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Business and Industry Services

Business and Industry Services

Caddo Kiowa's economic base is composed primarily of people in the farming and ranching business and in small business operations.  The Center expanded its program to offer specialized programs for the businesses in the area.

Agriculture Business Management

The program provides the opportunity for farmers and family to learn and apply concepts needed to make their operations successful and sustainable.

The first year of the program deals extensively with the use of the computer to maintain farm and family financial records. Other topics covered are forming family and business goals; developing financial statements and farm plans; and communicating with lenders and tax professionals.

Contact Dale Beerwinkle at 405-643-3276 for more information.

Industry Services

Our staff can provide off-campus and on-site customized business training.   Industrial Services provides classes tailored to meet the needs of the client.

Special emphasis is given to employee/employer relations, supervisory training, technical training, and mandated training.
Following are some examples of services offered:

Business and Economic Development
This program is designed to assist individuals, groups and communities in identifying sound opportunities for establishment and growth of businesses.

Adult Extension, Seminars & Teleconferencing
Most training can be conducted off-campus.  Classes can be held in area communities and at business and industry sites.  The classes can vary to meet individual training needs.]

Training for Industry Program
The program is designed to assist new companies that are locating in Caddo Kiowa's district.  The program is geared to meet specific training needs from assessment through pre-production training.

Contact Dale Lewis at 405-643-3279 for more information.

Small Business Management

This program provides an opportunity for the owner/manager of the small business to gain essential management skills through individual training. Participating businesses will receive assistance in developing a business plan. Using applied management principles, the coordinator and owner/manager will work together to find the strengths and weaknesses of the business and customize the program toward a goal of productivity and profitability.

Topics covered include record keeping, cash flow, planning for profits, marketing, advertising, salesmanship, recruiting and training, compliance with government regulations, and customer service.