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SUMMARY:SCORE: Buying A Business
DESCRIPTION:SCORE: Buying A Business \nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM CDT\nDescription: 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 the following topics: \n\nIdentifying viable businesses\nValuing the business to avoid overpaying\nWorking with a business broker\nOptions for financing\nStructuring the purchase\nDocumenting the purchase agreement\n\nCost: Free\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: SCORE Twin Cities\, twincities@scorevolunteer.org\nRegistration Link: https://www.score.org/twincities/event/buying-a-business-16
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SUMMARY:SCORE: Get Found Online: A Small Business Guide to SEO That Works
DESCRIPTION:SCORE: Get Found Online: A Small Business Guide to SEO That Works \nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM CDT\nDescription: 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 better. This session will explain what SEO is\, how search engines work\, the difference between on-site and off-site SEO\, what keyword research means\, why content matters\, how trust is built online\, and why clear goals and calls to action are essential to turning visitors into leads. Attendees can expect a hands-on\, business-focused presentation built around real-world website improvements they can start making right away. By the end of the program\, participants will better understand how to evaluate their own website\, spot common SEO weaknesses\, and make simple\, meaningful updates the very next day to improve visibility\, credibility\, and results.\nCost: $10.00\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: Edmund Peterlinz\, ed.peterlinz@scorevolunteer.org\nRegistration Link: https://www.score.org/northchicago/event/04-15-26-get-found-online-a-small-business-guide-seo-works
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T120000
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SUMMARY:SCORE: Meet Your AI Team - Save Time and Grow Your Business Using AI Agents
DESCRIPTION:SCORE: Meet Your AI Team – Save Time and Grow Your Business Using AI Agents \nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM CDT\nDescription: 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 further by creating customized agentic workflows that understand their business\, remember key information\, and help handle tasks across marketing\, sales\, and daily operations. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to move beyond basic AI tools and see how small business owners are building custom AI teams to support their businesses. We’ll break the process down into simple\, actionable steps so you can see what AI agents and workflows can do and how to start using them\, even without technical experience. Learning objectives: \n\nUnderstand what AI agents and workflows are and how they can support a small business\nIdentify ways AI agents can assist with marketing\, sales\, and operations\nSee examples of how small business owners are using AI to save time\nSet up your LLM to understand your business\, offers\, and brand\nTest and refine your AI to improve its performance over time\nIntegrate agentic AI into daily workflows to save hours each week\n\nCost: Free\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 1-800-634-0245\nRegistration Link: https://www.score.org/event/meet-your-ai-team-save-time-and-grow-your-business-using-ai-agents
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/score-meet-your-ai-team-save-time-and-grow-your-business-using-ai-agents/
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator: Maximize Your Potential with the SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program (2026 Update)
DESCRIPTION:APEX Accelerator: Maximize Your Potential with the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program (2026 Update) \nApril 21\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM CST\nDescription: 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 Program\,” it remains a powerful tool for both large and small contractors. Join us for an insightful webinar with Govology’s Legal Analyst\, Steven Koprince\, to gain an in-depth understanding of the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program and how it can be a catalyst for your business growth and success in the government marketplace. Mr. Koprince will share practical insights and real-world examples to help you maximize the benefits of the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program. This comprehensive webinar will focus on the following topics: \n\nEligibility Requirements: Understand who can participate in the program and the criteria you need to meet.\nProgram Benefits: Discover the advantages of the program\, such as forming special mentor-protégé joint ventures that can significantly boost your company’s capabilities\, expand its capacity\, and provide you with valuable experience. In addition\, the Mentor-Protégé program can improve your team’s collective experience and performance history to achieve higher scores during government evaluations.\nApplication Process: Get a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the program successfully.\nCommon Misconceptions and Pitfalls: Learn about the common challenges and mistakes to avoid making the most of the program.\n\nWhether you are a small business owner looking to grow or a mentor seeking to make a meaningful impact\, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Target Audience: Small business owners and entrepreneurs\, government contractors\, business development professionals\, anyone interested in learning about the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program.\nCost: Free\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: Veronica Doga\, nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu\, (402) 554-6253\nRegistration Link: https://nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10340
