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SUMMARY:Start with Brand 3: Design Basics
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\nStart with Brand (Win at Marketing) \nMarketing is a heavy investment. With all its complexities\, it’s tempting to “throw stuff at the wall” to see what sticks. But when you have limited resources\, this approach can be costly and detrimental. \nStart with Brand is a three-part series designed to help small business owners stop gambling with their time\, money\, and success. Brand Strategist\, Kesha Lien\, will lead you through creating a brand blueprint – a strategy-driven approach to eliminating guesswork\, making smart decisions\, and gaining marketing confidence. \nLearn how to define your unique selling proposition\, communicate with your audience\, and make sure all of your marketing efforts align with your true north. \nBrand Positioning (February 27\, 2025):Tackle the behind-the-scenes work that determines your competitive edge. \nMessaging & Identity (March 27\, 2025): Move beyond features and benefits to connect with your audience in meaningful ways. \nDesign Basics (April 24\, 2025): Create visual content that communicates your story and amplifies your purpose. \nPresented by: Kesha Lien \nKesha Lien is a brand strategist + designer who partners with C-suite executives\, marketing professionals\, and small business owners to launch\, grow\, and redefine brands. \nHer no-nonsense\, strategy-driven approach is rooted in 20 years of professional experience and lessons learned. In 2018 she founded Brickhouse\, a brand strategy consultancy\, to change how real-world business leaders apply marketing in theory and practice. \n\nLINK TO SIGN UP: https://www.score.org/twincities/event/start-brand-3-design-basics-2
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Governors Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nPurchase Your Sponsorship or Tickets Today!\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday April 24\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 11:30am – 1:00pm \nLocation: Lake Area Technical College\, Watertown SD – Student Center Level 4   \nJoin Governor Larry Rhoden in building a stronger future for Lake Area Tech with scholarships & campus improvements! \nKeynote Speaker: Governor Larry Rhoden \nPlease complete each of the following fields. Thank you for your consideration. \n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Level and Ticket Options\nEvent Sponsor……….…………………….$1\,500.00  \n\nCorporate logo on paper or e-invite (deadline passed)\nCorporate logo in the event program\nCorporate logo displayed on table\nCorporate pop-up banner displayed at event (Please note\, pop-up banners work best.)\nCorporate logo displayed on the event page on Lake Area Tech’s website\nCorporate logo in event advertising (radio – if received prior to radio ad being recorded)\nReserved table of 8 (tickets valued at $40 each)\n\nEvent Sponsor status must be secured by April 12th in order to finalize marketing pieces\, if time allows or as indicated above for invite and radio ad. \n  \nEvent Partner…….………………………..$750.00 \n\nCorporate name in the program\nCorporate logo displayed on table\nCorporate pop-up banner displayed at event (Please note\, pop-up banners work best.)\nCorporate logo displayed on the event page on Lake Area Tech’s website\nReserved table of 8 (tickets valued at $40 each)\n\nEvent Partner status must be secured by April 12th in order to finalize marketing pieces\, if time allows. \nReserved Table of 8 …………………….………………$500.00 \n\nCorporate logo displayed on table\nCorporate name in the program\nReserved table of 8 (tickets valued at $40 each)\n\nShared Table of 8 ……………………………….………$300.00    \n\nShared corporate name displayed on table\nReserved shared table of 8 (4 tickets each business) (tickets valued at $40 each)\n\nIndividual Event Tickets……………….$40/each \nLATC Alumni Event Ticket………………………$35/each \n\nTICKETS: \nhttps://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=9653b33f-36f8-474b-a1ad-b89cbddec73d
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LOCATION:Lake Area Tech\, 1201 Arrow Ave NE\, Watertown\, SD\, 57201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Insurance Basics for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\nAre you a small business owner looking for the right insurance coverage? Join this workshop where we will help you understand the different types of insurance coverage available and which ones are best suited for your specific business needs. \nLEARN: \n\nWhen does my small business need an insurance policy ?\nWhat questions should I be asking about my business and coverage?\nWhat types of coverage ( e.g. people\, property) is most essential?\nWhat is covered under various policies?\n\nLINK TO REGISTER: https://www.score.org/twincities/event/insurance-basics-small-businesses-14
