Communities Unlimited (CU), with support from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation (administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and part of MetaFund), is bringing a series of free entrepreneurship workshops to Southeast Oklahoma this fall. The sessions will equip small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with practical tools to grow and strengthen their businesses.
Led by Brian Wells, Area Director of Entrepreneurship for CU, the workshops will cover essential skills like financial forecasting, break-even analysis, and pricing strategies — helping participants turn business ideas into sustainable ventures.
Upcoming Workshops (See below for registration links.)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Lunch & Learn: The Entrepreneur’s Roadmap – From Idea to Success 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Broken Bow Library, 404 N Broadway St, Broken Bow, OK 74728 Kickstart your business journey. Learn how to generate ideas, study competition, and choose a business model that works for you.
Mapping Your Financial Future: Pro-Forma Statements Explained 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Atoka Community Building, 983 W Liberty Rd, Atoka, OK 74525 Master the essentials of financial forecasting, understand financial statements, and learn how to calculate your break-even point.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Lunch & Learn: Mastering Break-Even and Pricing Strategies 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Broken Bow Library, 404 N Broadway St, Broken Bow, OK 74728 Unlock the power of knowing your numbers. This session will walk you through calculating your break-even point — a vital step in understanding your path to profitability. We’ll also explore expense types, pricing models, and how market forces and demand impact pricing.
Unlocking Profitability: Mastering Break-Even and Pricing Strategies 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Atoka Community Building, 983 W Liberty Rd, Atoka, OK 74525 Gain confidence in your numbers. Learn how to calculate break-even, explore expense types and pricing models, and understand how market forces shape profitability.
Register Today
Free workshops are open to the public, but seating is limited — reserve your spot today!
· September 9 – Broken Bow & Atoka
· October 1 – Broken Bow & Atoka
About Communities Unlimited: Communities Unlimited, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with 110 employees, leveraging $45.6 million in assets to deliver programs and services that impact 1.4 million people across more than 1,000 rural communities in the South. Founded in 1975, CU operates in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The organization connects rural Americans to solutions that foster healthy businesses, thriving communities, and an improved quality of life. Through a holistic approach that integrates human connection, technology, and expertise, CU supports small businesses, sustainable water systems, rural housing, and economic development.
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