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

Understanding Your Credit 101

May 19 • 9:00 AM • Online

Course Description: This course is an in-depth look into personal credit.Learn about the factors that determine credit scores.Learn how credit effects employment, housing and business.Learn how to establish, repair and...

Monday
19
May

How to Start a Business

May 19 • 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...

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Monday
19
May

Social Media for the Hospitality Industry

May 19 • 3:30 PM • Online

Social media is everywhere! It's the norm. But who has the time to be a social media expert when you have a business to run? If you feel overwhelmed with...

Monday
19
May

ChatGPT y Gemini: Potencia tu Negocio con IA Conversacional

May 19 • 7:00 PM • Online

Explora el poder de los asistentes de IA más avanzados: ChatGPT y Gemini. Aprende cómo utilizarlos para generar contenido, automatizar la atención al cliente, mejorar la comunicación con tu audiencia...

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Monday
19
May

Canva Made Simple: Design Basics for Small Businesses

May 20 • 7:00 AM • Online

You don’t need to be a designer to create eye-catching marketing materials! In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use Canva to easily design social media posts, flyers, and more—no experience...

Tuesday
20
May

Choosing the Right Business Entity: LLCs & More

May 20 • 10:00 AM • Online

Starting or growing your small business? Understanding business entities is essential. This webinar, presented by Maine SBDC and Opticliff Law, will focus on LLCs and other entities to help you...

Tuesday
20
May

Credit for Small Business

May 20 • 10:00 AM • Online

In this workshop we’ll explore the dynamics of credit including credit reporting, personal & business creditworthiness, how credit reporting works, the benefits to small business in credit reporting, the risks...

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Tuesday
20
May

How Tariffs Can Impact Your Business and How to Prepare

May 20 • 11:00 AM • Online

Tariffs are taxes levied on goods and materials imported from specific countries. These taxes can significantly impact your business, leading to supply chain disruptions and changes in pricing strategies.In this...

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Tuesday
20
May

Principios básicos para el lanzamiento de su negocio

May 20 • 4:00 PM • Online

¿ESTÁ LISTO PARA SER SU PROPIO JEFE?Este taller, organizado por SCORE Broward, le ayudará a preparar un plan de negocios para convertir su sueño en realidad.Comenzar su propio negocio es...

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Tuesday
20
May

Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

May 20 • 5:00 PM • Online

Are you looking to improve your credit score, but aren’t sure where to start? Join our webinar, where we will give you tips on how to increase your credit score...

Tuesday
20
May

Understanding the Business Loan Process

May 21 • 9:00 AM • Online

Do you have a great idea for a business and the only thing standing in your way is the money to give it some legs? Or, you already own your...

Wednesday
21
May

The Power of Business Credit: How to Grow your Company

May 21 • 9:00 AM • Online

How do you build excellent business credit? What are lenders looking for when providing funding? What’s the importance of a business plan? All of these are important questions that you...

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Wednesday
21
May

How to Manage Your Business Finances with QuickBooks

May 21 • 10:00 AM • Online

If you have your own business, have turned to QuickBooks™ for help as a new user, and find you need help setting up the program, this free live webinar with...

Wednesday
21
May

How to Get More Google Reviews

May 21 • 11:00 AM • Online

Join SEO expert and instructor Jesse Dolan as you learn proven strategies, valuable tips, and helpful tools to consistently generate more Google reviews from your customers. You'll discover not only...

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Wednesday
21
May

A Novel Idea Book Club

May 21 • 1:30 PM • Lied Scottsbluff Public Library • 1809 3rd Ave • Scottsbluff

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Wednesday
21
May

Choosing the Right QuickBooks

May 22 • 10:00 AM • Online

In this webinar, Elizabeth Santaus discusses Intuit’s decision to discontinue their QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, and Mac product, and what options remain.  We will compare QuickBooks Online versions, Intuit’s remaining...

Thursday
22
May

How Successful Companies Use Social Media

May 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...

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Thursday
22
May

GROW Nebraska's Women's Business Center: 3 Things to Start Doing (& 1 Thing to Stop) to Close More Deals in 2025

May 22 • 11:00 AM • Online

This presentation, “3 Things to Start Doing (& 1 Thing to Stop) to Close More Deals in 2025,” is designed to help sales professionals with immediate actions they can take...

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Thursday
22
May

Beginner Wheel Throwing

May 22 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM • Elodie's Oddities: Paint your own Pottery • 102 East Overland

Learn wheel throwing in this class. Space is limited for this class. $40 for the lesson and $10 for any pieces kept after class. Space is limited to 8 participants.

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Thursday
22
May

Nature Music Bingo

May 22 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Papa Moon Headquarters • Papa Moon Headquarters • Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is excited to partner with Papa Moon Craft Ciders to bring you a special edition of Nature Music Bingo! May is Nebraska Bird Month, which...

