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SUMMARY: SBA: National Small Business Week Virtual Summi
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026 to Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 (Online Only)  \nTime: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm CDT \nAgenda: https://www.cntvhybrid.com/nsbw2026/agenda \n SBA: National Small Business Week Virtual Summit – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nDescription: Participants will learn about topics varying from manufacturing\, digital marketing\, human resources (HR)\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, business planning\, and online business resources. The Virtual Summit will feature educational workshops presented by cosponsors\, information about accessing federal resources\, as well as networking and mentorship opportunities.   \nCost: Free \nLocation: Online – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83713
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SUMMARY:Business Credit 101: Build Credit\, Access Funding\, and Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CDT \nSCORE: Business Credit 101: Build Credit\, Access Funding\, and Grow Your Business \nDescription: Business credit can help you qualify for better financing\, strengthen your credibility\, and give your business more room to grow. Unlike personal credit\, business credit does not develop on its own. It requires the right structure\, intentional action\, and consistent financial habits. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how business credit works\, why it matters\, and what it takes to build it over time. We’ll walk through the key steps to help you establish a strong credit foundation\, build a credit history\, and improve your ability to qualify for funding in the future. What You’ll Learn: \n\nUnderstand the difference between a business credit profile and a business credit score\nLearn how business credit differs from personal credit and why both can matter\nSet up the right foundation to begin building business credit\nUse trade relationships and payment habits to strengthen your credit profile\nManage credit utilization and understand how it impacts your score\nMonitor your business credit and prepare for lender evaluation with more confidence\n\nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 800-634-0245 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83708
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/business-credit-101-build-credit-access-funding-and-grow-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Business Transformation Series #3 – Websites & SEO
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT \nSCORE: Business Transformation Series #3 – Websites & SEO \nDescription: This Business Transformation Series is a deep-dive into Digital Marketing and features breakout sessions led by SCORE Mentors\, workbooks and homework assignments and interactive discussion with other mentees and SCORE Mentors. Goals of this session include: \n\n Understand why a website is important for your business and how to get started\n Understand and implement website best practices with the principles of SEO\n How to monitor your results and diagnose potential issues or improvements\n\nCost: $50.00 \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 800-634-0245 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83709
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/business-transformation-series-3-websites-seo/
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SUMMARY:AI for Small Business ~ Find Opportunities and Take Action
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. CDT \nSCORE: AI for Small Business ~ Find Opportunities and Take Action \nDescription: A lot of business owners are already experimenting with AI but want to move beyond basic tasks and start applying it more strategically to create stronger business results. The challenge is knowing where AI fits\, what opportunities are worth pursuing\, and how to turn ideas into practical action. In this webinar\, we’ll walk you through a practical process for evaluating and implementing AI in your business. You’ll see live demonstrations of how AI can be used to address common small business challenges\, while learning how to identify high-impact opportunities\, assess readiness\, and prioritize AI initiatives that make the most sense for your business. By the end of this session\, you’ll walk away with a clear 7-day plan to start implementing AI in your business. What You’ll Learn: \n\nIdentify the best opportunities to use AI in your business\nEvaluate whether your business is ready to act on those opportunities\nPrioritize AI initiatives based on impact and feasibility\nSee real examples of AI applied to common small business challenges\nTurn ideas into practical next steps you can take right away\nBuild a simple 7-day plan to start using AI in your business\n\nThis webinar is part of the National Small Business Week Learning Lab\, happening May 6-7\, 2026\, featuring free educational content\, mentor connections\, and a community of entrepreneurs. \nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 800-634-0245 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83599
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/ai-for-small-business-find-opportunities-and-take-action/
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SUMMARY:Small Business Financial Management ~ What to Put in Place at Every Stage
