Business Trainings

At Twin Cities Development (TCD), our superpower is expertly connecting you to the resources you need. Our area is fortunate to have a training calendar and Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) to help fulfill your workforce training needs.

WNCC’s Workforce Training department can help you train and maintain a workforce that is up-to-date on today’s technologies and licenses — all at an affordable cost. Their trainings are conducted by experts who have the knowledge and expertise to serve your employees and business. WNCC has training options in manufacturing, business technologies, leadership, computer skills, and regulatory compliance, but they also make every effort to provide customized workplace training to suit your specific needs.

Explore WNCC’s Workforce Training department today, check out the training calendar below, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us at TCD! We’ll be happy to help you navigate the choices available.

April

QuickBooks Online Training

April 17 4:30 PM Online

Alabama SBDC consultant Kara Halfaker (owner of No Fear Finances and a QuickBooks Advanced Certified ProAdvisor) will show you the best practices and strategies for accounting for your income, payment...

Start-Up Business Marketing Plan

April 18 8:00 AM Online

Join us for a Live Online Workshop where you will learn the key components of a successful marketing plan for your small business. Our instructor will guide you through the essential elements of...

Nebraska Enterprise Fund: DIGITAL MARKETING

April 18 10:30 AM Online

Marketing Instructor Shannon Filing will show you to step by step how take your business to the next level of success! 

QuickBooks Online Basics You Need to Know

April 18 2:00 PM Online

Are you an aspiring or established business owner looking to get started with QuickBooks? Are you trying to figure out what you’re doing but keep getting lost? Do you like...

Grow your Sales with Facebook and Instagram Ads

April 18 3:00 PM Online

In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of Facebook and Instagram business ads. We will walk you through the Facebook Meta Business Suite and show you how to set...

Building Blocks of Success: Managing Your Early Childcare Business

April 19 8:00 AM Online

This course lays the foundation for running a thriving early childcare business. From setting up strong daily operations to leading your team and navigating licensing and compliance, you’ll explore the...

Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials

April 19 8:30 AM Online

Running a business requires more than just a great idea—it takes strategy, financial literacy, and operational know-how. This workshop will provide new and existing entrepreneurs with an understanding of what...

Basics of Starting a Business

April 19 10:30 AM Online

In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide...

Marketing Power Hour

April 21 4:00 PM Online

Looking to take your marketing strategy to the next level? Join us for our highly engaging Marketing Power Hour workshop. In this session, you'll dive deep into all things marketing...

LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs: Get Your Brand Out There

April 22 9:00 AM Online

Entrepreneurs and solo entrepreneurs are eager to grow their businesses. But building a business often requires marketing and business development focus that entrepreneurs might lack. SCORE’s clients epitomize the small...

Starting Your Business 101

April 22 9:00 AM Online

If you’re entertaining the idea of starting your own business, your FIRST STEP is to attend the free Salt Lake SBDC Starting Your Business 101 workshop. In this 1.5 hour workshop,...

Digital Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Business Growth

April 22 11:00 AM Online

A successful digital marketing strategy remains one of the most important aspects of a successful business. However, creating an effective marketing strategy can be complicated and overwhelming for new and...

How Successful Companies Use Social Media

April 22 11:00 AM Online

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses aiming to thrive and expand. However, navigating the complexities of various platforms can be daunting, and...

How Successful Companies Use Social Media

April 22 11:00 AM Online

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses aiming to thrive and expand. However, navigating the complexities of various platforms can be daunting, and...

Buy or Sell Your Business

April 22 11:30 AM Online

Are you ready to pass on the torch by selling your business in the future? Have you considered acquiring a business instead of starting one? Buying and/or Selling Your Business...

Conceptos Básicos del Banco

April 23 8:00 AM Online

El módulo de servicios bancarios disponibles para pequeños negocios proporciona una descripción general de los servicios bancarios comerciales.El módulo de Servicios Bancarios de Money Smart para Pequeñas Empresas (MSSB, por...

Preparing for Business Loans

April 23 8:00 AM Online

This interactive workshop is designed to prepare business owners for speaking with a lender. We’ll discuss the difference between personal credit and business credit. We’ll address the documents and financials...

Google Analytics Made Simple: Unlock the Key Insights for Your Business

April 23 9:00 AM Online

Struggling to make sense of Google Analytics 4 (GA4)? Join us for an engaging session designed specifically for small business owners! Learn how to track key metrics, interpret data, and...

Gig economy

April 23 10:00 AM Online

The GIG Economy can be uncharted territory for most small business, freelancers and independent contractors. Attend this webinar present by the IRS for full explanation on GIG workers and the tax...

Tech Made Easy: Excel 101

April 23 11:00 AM Online

Are you new to Microsoft Excel and want to learn more about how to use it for your business?  Join us to learn how to fill in an existing Excel...

Financial Literacy for Small Businesses

April 23 11:00 AM Online

Financial literacy is a critical component for the success and sustainability of your small businesses. In this hour we will introduce you to bookkeeping, financial statements, metrics, how to get ready...

Social Media for Sales: Make More Sales with Content Creation!

