

Go beyond chatbots and discover how small businesses can begin integrating agentic AI-autonomous systems that perform tasks, make decisions, and drive outcomes without daily oversight.

Click here to register

View Event →
Oct
23

How to Recognize and Rise with AI

Unlike AI keynotes that focus on tech jargon or speculative futures, this talk is rooted in real transformation: helping business leaders, service providers, and entrepreneurs understand AI as the new operating system for visibility, trust, and authority.

Click here to register

View Event →
Oct
22

AI Visibility 360: How to Be Found by People, Platforms, and AI Tools

Being found online is no longer just about keywords. It’s about showing up everywhere AI looks. This session walks you through the visibility layers that matter now—and how to build a presence that sticks.

Click here to register

View Event →