EVENTS AND TRAINING CALENDAR

06/15/2026 Strategic Value Masters - Part 6: Human Resources & Employee Management

Date: 06/15/2026 Time: 09:30 AM -10:30 AM Tired of reacting to one crisis after another? It's time to flip the script. This dynamic workshop will show you how to shift from chaos to clarity - transforming your business from survive mode to thrive mode.

06/16/2026 Small Business Emergency Preparedness

Date: 06/16/2026 Time: 02:00 PM-03:00PM This session discusses those steps critical to protecting your business, employees, and the community, as well as resources to develop your own business continuity plan.

06/17/2026 SBA Export Funding Programs

Date: 06/17/2026 Time: 01:00 PM-02:00PM The U.S. Small Business Administration has loan guarantee programs that support bank financing of all export promotion activities, export sales transactions, and expansion of your U.S. operations.

06/17/2026 GWG: Automate Business Workflows Using Gemini

Date: 06/17/2026 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM Small business owners wear many hats, but repetitive tasks shouldn’t slow you down. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use Gemini to automate and streamline everyday business workflows so you can focus on growth instead of busy work.

06/18/2026 GWG: Make Better Decisions with Analytics and AI

06/18/2026 Making Magic with Short Form Video

Date: 06/18/2026 Time: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM In this strategy-focused session, you'll learn how to come up with videos that reflect your brand, resonate with your ideal audience, and actually support your business goals.

06/24/2026 Winning Capability Statements

Date: 06/24/2026 Time: 01:00PM -2:30PM During this webinar, we will identify five main components required for any firm to create a comprehensive and quality Capability Statement.

06/25/2026 Website Building Essentials (Part 2)

06/26/2026 10 Common Small Business Mistakes to Avoid!

Date: 06/26/2026 Time: 10:00AM -11:00AM Learn about the key missteps that could hinder your business growth and provide actionable tips to steer clear of them. Equip yourself with the knowledge to thrive!

07/01/2026 GWG: AI + YouTube: Build Trust & Get Found in Video-First Search

Date: 07/01/2026 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM This workshop shows you how to leverage AI-driven tools to turn YouTube into a high-speed growth engine for your business, even if you’re starting from zero. From setting up your channel to running simple video ads, you’ll get the exact steps to show up with confidence and clarity on the world’s second-largest search engine.

07/08/2026 GWG: Turning Business Documents into Action Using NotebookLM

Date: 07/08/2026 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM We’ll walk through how to upload and organize key materials, ask strategic questions across multiple documents, extract themes, summarize long reports, and identify gaps or opportunities hiding in plain sight. You’ll see how NotebookLM can help you synthesize information faster, prepare for strategic planning sessions, streamline operations, and make better data-informed decisions without hiring an analyst.

07/13/2026 Collaboration-Base Intercultural Understanding

Date: 07/13/2026 Time: 10:00AM -11:00AM Multicultural and global teams need to reach understanding and integration more efficiently. This talk provides participants with the unique approach for recognition of cultural-collaboration profiles that accelerate multicultural understanding and integration from years to just weeks.

07/15/2026 SBA Contracting Resources for Small Business

Date: 07/15/2026 Time: 01:00PM -02:00PM row your business through government contracting. Learn about program eligibility criteria, benefits, application prerequisites, and process. SBA provides several programs to help small businesses compete in this market. Learn more about the federal government contracting programs SBA provides, how to qualify and obtain them, the benefits of participating in these programs to help your business grow and succeed.

07/16/2026 Build and Leverage Business Credit to Help Grow Your Business

Date: 07/16/2026 Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Businesses can have their own credit scores and credit reports, separate from personal credit scores, that lenders and other businesses may use when making credit or business decisions. Yet many business owners are unaware of what their business credit report actually says.

07/16/2026 Short Form Video Editing

Date: 07/16/2026 Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM In this in-depth training, Susannah will break down how to efficiently film and edit short-form videos using tools that are accessible for any small business.

07/20/2026 Strategic Value Masters - Part 7: Venture Capital & Investment Funding

Date: 07/20/2026 Time: 09:30 AM-10:30 This dynamic workshop will show you how to shift from chaos to clarity - transforming your business from survive mode to thrive mode. Join moderator Jana Minifie of Minifie LLC and a powerhouse panel of industry leaders who'll share the strategies that actually work.

