Homebuyer Education Classes

Ever wish school had been filled with more practical topics like “how to buy a home”? We are here to help with monthly Homebuyer Education Classes!

The two-night training is $30 per household and includes information on choosing a home, applying for a mortgage loan, budgeting, insurance, foreclosure prevention, credit reporting, closing costs, and title insurance. The class is approved by Nebraska Housing Developers Association’s Readiness Education Awareness Collaborative for Homebuyers and Homeowners (REACH).

Homebuyer Education Classes in 2023

May 2026

Defining Your Business Model

May 16, 2026 • 7:30 AM • Online

Have an existing business? Use this class to step back and look at your existing business model and determine future opportunities. Have an idea for a new business? Let’s lay...

Saturday
16
May

Polishing Your Business Idea

May 16, 2026 • 9:00 AM • Online

In this **FREE Webinar**, this session Polishing Your Business Idea provides step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, your market, and your competition.At the end of the Polishing Your Business Idea...

Saturday
16
May

Marketing Strategy

May 16, 2026 • 11:15 AM • Online

In this **FREE Webinar**, you will learn that Marketing is more than advertising. Marketing Strategy provides you with an introduction to marketing methods & tools to maximize your customer reach.This...

Saturday
16
May

Social Media Marketing

May 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM • Online

In this **FREE Webinar**, you will learn the basics of Social Media Marketing, and how it fits into your overall marketing strategy.At the end of this webinar, you’ll learn:   * The...

Saturday
16
May

Building Your Accounting Foundation

May 18, 2026 • 4:00 PM • Online

Accounting can be one of the most cryptic and overwhelming pieces of business. However, efficient, accurate accounting is also the key to a sustainable business. In this free workshop, you'll...

Monday
18
May

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

May 18, 2026 • 4:00 PM • Online

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 presence.SOCIAL BRANDING TIPS: How to...

Monday
18
May

Getting Your Business Loan Ready: What Lenders Want to See

May 19, 2026 • 8:00 AM • Online

Thinking about applying for funding but not sure where to start? We’re here to guide you every step of the way.In this session, we’ll walk through what it takes to...

Tuesday
19
May

How They Buy: Selling to the Four Personality Styles

May 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Every client has their own decision-making style. This session equips you with the tools to decode the four major personality types, adapt your pitch to match their preferences, and dramatically...

Tuesday
19
May

Why Video Is Now Your Best Salesperson: A Small Business Owner's Guide to the Video Landscape

May 19, 2026 • 12:00 PM • Online

Video isn't just content anymore — it's how customers find businesses they never knew to search for. In this session we'll map out the entire video landscape so you know...

Tuesday
19
May

The Money Side of Your Food Business

May 19, 2026 • 3:30 PM • Online

Running a successful food business isn’t just about great recipes—it’s about understanding your numbers. Financial statements give you insight into your business’s performance, financial position, and cash flow. In this...

Tuesday
19
May

Start A Small Business in 8 Steps

May 19, 2026 • 4:00 PM • Online

The Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center invites entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to "Start a Small Business in 8 Steps". Note: All our webinars and events are open to women...

Tuesday
19
May

Selling Your Business?

May 20, 2026 • Online

How to Structure Value, and Prepare Your Business For SaleThinking about selling but not sure where to start? Join us for a free 90-minute liveworkshop on structuring a deal, calculating...

Wednesday
20
May

Cash Flow Strategy for Small Business Owners

May 20, 2026 • 8:30 AM • Online

Cash Flow Strategy for Small Business Owners is designed to assist you to plan, forecast and manage your cash so your business remains stable and grows with confidence. Topics include...

Wednesday
20
May

Tu éxito con QuickBooks Online

May 20, 2026 • 11:00 AM • Online

¿Acabas de contratar QuickBooks y no sabes por dónde empezar? No te preocupes. En esta sesión en vivo, te llevaremos de la mano por las funciones esenciales de la plataforma...

