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.

December 2025

Center For Rural Affairs: Tax Readiness

December 11, 2025 5:00 PM Online

Are you looking ahead to tax season? Small business owners are invited to attend this multi-session tax preparation event. During these online courses, you will learn about financial statements, the...

How to Finance Your New Business

December 12, 2025 8:00 AM Online

Join us for an informative seminar on How to Finance Your Business, designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners understand the different funding options available and how to successfully...

From Startup to Standout: Your 2026 Blueprint for Business and Credit Success

December 12, 2025 9:00 AM Online

Ready to take your business to the next level? Get the essential steps to build a solid foundation that can open doors to bigger opportunities—including funding—that may support long-term growth.You'll...

Year End Reporting Made Simple

December 12, 2025 9:00 AM Online

It's Financial Friday with the Plemons Playbook. Join Rita McDaniel, CPC with Plemons CPA. Discover step-by-step instructions for preparing and filing year-end reports, including 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, W-2, 940's etc. Designed to make...

All is Bright Christmas Tour

December 12 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, Sidney 10955 Lincoln Hwy Sidney, NE 69162

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit starting November 29 and happening every weekend leading up to Christmas. All nights are from 4pm to 8pm. Step inside a winter wonderland of...

Diseñando un Modelo de Negocio

December 13, 2025 7:30 AM Online

Aprenda a usar el BMC (Business Model Canvas) para desarrollar un nuevo modelo de negocio. Ya sea para arrancar su negocio o para modificar o relanzar un modelo existente. Costo: gratuito Copia...

You Hate to Sell But Need More Business

December 13, 2025 8:00 AM Online

Few of us want a career as a stereotype selfish sales attitude that takes advantage of customers. The problem is that without sales, you have no business. Attendees will learn...

Metric Mastery for Entrepreneurs

December 13, 2025 11:00 AM Online

Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) or Objectives & Key Results (OKR), are ways to measure success and to identify problem areas. This workshop serves as a basic introduction to using...

All is Bright Christmas Tour

December 13 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, Sidney 10955 Lincoln Hwy Sidney, NE 69162

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit starting November 29 and happening every weekend leading up to Christmas. All nights are from 4pm to 8pm. Step inside a winter wonderland of...

Converting Website Visitors into Buyers

December 15, 2025 11:00 AM Online

Turn more website visitors into customers with our Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Workshop tailored for small business owners. In this friendly and practical session, you’ll learn how to identify and...

Personalized Email Marketing with AI: Craft Targeted Campaigns That Convert

December 15, 2025 11:00 AM Online

Tired of feeling stuck every time you sit down to write an email?Most small business owners don’t need more emails—they need clearer, more effective ones. And with today’s AI tools, writing great...

When Banks Say No

December 15, 2025 4:00 PM Online

It’s tough for small businesses to get funding. In fact, 80-85% of small business loan requests are denied by banks. So, what’s a small business owner to do when the...

How to Project Cash Flow to Run or Save Your Business

December 16, 2025 8:00 AM Online

In today's business environment, it is crucial to understand and manage cash flow effectively. Our workshop will help you interpret bank information and accounting software to run your business more...

Federal Contracting Basics and Certifications for Small Businesses

December 16, 2025 10:00 AM Online

Learn how to navigate federal contracts and get certified as a small business - join us for all the basics!Welcome to our online event!Federal Contracting Basics and Certifications for Small...

Starting and Managing a Business: The First Steps

December 16, 2025 10:00 AM Online

This workshop with the St. Louis SBDC will guide you through the steps to start your own business and provide resource materials. We'll focus on the legalities associated with doing...

10 Pasos Para Iniciar Su Empresa

December 16, 2025 1:00 PM Online

10 Pasos Para Iniciar Su Empresa¿Estás interesado en iniciar un negocio? Emprender un negocio requiere planificar, tomar decisiones financieras y realizar una serie de actividades legales. Registrate a este seminario web...

Opción de Comprar un Negocio Existente o una Franquicia

December 16, 2025 1:30 PM Online

Iniciar un negocio desde cero puede ser muy complicado. Comprar una franquicia o un negocio existente puede simplificar el proceso inicial. Esta presentación mostrará algunos de los pros & cons...

Using Reference Solutions to Grow your Small Business

December 16, 2025 4:00 PM Online

In this session, you will learn how to:Reference Solutions is a set of databases that allows you to download records of your target market prospects for free.- Access Reference Solutions...

AI for the One-Person Marketing Team: How to Plan, Write & Optimize Faster

December 16, 2025 5:00 PM Online

Join us for the webinar hosted by UTSA SBDC, led by instructor Yusuf Chowdhury - Digital Marketing Strategist, Online Business Owners! Wearing all the marketing hats? AI can help lighten the load...

SBA Funding Options and Resources

December 17, 2025 9:00 AM Online

Build a successful small business with SBA funding options and resources. SBA-backed lending is available for almost any business purpose through many banks, credit unions and community lenders. In this...

