During National Small Business Week, local business owners can take the opportunity to brush up on their networking or seek continuing education. Building off that momentum, here is a sampling of small business events coming up in the month of May:
National Small Business
Week 2-day Virtual Summit
Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1, attendees can watch educational presentations, visit virtual exhibit booths, network, find free business resources and connect with SCORE mentors. For the schedule and registration information, visit sba.gov.
BBB Midwest Plains: What Small Business Administration Can Do for Entrepreneurs
Join a webinar on the SBA and its resource partners on Tuesday, April 30th from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Register at https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-midwest-plains.
GROW Nebraska:
Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
Watch a livestream webinar on utilizing YouTube to promote your business on Wednesday, May 1 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Visit grownebraska.org for more information and resources for small businesses.
Greater Omaha Chamber’s
Speed Networking
Members can build connections and market their companies. The event takes place Thursday, May 2nd from 4 to 6 p.m. at Spare Time Entertainment at 17202 Lakeside Hills Plaza. Register at omahachamber.org.
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce/University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Women in Business
On Thursday, May 2nd from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., business professionals will convene at the Rococo Theatre for keynote speaker Kindra Hall and a panel of women including small business owners. To register visit lcoc.com.
Nebraska Enterprise Fund
Small Business Workshop Series
The NEF Small Business Workshop Series will discuss: How Businesses use Credit on Wednesday, May 8th. Participants can learn the different types of credit available for small businesses. Register at nebbiz.org and to view other workshops available.
Sarpy Chamber of Commerce:
BUYS Event: What am I paying you for?
Join the Beef UP Your Sales event Monday, May 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sarpy Chamber of Commerce. Jose Dimas from the Joe Rickley Agency with Farm Bureau Financial Services will present. Visit sarpychamber.org for more information.
Council Bluffs Chamber
Coffee and Contacts
Chamber members can work on their networking skills at the month Coffee and Contacts on Tuesday, May 14th at 8.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Council Bluffs Chamber. Visit councilbluffsiowa.com.
Entrepreneurs Education Collaborative: How to Capitalize and Monetize Artificial Intelligence Opportunities
On Wednesday, May 15th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. attendees will learn tips and tricks about AI in business. EEC is an alliance of community resource organizations that provides free resources and education to business owners. For more information and to register, contact Blake Martin at 402-415-3651, bmartin@frannet.com.
ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference
On Wednesday, May 15th at CHI Health Center, attendees will enjoy a mix of inspiring speakers, networking opportunities and educational breakout sessions. Visit icanconference.com to register.
Midlands African Chamber Power Hour
MAC’s online business development series will feature Lamarr Womble, founder of Passion for Leadership on Thursday, May 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Facebook Live. Visit midlandsafricanchamber.com for more information.Â
Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center Monthly Business Breakfast Forum
On Friday, May 17th from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. professionals and business owners can network and hear from speakers. Visit www.mowbcf.org to register.