07/21/2026 Team Synchronization: From Friction to Flow

Date: 07/21/2026 Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM this session gives leaders practical tools to move their teams from friction to flow. Participants learn how to pinpoint what’s blocking team performance, help team members communicate personal “needs” that shape daily team interactions, and use a clear prioritization framework to focus on what matters most.

07/22/2026 GWG: Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps: Optimizing for AI and Gemini

Date: 07/22/2026 Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM This workshop walks you through how to build a high-performing Google Business Profile that speaks to both humans and AI. Whether you’re a local staple or a brand-new startup, you’ll learn how to feed Google’s ecosystem the right data so you show up exactly when and where customers are looking.

07/22/2026 IRS INDUSTRY TAX INSIGHTS IRS Online Services

Date: 07/22/2026 Time: 01:00PM-02:30PM How to use IRS online services. Where to get free help when you run into tax problems, Simple tips to stay ready tax time, resources related to regulatory enforcement and fairness, and how to get assistance from your Stakeholder Liaison plus, a live Q & A.

07/29/2026 GWG: Building Marketing Assets Faster

Date: 007/09/2026 Time: 11:00AM-12:00 PM We’ll walk through how to create social media graphics, promotional visuals, campaign creatives, and branded content in a fraction of the time it typically takes.

08/04/2026 Vende Comida Preparada en Casa?

Date: 08/04/2026 Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM Negocios de venta de comidas son sujetas a muchas regulaciones. Una excepcion es vender ciertos tipos de comidas preparadas en su cocina casera.

08/11/2026 Stop Guessing at Your Marketing

Date: 08/11/2026 Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM Most small business owners don’t have a marketing problem. They have a decision problem. Too many platforms. Too many opinions. Too much pressure to “do more,” with no clear way to decide what actually matters. This session isn’t about adding more tactics to your plate. It’s about creating a simple decision filter so you can confidently cut what isn’t working and double down on what is.

08/12/2026 A Roadmap on how to sell to the Government: The Basics

Date: 08/12/2026 Time: 01:00PM-2:00 PM Did you know that more than 23 percent of all prime government contract dollars are awarded to small businesses? Learn what’s required to be a federal supplier so you can tap into this major market opportunity.

08/13/2026 Patent Searching

Date: 08/13/2026 Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Before you file your patent application, you need to conduct a prior art search. Learn to search databases used by #patent examiners. This session will cover essential questions

08/17/2026 Strategic Value Masters - Part 8: Public Relations & Brand Management

Date: 08/17/2026 Time: 09:30 AM-10:30 AM this dynamic workshop will show you how to shift from chaos to clarity - transforming your business from survive mode to thrive mode.

08/25/2026 GWG: Automate Business Workflows Using Gemini

Date: 08/25/2026 Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM We’ll walk through practical, real-world examples of how entrepreneurs are using Gemini to draft emails, generate proposals, create SOPs, organize customer information, summarize documents, build marketing assets, and more.

08/26/2026 GWG: Sharpen Your Product Idea with Gemini

Date: 08/26/2026 Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM We’ll walk through how to use Gemini to research your target market, analyze competitors, refine your value proposition, pressure-test your assumptions, and identify your ideal customer profile.

08/27/2026 GWG: Make AI Work for Local Businesses

Date: 08/27/2026 Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM This workshop cuts through the noise. By exploring practical applications and real-life examples from business owners like you, you’ll leave with a personalized plan to put AI to work for your business right away.

08/28/2026 GWG: Make Better Decisions with Analytics and AI

09/09/2026 Marketing Materials for Government Contracting

Date: 09/09/2026 Time: 01:00PM-02:00PM . Learn how to do your capability statement and upgrades to business cards, LinkedIn profile, website and even the small business email account. Join us to learn more about all these and more.

09/21/2026Strategic Value Masters - Part 9: Family Business Dynamics & Succession Planning

Date: 09/21/2026 Time: 09:30 AM -10:30AM This dynamic workshop will show you how to shift from chaos to clarity - transforming your business from survive mode to thrive mode.

09/30/2026 INDUSTRY TAX INSIGHTS IRS Tax Planning for Success

Date: 09/30/2026 Time: 01:30PM-02:30PM Learn: Tips for remaining organized and maintaining receipts when doing your tax returns. The proper forms that must be presented in accordance with the business you operate. Avoid being audited for incorrectly processing payroll, incorrectly filing I9 forms, selecting the proper filing status, and incorrectly preparing freelancers' taxes, among other things.