April 23 5:00 PM Online

Do you have a product or service BUT feel completely lost on how to use online marketing to find customers & make sales? Social media does NOT have to feel...

Business Formation

April 24 8:00 AM Online

Whether you are a start-up or existing company, it’s never too late to write your business plan! Sign up today for the Basic Elements of A Business Plan with SI...

Starting Your Own Business

April 24 8:30 AM Online

Are you ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? This workshop will guide you through the essential steps to start your own business, from initial idea to successful launch.By...

Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing

April 24 10:00 AM Online

Businesses need to understand the basics of digital marketing now more than ever, because digital marketing creates growth.Learn about the basics of digital marketing, including:Social MediaEmail MarketingPaid AdsSEOAffiliate MarketingHow to...

AI U: Tools, Trends, and Trust

April 24 10:00 AM Online

AI U: Tools, Trends, and Trust is a monthly webinar series designed specifically for  small business owners who want to stay ahead of the curve with artificial intelligence. Each session breaks down the...

Nebraska Enterprise Fund: Navigating Payroll and Employment Regulations

April 24 10:30 AM Online

This seminar will cover essential topics such as:Employee vs. Contractor: Learn the distinctions between employees and independent contractors to ensure compliance.New Hire Reporting & Paperwork: Understand the documentation required for...

Insurance Basics for Small Businesses

April 24 11:00 AM Online

Are you a small business owner looking for the right insurance coverage? Join this workshop where we will help you understand the different types of insurance coverage available and which...

GROW Nebraska's Women's Business Center: When is the right time to hire an agency?

April 24 11:00 AM Online

Join Christine Weeks, founder of Eleanor Creative, to learn about how an agency can propel your business forward.She’ll cover the following topics with case studies for each area.• Looking for...

Unlock the Power of Google Ads for Small Business Success

April 24 11:00 AM Online

Leverage Google to put your business directly in front of people seeking your products and services. Google Ads offers fast, cost-effective solutions for businesses of all sizes. Learn about:Setting up...

QuickBooks Online Training

April 24 4:30 PM Online

Alabama SBDC consultant Kara Halfaker (owner of No Fear Finances and a QuickBooks Advanced Certified ProAdvisor) will show you the best practices and strategies for accounting for your income, payment...

Bank Loans - "What Lenders Are Looking For."

April 25 1:00 PM Online

Learn specifically what Lenders are looking for that will give you acompetitive opportunity to help you get your Loan Application on the right track.

Credit Card Processing & POS Systems

April 25 1:00 PM Online

This course is to cover the fundamentals of credit card processing/merchant services for small business owners. We will discuss the basic structures of how merchants are charged and what to...

Build Your Sales with Instagram

April 25 3:00 PM Online

Do you wish you could harness the power to promote your food business with Instagram? Our IG expert Maritiza Baca will share the secrets to creating an Instagram campaign and...

Aprenda a usar Canva para su negocio

April 26 7:30 AM Online

Canva es un sitio web gratuito de gráficos y diseño que lo ayudará a crear prácticamente cualquier material creativo para tu negocio. Esta aplicación gratuita te ayudará a crear rápidamente:Publicaciones...

The Power of Branding

April 26 10:00 AM Online

Every product needs to have a brand as part of its offer. Branding is important because it makes a promise to your customers as to what they should expect when...

AI Marketing Techniques Using ChatGPT

April 28 11:00 AM Online

Immerse yourself in the latest advancements where AI becomes a powerful ally in amplifying your marketing strategies. Join us for an engaging introduction to harnessing the potential of ChatGPT to...

Menu Engineering for Profitability

April 28 3:30 PM Online

Menu Engineering is a powerful & underused tool. In this seminar we will learn the principles and tools of this underused system so that you can steer and create a...

Canva Video Editing Basics: How to Create Simple Video Content For Your Brand

April 28 4:00 PM Online

Video editing can be incredibly time-consuming and overwhelming, even more so than most other content creation.While there are loads of apps and AI add-ons to "generate" content, how do you...

Understanding Business Financing

April 28 4:00 PM Online

Do you want to start a business in Kentucky? Many of the most significant considerations for doing so revolve around finance and funding. In this workshop with Kentucky SBDC Training Coordinator...

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

April 28 4:00 PM Online

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no...

The Unique Challenges of Marketing a Service

April 29 10:00 AM Online

Are you struggling to market your service-based business? Do you find it difficult to differentiate yourself from competitors and communicate the value of your services to potential clients? If so,...

How to Find & Buy an Existing Business

April 29 10:00 AM Online

Starting a business from scratch isn’t the only path to entrepreneurship – a rapidly growing trend is entrepreneurship through acquisition. It’s also an alternative way to grow an existing business. Whether...

AI Basics

April 29 1:00 PM Online

Discover how AI can save time, cut costs, and drive smarter decisions for your business. In this one-hour webinar, we’ll break down AI basics, showcase practical tools, and provide actionable...

Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies

April 29 2:00 PM Online

You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. We start...

Canva 101

April 29 3:00 PM Online

In this 1-hour class, participants are introduced to Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform. The session covers the following key topics: Getting Started: An overview of Canva's interface, including the dashboard...