Thursday
22
May

Weathering the Storm: A Business Continuity Framework

May 23 • 9:00 AM • Online

Small business owners should always evaluate risk, have a plan and implement the plan to stay in business. Learn the basics to quickly adapt to disruptions while maintaining continuous operations...

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Friday
23
May

Ranch Sort Clinic

May 23 • 10:00 AM • Historic Saddle Club • 2000 W Overland • Scottsbluff

Ranch Sort Clinic taught by Keith Hall & Shawn Elliott. Need to tune up your pony and yourself? Want the learn the secrets to this fun event? Beginner to Advanced...

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Friday
23
May

Costly Mistakes Sabotaging Your Business Growth

May 23 • 10:00 AM • Online

The webinar will help you discover:The reason your growth is plateauing--even if your getting leads.Why raising your prices or running more ads may actually backfire.The 3 silent growth killers draining...

Friday
23
May

Costly Mistakes Sabotaging Your Business Growth

May 23 • 10:00 AM • Online

The webinar will help you discover:The reason your growth is plateauing--even if your getting leads.Why raising your prices or running more ads may actually backfire.The 3 silent growth killers draining...

Friday
23
May

Panhandle Trail Feathers - Birding Riverside Park

May 24 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM • YMCA Trails West Camp • YMCA Trails West Camp • Scottsbluff, NE 69363

Did you know that western Nebraska is a fantastic place to see birds? Our unique and diverse habitats allow numerous bird species to thrive here throughout the year. Whether you...

Saturday
24
May

2 Day Ranch Sort Competition

May 24 • 10:00 AM • Historic Saddle Club • 2412 West Overland • Scottsbluff

Ranch Sorting starting at 10am. Open Jackpot rides first. Enter by text or phone before 0800 May 24. Enter on site, entry office opens 0800. FMI or entries 970-371-4799.

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Saturday
24
May

Domina tu Tiempo y Gestión con Notion y Otras Herramientas

May 26 • 7:00 PM • Online

Descubre cómo la inteligencia artificial puede ayudarte a ser más productivo. Aprende a organizar tareas, automatizar flujos de trabajo y gestionar tu tiempo con herramientas como Notion y otras soluciones...

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Monday
26
May

Choosing the Right Business Structure in FL: LLCs, Corporations, and Beyond

May 27 • 8:00 AM • Online

In this webinar, small business attorney Laurie Lee will help small business owners in Florida understand the pros and cons of various entity structures (LLC, Corporations, sole proprietorships, etc.), and...

Tuesday
27
May

Empowering Your Business with AI

May 27 • 8:00 AM • Online

Want to spend less time with the minutia of busy work, and get back to making your business and own life better. This training will empower you to utilize AI...

Tuesday
27
May

Digital Marketing Basics

May 27 • 10:00 AM • Online

If you are new to Digital Marketing this fast-paced introductory workshop will help you get started to promote your business on the Internet. (Duration 1 hour)

Tuesday
27
May

The Google Ads Playbook: How to Advertise Your Business On Google

May 27 • 11:00 AM • Online

Google is the world's largest search engine and marketplace, which is why having a presence on Google and using platforms like Google Ads is essential for business growth and sustainability.In...

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Tuesday
27
May

Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies

May 27 • 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...

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Tuesday
27
May

Family Vacation Bible School

May 27 • 6:00 PM - May 29 • 9:00 PM • First Baptist Church of Scottsbluff • 3009 Avenue I • Scottsbluff

Our Family Vacation Bible School is coming up soon! Join us for a fun-filled time of learning and community. Don't miss out on the excitement - mark your calendars and...

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Tuesday
27
May

Selling a Business

May 28 • 10:00 AM • Online

In this workshop you will learn how to develop an effective sales strategy. You will define your key features and benefits, identify your ideal customer and understand your competition. This...

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Wednesday
28
May

Strategies To Be In a Good Position To Get a Loan

May 28 • 1:00 PM • Online

Join us to review 12 Lender assessment points that are critical to know and prepareto be in a competitive position to get a loan.  What are the 3 critical areas that...

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Wednesday
28
May

Digital Marketing to Grow Your Business

May 28 • 5:00 PM • Online

This workshop will help you, the small business owner, develop a digital marketing strategy along with determining the specific tools you’ll use to make that digital marketing strategy successful. Topics covered...

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Wednesday
28
May

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

May 28 • 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...

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Wednesday
28
May

Transforma tu negocio con estrategias de recursos humanos

May 29 • 10:00 AM • Online

Descubre cómo transformar tu negocio con estrategias de Recursos Humanos que retienen talento, aumentan la productividad y reducen riesgos legales. Un taller práctico liderado por Diana Valenzuela para inspirar acciones...

