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SUMMARY:SCORE: AI Doesn't Have to be Complicated
DESCRIPTION:SCORE: AI Doesn’t Have to be Complicated \nThursday\, April 9\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM CDT\nDescription: Running a small business is demanding\, but AI can make it easier. In this practical\, hands-on workshop\, you will see how tools like ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Perplexity\, and Gamma can help you save hours each week\, cut costs\, and reduce the stress of doing it all yourself. You will walk away with clear\, real-world examples you can start using immediately\, from simplifying marketing and research to improving everyday business decisions.\nCost: $10.00\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: Bill Grosskopf\, bill.grosskopf@scorevolunteer.org\nRegistration Link: https://www.score.org/northchicago/event/04-09-26-ai-doesn’t-have-be-complicated
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SUMMARY:Workforce Momentum: Navigating the Road to Economic Growth
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, \nThe South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is pleased to announce its next virtual Workforce Knowledge Series session. Our goal is to share insights on the topics that matter most to your business. The next session will be: \nWorkforce Momentum: Navigating the Road to Economic Growth – Thursday\, April 9\, at 11:30 a.m. CDT (10:30 a.m. MDT) \n  \nIn this session\, discover how Cornerstones Career Learning Center partners with businesses to support a higher-skilled workforce and fuel communities’ economic growth. Cornerstones will share how investing in your employees builds loyalty\, efficiency\, and long-term growth. \nTo register: Use the event link above to register for this online session. \n  \nPlease reach out with any questions.   Mike \n  \nP.S. All of the 2026 Workforce Knowledge Series presentations have been recorded and are posted on YouTube\, if you missed any. \nSearch >  Workforce Knowledge Series SouthDakotaDLR \n 
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator: A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA's Federal Small Business Certifications (2026 Update)
DESCRIPTION:APEX Accelerator: A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA’s Federal Small Business Certifications (2026 Update) \nApril 9\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM CST\nDescription: Join us for a comprehensive webinar on how to apply for federal small business certifications through the SBA’s certification portal\, MySBA Certifications. This webinar will provide a clear and concise overview of the certification process\, empowering you to successfully navigate the application for federal small business certifications and avoid common mistakes that can lead to lengthy processing times or denial of your application. This course will teach you how to apply for the major SBA federal contracting certification programs\, including HUBZone certification\, Woman-Owned (WOSB and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB) certification\, Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB) certification\, and the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development certification. This in-depth training will cover all steps in the certification process\, such as: \n\nChoosing which program(s) to apply for and understanding timing considerations\nRegistering and maintaining your business in gov\nCreating an account in MySBA Certifications\nIdentifying\, gathering\, and organizing the required certification documentation\nPreparing answers\, narratives\, and letters of explanation\nNavigating the MySBA Certifications portal and submitting your application\nMonitoring communications and responding to SBA information requests\nReceiving the approval or denial of your application\n\nTarget Audience: Small business government contractors and APEX Accelerator counselors.\nCost: Free\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: Veronica Doga\, nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu\, (402) 554-6253\nRegistration Link: https://nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10339
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/apex-accelerator-a-step-by-step-guide-to-applying-for-sbas-federal-small-business-certifications-2026-update/
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SUMMARY:SCORE: Blogging for Small Business: How to Improve SEO and Drive Website Traffic
DESCRIPTION:SCORE: Blogging for Small Business: How to Improve SEO and Drive Website Traffic \nThursday\, April 9\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM CDT\nDescription: Blogs remain one of the most effective ways to increase website traffic\, but many business owners overlook blogging in their content marketing strategies. A well-written blog can help search engines prioritize your content for potential clients and organically drive them to your business. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to use blogging as a marketing tool that helps your business get found online\, build trust with your audience\, and bring more people to your website. You’ll also learn how to create effective blog posts and see how one well-written blog turned into content for email\, social media and other marketing channels. Participants will receive a Blog Content Planning Workbook and SEO Blog Template to help apply what they learn. \n\nWhy blogging is still one of the most powerful tools for small business marketing\nHow blogging helps your SEO and Google rankings\nThe blog writing system\, keywords\, structure\, headline and hooks to get clicks\nHow investing in one blog can save you time creating marketing content across the board\n\nCost: $15.00\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 1-800-634-0245\nRegistration Link: https://www.score.org/event/blogging-small-business-how-improve-seo-and-drive-website-traffic
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SUMMARY:SCORE: AI + CRM: Simple Tools to Grow Your Small Business Faster
DESCRIPTION:SCORE: AI + CRM: Simple Tools to Grow Your Small Business Faster \nThursday\, April 9\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM CDT\nDescription: Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for large corporations. Today’s CRM platforms include powerful AI features that help small businesses save time\, improve follow-up\, and increase sales. In this practical workshop\, you’ll discover how AI inside your CRM can: \n\nRemind you who to contact and when\nSuggest next best actions\nWrite emails and marketing messages\nIdentify which leads are most likely to buy\nHelp you stay organized without extra staff\n\nCost: Free\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: SCORE Twin Cities\, twincities@scorevolunteer.org\nRegistration Link: https://www.score.org/twincities/event/ai-crm-simple-tools-grow-your-small-business-faster
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