Building Business Credit Made Simple to Secure Business Funding

April 29 6:00 PM Online

The Cornerstones of Funding is a 3-part series dedicated to educating business owners on the 3 most important aspects lending institutions evaluate to make decisions on whether to deny or...

Como retener a tus clientes y crecer una comunidad fiel a tú negocio

April 29 7:00 PM Online

Una de las mayores aspiraciones que tenemos para nuestro negocio, es convertirnos en la primera opción de nuestros clientes. Queremos que piensen en nosotros cuando necesiten nuestros productos, servicios o...

Brand Differentiation, Game-changing “Simplicity” and Digital Dominance

April 30 8:00 AM Online

Learn a superior messaging & differentiation model and 'Simplicity' as a game-changing business tool, and align BOTH to create digital dominance in competitive markets.This session will be high-impact and practical...

Facebook Ads for Small Business

April 30 3:00 PM Online

Ready to grow your business? Join our workshop, in partnership with the City of Glendora, to get started with Facebook advertising. Learn how to set up your account, create your ad,...

Build & Improve Your Social Media Presence: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google

April 30 4:00 PM Online

*Register once for the whole series!Social Media is a powerful marketing channel—and potential game-changer. In this webinar, we’ll guide your strategy with effective tools to establish and grow your online...

Secrets of Food and Product Photography (like a pro) Using your Cellphone

April 30 6:30 PM Online

Do you wish your food pictures were more Instagram-worthy? Learn how to take pictures of your food products using the iPhone or Android. Topics discussed will be composition, lighting, and...

Impulsa tus ventas con Meta IA en Instagram, Facebook y WhatsApp

April 30 7:00 PM Online

¡Descubre el Poder de las Redes Sociales para tu Negocio! Conoce estrategias efectivas para utilizar el arte del marketing en redes sociales. Aprenderás a destacar tu marca, atraer clientes y...

May

QuickBooks Online for Beginners

May 01 7:00 AM Online

In QuickBooks Online for Beginners you will learn:Signing up for QuickBooks OnlineAdding users and accountantsUploading Chart of Accounts/Adding accountsReviewing preferencesReviewing reportsReviewing the dashboardSetting up a bank accountManually entering a transactionCreating...

Marketing Made Simple: Promote & Prosper for growth

May 01 10:00 AM Online

Unlock the secrets to successful marketing promotions in this dynamic course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs (service and product-based) that will drive sales. Meet WBDC’s Business Adviser, Joy Braddock, as she...

Nebraska Enterprise Fund: Sick Days Done Right: Navigating Nebraska's New Sick Leave La

May 01 10:30 AM Online

In this seminar, we'll tackle the ins and outs of Nebraska's new sick leave law, ensuring your organization stays ahead of the curve. We'll break down the law into easily...

How to Setup & Verify Your Google Business Account

May 01 4:00 PM Online

How to Setup & Verify Your Google Business Account WebinarMake it easy for customers to find you and gain traction on Google with an optimized Google Business profile! This step...

Nebraska Enterprise Fund: DIGITAL MARKETING

May 02 10:30 AM Online

Marketing Instructor Shannon Filing will show you to step by step how take your business to the next level of success!

Nebraska Enterprise Fund: DIGITAL MARKETING

May 02 10:30 AM Online

Marketing Instructor Shannon Filing will show you to step by step how take your business to the next level of success! 

Bank Loans - What Lenders Are Looking For

May 02 1:00 PM Online

Learn specifically what Lenders are looking for that will give you a competitive opportunity to help you get your Loan Application on the right track

Habilidades para el Liderazgo Empresarial

May 03 7:30 AM Online

Este seminario se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades de liderazgo esenciales para aquellos que buscan emprender con éxito. En un entorno interactivo y enriquecedor, exploraremos las habilidades clave que...

¿Cómo aprovechar el poder del Marketing Digital de forma sencilla y efectiva?

May 03 7:30 AM Online

Con el crecimiento de las redes sociales, la innovación digital ya no es un lujo, ni siquiera una opción. La necesidad de mejorar la comercialización de su marca o negocio...

How to Start and Manage Your Own Business

May 03 8:30 AM Online

Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? Then this workshop is for you. SCORE helps you on the path to success! (Duration 2 hrs)

LinkedIn Prospecting: How to Get the Meeting with Your Ideal Client

May 05 8:00 AM Online

Dive deep into LinkedIn prospecting techniques that actually work. This session will show you how to stand out, create connections, and secure meetings with the decision-makers who matter most for...

Nebraska Enterprise Fund: DIGITAL MARKETING

May 16 10:30 AM Online

Marketing Instructor Shannon Filing will show you to step by step how take your business to the next level of success!

Nebraska Enterprise Fund: DIGITAL MARKETING

May 16 10:30 AM Online

Marketing Instructor Shannon Filing will show you to step by step how take your business to the next level of success! 

June

Digital Marketing Dynamics

June 03 12:00 PM Online

Feeling overwhelmed by all the social media platforms and not sure where to focus? Success isn’t about being everywhere—it's about being strategic on the right platforms! Join our Digital Marketing...