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CDT \nSCORE: Small Business Financial Management ~ What to Put in Place at Every Stage \nDescription: Whether you’re launching a side hustle\, starting a business\, or preparing to grow\, strong financial management plays a major role in long-term success. But for many small business owners\, keeping up with bookkeeping\, compliance\, and the financial decisions needed to support growth can quickly feel overwhelming. In this webinar\, our expert presenter will show you what the financial lifecycle of a small business looks like and how your financial systems or support needs change in each stage. By the end of the session\, you’ll have a better understanding of how to build a stronger financial foundation\, make smarter decisions as your business grows\, and identify when it’s time to bring in the right support. What you’ll learn: \n\nBuild simple bookkeeping habits to keep your records organized from the start\nUnderstand the difference between a bookkeeper and a CPA and when to use each\nIdentify the financial support your business needs at different stages\nRecognize when to invest in services that help you scale\, not just stay compliant\nMake better financial decisions so you can focus more on running your business\n\nThis webinar is part of the National Small Business Week Learning Lab\, happening May 6-7\, 2026\, featuring free educational content\, mentor connections\, and a community of entrepreneurs. \nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 800-634-0245 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83600
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/small-business-financial-management-what-to-put-in-place-at-every-stage/
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital in 2026 - How to Choose\, Prepare\, and Qualify
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. CDT \nSCORE: Access to Capital in 2026 – How to Choose\, Prepare\, and Qualify \nDescription: Accessing capital through options such as loans\, grants\, investors\, and other funding sources is one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs in today’s uncertain funding landscape. Many business owners know they need funding to start\, run\, or grow\, but are unsure which funding option fits their business or how to prepare. In this webinar\, presented by business funding expert Marjorie Weber\, you’ll learn how to prepare\, qualify\, and choose business funding in today’s uncertain funding landscape. This session is designed to help you better understand your options\, prepare more effectively\, and make smarter capital decisions based on where your business is today and where you want to go next. What you’ll learn: \n\nUnderstand the difference between personal and business credit\nLearn how FICO\, Vantage\, and business credit scores affect funding decisions\nCompare grants\, debt\, and investor funding options\nIdentify the best funding paths for start-ups versus expanding businesses\nPrepare pre-opening\, expansion\, and pro forma operating budgets\nMake more confident funding decisions in a volatile 2026 environment\n\nThis webinar is part of the National Small Business Week Learning Lab\, happening May 6-7\, 2026\, featuring free educational content\, mentor connections\, and a community of entrepreneurs. \nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 800-634-0245 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83688
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SUMMARY:The Boomerpreneur Roadmap - How to Leverage Your Unique Advantages
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. CDT \nScore: The Boomerpreneur Roadmap – How to Leverage Your Unique Advantages \nDescription: Starting a business later in life can be a smart way to turn your experience\, skills\, and resources into income and independence. But many aspiring entrepreneurs over 50 are unsure where to start\, how to reduce risk or how to build a business in today’s fast-changing marketplace. In this webinar\, bestselling author and experienced entrepreneur Steve Strauss will show you how to leverage your experience and resources to launch a business that supports your lifestyle\, goals and legacy. Steve will walk through how to audit your existing capital\, identify a profitable market gap and use lean startup strategies to launch. What You Will Learn: \n\nThe Capital Audit: How to identify the 4 types of hidden assets you already own that younger founders don’t.\nThe Human-Centric Edge: How the human connection can help you stand out in an AI-driven marketplace.\nSmart Launching: How to minimize financial and reputational risk.\nBypassing the Tech Wall: The ‘Simple 3’ tech stack that allows you to run a modern business without being a coder.\nThe Owner Mindset: How to design a business that creates freedom and an exit strategy rather than just a new job.\nThe Breakthrough Roadmap: How to avoid hurdles in the first 90 days that stop most boomerpreneurs.\n\nCost: Free \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 800-634-0245 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83689
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/the-boomerpreneur-roadmap-how-to-leverage-your-unique-advantages/
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SUMMARY:Driving Growth ~ Delivering Profitable Sales and Delighting the Customer
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 (Online Only) \nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. CDT \nSCORE: Driving Growth ~ Delivering Profitable Sales and Delighting the Customer \nDescription: What you will Learn: How to create a compelling Value Proposition that drives sales and aligns your sales strategy with delivering customer value- focusing not just on closing deals\, but delivering solutions that genuinely solve problems and justify premium pricing. \nCost: $10.00 \nLocation: Online \nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 800-634-0245 \nRegistration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/83710
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