Wednesday
20
May

Building Strong Credit Strategies for Small Businesses

May 20, 2026 • 11:00 AM • Online

Join us for an informative webinar designed to help small business owners understand and strengthen their business credit. This session will cover practical credit tips, common mistakes to avoid, and...

Wednesday
20
May

Tell a Story They Can't Stop Watching: Video Storytelling for Short and Long Form

May 20, 2026 • 12:00 PM • Online

The businesses winning at video right now aren't the ones with the best cameras or the biggest budgets — they're the ones with the most compelling story. And here's the...

Wednesday
20
May

5 Steps to Increasing Your AI Exposure

May 21, 2026 • 8:00 AM • Online

The landscape of online discovery is rapidly evolving, with consumers increasingly turning to AI engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini to find the services they need. Is your small business...

Thursday
21
May

Scroll to Sale: TikTok Marketing That Converts

May 21, 2026 • 9:00 AM • Online

Turn reels into revenue. Learn to create authentic content, capture attention fast, and convert views into measurable business results.This presentation explores how to transform social media—particularly TikTok—into a reliable revenue...

Thursday
21
May

Top 5 Reasons Banks Deny Business Loan Requests

May 21, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Banks deny more than 80% of small business funding requests and nearly 90% of start-up requests. But why? Come learn the top five reasons why your small business loan request...

Thursday
21
May

Marketing & Customer Engagement: How to Make Your Business Stand Out and Become a Destination

May 21, 2026 • 11:00 AM • Online

This webinar will cover how to develop your competitive advantage to stand out from the pack! Tips to gain more repeat customers, build your brand, and content marketing fundamentals. Michael...

Thursday
21
May

One Big Beautiful Bill and Business Provisions

May 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM • Online

No cost virtual event. Live webinar, not recorded. Registration Link Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Business Tax Provisions. Presenter Shani Southers, IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison will lead this session...

Thursday
21
May

Zeroing in on Specific Soft Skills for the Workplace

May 22, 2026 • 8:00 AM • Online

In this training I cover communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, customer service, conflict resolution, respect & civility. It’s created for front-line workers that have to deal with customers and each other every...

Friday
22
May

Plan Smart: Understanding Business Planning

May 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Are you looking to start, grow, scale, or finance a business in Kentucky? To move forward with any of these pivotal steps in business, having a solid business plan in...

Friday
22
May

Unlock Business Funding: Get the Money You Need

May 23, 2026 • 7:30 AM • Online

Stop letting money problems hold your business back! Discover the insider secrets to securing business funding from someone who knows what lenders really want. Explore funding option available—from traditional loans...

Saturday
23
May

Federal Government Certification Programs

May 26, 2026 • 7:00 AM • Online

This workshop covers the benefits of participating in these programs: Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Program: Provides greater contracting opportunities for woman-owned small businesses via contracts to be competed for only by...

Tuesday
26
May

Manufacturing Minute

May 26, 2026 • 8:00 AM • Online

Join us to learn more about SBA’s initiatives that support manufacturing across the nation. One of SBA’s top priorities is a deeper engagement with manufacturing communities where access to capital and...

Tuesday
26
May

Stop Guessing at Your Marketing: The Simple Framework to Know What to Do, What to Drop, and How to Decide

May 26, 2026 • 9:00 AM • Online

Join Stephanie Scheller (a TEDx speaker, a three-time best-selling author, an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of Grow Disrupt, a company that designs and produces “Grow Your Business” retreats and conferences for ADHD small business...

Tuesday
26
May

Legal Essentials in the Small Business World

May 26, 2026 • 12:00 PM • Online

Legal Essentials in the Small Business World is an introductory workshop designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs understand the legal realities of operating in today’s business environment. This...

Tuesday
26
May

Square One: Work For Yourself en Español

May 26, 2026 • 1:00 PM • Online

Tu puerta de acceso al capital o asesoramiento empresarial a través de Business Impact NW.Ya sea que seas nuevo en Business Impact NW, estés comenzando, necesites asesoramiento o estés listo...

