
Rogers State University Innovation Center
Rogers State University will mark Global Entrepreneurship Week with an keynote speech Wednesday, Nov. 18 by David Rutkauskas, founder and CEO of Camille’s Sidewalk Café. The event, which begins at 11 a.m. in room 149 of Herrington Hall, is free and open to the public.
Rutkauskas plans to share his story of how he turned... a unique restaurant concept into a world-renowned franchise.
A luncheon in the Herrington Hall commons area will follow the presentation. During the luncheon attendees will have the opportunity to visit with Rutkauskas and meet other successful entrepreneurs from a variety of industries. The luncheon is free and open to the first 100 people who attend the keynote presentation. Those who are interested in attending the presentation and luncheon are encouraged to RSVP by contacting Lynn Wilson at (918) 343-7533 or innovation@rsu.edu.Read More
Rutkauskas plans to share his story of how he turned... a unique restaurant concept into a world-renowned franchise.
A luncheon in the Herrington Hall commons area will follow the presentation. During the luncheon attendees will have the opportunity to visit with Rutkauskas and meet other successful entrepreneurs from a variety of industries. The luncheon is free and open to the first 100 people who attend the keynote presentation. Those who are interested in attending the presentation and luncheon are encouraged to RSVP by contacting Lynn Wilson at (918) 343-7533 or innovation@rsu.edu.Read More

Rogers State University Innovation Center
Most business owners think advertising is simply an ad in the newspaper or listing in the local directory but great advertising includes building a relationship with your customers and community through effective public relations. Learn the answers to the most common PR questions such as:
* How does PR fit i...nto my marketing mix?
* What are the primary PR tools a business should have in place?
* What do I need to understan about social media and PR?
$15.00 to attend. To register call Lynn Wilson at (918) 343-7622 or email her at lwilson@rsu.edu.
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* How does PR fit i...nto my marketing mix?
* What are the primary PR tools a business should have in place?
* What do I need to understan about social media and PR?
$15.00 to attend. To register call Lynn Wilson at (918) 343-7622 or email her at lwilson@rsu.edu.
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Time:6:30PM Thursday, October 22nd
Location:RSU Innovation Center

The basics of marketing are comparable to giving a gift. Here's a breakdown.When you are sending a gift, you must decide who to send a gift to. In marketing, this is called your Market...

Rogers State University Innovation Center
Often Business owners and managers leave tomorrow to take care f itself as they deal with what has to be done today. A good product, a wide-open marketplace and little competition will only keep a business going for the short term. Learn how to set meaningful long-and short-term objectives by developing a strategic p...lan. The second part of this workshop will focus on financial forecasts, business valuation, analytics and evaluation of historical and projected financials and how they relate to industry standards. Read More
To register call Lynn Wilson
Time:6:30PM Thursday, October 15th
Location:RSU Innovation Center

Rogers State University Innovation Center is looking forward to the Beyond the Business Plan Workshop to be held Tuesday September 22nd.

Rogers State University Innovation Center had a GREAT turnout for the workshop last night!

Rogers State University Innovation Center Conducting a workshop for our local manufacturing extension agents on how to use facebook for business.

Rogers State University Innovation Center
A Business Plan is only the first step to starting a business. There are many requirements and pitfalls which are too often overlooked and result in serious problems for and possibly failure of the business. Bob will detail the essential requirements a new business must be aware of such as:
Licenses and Permits
Sales T...ax Collection
Insurance
And a few of the pitfalls:
Failure to read contracts
Insufficient Operating Capital
Not monitoring Cash Flow
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Licenses and Permits
Sales T...ax Collection
Insurance
And a few of the pitfalls:
Failure to read contracts
Insufficient Operating Capital
Not monitoring Cash Flow
Read More
Presented by Bob Portwood, SCORE Counselor
Time:6:30PM Tuesday, September 22nd
Location:RSU Innovation Center

Rogers State University Innovation Center
Essential to the success of any new business is the development of a strong, credible and persuasive business plan. Participants will:
Gain insight into what banks and investors require
Help you improve your odds for entrepreneurial success
Learn tools for conducting market research
Presented by Jeri Koehler, Business Development Specialist
Time:6:30PM Tuesday, September 15th
Location:RSU Innovation Center

Rogers State University Innovation Center is gearing up for fall workshops! The first workshop will be Six Steps to a Winning Business Plan on Sep. 15. We are also looking for suggestions for speakers and topics for the spring workshop schedule.

Do you remember the feelings you got when you heard the ice cream truck coming? The sound of an ice cream truck can trigger several emotions such as excitement and anticipation...

Rogers State University Innovation Center just attended the Grow2OK smal business conference in Tulsa.

We've been helping a local small business for several years. When he has a questions about marketing, taxes, employees, payroll, training, manufacturing, suppliers, vendors, the internet or just about anything else relating to his business, he calls us...



















