Programs and Classes for Entrepreneurs
Business and Entrepreneurial Services offers several programs and classes for entrepreneurs, ranging from classroom training to monthly programs to one-on-one consulting.
Startup Stillwater Accelerator
Ready to get started on your new business or business plan? The Startup Stillwater Accelerator is a multi-session class for entrepreneurs designed to meet weekly and work together as a cohort on your business plan.
March Cohort – sessions to be held Wednesdays from 11:45 am-1 pm at the Center for Business Development
March 22, 29
April 5, 19, 26,
May 3
April Cohort – sessions to be held Tuesday evenings 6 pm-7:30 pm at the Center for Business Development
April 4, 11, 25
May 2, 9, 16
Schedule/Agenda
Class 1: Business Definition
Class 2: Market Research
Class 3: Sales and Marketing
Class 4: Legal, business structure and formation, taxes
Class 5: Financials – pulling together the numbers
Class 6: Pulling Business Plan Together
Startup Stillwater Accelerator is a joint program through Meridian Technology Center, OSU Riata Center, and the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. Contact Business and Entrepreneurial Services at 405.377.2220 or BES@meridiantech.edu to sign up for the Accelerator and start your business.
Starting Your Business
In this free two-hour class for entrepreneurs, we cover the 7 basic questions you need to answer when deciding to open a business, paying particular attention to market research and financials, two significant areas that cause trouble for all new businesses. Please get in touch with Erica at 405.377.2220 or BES@meridiantech.edu for registration information.
More classes are added regularly; check back with us – or send us an email and we can add you to our list (be sure to state which community you are in!)
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 12 pm-2 pm in conjunction with the Perry Chamber of Commerce; in-person
Saturday, February 11, 2023, 12 pm – 2 pm in conjunction with the Stillwater Public Library; in-person
Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 12 pm-2 pm in conjunction with the Pawnee Public Library; in-person
Thursday, February 16, 2023, 6 pm-8 pm at South Division Campus, Guthrie “the Peak”
Links to Additional Resources
Grow with Google Startup
How to write a business plan in under an hour from Bplans (Liveplan.com)
Building Your Team
How do you develop a team of employees? What are common areas which keep teams from performing at their best? This one-hour seminar provides advice on building the right team for your business or startup and avoiding common team management errors.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm at the Center for Business Development in Stillwater
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm at the Peak at South Division Campus in Guthrie
Registration is $10 and includes a box lunch. Please register at least 2 days before class! Online REGISTER form.