Tuesday
26
May

Simple Steps for Starting a Business: Revenue and Profit Projections

May 26, 2026 • 4:00 PM • Online

NOTE: Once you sign up for one part of this series, you will be signed up for all parts (no need to re-register).This is a 4 module workshop series that...

Tuesday
26
May

Money Smart: Selling Your Business

May 27, 2026 • 9:30 AM • Online

Join the West Virginia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the series Money Smart for Small Business. This series provides a practical introduction to starting and...

Wednesday
27
May

Marketing on a Budget When You Have No Time

May 27, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Running a small business often means wearing every hat—and marketing can quickly fall to the bottom of your to-do list, especially when time and money are tight. The good news?...

Wednesday
27
May

E-mail Marketing That Works (in 2026)

May 27, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Email marketing is still one of the highest-ROI channels, if you do it right. In this 1-hour session, you’ll learn how to write emails people actually read, structure sequences that...

Wednesday
27
May

Precios y Costos

May 27, 2026 • 11:00 AM • Online

En cualquier negocio, fijar el precio correcto es fundamental; de ello depende que la empresa sea rentable. Aprenda a tener en cuenta sus costos y los precios de la competencia...

Wednesday
27
May

Understanding Your Opportunity- Market and industry Research

May 27, 2026 • 11:00 AM • Online

Success isn't just about having a great idea—it's about knowing where that idea fits. This presentation connects the dots between industry trends and market realities to reveal the true potential...

Wednesday
27
May

Exporting: International Expansion for Every Business Type

May 28, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Did you know that international sales are not just for large manufacturers?  If you are an artist, jewelry designer, beauty care producer, candle maker, etc. then international expansion may be...

Thursday
28
May

Business Finance Basics

May 28, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

In this workshop we discuss some banking basics for business including why it is important to have a separate business account from personal and we introduce a basic cash flow...

Thursday
28
May

Ask a Business Lawyer: What to Look for Before You Sign

May 28, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Before signing a loan, contract, or agreement, there are a lot of key things to look for and questions you should ask as a business owner. This session is designed...

Thursday
28
May

Domine las Ventas. Domine su Negocio!

May 28, 2026 • 3:00 PM • Online

DOMINE LAS VENTAS, DOMINE SU NEGOCIO! Únase a nuestro seminario virtual gratuito y descubra cómo superar barreras, optimizar sus ventas y aumentar sus ingresos.📅 Jueves, Mayo 28 – 3:00 pm🌐 En...

Thursday
28
May

Frictionless Marketing

May 28, 2026 • 4:00 PM • Online

A frictionless experience keeps customers happy, while "That Was Easy" builds loyalty through delight and connection.Making things simple satisfies customers, but adding moments of joy creates a stronger emotional bond...

Thursday
28
May

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

May 29, 2026 • 9:00 AM • 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...

Friday
29
May

Licenses and Permits - Q & A about your DBA, EIN, Business Licenses and Selling

May 29, 2026 • 12:00 PM • Online

Starting a business or making sure your current operations are compliant can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to figure it out alone! Join us for an informative and...

Friday
29
May

Habilidades para el Liderazgo Empresarial

May 30, 2026 • 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...

Saturday
30
May

June 2026

Business Valuation

June 02, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

This session hosted by the Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) explores the key principles of business valuation, giving participants practical tools to assess worth and make confident financial...

Tuesday
02
June

Marketing Essentials: Advanced Training

June 02, 2026 • 11:00 AM • Online

Have you attended the Marketing Fundamentals class and are still wondering how to best market your Veteran Owned Business? Marketing Essentials builds on the concepts presented in the Marketing Fundamental class...

Tuesday
02
June

Market Your Business Like an Ad Agency

June 02, 2026 • 11:00 AM • Online

Find out how to use FREE tools and resources that will enable you to make smart marketing and advertising decisions for your business. (Duration: 1 hour)

Tuesday
02
June

Simple Steps - Cost, Pricing and Breakeven

June 02, 2026 • 4:00 PM • Online

This webinar will cover:-What cost components to include and how costs behave-Objectives of product pricing, the factors that influence pricing and possible strategies-How to calculate your breakeven point and what...

