Thursday, March 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: Launch a Profitable Newsletter for Your Small Business Description: A well-run newsletter can become one of the easiest profit centers in your business while strengthening customer relationships. Unlike social media, you aren't relying on an algorithm, and you have direct access to […]
Thursday, March 19, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Unlocking DoD Industrial Base Opportunities: Navigating IBAS, OTAs, and the Cornerstone Consortium Description: The Department of Defense is investing billions of dollars to strengthen and expand the United States defense industrial base. These investments span advanced manufacturing, supply chain resiliency, workforce […]
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: How to Start and Run a Franchise Business That Works for You Description: Starting a business is more than ownership. It should support the life you want to build. Franchising offers a structured path into business ownership by combining the independence of […]
Build Your First Website: No-Coding Needed Tuesday, March 24, 2026 3:30 PM 5:00 PM Business & Health Innovation Center, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen, SD, 57401United States (map) Perfect for beginners! This workshop walks you through the basics of building a website using no-code platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and more. We’ll compare pricing, features, and best use cases, […]
Prepare for anything! Learn to spot, assess, and manage risks so your small business thrives—no matter what challenges come your way. This module empowers participants to proactively identify, evaluate, and manage risks that impact small businesses. Upon completion, you will be able to: • Identify the most common risks facing small businesses • Recognize both […]
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT SBA: Money Smart ~ Risk Management - Planning for What You Can and Cannot Control Description: Prepare for anything! Learn to spot, assess, and manage risks so your small business thrives—no matter what challenges come your way. This module empowers participants to […]
Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Defense Production Act Title III (2026 Update) Description: Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness Cost: Free Location: Online Questions contact: Veronica Doga, nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu Registration Link: https://www.sba.gov/event/81157
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) Rules for Federal Contractors (2026 Update) Description: Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness. Could foreign ownership—even indirectly—put your contracts at risk? If your company performs classified work, partners with foreign investors, has overseas affiliates, or is […]
Plan your exit like a pro! Discover smart strategies for selling, transferring, and succession to ensure your business legacy lives on. This module provides a practical overview of selling a small business and succession planning, equipping participants to understand the strategic value of planning for business transition. By the end of the session, you will […]
SBA: Money Smart ~ Selling Your Business and Succession Planning - Developing an Exit Strategy for Your Business Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (Online Only) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT Description: Plan your exit like a pro! Discover smart strategies for selling, transferring, and succession to ensure your business legacy lives on. This module […]
