Workshops

Workshops are always free and open to the public!
A new series of business-focused workshops will be announced for the 2025 program. Check back to learn more or follow us on Facebook to stay up to day with announcements.

Come learn some new information and skills about business building while connecting with other entrepreneurial-minded members of your community! Snacks and refreshments are always provided.

2025 WORKSHOP DATES

2025 workshops are free and open to the public!
Check out the schedule below for previous dates and topics.

MARCH 21	WELCOME & INTRODUCTION	Kicking off the 2025 WRSC program with introductions and a more detailed outline of the WRSC. You’ll receive a calendar of upcoming workshops and key dates, and we will end the session by completing a brief 3C’s evaluation.
MARCH 22	STARTING A BUSINESS	Starting a business begins even before you bring in customers. This session provides a roadmap for your path to entrepreneurship including how to get a business license and why it’s necessary, what types of business structures are available, and we’ll begin to identify and clarify your values.
APRIL 11	BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS	An introduction to the Business Model Canvas (BMC), including a run through of each of the nine building blocks. A solid BMC is a good start to turning an idea into a viable and successful enterprise.
APRIL 12	VALUE PROPOSITION CANVAS	A compliment to the Business Model Canvas, the Values Proposition Canvas (VPC) helps you identify your customers pains, gains and jobs to be done so you can create the products and services they want.
APRIL 25	FINANCIAL PLANNING & RAISING CAPITAL	We’ll develop a budget and outline the different ways you can bring in income, including the difference between seed funding, loans, and investors. This session will also help you decide on how to price yourself for profitability
APRIL 26	PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPING	Product development and prototyping involve creating and refining a product or service to meet customer needs effectively. This process typically starts with developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), a simplified version of the product with core features to gather user feedback. Prototyping allows for iterative testing and improvements, ensuring the final product is user-friendly, functional, and aligned with market demands.
MAY 2	MARKETING & BRANDING	Who are your target customers and how do you get them to find you? Not only do you need to find (and define) your business’s voice and brand, but you need to also decide on the right channels to communicate to your customers with.
MAY 3	LEGAL & COMPLIANCE	We’ll navigate unique frameworks that blend tribal sovereignty with federal, state, and local laws. Key considerations include ensuring compliance with tribal laws and regulations, understanding federal Indian law (such as the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), and addressing land-use or business operations on tribal lands.
MAY 9	MAKING A BUSINESS PLAN	You’ve spent 2 months creating the building blocks of your business. Now, we’ll put them together to create a business plan. We’ll provide templates and examples of business plans so you can develop your own strategic roadmap for your business venture.
MAY 10	PRESENTATIONS & STORYTELLING	Your business’s success depends a lot on your ability to communicate your purpose and why people need you…and quickly. Making your story unique, interesting, personal, and powerful is important.