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SUMMARY:SBA Social Media Playbook: Real Strategies for Big Results
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDate: 4/24/2025\nTime: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (MDT)\nStatus: Open – 7 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 4/23/2025 7:00 PM (MDT)\nFee: $35.00 Registration Policies(Link is external) \nPoint of Contact: Ashley Wingert(Link sends email) (605) 642-6948\nLocation: BHSU – Rapid City Campus 4300 Cheyenne Blvd\, Box Elder SD 57719(Link is external) \nTraining Topics: Marketing/Sales\, Social Media\nDescription:\nReady to turn your social media into a business growth machine? \nThis hands-on workshop is designed for busy business owners who want real\, actionable strategies to grow their online presence without the stress. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n– Create content that connects with your audience.\n– Build a simple yet effective social media strategy.\n– Save time while posting consistently.\n– Turn followers into paying customers. \nWhether you’re just starting or looking to level up\, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to make social media work for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your online presence and attract the customers you’ve been dreaming of! \n—– \nRegistration Fee: $35 \nThis event is hands-on and limited to 20 attendees. \n—– \nMORE ABOUT TONYA DIRKS \nTonya Dirks is the owner of Inspired Bliss Creative\, a social media marketing agency that helps businesses grow through effective\, time-saving social media strategies. With a passion for creativity and helping other businesses\, Tonya understands the unique challenges small businesses face and makes social media approachable\, fun\, and impactful. Known for her laid-back\, “no-drama” approach\, she believes social media is never an emergency—but consistency and strategy are key. Her mission is to give business owners their time back while helping them attract and connect with their ideal audience. \n  \nRegister(Link is external)
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LOCATION:BHSU Black Hills Campus\, 4300 Cheyenne Blvd\, Box Elder\, SD\, 57719\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBA Small Business Basics
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nJoin us for the Small Business Basics on April 24\, 2025 at the Huron Event Center in Huron! \nLearn about the small business basics and how to build your “startup team’ in the MRS BAIL lens. English and Spanish speaking professionals will present in the following areas: Marketing\, Human Resources\, Support\, Business Banking\, Accounting\, Insurance\, and Business Law. \nOne workshop will be conducted in English and another workshop in Spanish. \n  \nThis workshop is open to women and men! \nChildcare services will be offered during this program. Please register before April 10 if you need these services! \n— \nEVENT SCHEDULE \n5:30pm-6:00pm     Registration\, Networking\, FREE headshots \n6:00pm-7:00pm     MRS BAIL Breakout Presentations \n7:00pm-7:30pm     Supper\, Local Small Business Speakers \n7:30pm-8:00pm     Networking\, FREE headshots \n— \nFeatured Speakers: \nSmall Business Speakers: \nTBA \nMRS BAIL Breakout Workshop Speakers: \nMarketing | TBA\nHuman Resources | TBA \nSupport | TBA \nBanking | TBA \nAccounting | TBA \nInsurance | TBA \nLaw | TBA \n— \nIndividual tickets cost $35 and table (8) eight seats cost $250. Each ticket includes (1) one lunch and refreshments. \nCHILDCARE DEADLINE: April 10\, 2025 at 5:00pm \nTICKET DEADLINE: April 16\, 2025 at 5:00pm \nLate TICKET DEADLINE: April 21\, 2025 at 5:00pm and individual tickets will cost $50 \n— \nVendor Booths cost $70 and include (1) one lunch meal. \n— \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Contact Sadie Swier at Sadie.Swier@bhsu.edu \n— \nHave questions? Need help registering? Contact the SD CEO team at 605-631-9106 or email Sadie.Swier@bhsu.edu. \nThe SD CEO East Women’s Business Center\, is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sadie Swier (Sadie.Swier@BHSU.edu.) \n  \nRegister(Link is external)
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LOCATION:100 4th St. SW\, 100 4th St. SW\, Huron\, SD\, 57350\, United States
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