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 […]
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT Entrepreneur's Education Collaborative: Understanding Capital Options and Debunking Myths Description: Access to capital is one of the most important factors in launching, sustaining, and growing a small business. Yet many business owners face confusion, misinformation, and uncertainty when exploring their funding options. […]
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: Amplify Your Brand: Creating Marketing Strategies Around Major Events Description: Major events like the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics can be a great opportunity for businesses to get in front of new audiences, build excitement, and increase visibility. However, without a […]
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Limitations on Subcontracting: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide (2026 Update) Description: Limitations on Subcontracting (LoS) is one of the most confusing—and most enforced—rules in government contracting. For small businesses and their teaming partners, getting it wrong can lead to serious consequences. And […]
Pitching Your Business: What Investors Actually Want to Hear Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) Learn what investors, lenders, and judges actually want to hear. Mike will cover how to structure your pitch, what to include (and what to leave out), and […]
