APEX Accelerator: A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA's Federal Small Business Certifications (2026 Update) April 9, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CST Description: 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 […]
SCORE: Blogging for Small Business: How to Improve SEO and Drive Website Traffic Thursday, April 9, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CDT Description: 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 […]
SCORE: AI + CRM: Simple Tools to Grow Your Small Business Faster Thursday, April 9, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 1:00 PM -- 2:30 PM CDT Description: 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, […]
SCORE: How to Actually Grow Your Business - Build a 12-Month Growth Plan Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CDT Description: Most small business owners want to grow but struggle to decide where to focus next. Trying to pursue more customers, higher prices, better margins, and new offers all […]
Create Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI for Social Media Content Tuesday, April 14, 2026 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) Struggling to come up with social media posts? This workshop shows you how AI can be your new content sidekick. We’ll explore tools to brainstorm ideas, […]
SCORE: Buying A Business Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 9:00 AM -- 11:00 AM CDT Description: Are you interested in learning how to evaluate the acquisition of a business? Join our upcoming workshop where we will discuss everything you need to know to make informed decisions when acquiring a business. We will cover […]
SCORE: Get Found Online: A Small Business Guide to SEO That Works Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 AM -- 11:30 AM CDT Description: Get Found Online: A Small Business Guide to SEO That Works gives small business owners a clear, practical introduction to the parts of SEO that help a website perform […]
SCORE: Meet Your AI Team - Save Time and Grow Your Business Using AI Agents Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:00 PM CDT Description: AI can be a powerful tool for small businesses, but many people only use it for simple prompts and one-off tasks. More advanced users are going […]
APEX Accelerator: Maximize Your Potential with the SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program (2026 Update) April 21, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CST Description: Touted as a "gamechanger" when it was first introduced in 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration's All Small Mentor-Protégé Program isn't new anymore. Known now as simply the "SBA Mentor-Protégé […]
Design Made Easy: How to Use Canva Tuesday, April 21, 2026 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) If design feels overwhelming, this workshop will make Canva your new best friend. We’ll walk through the Canva Pro tools that make creating clean, consistent graphics way easier—brand kits, […]
