Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: The Unique Challenges of Marketing a Service Description: Are you struggling to market your service-based business? Do you find it difficult to differentiate yourself from competitors and communicate the value of your services to potential clients? If so, our webinar is […]

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT SCORE: Patent and Trademark Anatomy Description: This presentation provides a clear and practical overview of the fundamental components and structures of patents and trademarks, two essential tools in intellectual property protection. For patents, the presentation covers: What a patent is and what it […]

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: Windows of Opportunity - Supplier Diversity Description: In this session, learn about what you need to know when considering supplier diversity programs. We will cover supplier diversity programs; navigating government contracting; Accessing corporate supplier diversity programs; working towards your business certification; and […]

Limitless: Women Rising Together Set to Inspire and Empower Women Watertown, SD – 4/3/2025 – The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Watertown Committee invite women from across the region to Limitless: Women Rising Together, a transformative women’s conference designed to empower, educate, and connect women in all stages of their personal and professional […]

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT SCORE: A Small Business Owner’s Crash Course in Email Marketing Description: In this high-impact session, you will learn the essential strategies to create irresistible lead magnets, grow your email list, and nurture your audience so they’re eager to work with (and refer) you. […]

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: Unlock Your Brilliance: Ignite Your Confidence and Vision Description: Reconnect with the dreams that once fueled your childhood and shift your mindset to believe anything is possible. In this empowering workshop, you’ll discover your authentic self and gain actionable strategies to become […]

Thursday, August 7, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT SCORE: Success Mindset Mastery Description: Do you ever feel like you aren’t getting the results you want even though you are smart, hard working, and good at what you do? Many times people are held back by unconscious patterns or beliefs they aren’t […]

Thursday, August 7, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST SBA: MySBA Certification Training ~ Preparing for MySBA Certification Description: This webinar will include a brief overview of MySBA certification benefits, basic eligibility criteria, steps to prepare for the application (i.e. account creation/login, SAM registration, document checklist), and walk thru of the application. […]

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: Digital Marketing Best Practices for Small Business Description: Designed specifically for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to carve their niche in a competitive market, this session provides practical insights and actionable strategies that can be immediately applied to business. This […]

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST 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 […]

GROW South Dakota is partnering with Dakota State University to bring you a Cybersecurity Class on August 12th from 2:00-3:00 PM. Ready to level up your digital defense skills? Join our Cybersecurity Class and learn how to protect yourself from online threats! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this course covers […]

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CDT Nebraska Enterprise Fund: B.A.I.L.: Banker Accountant Insurance Legal Description: Welcome to the ultimate event for all things finance and legal! Join us at Nebraska Enterprise Fund for an hour filled with insightful discussions. Every entrepreneur needs a team of experts to build their […]

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. CDT SCORE: Local SEO Description: Wondering how you can get your business found online? This webinar will walk you through the key factors and strategies to increase the visibility of your website within Google search. Get found by your ideal customers, in your target […]

Thursday, August 14, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. CDT APEX Accelerator: Intro to Federal Government Contracting Description: 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 […]

Thursday, August 14, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT GROW Nebraska: Beyond the Logo: The Small Business Guide to Building Brand Power That Drives Growth Description: This workshop reveals why 91% of customers are more likely to repurchase after a positive brand experience, and how small businesses can harness this power without […]

Thursday, August 14, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: SEO Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online Description: With most online experiences starting with a search engine, ranking at the top of Google isn't just an advantage. It's a necessity. Every day your website doesn't rank on Google's first page, you're […]

Thursday, August 14, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST SBA: MySBA Certification Training ~ Certification Eligibility Requirements Description: This webinar will provide education on the regulatory requirements for MySBA certification programs, review the respective governing documents and common disqualifiers. Topics may include, but not be limited to: Veteran validation, third-party certification, social-disadvantaged […]

The 8th Annual Business at the Tee Golf Tournament will be held August 15, 2025, at Cattail Crossing Golf Course. Tournament registration begins at 11:00am and starts at 12:00pm. Open to the public! Network with business leaders froom the Watertown community while enjoying a day on the green! $300 per team 4 person scramble includees […]

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT SCORE: The Franchise Advantage: Proven Systems for Building and Scaling Your Business Description: Franchises consistently outperform independent businesses - not because of better products or more capital, but because they've mastered something most entrepreneurs struggle with: creating repeatable systems that drive predictable results. […]

Thursday, August 21, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST SBA: MySBA Certification Training ~ Navigating the Application Process 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 […]

Friday, August 22, 2025 (Hybrid: Both In-person and Online Webinar) Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT Veteran Business Outreach Center: Reboot to Business Description: Boots to Business | Reboot provides assistance to anyone interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and […]

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST 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 […]

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be offering the Basics of QuickBooks Online (QBO) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. QuickBooks Online software will be used for this virtual workshop presentation. Participants will view the software live on screen. Join Kelly Weaver of the SBDC on a tour of QBO to learn the various accounting […]

Thursday, August 28, 2025 (Online Webinar) Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST SBA: MySBA Certification Training ~ Continuing Eligibility and Compliance Description: This webinar educates currently certified small business owners on continuing eligibility and maintaining compliance. Presenters will discuss reporting material changes, submitting annual reviews, responding to notices of proposed decertification, etc. Location: Online Cost: […]