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Thursday
29
May

Zeroing in on Specific Soft Skills for the Workplace

May 29 • 10:00 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...

Thursday
29
May

Build Your Sales Strategy

May 29 • 10:00 AM • Online

In this workshop you will learn how to develop an effective sales strategy. You will define your key features and benefits, identify your ideal customer and understand your competition. This...

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Thursday
29
May

SBA-backed Line of Credit Program for Small Businesses

May 29 • 11:30 AM • Online

Please join us for an in depth look at a new program specifically designed to meet the need for increased access to working capital lines of credit. This is a...

Thursday
29
May

Manage Your Own Social Media

May 29 • 12:00 PM • Online

Developing a strategy, creating content, and managing your social media can seem like a daunting undertaking. Paying someone to do all of that can ALSO be challenging or out of...

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Thursday
29
May

Financial Basics for New Small Businesses

May 29 • 2:00 PM • Online

This workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the financial skills and know-how needed to perform key tasks like to determine how to accurately compute the amount of...

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Thursday
29
May

FREE Walk-In Sports Physicals

May 29 • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM • Regional West • 3911 Avenue B • Scottsbluff

We’re here to help you get in the game…for FREE! Stop by one of Regional West’s free sports physical sessions. No appointment is necessary; it’s first come, first serve. Students...

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Thursday
29
May

Bank Loans - What Lenders Are Looking For

May 30 • 1:00 PM • Online

Every Friday @ 12pm,  an invited Lending partner will share tools and resourcesthat will strengthen your business for growth and sales. Learn specifically what Lenders are looking for that will give...

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Friday
30
May

We're All Gonna Die

May 30 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM • Midwest Theater • 1707 Broadway

In near future, everyone's gotten used to the 10,000-mile alien tentacle that materialized in the sky, and a struggling beekeeper and a grieving wanderer must join together and take a...

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Friday
30
May

Excel - Basic

May 31 • 7:30 AM • Online

In this introductory Excel session, we will use realistic examples and the most common functionalities based on our 20 years of experience in the IT Training industry:A complete and detailed...

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Saturday
31
May

Minatare Vendor Showcase

May 31 • 10:00 AM - June 01 • 4:00 PM • Cactus Jo Boutique • 711 Main Street • Minatare

In Minatare, Nebraska, a newly remodeled restaurant under new ownership is hosting a vibrant craft show. Enjoy the fresh ambiance as local artisans display unique handmade goods like jewelry and...

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Saturday
31
May

Runza 2-Person Best Ball

May 31 • 2:00 PM - June 01 • 5:00 PM • Scotts Bluff Country Club • 5014 Ave I • Scottsbluff

Proceeds from this event will benefit Northfield Haven who is dedicated to providing affordable, inclusive housing that nurtures independence and builds a supportive social environment for adults with developmental disabilities...

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Saturday
31
May

June

Business Law and Related Tax Topics for Emerging Business

June 02 • 8:00 AM • Online

he Score KC's Business Law and Related Tax Topics for Emerging Business webinar will help you decide when and how to utilize legal advice such as: FORMING YOUR BUSINESS - business...

Monday
02
June

Financial Tips for Your Business

June 03 • 11:00 AM • Online

Learn tips on how to start a healthy small business, operate it, and grow. Learn the 3 keys to business success. (Duration 1 hour)

Tuesday
03
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...

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Tuesday
03
June

Comenzando Tu Negocio: Una Guía Paso a Paso

June 03 • 2:00 PM • Online

¿Tienes muchas ganas de convertir tu idea de negocio en realidad pero no estás seguro por dónde empezar? Únete a nuestro taller integral, diseñado para guiarte a través de las...

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Tuesday
03
June

NEXT Young Professionals 14th Annual Best of the West Beer & Wine Fest

June 07 • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • 18th Street Plaza • 1801 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

SAVE THE DATE!Join NEXT Young Professionals for our 14th Annual Best of the West Beer and Wine Festival, hosted at the 18th Street Plaza in Downtown Scottsbluff on June 7th!...

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Saturday
07
June

Money Matters 2025: Where Smart Money Moves Matter

June 09 • 12:30 PM • Online

Join us for “Money Matters,” an informal and engaging monthly class designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with the financial knowledge and skills necessary to thrive. This series...

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Monday
09
June

July

Money Matters 2025: Where Smart Money Moves Matter

July 14 • 12:30 PM • Online

Join us for “Money Matters,” an informal and engaging monthly class designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with the financial knowledge and skills necessary to thrive. This series...

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Monday
14
July

August

Digital Marketing Dynamics

August 05 • 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...

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Tuesday
05
August
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