Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT SCORE: Building a Business Plan That Works - Key Elements Every Entrepreneur Needs Description: Starting a business without a clear plan can leave you guessing about your next steps, your goals, and how to grow sustainably. A strong business plan helps you clarify […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT SBA: Exporting Resources for Small Businesses Description: Go Global, Grow Nebraska: Free Resources for Export Success. Turn local success into a global business strategy. Hear from the people who can help. Presenters: Patty Brewer, Export Finance Manager, US Small Business Administration Meredith Bond, […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. CDT SCORE: How to Design Your Website to Attract, Engage, and Convert More Customers Description: Are people visiting your website but not booking, buying, or leaving right away? Many small business websites are missing the fundamental elements that help clients navigate their website, […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: Insurance Basics for Small Businesses Description: Are 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 […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: AI in 2026: What’s Changing and What It Means for Small Business Description: Small businesses have largely used AI as standalone tools, but that is starting to change as AI becomes more automated, more connected, and more capable of handling meaningful work. […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. CDT SCORE: How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Business Description: If you’ve been thinking about turning your side hustle into a full-time business but are not sure when to make the leap, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs want to go full-time […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: Finding Grants and Sponsorships – Locate Opportunities, Apply Confidently, Stand Out to Funders Description: If you’ve been searching for grants or other funding and still feel unsure where to begin, you’re not alone. Many business owners assume grants are widely available, only […]
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Creating a Killer Capability Statement That Communicates Value (2026 Update) Description: You have seconds—not minutes—to convince a government buyer or teaming partner that your company is capable, credible, and worth engaging in. Your capability statement is your most important marketing tool […]
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 to Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT SBA: 2026 America’s Seed Fund Week Description: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host America’s Seed Fund Week 2026 from May 12-14. This free online event connects entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and support organizations from across the […]
Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT GROW Nebraska Women's Business Center: Stop Scrollers in Their Tracks Description: Lisa Hilferty founded Buzz Online in 2016 and has always had a passion for turning great ideas into income. What started with a simple Facebook post for her parents’ business quickly […]
