Register at Conferences – Launch Rural OK
Are you a rural Oklahoma entrepreneur, innovator or small business owner? If so, the small business resource conferences are for you. These conferences are hosted by a collaboration of rural entrepreneurship resource providers, meaning everyone you need to know to make your business succeed will be under one roof, ready to serve the opportunities and obstacles facing your business. From actionable breakout sessions to a resource tradeshow, these conferences are your one-stop-shop. Plus, you’ll be the first to know about a new resource consortium, Launch Rural OK, specially curated to serve your business needs.
Ideators who have not yet taken action on their entrepreneurial idea will participate in a full day Idea Sprint workshop. The program welcomes anyone with a business idea, whether it's a main street business, a side hustle, or a scalable startup. No prior experience required. The key benefits are:
- Learn proven methods to test and validate business ideas
- Get hands-on guidance from successful entrepreneurs
- Connect with local resources and support organizations
- Receive tools and frameworks to continue building after the conference
- Join a community of rural entrepreneurs
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Women’s Business Center (WBC) services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services for clients with limited English proficiency will be provided if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact REI Oklahoma WBC at (800) 658-2823.
