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APEX Accelerator: Intro to Federal Government Contracting
2025-06-26 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Thursday, June 26, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. CDT
APEX Accelerator: Intro to Federal Government Contracting
Description: Unlock Opportunities in Government Contracting – In 2023, the Federal Government spent approximately $745 billion on government contracts. Yes, that’s billion with a “B.” The U.S. Government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world, with an expansive range of needs—from office supplies and construction services to technology solutions and specialized equipment. Is your business ready to tap into this lucrative market? Join us for an insightful and practical webinar hosted by the Nebraska APEX Accelerator and presented by Lisa Tedesco from the Omaha Small Business Administration (SBA). This recurring bi-monthly event offers an introduction to the world of government contracting—a space where small businesses can thrive and scale. During this session, you’ll gain valuable insights into:

Navigating government requirements and certifications
Essential websites and resources for contracting opportunities
Key steps to determine if government contracting aligns with your business goals
Whether you’re just starting to explore government sales or looking to expand your current market, this webinar provides the foundational knowledge to help you make informed decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to position your business for success in the federal marketplace.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Carlos Garzón, cgarzon@unomaha.edu 531-510-4528
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/71859

GROW Nebraska: Sunset 2027: Create a Month of Content in One Day: Posts & Stories for Instagram & Facebook
2025-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
Thursday, June 26, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT
GROW Nebraska: Sunset 2027: Create a Month of Content in One Day: Posts & Stories for Instagram & Facebook
Description: In this free webinar, I’ll show you how to batch-create a full month of Instagram and Facebook content in just one day using Meta Business Suite, Canva, and ChatGPT—three powerful (and free!) tools. This step-by-step session is perfect for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to streamline their social media without spending hours each week. You’ll leave with actionable tips to automate, optimize, and simplify your content creation process, saving you time and boosting your online presence! Can’t attend? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording!
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: GROW Nebraska, info@grownebraska.org 308-338-3520
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/71866

Veteran Business Outreach Center: Emerging Farmers: From Dreaming to Doing
2025-06-27 09:00 - 15:00
Friday, June 27, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CDT
Veteran Business Outreach Center: Emerging Farmers: From Dreaming to Doing
Description: This free webinar offers valuable insights and resources for individuals with little or no experience who are starting or considering a farming business. The discussion will cover a wide range of farming types, including micro-farms, hydroponics, urban and wetland farming, as well as traditional agricultural practices. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with experts in farming, taxation, funding, training, and agri- business tools. The session will also be recorded for future reference.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Veteran Business Outreach Center – Iowa/Nebraska, emmalees@nebbiz.org 402-685-5500 Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/71976

Entrepreneur's Education Collaborative: From Likes to Leads: A Digital Marketing Power Hour
2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT
Entrepreneur’s Education Collaborative: From Likes to Leads: A Digital Marketing Power Hour
Description: In this session, the marketing strategist and brand expert will walk you through:
– How to use today’s digital tools to reach more customers
– Budget-friendly strategies that actually work
– Social media tips tailored to small business growth
– Ways to track your ROI and know what’s really working
📈 Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your digital marketing skills and set your business up for sustainable growth.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Blake Martin, bmartin@frannet.com
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72873

SCORE: Marketing in a Digital World
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:30
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT
SCORE: Marketing in a Digital World
Description: Marketing in a Digital World will help you get noticed and build a community online.We’ll cover the following: your unique business; where your customers are; maximizing your online spaces; analyzing and adjusting; owning your digital space. *This session will not be recorded.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72875

sba: MySBA Certification Training: Mentor Protege & Empower to Grow Programs
2025-07-08 13:00 - 14:00
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT
SBA: MySBA Certification Training: Mentor Protégé & Empower to Grow Programs
Description: This webinar will educate small business owners on the Mentor-Protégé program (MPP). Presenters will discuss program eligibility, benefits, and how to apply. Participants will also learn about the complimentary business courses, tailored training and one-on-one consulting available under the Empower to Grow program.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Office of Government Contracting & Business Development, 409 3rd St. SW, Suite 8000, Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202-205-6459, Email: contracting@sba.gov
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72418

score: You Are Your Brand ~ Dress to Represent Your Business Effectively & Affordably
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:30
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT
SCORE: You Are Your Brand ~ Dress to Represent Your Business Effectively & Affordably
Description: Ever hear the phrase “Dress for the Room”? As a business owner, what you wear is an important element of professionalism – not only in how others perceive you, but in how you feel about yourself. This workshop explores the concept of “enclothed cognition” – what you wear truly impacts how you feel. Clothing can be a powerful tool for fostering self-confidence and aiding you in reaching your goals in your business. You are your brand. Learn strategies for how to dress to foster self-confidence and to represent your business with authenticity and professionalism that help you and your business stand out. This workshop provides practical tips for creating a personal style that allows you to bring your true self to your work and tangible ways to build your professional wardrobe affordably and effectively. You’ll be ready to create a wardrobe that makes you feel like a boss.

Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72876

score: What is Content + Why Does Your Business Need It?
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:30
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT
SCORE: What is Content + Why Does Your Business Need It?
Description: During our time together, we’ll discuss what content is, why it’s important and how it helps your business grow. We’ll also talk about how and where to find content ideas, and why you want to tie your content to specific goals and objectives. Finally, we’ll cover how a content calendar helps you stay focused and organized with your content and walk through a 1-month content calendar template that you will keep to use in your own business. By the end of the presentation, you will have a better understanding of what content is and why your business needs it.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72877

APEX Accelerator: Government Contracting Resource for Manufacturers and Suppliers
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:30
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. CDT
APEX Accelerator: Government Contracting Resource for Manufacturers and Suppliers
Description: There are innovative and monumental changes coming in how manufacturers and suppliers do business with the Department of Defense (DoD). Physna is leading one of the efforts to transform Department of Defense procurement. Physna received a US Air Force (USAF) SBIR Phase III Award to highlight Physna’s technology that helped to enhance supply chain security, manage obsolescence, and optimize sourcing for the USAF. Based on Physna’s success with the US Air Force, Physna has also received contracts with the General Services Administration (GSA) and US Navy to help ensure mission readiness, secure supply chains, and improve asset management with rapid part identification, optimized sourcing, and advanced cybersecurity.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Charles (Chuck) Beck, cwbeck@unomaha.edu 402-690-4986
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72822

score: How To Get More Google Reviews
2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:30
Thursday, July 10, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. CDT
SCORE: How To Get More Google Reviews
Description: Positive Google reviews don’t just enhance your reputation, they’re critical for improving your business’s online visibility and local SEO performance. Search engines like Google reward businesses that consistently receive authentic, quality reviews with higher rankings and greater exposure in local search results. Join SEO expert and instructor Jesse Dolan as you learn proven strategies, valuable tips, and helpful tools to consistently generate more Google reviews from your customers. You’ll discover not only how to encourage and simplify the review process, but also why each review significantly impacts your SEO strategy and your ability to attract new customers online.Key Takeaways:
• Understand exactly how Google reviews directly influence your local SEO rankings and visibility on search engines.
• Learn practical methods to proactively request reviews from your customers using convenient digital tools and creative techniques.
• Discover SEO-friendly ways to showcase and leverage your Google reviews to maximize your local search presence.
• Gain actionable insights on professionally responding to reviews to improve customer engagement, brand credibility, and search engine relevance.
This session is ideal for small business owners and marketers who want to learn effective customer review generation strategies to amplify their online presence. Whether you’re new to online reviews or ready to level up your current approach, you’ll leave with clear, SEO-focused steps to attract more reviews and boost your visibility in local search results.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72878

APEX Accelerator: Contract Bonds & SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program
2025-07-10 11:00 - 12:00
Thursday, July 10, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT
APEX Accelerator: Contract Bonds & SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program
Description: The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and your local APEX Accelerator are excited to announce the upcoming training with The Small Business Administration (SBA) Surety Bond Guarantee Program – Contract Bonds & SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program. SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can help your business obtain bonding for projects up to $14 million! Join experts from the SBA Bonding Program to learn how they can help if your business has:
• Limited or no contracting experience,
• Difficulty qualifying for bonding, or
• The desire to increase current bond limits.
The SBA’s presentation will include an overview of contract bonds – what they are and what you need to know to qualify – and how SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program can open doors to bonding for your small business by reducing barriers to increase your contracting opportunities.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Charles (Chuck) Beck, cwbeck@unomaha.edu 402-690-4986
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/52200

