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, […]
APEX Accelerator: Who Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process (2026 Update) April 23, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CST Description: Successful government contractors rely on more than opportunity searches—they rely on data-driven competitive intelligence. This course teaches you how to use federal procurement data to understand your market, refine your […]
APEX Accelerator: Meet the Buyers Virtual Conference April 28-30, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT Description: Meet the Buyers 2026 | Virtual Conference connects businesses directly with government buyers at the federal, state, and local levels, along with agency representatives, experienced primes, and resource providers. Whether you're new to government contracting […]
SCORE: Prepare for Event Success: Plan for Peak Demand, Operations, and Execution Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM CDT Description: Choosing to participate in a major event like the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, trade shows, and festivals can be a big opportunity to reach new customers and sales. […]
Maximize Your Reach: Posting and Scheduling Tips for Entrepreneurs Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) Learn posting best practices and simple strategies to help entrepreneurs build a stronger social media presence with better reach and consistency. We’ll cover when and how often […]
You are invited to join the Start Today SD Team in celebrating the power of apprenticeship in South Dakota at our Third Annual Start Today SD Apprenticeship Summit. This year’s theme Liberty + Labor: The Freedom to Build Your Future highlights the role Registered Apprenticeship plays in opening doors to opportunity, strengthening our workforce, and empowering […]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Key Government Contacts to Help You Win More Contracts (2026 Update) Description: Winning government contracts isn’t just about what you offer—it’s about understanding who’s involved in the process and how to engage them at the right time. In this training, you’ll […]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: Your New AI Employee Works 24/7 and Never Calls in Sick Description: You didn't start your business by spending half your time on administrative tasks. Discover how small business owners use AI automation to handle the tasks that eat up their week […]