Grow with Google: Learn the Basics of Google Ads

December 17, 2025 10:00 AM Online

In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.In this session we’ll talk about:• How to create an account and set...

Calculating Landed Cost for Exported and Imorted Goods

December 17, 2025 11:00 AM Online

Landed cost is the total cost of getting a product from the factory to the customer’s door. It includes all expenses incurred from origin to final destination—such as shipping fees,...

Realistic Goal Setting for Business Growth

December 17, 2025 11:00 AM Online

Setting the right goals and executing them can get you on track and ignite your business growth. Seems simple, but why is it so hard? In this class, you'll learn...

Understanding SBA Programs

December 17, 2025 12:00 PM Online

Join the SBA Houston District Office for an informative webinar designed to help entrepreneurs, startups, and existing small business owners navigate the wide range of resources and programs offered by...

Préstamos respaldados por la SBA

December 17, 2025 1:00 PM Online

Préstamos respaldados por la SBA¿Necesitas capital para iniciar, hacer crecer o expandir un negocio? Únase a la Oficina del Distrito de Los Angeles de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de EE...

Learn How to Have Conversations Not Confrontations

December 18, 2025 6:00 AM Online

This session focuses on communication—specifically, how transforming the conversations you’re already having can elevate every area of your life, personally and professionally.When you learn to steer your conversations toward positive...

Mindful branding: Building a standout brand with intentional identity

December 18, 2025 9:00 AM Online

Mindful branding: Building a standout brand with intentional identityLearn how to align your brand with your values, use visual appeal and messaging to find a strong personality and tone and...

Starting and Growing a Business - The SBA Advantage

December 18, 2025 11:00 AM Online

Are you thinking on Starting a Business? Do You Need Small Business Assistance? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Can Help! Join Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist with the Small Business...

Succession Planning 101

December 18, 2025 11:00 AM Online

The goal of succession planning is to have contingency plans to ensure that your business continues to grow despite inevitable market disruptions and personnel changes. Succession planning also encompasses your...

Recursos del SBA para Negocios Pequeños

December 18, 2025 1:30 PM Online

Introduccion a los recursos del SBA para pequeños negocios, tales como las 4 "c"'s: Capital, Contratos, Consultoría y Crisis (Asistencia en Desastres) y más.

EmpowerHR: Writing Simple, Smart Workplace Policies

December 19, 2025 6:00 AM Online

Do you wish you had an HR department to turn to for guidance? Join us for this session where we’ll help you build confidence and gain clarity on writing simple, smart...

Introduction to Selling to the Federal Government

December 19, 2025 8:00 AM Online

Each year, our government spends billions of dollars on the procurement of goods and services from private firms. Learn how your business can meet the requirements to receive government contracts,...

Is Your Business Model Holding You Back? Assess and Align It for Growth

December 19, 2025 8:00 AM Online

Small and medium business owners often feel stuck in the daily grind, unaware that their core business model may be limiting their potential. This session introduces a practical framework to...

Seasonal Marketing That Sells: How to Make the Most of the Holidays

December 19, 2025 9:00 AM Online

Your brand is more than a logo — it’s the full experience your audience has with your business. This workshop dives into holistic branding: how your visuals, messaging, and customer...

All is Bright Christmas Tour

December 19 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, Sidney 10955 Lincoln Hwy Sidney, NE 69162

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit starting November 29 and happening every weekend leading up to Christmas. All nights are from 4pm to 8pm. Step inside a winter wonderland of...

All is Bright Christmas Tour

December 20 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, Sidney 10955 Lincoln Hwy Sidney, NE 69162

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit starting November 29 and happening every weekend leading up to Christmas. All nights are from 4pm to 8pm. Step inside a winter wonderland of...

All is Bright Christmas Tour

December 21 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cheyenne County Fairgrounds, Sidney 10955 Lincoln Hwy Sidney, NE 69162

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit starting November 29 and happening every weekend leading up to Christmas. All nights are from 4pm to 8pm. Step inside a winter wonderland of...

January 2026

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST BUFFET

January 04, 2026 1719 1st Avenue Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361

Knights of Columbus Council #2681 will be hosting their monthly breakfast buffet on the first Sunday of the month, Doors will open at 8:00 am and will close at noon...

Avoiding HR Pitfalls for Small and Medium Businesses

January 05, 2026 10:00 AM Online

This training is designed to help small and medium sized businesses understand the legal risks associated with human resources and how to mitigate those risks. The training will cover topics such...

How to Start a Business

January 05, 2026 11:00 AM Online

Are you interested in starting a business? If you are please join the Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office for a virtual workshop to learn about SBA's 10 Step...

Center For Rural Affairs: Tax Readiness

January 13, 2026 5:00 PM Online

Are you looking ahead to tax season? Small business owners are invited to attend this multi-session tax preparation event. During these online courses, you will learn about financial statements, the...