HR Department of One: Strategies for Success
2025-07-10 11:30 - 12:30

score: Leads 2 Sales ~ Go Beyond the Know-Like-Trust to Attract & Convert Clients Online
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:30
Thursday, July 10, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT
SCORE: Leads 2 Sales ~ Go Beyond the Know-Like-Trust to Attract & Convert Clients Online
Description: Go Beyond the Know-Like-Trust to Attracts Your Dreamiest Clients & Converts More Sales On Repeat Without Getting Lost in the Noisy Online Space. Join Dianne Shelton of Passion Breakthrough for this engaging workshop. During our time together, here’s what we’re going to (un)cover:
• Why it’s (even more) important to learn how to improve our lead nurture skills in this new digital age of marketing
• You’ll discover Dianne’s Lead Generation matrix that will show you a SIMPLIFIED view of which activities would bring you MORE leads vs BEST leads
• Find out what the 4 stages of the Lead Life Cycle & how to navigate each step to convert leads to paying clients (the non-sleazy way)
• We’ll also talk about the 5 persona types of your leads that you should keep in mind when you’re creating content, offers & hopping in their DMs
• Dianne will even share with you easy-to-remember acronyms that will help lock in the concepts as you take actions in your business
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72879

Sentry Future Innovators Kids Workshop
2025-07-12 09:00 - 11:00

SBA Nebraska: Marketing Your Small Business to Increase Sales and Profits
2025-07-15 12:00 - 13:30
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT
SBA Nebraska: Marketing Your Small Business to Increase Sales and Profits
Description: Marketing Your Small Business to Increase Sales and Profits! Join us to learn valuable strategies to boost your business. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to take their small business to the next level. We’ll cover:
• Understanding Your Unique Selling Proposition
• Finding your ideal target market/customer
• Marketing strategies and channels
• Pricing and Positioning
• Marketing plan
• Budgeting and Tracking
• Knowing your competition
• Market research
• Networking tips and tricks
• Public relations
• Guerilla marketing
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Jo Eckert, jo.eckert@sba.gov 402-221-7200
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72739

score: Build a Marketing Framework ~ Clarify Your Brand, Audience Insights & Messaging
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:30
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CDT
SCORE: Build a Marketing Framework ~ Clarify Your Brand, Audience Insights & Messaging
Description: Are you struggling to create a cohesive visual language for your brand? Join our Build a Marketing Framework workshop where we will guide you through the process of developing a consistent and active brand across traditional media, digital media/online, word of mouth, and direct experience. Our experienced presenters Bryan Mann-Entzel and Sara Harrell of Greater Thought will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to sort out your visual language and create a marketing framework that truly represents your brand. At Greater Thought their specialty is their 360˚ approach to strategically understanding the space your business operates in | your industry/market | your business | your audience | your competition. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your brand to the next level! This workshop will focus on sorting out your visual language of your brand, and then making sure things are consistent and active across the 4 areas:
• traditional media
• digital media/online
• word of mouth
• direct experience
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72880

APEX Accelerator: Getting Ready for Meet the Buyers – Strategy, Speech & Smart Prep
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CDT
APEX Accelerator: Getting Ready for Meet the Buyers – Strategy, Speech & Smart Prep
Description: Making the most of Meet the Buyers Omaha 2025 starts with preparation. This session will walk you through how to introduce yourself and your business, how to research which agencies buy what you sell, and how to approach conversations with confidence. You’ll also get examples of elevator speeches and tips on what to bring and what to say. The webinar is just the beginning. You’ll be encouraged to meet with your assigned APEX Accelerator consultant afterward to sharpen your pitch, finalize your research, and practice your approach before showtime.
• Start building your elevator speech
• Learn to identify the right agency contacts
• Prep now, then polish with your consultant
This webinar gives you a strong foundation, and your APEX consultant will help take it from good to great.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Terry Morgan, terrymorgan@unomaha.edu
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/71860

score: GoalBoosting ~ Ideas in Action
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:30
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT
SCORE: GoalBoosting ~ Ideas in Action
Description: This highly interactive workshop challenges you to take your BIG IDEAS and turn them into an ACTION PLAN that works with your life. Owning and operating a business means multitasking. It can mean spending weeks working fine details, and it’s hard not to get lost in all the noise. Join me to craft Your Unique Arrow that connects where you are now to where you want to go. In 90-minutes you’ll create a 90-day strategy that:
• Captures your dreams on paper and defines what success looks like
• Identifies focus areas that build on what you have & support your direction
• Deconstruct your ‘rocks’ into actions & create a plan for when to adjust
Know what you need from your business, and what your business needs from you. Aim high.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72881

score: Social Media Shake-Up - Strategy That Sticks with AI
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:30
Thursday, July 17, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT
SCORE: Social Media Shake-Up – Strategy That Sticks with AI
Description: It’s time to stop the scroll-stress and start posting with purpose. This workshop will show you how to create a social media strategy that drives results—and AI will be your secret weapon. We’ll cover everything from content creation to scheduling and analytics, so you can show up online without burning out. Key Takeaways: AI-powered content ideas, scheduling tools, and performance trackers to make social media work for you.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72882

