• Stop Scrollers in Their Tracks

    Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT GROW Nebraska Women's Business Center: Stop Scrollers in Their Tracks Description: Lisa Hilferty founded Buzz Online in 2016 and has always had a passion for turning great ideas into income. What started with a simple Facebook post for her parents’ business quickly […]

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  • Entrepreneur’s Education Collaborative: Understanding Capital Options and Debunking Myths

    Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT Entrepreneur's Education Collaborative: Understanding Capital Options and Debunking Myths Description: Access to capital is one of the most important factors in launching, sustaining, and growing a small business. Yet many business owners face confusion, misinformation, and uncertainty when exploring their funding options. […]

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  • SCORE: Amplify Your Brand: Creating Marketing Strategies Around Major Events

    Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: Amplify Your Brand: Creating Marketing Strategies Around Major Events Description: Major events like the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics can be a great opportunity for businesses to get in front of new audiences, build excitement, and increase visibility. However, without a […]

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  • APEX Accelerator: Limitations on Subcontracting: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide (2026 Update)

    Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Limitations on Subcontracting: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide (2026 Update) Description: Limitations on Subcontracting (LoS) is one of the most confusing—and most enforced—rules in government contracting. For small businesses and their teaming partners, getting it wrong can lead to serious consequences. And […]

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  • Pitching Your Business: What Investors Actually Want to Hear

    Pitching Your Business: What Investors Actually Want to Hear Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3:30 PM  5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) Learn what investors, lenders, and judges actually want to hear. Mike will cover how to structure your pitch, what to include (and what to leave out), and […]

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  • APEX Accelerator: Unlocking DoD Industrial Base Opportunities: Navigating IBAS, OTAs, and the Cornerstone Consortium

    Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Unlocking DoD Industrial Base Opportunities: Navigating IBAS, OTAs, and the Cornerstone Consortium Description: The Department of Defense is investing billions of dollars to strengthen and expand the United States defense industrial base. These investments span advanced manufacturing, supply chain resiliency, workforce […]

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  • Watertown Business Fraud Seminar

    In partnership with the Watertown Chamber of Commerce and Watertown Police Department, we are excited to offer a FREE seminar on Thursday, June 11th at the Library (donuts provided!).   With the continual rise in payment fraud on business accounts, it’s more valuable than ever to keep businesses informed. Detectives Sig Sivertson, Jeremy Bjerke, and I will share […]

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