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Small Business resource Fair

Wednesday, October 2, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Autry Technology Center
$10 Registration (includes lunch)
Register Here!
Enid businesses have many wonderful resources available, and we want to make sure you know about them!

For start-ups and entrepreneurs, find out about market data research, the Autry co-working space, the Business Model Competition, the Start With Enid program, location assistance, and business plans. For downtown businesses, we have free consulting services, sprinkler assistance, facade renovation grants, historic tax credits, and opportunity zone information.

For everyone, we have speakers telling about SBA loans, REI direct business lending, micro loans, the Grow Enid Loan Fund, MicroEnterprise Grant, and investor opportunities. 

All Attendees:

  • 8:30 am - Registration
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  • 8:45 am - Opening Comments

Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs:
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  • 9:00-9:50 am - Market Research & Finding Your Niche
    • Stan Ralstin, Oklahoma Department of Commerce
    • Jennifer Edwards, REI Women's Business Center

  • 10:00-10:50 am - Local Steps for Start-Up Success
    • Brian Gaddy, Strate Center for Business Development
    • Meredith Westfahl, Autry Technology Center
    • Lisa Powell, Enid Regional Development Alliance
 
  • 11:00-11:50 am - How and Why to Write a Business Plan
    • Meredith Westfahl, Autry Technology Center

​Downtown Enid Businesses:

  • 9:00-9:50 am - ​Downtown Business Resources
    • Buffy Hughes, Oklahoma Main Street Center
    • Lisa Powell, Enid Regional Development Alliance
    • Natalie Beurlot, Main Street Enid
 
  • 10:00-10:50 am - Historic Tax Credits & Upper Floor Development 
    • Josh Kunkel, Method Architects
 
  • 11:00-11:50 am - Opportunity Zones
    • ​Jon Chiappe, Oklahoma Department of Commerce
    • Shawn Loader, BKD

​All Attendees:

  • 12:00 pm - Lunch
    • Taco Bar by Catering Foodies​

  • 12:30 pm - General Session Panel on Lending
    • REI Women's Business Center
    • Lisa Powell, Enid Regional Development Alliance
    • Tom Evans, Encompass FSI
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  • 1:30-2:00 pm - Resource Expo and Sponsor Booths

$75 Sponsorships Available

​Your $75 sponsorship includes your logo on promotional materials and booth space to set up at the event from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. A table and 2 chairs will be provided.

​If you provide services to small businesses, this is a chance to meet potential new clients. The audience will include small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs in the Enid area.

Presented by:
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City of Enid, Oklahoma
Main Street Enid • Downtown Enid, Oklahoma
217 N Washington, Enid, OK 73701
open by appointment

(580) 234-1052

We thank our Partners,
the City of Enid and Park Avenue Thrift,
History Makers and project sponsors!


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    • Awards & Accomplishments
    • 2021 Oklahoma Main Street Awards
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    • First Friday
    • Oktoberfest
    • Enid Lights Up the Plains >
      • Holiday Window Display Contest
  • Directory
    • Shopping
    • Dining
    • Entertainment
    • Stay
    • Services
    • Available Properties
  • Partners
  • History Makers
  • Facade Renovation Grants
  • Keep Enid Beautiful
  • About Us
    • Downtown
    • Volunteer
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