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/apex-accelerator-maximize-your-potential-with-the-sbas-mentor-protege-program-2026-update/
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SUMMARY:Design Made Easy: How to Use Canva
DESCRIPTION:Design Made Easy: How to Use Canva\n\nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026\n3:30 PM  5:00 PM\n\n\nBusiness & Health Innovation Center\, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen\, SD\, 57401United States (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf 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\, templates\, photo editing\, exporting and sizing\, apps\, and quick tips to help your visuals look polished without overthinking it. This is a hands-on session\, so bring your laptop and come ready to work directly in Canva Pro as we build together. \nPresenter: Madeline Dell\, Century Business Products & Catalyst IT \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/design-made-easy-how-to-use-canva/
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator: Who Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process (2026 Update)
DESCRIPTION:APEX Accelerator: Who Buys What You Sell? A Step-by-Step Process (2026 Update) \nApril 23\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM CST\nDescription: 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 pricing strategy\, and identify the agencies most likely to buy what you sell. Through a step-by-step\, real-world example\, you will learn how to analyze government purchasing data using multiple federal systems\, including SAM.gov‘s Data Bank\, and connect information across several government databases to uncover valuable insights about buying patterns\, competitor activity\, and potential teaming partners. In this course\, you will learn how to: \n\nIdentify which agencies and military commands purchase what you sell\nDetermine how frequently agencies buy and how much they typically spend\nUse gov‘s Data Bank to research historical procurement activity\nRun advanced ad-hoc queries to uncover deeper market intelligence\nIdentify competitors and analyze historical contract awards\nLocate potential teaming partners for upcoming opportunities\nDetermine whether your pricing is competitive for a specific opportunity\nUse Excel pivot tables to quickly analyze large procurement datasets\nWhy This Course Matters:\nUnderstanding who buys what you sell\, how often they buy it\, and how much they spend—often referred to as propensity analysis—helps contractors target the right agencies\, develop stronger sales strategies\, and validate competitive price points.\nMany consultants charge $3\,000-$10\,000 to conduct this type of market research. In this course\, you will learn how to perform this analysis yourself\, allowing you to independently research opportunities\, validate your pricing strategy\, and focus your efforts on the most promising government buyers.\nTarget Audience: Businesses new to government contracting\, as well as experienced federal contractors looking to strengthen their competitive intelligence\, pricing strategy\, and market targeting.\n\nCost: Free\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: Veronica Doga\, nebraskaAPEX@unomaha.edu\nRegistration Link: https://nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10341
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/apex-accelerator-who-buys-what-you-sell-a-step-by-step-process-2026-update/
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SUMMARY:APEX Accelerator: Meet the Buyers Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:APEX Accelerator: Meet the Buyers Virtual Conference \nApril 28-30\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT\nDescription: 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 or looking to expand existing relationships\, Meet the Buyers Conference offers practical insight\, meaningful connections\, and real conversations that move opportunities forward. Brought to you by Nebraska APEX Accelerator\, CIRAS APEX Accelerator\, South Dakota APEX Accelerator\, ND APEX Accelerator\, Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator\, and SWCC APEX Accelerator. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nGain insights from government agencies\, prime leaders\, and procurement departments about their business operations.\nKey Learnings:\nStrategies to maintain connections with agencies beyond active procurements.\nMethods to discover upcoming opportunities and active solicitations.\nAccessing forecast information.\nInclusion goals for diverse businesses in procurement and contracts.\nCurrent agency rosters and registration processes.\nPotential partnerships with attending companies.\nNetworking Opportunities:\nVirtually connect with government contracting professionals\, agency representatives\, potential collaborators\, and industry experts.\nWho Should Attend?\nBusiness Owners: Network with peers and leaders in Nebraska’s government contracting market involved in county\, state\, and federal projects.\nEntrepreneurs: Learn from successful entrepreneurs and gain valuable advice to elevate your company through government contracts.\nIndustry Professionals: Expand your knowledge of upcoming projects and selling to the government.\nInnovators: Learn about alternative funding\, SBIR/STTR\, and agencies that are funding innovative R&D.\n\nCost: Free\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: Veronica Doga\, vdoga@unomaha.edu\, (402) 554-6253\nRegistration Link: https://nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/10295