Tuesday
02
June

TCD + NEF: Business Start Up

June 02, 2026 • 5:30 PM • Trusted Community Development • 1620 Broadway • Scottsbluff, NE 69361

TCD is partnering with Nebraska Enterprise Fund to host Business Start Up: Kickstart Your Business Dreams. It is completely free to attend. If you've been sitting on a business idea...

Tuesday
02
June

Lights, Camera, Action! Videos and Animation with Canva

June 03, 2026 • 9:00 AM • Online

Video isn’t optional anymore - it’s where your audience is. The good news is you don’t need expensive gear, a film degree, or hours of editing to create scroll-stopping videos...

Wednesday
03
June

Start Up Start Right

June 03, 2026 • 9:00 AM • Online

Ready to turn your business into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through 10 essential steps. We'll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure funding, and more with...

Wednesday
03
June

Foodpreneur: Recipe For Success Webinar

June 03, 2026 • 10:30 AM • Online

Topic: Managing a BusinessThis webinar is tailored to new food entrepreneurs who have a great food, beverage or consumer idea or concept but are unsure of the next steps. This...

Wednesday
03
June

Federal Contracting Basics and Certifications for Small Businesses

June 09, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Learn how to navigate federal contracts and determine which certification is right for your business - join us for all the basics!Welcome to our online event!Federal Contracting Basics and Certifications...

Tuesday
09
June

Federal Government Certification Programs

June 25, 2026 • 7:00 AM • Online

This workshop covers the benefits of participating in these programs: Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Program: Provides greater contracting opportunities for woman-owned small businesses via contracts to be competed for only by...

Thursday
25
June

July 2026

Oregon Trail Days

July 09 - July 12 • Gering, NE

Join the summer fun at Oregon Trail Days in Gering, Nebraska! Events range from our Street Dance, to a Car Show, Chili Cook-Off, Parade, and much more. You will truly...

Thursday
09
July

Federal Contracting Basics and Certifications for Small Businesses

July 14, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Learn how to navigate federal contracts and determine which certification is right for your business - join us for all the basics!Welcome to our online event!Federal Contracting Basics and Certifications...

Tuesday
14
July

Horse Creek Rendezvous Days - Morrill

July 18 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM • Morrill, NE 69358

Horse Creek Rendezvous. Parade starts at 11am. Line up at 10 am in the high school parking lot no need to pre-register just show up bring candy to throw out...

Saturday
18
July

Federal Government Certification Programs

July 23, 2026 • 7:00 AM • Online

This workshop covers the benefits of participating in these programs: Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Program: Provides greater contracting opportunities for woman-owned small businesses via contracts to be competed for only by...

Thursday
23
July

Scotts Bluff County Fair

July 25 - August 01 • Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds • 130625 County Rd E • Mitchell, NE 69357

139th Annual Scotts Bluff County FairJuly 25th – August 1stFair theme: RED, WHITE & BOOTSDust off your favorite pair of boots and get ready for a legendary celebration. It’s more...

Saturday
25
July

August 2026

Old West Balloon Fest & BFA U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships

August 09 - August 16 • Mitchell Airfield • 60653 Mitchell South Rd • Mitchell, NE 69357

The Old West Balloon Fest in Western Nebraska is a family fun weekend for everyone from the ages of 1 to 100. Celebrating over a decade of flying, fun, and...

Sunday
09
August

Federal Contracting Basics and Certifications for Small Businesses

August 11, 2026 • 10:00 AM • Online

Learn how to navigate federal contracts and determine which certification is right for your business - join us for all the basics!Welcome to our online event!Federal Contracting Basics and Certifications...

Tuesday
11
August

Federal Government Certification Programs

August 27, 2026 • 7:00 AM • Online

This workshop covers the benefits of participating in these programs: Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Program: Provides greater contracting opportunities for woman-owned small businesses via contracts to be competed for only by...

Thursday
27
August
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