Oklahoma Small Business Development Center

06/01/2026

Join us and OKAPEX Accelerator Amanda Johnson to learn how you can pursue government contracting opportunities! Don't wait, register your spot, today!

Tuesday, June 16 @ 11:00 a.m. www.oksbdc.org/june16

05/28/2026

SBA National Small Business Week was celebrated by the Oklahoma SBDC and the SBA Oklahoma District Office with sponsor BancFirst in OKC. Executive Vice President of Financial Services Jay Hannah of BancFirst, Greg Costley of Costley Enterprises, and four Oklahoma SBDC clients—Shelly Boren of Shelly’s Stigler Café, Shelley Lynch of 3F’s Poultry and Rabbit Processing, Ali Sevier of Royal Printing, and Gregg Dimery of Fenway Enterprises—were recognized by the SBA District Office at an award ceremony on May 6 at the BancFirst Petroleum Club in downtown Oklahoma City. Speakers included Dr. Michele Hockersmith, State Director of the Oklahoma SBDC; Jeff DeSpain, President of BancFirst; Fernanda Pedraza-Schmitt, District Director of the Oklahoma SBA; Ray Little, Director of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Oklahoma Department of Commerce; and Stephanie Farris, Business Opportunity Specialist of the Oklahoma SBA. The ceremony was accompanied by an official Proclamation from Governor Stitt, recognizing May 3–9 as Small Business Week in Oklahoma!

05/28/2026

Oklahoma small business owners: don’t miss this opportunity to put your innovation in the national spotlight.

Determine if your business is eligible by taking a few minutes to review the details and submit your pitch before the June 10 deadline. Opportunities like this can open doors, create visibility, and help fuel your next stage of growth.

Apply today and demonstrate what Oklahoma entrepreneurs are building.

For application assistance, visit www.oksbdc.org and register for advising, today!

With a $1M total prize pool, the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition awards American innovation!

Key details:
✅ Judging categories: strengthening American competitiveness, small business “punching above its weight,” economic impact, and business fundamentals and ex*****on readiness
✅ Deadline: Submit your pitch by June 10
✅ The finals: September 2026 in D.C.

Learn more and submit your pitch: https://www.sba.gov/freedom250

05/28/2026

Discuss business legal structure, sales tax permits, registering with the state, and more! Register today!

Thursday, June 11 @ 10:30 a.m. www.oksbdc.org/june11

05/27/2026

The Market at EastPoint, a community-run grocery store in Oklahoma City’s Eastside, celebrated its 5th anniversary in May 2026 with decorations, giveaways, and a busy day of local customers. Opened in April 2021, it was created by RestoreOKC to address long-standing food insecurity in a former “food desert” on NE 23rd Street. The Oklahoma SBDC and Restore OKC congratulate the Market at EastPoint for this achievement!

05/27/2026

Join us and Smart Brand System speaker Maria Elena Duron to learn how you can use AI to take back time without compromising on the quality of your business. Don't wait, register your spot today!

Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:00 a.m. www.oksbdc.org/june10

05/26/2026

Join us for this onsite training to learn the fundamentals of AI and how you can use it for your small business! Register today!

Tuesday, June 9 @ 11:15 a.m. www.oksbdc.org/june9

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Continue 2026 by investing in your professional development! Register now and mark your calendars!

www.oksbdc.org/workshops

05/20/2026

Join us to learn how you can take your unused business documents and transform them into clear insights and action plans using NotebookLM!

Thursday, May 28 @ 11:00 a.m. www.oksbdc.org/may28