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/apex-accelerator-meet-the-buyers-virtual-conference/
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SUMMARY:SCORE: Prepare for Event Success: Plan for Peak Demand\, Operations\, and Execution
DESCRIPTION:SCORE: Prepare for Event Success: Plan for Peak Demand\, Operations\, and Execution \nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026 (Online Only)\nTime: 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM CDT\nDescription: 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. But once you’ve committed to participating\, the real challenge is execution. Without a clear operational plan to deal with the increased demand and unexpected challenges\, a big opportunity can quickly turn into a costly mistake. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to prepare your business to run smoothly and perform at its best during major events. We’ll cover how to anticipate demand\, plan staffing and inventory\, and put simple systems in place so your business can handle the surge without disruption. By the end of this session\, you’ll have a clear approach to operate with confidence\, reduce stress\, and make the most of the opportunity. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nAnticipate demand and plan resources before\, during\, and after a major event\nBuild flexible staffing and inventory plans to handle spikes and slowdowns\nCreate simple workflows to keep operations running smoothly during busy periods\nPrepare for unexpected challenges like shortages\, delays\, or demand surges\nKeep your core business running smoothly while managing increased demand\n\nCost: Free\nLocation: Online\nQuestions contact: SCORE\, 1-800-634-0245\nRegistration Link: https://www.score.org/event/prepare-event-success-plan-peak-demand-operations-and-execution
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/score-prepare-for-event-success-plan-for-peak-demand-operations-and-execution/
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SUMMARY:Maximize Your Reach: Posting and Scheduling Tips for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Maximize Your Reach: Posting and Scheduling Tips for Entrepreneurs\n\nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026\n3:30 PM  5:00 PM\n\n\nBusiness & Health Innovation Center\, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen\, SD\, 57401United States (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn 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 to post\, what types of content perform best\, and how to stay consistent without overthinking it. You’ll leave with practical tips you can start using right away to show up online more confidently and effectively. \nPresenter: Kristin Harms\, @TheBasicRanchMom \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/maximize-your-reach-posting-and-scheduling-tips-for-entrepreneurs/
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 individuals to create their own path to success. \nEach year\, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship designates a week in April as National Apprenticeship Week. To kick off the celebration in South Dakota\, we’re bringing together employers\, apprentices\, educators\, workforce partners\, and supporters to recognize the impact apprenticeships are making across our state. \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 30\nTime: 1:30 – 4 p.m. CDT\nLocation: Sioux Falls Convention Center\n\nHighlights of the Summit: \n\nCelebrating Success: We will host a graduation ceremony for apprentices who have completed their programs in the past year\, showcasing the tangible results of this workforce model.\nHonoring Excellence: We will recognize the visionary organizations and mentors whose leadership has expanded apprenticeship opportunities across the state.\nNetworking for Growth: Connect with Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors and workforce partners to discuss the future of South Dakota’s labor market.\n\n  \nCapacity is limited for this event. We encourage you to RSVP early to secure your spot among the state’s key workforce stakeholders. \n  \nTogether\, we can continue to champion the spirit of apprenticeship and ensure every South Dakotan has the freedom to build a prosperous future. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you in Sioux Falls.
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/apprenticeship-summit/
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SUMMARY:Pitching Your Business: What Investors Actually Want to Hear
DESCRIPTION:Pitching Your Business: What Investors Actually Want to Hear\n\nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026\n3:30 PM  5:00 PM\n\n\nBusiness & Health Innovation Center\, Northern State University1200 S Jay StreetAberdeen\, SD\, 57401United States (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn 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 how to communicate your value clearly and confidently. Perfect for entrepreneurs preparing for a competition or pitching to a bank or angel investor. \nPresenter: Mike Bockorny\, CEO of The 17-20 Group and Economic Development Professionals Association (EDPA) of South Dakota \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://wdcsd.com/event/pitching-your-business-what-investors-actually-want-to-hear/
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