GROW Nebraska's Women's Business Center: New Client Orientation for Startups
2025-07-17 11:30 - 13:00
Thursday, July 17, 2025 (In-person)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT
GROW Nebraska’s Women’s Business Center: New Client Orientation for Startups
Description: Come learn what GNWBC can do for you and your business.
Location: GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center – Omaha, 5421 N. 103rd St., Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68134
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Nekola Distefano, nekola@gnwbc.org 402-300-8170
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72827

GROW Nebraska: Navigating Successful Shipping
2025-07-17 12:00 - 13:00
Thursday, July 17, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT
GROW Nebraska: Navigating Successful Shipping
Description: Gain valuable insights into navigating the complexities of shipping products, whether it’s a single unit, a case or a pallet. With this session you’ll learn cost-effective strategies to streamline your shipping process. Can’t attend? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording!
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Erin Malzer, erin@grownebraska.org 402-429-5016
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72823

sba: MySBA Certification Training: Navigating the Application Process (HubZone, 8(a), Woman Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business, VetCert, Entity-owned)
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00
Thursday, July 17, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CDT
SBA: MySBA Certification Training: Navigating the Application Process (HubZone, 8(a), Woman Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business, VetCert, Entity-owned)
Description: This webinar will assist small business owners who have successfully submitted a MySBA certification application to navigate the application process. Presenters will discuss how to respond and resubmit an application that has been “Returned to Business”, responses to requests for information “RFI”, and other frequently asked questions.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Office of Government Contracting & Business Development, 409 3rd St. SW, Suite 8000, Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202-205-6459, Email: contracting@sba.gov
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72410

11th Annual Watertown Area Home Builders Association Scramble
2025-07-18 08:30 - 16:30 | Prairie Winds Golf Course, 555 South Lake Dr, Watertown, SD, 57201, United States
Join us fore our 11th annual FUNdraiser for the Watertown Area Home Builders Association!! Sponsored by Mayfield Truss, LLC!!
*Cash Prizes to top three teams / flight!*Many prizes to win!*Meyer Insurance raffle!*Snacks sponsored by Dacotah Bank!*More details to be shared!*Proceeds support LATC Building Trades scholarships & WAHBA mission*FOUR $100 cash drawings: 1) register team before 6-18-25 2) bring past towels 3) take a team picture at registration 4) register at Kickoff event
Team spot will NOT be held until PAID in full or arrangements have been made. Refunds not available. Substitutions will be allowed.
Contact Julie Kneeland at wahba.sd@gmail.com or (605) 520-0661

score: How to Project Cash Flow to Run or Save Your Business
2025-07-22 09:00 - 10:30
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. CDT
SCORE: How to Project Cash Flow to Run or Save Your Business
Description: In today’s business environment, it is crucial to understand and manage cash flow effectively. Our workshop will help you interpret bank information and accounting software to run your business more efficiently. You will learn:
• Why cash is so important to understand and manage in the current business environment
• How to interpret bank information and accounting software to run your business
• How to project your cash flow in order to take action and avoid running out of cash
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72883

sba: MySBA Certification Training: Deep Dive into Entity-Owned/8(a) and HubZone Applications
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
SBA: MySBA Certification Training: Deep Dive into Entity-Owned/8(a) and HubZone Applications
Description: This webinar will educate entity-owned firms (owned by Indian tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian Organizations or Community Development Corporations) and/or firms located in a HUBZone. Presenters will discuss the qualifications and application walk-thru for entity-owned/8(a) and/or HUBZone firms.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Office of Government Contracting & Business Development, 409 3rd St. SW, Suite 8000, Washington, DC 20416, Phone: 202-205-6459, Email: contracting@sba.gov
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72422

