The SD CEO will be hosting events, workshops, and seminars covering marketing, finance, human resources, taxes, and legal subjects this year!
Find an event you would like to attend? Register online today!
Schedule (see below for more information on each workshop)
- February 13, 2012- Excel Intermediate
- February 14, 2012- WIN
- March 1, 2012- Digital Marketing Strategies for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
- March 6, 2012- QuickBooks Beginner/Intermediate (Spearfish)
- March 7, 2012- "We're Not Crazy, We're All Just Different"
- March 13, 2012- WIN
- March 20, 2012- "Beyond Facebook--Exploring other social media platforms for your business" (Spearfish)
- March 22, 2012' "Beyond Facebook--Exploring other social media platforms for your business" (Rapid City)
- March 30, 2012- QuickBooks Advanced (Rapid City)
- April 4, 2012- Money, Law & Succession (Rapid City)
- April 10, 2012- WIN
- April 17, 2012- "Linkedin for Beginners" (Spearfish)
- April 18, 2012- "Linkedin for Beginners" (Rapid City)
- April 18, 2012- "Beyond Facebook--Exploring other social media platforms for your business" (Hot Springs)
- April 26, 2012- "Train the Trainers" (Red Cloud School)
- May 8, 2012- QuickBooks Advanced (Spearfish)
- May 8, 2012- "Linkedin for Job Seekers" (Spearfish)
- May 10, 2012- Linkedin for Job Seekers" (Rapid City)
- May 17, 2012- "Celebrating Women in Business
- June 12, 2012- WIN
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"Digital Marketing Strategies for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses" presented by TDG Communications
March 1 from 3pm-5pm at Black Hills State University in the Jonas Academic Hall, room #104
This session will include social media marketing and customer service, blogging for small businesses and online advertising (Google & Facebook). The presenters will also discuss the strategies, costs and messaging for each topic.
Registration online or by phone 605-642-6435 by February 29. Cost is $40. Class is limited to 30 participants.
Excel Basics
February 6 from 4-7pm at the University Center (Computer lab 106) in Rapid City.
Jean Johnson will present the basics of Excel. She has more than 25 years teaching experience and joined Black Hills State University to teach computer programming, computer applications and management information systems. Johnson is an assistant professor in the College of Business and Natural Sciences.
Topics will include: getting started, formulas & functions and representing data with charts.
Register online or by phone at 605-642-6435 by February 3. Cost is $99. Seating is limited to 15 participants.
Excel Intermediate
February 13 from 4-7pm at the University Center (Computer lab 106) in Rapid City.
Jean Johnson will present Excel topics for the experienced user. Jean Johnson is an assistant professor in the College of Business and Natural Sciences. She has offered workshops, seminars and consulting to businesses, agencies and organizations. Most recently her emphasis has been on application software including Microsoft Office products.
Topics will include: data analysis, Excel tables & database functions and other tips, tricks and answers.
Register online or by phone at 605-642-6435 by February 10. Cost is $99. Class is limited to 15 participants.
QuickBooks Beginner/Intermediate
February 10 from 8:00am to 4:30 pm at the University Center (Computer lab #106) in Rapid City.
March 6 from 8:00am to 4:30pm at Black Hills State University (GEC, room#009) in Spearfish
Theresa Hook, QuickBooks expert at Casey Peterson & Associates, has been teaching QuickBooks for almost seven years and has been a member of the QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor since 2003. In this class she will present the QuickBooks topics to the new or slightly familiar user.
Topics presented will include, how to: write checks, record deposits, reconcile bank statements, perform payroll, enter and pay vendor bills, invoice customers and receive payments, create and understand financial statements, track sales tax, customize reports, enter and reconcile credit card charges and utilize sub-accounts.
Register online or by phone at 605-642-6435. Cost is $199. Class is limited to 15 participants.
QuickBooks Advanced
March 30 from 8:00am-4:30pm at the University Center (Computer lab #106) in Rapid City.
May 8 from 8:00am-4:30pm at Black Hills State University (GEC, room #009) in Spearfish
Theresa Hook is a member of the accounting team at Casey Peterson & Associates, Inc in Rapid City and has been with the firm for over 6 years. Theresa is the firm's QuickBooks expert and has been a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor since 2003. In this class, she will present QuickBooks topics to the experienced user.
Topics include, how to: create a detailed look at the item list, use double-sided items to implement job costing, use price levels, track time, inventory and sales tax, perform payroll, use sub-accounts, understand financial reports, enter and reconcile credit card charges, make journal entries, and use class tracking to track income and expenses for different locations.
