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.
Planning now for Summer Cohorts! (contact us if interested)
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.
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, April 11, 2023, 12 pm – 2 pm in conjunction with the Pawnee Public Library; in-person
Friday, April 14, 2023, 12 pm – 2 pm in conjunction with the Perry Public Library; in-person
Saturday, May 6, 2023, 1 pm – 3 pm in conjunction with the Stillwater Public Library; in-person
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 6 pm – 8 pm at South Division Campus, Guthrie “the Peak”
To register for this free class, contact Erica at 405.377.2220 or email BES@meridiantech.edu — or contact your local librarian!
Links to Additional Resources
Grow with Google Startup
How to write a business plan in under an hour from Bplans (Liveplan.com)