score: Are You Workin' Hard or Smart?%20Part%202
2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:30
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT
SCORE: Are You Workin’ Hard or Smart? Part 2
Description: Small biz owners, it’s time for a business reality check! Are you running your biz like a well-oiled machine—or just winging it? In this two-part power series where we’ll dive into the 21-Point Biz Checklist and uncover what’s working, what’s missing, and where you’re leaving money on the table. What You’ll Walk Away With:
• A clear roadmap of what’s missing from your biz strategy
• Focused action steps to tackle the areas that need your magic touch
• The aha moments you need to stop leaking profits and start making smarter moves
Your hustle deserves structure. Your ideas need strategy. Your biz? It’s about to get a serious upgrade.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72884

score: Turn Clicks Into Clients ~ How to Build an Automated Lead Nurturing Engine
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:30
Thursday, July 24, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. CDT
SCORE: Turn Clicks Into Clients ~ How to Build an Automated Lead Nurturing Engine
Description: Are you generating leads but struggling to convert them into paying customers? You’re not alone. Many business owners invest time and money in driving traffic, but most of that traffic leaks out of the funnel before converting. Why? Because most businesses don’t have an automated inbound lead nurturing engine working behind the scenes.
In this free webinar, you’ll learn how to build a system that:
• Attracts leads with simple, effective lead magnets
• Instantly responds to new leads with personalized emails and texts
• Nurtures prospects through automated sequences
• Turns cold traffic into loyal, paying customers — at scale
You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the exact tools we use (Make, MailerLite, Fillout, and Twilio) to automate this entire process. If you want to spend less time chasing leads and more time closing sales, this session is for you. Reserve your spot now — and start turning your traffic into revenue.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72885

GROW Nebraska: Hiring Smarter ~ Building a Strong Team as a Small Business
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:00
Thursday, July 24, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT
GROW Nebraska: Hiring Smarter ~ Building a Strong Team as a Small Business
Description: Join us for a dynamic and insightful panel discussion focused on one of the biggest challenges — and opportunities — facing small businesses today: building the right team. Two expert panelists will share their real-world experiences, lessons learned, and practical strategies for hiring and retaining great talent in a competitive market.
This relaxed, Q&A-style session will be moderated by GROW Nebraska and will explore topics such as:
✅ When to hire — before or after growth
✅ Unique employee benefits that can set you apart
✅ Strategies for finding the right people, even in a tight labor market
✅ What roles or personality traits to prioritize when growing a small team
Whether you’re preparing to hire your first employee or refining your current team, this conversation will provide valuable takeaways and inspiration to help you build a strong, sustainable workforce.Can’t attend? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording!
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: Tonja or Cammie, member@grownebraska.org 308-338-3520
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72558

score: Social Media Success Made Simple - Build Your Brand, Grow Your Business
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:30
Thursday, July 24, 2025 (Online Webinar)
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CDT
SCORE: Social Media Success Made Simple – Build Your Brand, Grow Your Business
Description: Social media is a powerful tool that influences how people connect, support causes, and make purchasing decisions. In this session, you’ll learn how to use social media to drive awareness, grow your following, and turn engagement into action. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to fine-tune your approach, our expert presenter will share the core elements you’ll need to create a successful social media strategy. You’ll discover how to create a simple but effective social media plan that will help you get your audience’s attention, build audience connections and maximize your business reach. Key Takeaways:
• How to hook your audience’s attention: Learn why 45% of shoppers turn to social media for inspiration and how to use this in your strategy.
• Build Connections: Learn why 20% of consumers are more likely to buy from brands they can communicate with on social media.
• Simplify Your Strategy: Master the essentials of social media success, including the 15-minute social media plan and tips for getting started with paid ads.
• Maximize Your Reach: Claim your name across all channels, pick a primary platform to focus on, and tailor your posts for each channel to expand your impact.
• Engage for Growth: Use social media to increase awareness, provide top-notch customer service, and inspire your audience to take action.
• Turn followers into customers with engagement techniques that drive real business results.
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE, 800-634-0245
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72874

score: Insurance Basics for Small Businesses
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:30
Thursday, July 24, 2025 (Online Webinar)
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 specific business needs. LEARN:
• When does my small business need an insurance policy?
• What questions should I be asking about my business and coverage?
• What types of coverage (e.g. people, property) is most essential?
• What is covered under various policies?
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Questions contact: SCORE Twin Cities, twincities@scorevolunteer.org
Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/72886