Register online or by phone at 605-642-6435. Cost is $199. Class is limited to 15 participants.
""We're Not Crazy, We're All Just Different"
March 7 from 9am-11:30am on BHSU Campus in the Student Union Jacket Legacy Room.
Ginny Wood Nelson, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Mediator, is in the business of helping groups and organizations function productively and effectively. Ginny has over 30 years of experience providing "industry oriented" training, facilitation, coaching and consultation to corporations, government entities, schools and nonprofit agencies.
Ginny presentation at our "From High Heels to High Places" women's business conference in October 2011 was extremely popular and attendees requested another session from her! This fun and highly interactive seminar will identify your learning and behavior styles and how they differ from your co-workers'. Participants will also gain an understanding of how to successfully resolve conflict in the workplace, learn ways to promote effective communication and be able to identify tools to help bridge the differences.
Register online or by phone at 605-642-6435. Cost is $40.
"Beyond Facebook--Exploring other social media platforms to build you business"
March 20, 2012 from 4:00pm-7:00pm on BHSU Campus in Jonas Academic Hall, room #301
March 22, 2012 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the University Center in Rapid City, room #104
April 18, 2012 from 4:00pm- 6:00pm at the Activity Center in Hot Springs
Michelle Kane, owner of Black Hills PR in Spearfish SD, has 20+ years experience in marketing for a wide range of companies and non-profits. She guides her clients in all areas of public relations, marketing strategy and social media. Michelle is an engaging presenter and speaks on entrepreneurship, marketing, social media and personal growth with an emphasis on using technology to achieve success. She continues to ensure her clients gain value and see results by her experience, smart strategic thinking and enthusiasm for going the extra mile.
Believe it or not, there is more to social media than Facebook! If you are already familiar with Facebook and are ready to learn about other social media platforms to help build your business, this workshop is for you. This seminar will introduce you to five other social media platforms (You Tube, Twitter, FourSquare, Pinterest and Google+). In this fast-paced and lively session, you will learn about each platform's history, key features and benefits, personal vs. professional use, associated costs and current case studies. Participants will also receive step-by-step instructions on how to set up their own account in each platform and an action plan to start using these tools immediately.
Register online or by phone: 605-642-6435. Cost is $40.
"Linkedin for Beginners"
April 17, 2012 from 4:00pm-7:00pm on BHSU campus in Jonas Academic Hall, room #209
April 18, 2012 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the University Center in Rapid City, room # 106
Michelle Kane, owner of Black Hills PR in Spearfish SD, has 20+ years experience in marketing for a wide range of companies and non-profits. She guides her clients in all areas of public relations, marketing strategy and social media. Michelle is an engaging presenter and speaks on entrepreneurship, marketing, social media and personal growth with an emphasis on using technology to achieve success. She continues to ensure her clients gain value and see results by her experience, smart strategic thinking and enthusiasm for going the extra mile
This seminar is a hands-on training that will guide you through each component of Linkedin. You will learn how a well-managed Linkedin presence, both personally and for your company, will increase your credibility online. You will leave with a clear guideline and understanding of how much time you should dedicate to your Linkedin profile for professional success.
Register online or by phone: 605-642-6435. Cost is $40.00.
"Linkedin for Job Seekers"
May 8, 2012 from 4:00pm-7:00pm on BHSU campus in Jonas Academic Hall, room #209
May 10, 2012 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the University Center in Rapid City, room #106
Michelle Kane, owner of Black Hills PR in Spearfish SD, has 20+ years experience in marketing for a wide range of companies and non-profits. She guides her clients in all areas of public relations, marketing strategy and social media. Michelle is an engaging presenter and speaks on entrepreneurship, marketing, social media and personal growth with an emphasis on using technology to achieve success. She continues to ensure her clients gain value and see results by her experience, smart strategic thinking and enthusiasm for going the extra mile.
Register online or by phone: 605-642-6435. Cost is $40.
W.I.N. Women in Networking
Spearfish Holiday Inn-Swarm Room; 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Who Should Attend: The mission of the group is to provide an encouraging network for women, help foster their professional growth and development, and support the SD CEO Women's Business Center.
W.I.N. is a
membership-based group for women that provides networking opportunities. Attend this meeting to see how it can help you to succeed in personal or business growth by networking! Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. No commitment to
membership is needed to attend the first meeting. Registration for each monthly meeting is $15 and includes lunch.
Membership is $40 and can also be completed through online registration. Please register one week prior to each month's meeting
online or by phone at (605) 642-6435.