Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center

Visibility Signals that Win in AI Search - SMART BRAND SYSTEM
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) | Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, April 8th 11:00-12:00 pm CT
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v8oLJYgPQzy2VUJq10ovJg

AI-powered search doesn’t see your content like a human. It reads structure, relevance, and trust. This session teaches you how to send the right signals to both AI and your audience—so you show up and get chosen.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ What Google’s AI Overviews really pull from—and how to be included
✅ The 3 types of signals that influence AI visibility
✅ How to optimize your Google Business Profile, website, and content for machine readability
✅ Real visibility case studies from small business clients
✅ Tools and templates to clarify your messaging and signal authority
📌 Built for:
• Service providers, local businesses, and digital marketers who want to future-proof their SEO with AI-ready structure and strategy

Agentic AI: Building Autonomous Systems for Small Business Efficiency - SMART BRAND SYSTEM
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, April 15th 11:00-12:00 pm CT
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wh1dTCWlRiyUsyqv-HyXeQ

Go beyond chatbots and discover how small businesses can begin integrating agentic AI-autonomous systems that perform tasks, make decisions, and drive outcomes without daily oversight.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ What agentic AI really means (and doesn’t mean)
✅ How to identify tasks that can be automated end-to-end
✅ Where to safely hand off decisions-and where to stay in the loop
✅ Tools, workflows, and real use cases of agentic AI at work
✅ How agentic systems create freedom without loss of control

Introduction to System of Awards Management (www.SAM.gov)
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00
This training is designed to provide a foundational overview of the System for Award Management website which is often referred to as SAM.gov. This is the official e-procurement website of the federal government. SAM.gov provides data on government contracts, grants, federal contractors, and more. Vendors and resellers rely on SAM.gov to register and do business with the federal government. You don’t want to miss this fundamental training!
Speaker Bio:
Dave Kleppe joined the North Dakota APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC program) in 2014 as a counselor. In 2017 the University of North Dakota became host with Dave as Program Manager. He has a leading role in developing the ND APEX client base across the state and building relationships with program resource partners including state agencies and organizations (ND Dept. of Commerce, ND District SBA office, Air Force bases, ND National Guard, ND Women’s Business Center, Impact Dakota MEP), other regional organizations (economic development groups, regional councils, certified development corporations, Small Business Development Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Center), institutions of higher education, and tribal communities.
Dave was previously with the North Dakota Highway Patrol, retiring from the agency as Major/Chief of Staff. The position was responsible for fiscal management, procurement, planning and accreditation, IT, HR, and training components. He holds a BS in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business Administration and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police, Staff, and Command. Dave and his wife Kathy are empty nesters and especially enjoy spending time with their soon-to-be school-age granddaughters.

Make Your Website Work For You - Smart Brand System
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, April 22nd 11:00-12:00 pm CT
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sKSrOVdwSuW0NT92gyfAmg
Your website isn’t just a digital brochure-it’s your business’s front door.
In this session, you’ll learn how to build or improve a site that not only shows up in search, but also drives action and delivers results. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing your current site, this workshop walks you through the must-haves for a search-friendly, customer-focused experience that works for you 24/7.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ What makes a website search-friendly and how to set it up right
✅ Design principles that guide visitors toward action
✅ How to align your website with your business goals
✅ Practical steps for launching or updating your site without overwhelm
📌 Built for:
• Small business owners building their first site or improving an existing one
• Entrepreneurs who want a website that brings in real results—not just traffic
• Anyone who wants a stronger, clearer online foundation for their business

AI Strategy That Scales: Build Smarter Systems That Grow With You - Smart Brand System
2026-04-29 11:00 - 12:00
Wednesday, April 29th 11:00-12:00 pm CT
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yzz-zpwjRQ-FrfAT0Dt6uw
Small business doesn’t mean small thinking.
And in 2025, strategy isn’t just about what you post-it’s about how your systems talk to each other, how your team moves faster with AI, and how your business gets seen and trusted in a landscape run by machine learning and digital trust.
In this session, we’ll unpack the practical, no-fluff AI strategy that’s helping everyday business owners outpace competitors, lower workload, and finally scale without burning out or bloating the budget. This isn’t a tech talk. It’s a visibility and efficiency accelerator.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to design an AI strategy that supports your real goals-not just shiny trends
✅ The 3 visibility blind spots AI is exposing in small businesses (and how to fix them)
✅ How to use trust signals, automation, and AI tools to fuel growth with fewer bottlenecks
✅ Why you don’t need more tools-you need smarter workflows
✅ The AI-powered visibility system that works while you sleep
📌 Built for:
• Service providers, creators, and small business owners who are tired of patching tactics together and ready for a system that scale

Presentation on Bank of North Dakota Business Loans
2026-05-06 09:00 - 10:00
The Bank of North Dakota (BND) partners with local lenders (banks, credit unions, etc.) who are the borrower’s first contact. The local lender initiates the application on behalf of the business.
BND offers multiple types of business loans aimed at different purposes: helping riskier ventures, startups, expansion, agriculture-linked businesses, energy, etc.

Intro to ND Small Business Development Center Programs and Services
2026-07-28 11:00 - 12:00
Registration: https://und.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KkeUgL20TjuuXISX1fYDYw#/registration
What is an SBDC?

Small Business Development Centers provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion.

How can an SBDC help my small business?

SBDC Programs deliver professional, high quality, individualized business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs. SBDCs provide problem-solving assistance to help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning, strategy, operations, financial management, personnel administration, marketing, export assistance, sales and other areas required for small business growth and expansion, management improvement, increased productivity and innovation.
