Business Development Center
Helping Oklahoma Businesses Start, Grow and Compete
The Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center Business Development Center provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with practical resources, training, connections, and guidance to help them start, strengthen, and grow their businesses.
Whether you are starting a new business, looking for ways to improve an existing business, exploring new markets, or considering government contracting, EOC Tech can connect you with resources and training to help move your business forward.
How We Can Help
Business Development
Building a successful business takes more than a good idea. We help business owners identify resources, explore opportunities, develop stronger business practices, and find solutions to the challenges that come with growing a business.
- Services and resources may include:
- Business planning and development
- Business growth strategies
- Market research and development
- Identifying business resources and opportunities
- Connecting businesses with local, state, and federal resources
- Entrepreneurial education and support
Government Contracting
Government contracting can open new markets for small businesses, but understanding the process can be challenging. EOC Tech provides educational resources and training to help businesses better understand government procurement.
Topics may include:
- Understanding the government contracting process
- Federal, state, and local procurement
- Finding contracting opportunities
- gov and government registrations
- Small-business programs and certifications
- Understanding solicitations and government requirements
- Resources for businesses interested in selling to the government
Business Training
Today's businesses face rapidly changing technology, marketing, and operational challenges. EOC Tech offers practical training designed to give business owners skills they can use immediately.
Training opportunities may include:
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technology
- Microsoft Excel and business data tools
- Digital marketing and online presence
- Business planning
- Marketing and customer development
- Technology for small business
- Government contracting
- Other topics based on the needs of local businesses
Training may be offered through workshops, short-term classes, seminars, and other programs developed in response to business and industry needs.
Business & Industry Connections
Sometimes the most valuable resource is knowing who to call.
EOC Tech works with businesses, industry partners, government agencies, economic development organizations, and other community resources to help connect businesses with the people and organizations that can help them succeed.
Through these partnerships, EOC Tech can help businesses identify:
- Training and workforce development opportunities
- Industry connections
- Business resources
- Procurement and contracting resources
- Networking opportunities
- Customized training solutions
Government Contracting Assistance
Is Your Business Ready to Sell to the Government?
Government agencies purchase everything from professional services and technology to construction, manufacturing, supplies, and specialized products.
If you are interested in pursuing government business but don't know where to start, we can help you understand the process and identify resources to take the next step.
Government contracting assistance can include education on registrations, certifications, procurement systems, finding opportunities, and understanding the requirements associated with government contracts.
Interested in Government Contracting?
Learn More About Government Contracting
Contact: David Hoffmeier, 405-390-5350 or dhoffmeier@eoctech.edu
Training for Today's Small Business
Business owners don't always need a semester-long course. Sometimes they need a few hours of focused training on a specific problem.
The Business Development Center develops and coordinates short-term training opportunities addressing the issues today's small businesses face.
Upcoming and recent topics may include:
- AI for Business
- Prompt Engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Digital Marketing
- Business Planning
- Government Contracting 101
- Business Entity Selection
- Online Presence and Digital Strategy
- Other emerging business topics
Have a training topic you would like to see offered? Click here to submit a suggestion.
Meet Your Business Development & Training Coordinator
David Hoffmeier
Business Development & Training Coordinator
David Hoffmeier serves as the Business Development & Training Coordinator at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center. He works with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community and industry partners to provide practical resources, training, and connections that help businesses grow.
Before joining EOC Tech, David worked extensively with Oklahoma small businesses through the Oklahoma APEX Accelerator, helping businesses understand government procurement and compete for government contracts. That experience provides a strong foundation for his work with businesses interested in government contracting, procurement, business development, and growth.
At EOC Tech, David's work has expanded beyond government contracting to include small-business training, business development, industry partnerships, procurement education, and programs designed to address the changing needs of entrepreneurs and established businesses.
He develops and coordinates training opportunities on topics ranging from artificial intelligence and technology to Excel, marketing, business planning, and government contracting. He also works with businesses and community partners to identify opportunities for collaboration, training, and economic development.
Need help with your business?
Contact David to discuss your business needs, find an upcoming training opportunity, or determine which EOC Tech resources may be right for you.
David Hoffmeier
Business Development & Training Coordinator
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center
Email: dhoffmeier@eoctech.edu
Call: 405-390-5350
Let's Work Together
Whether you are thinking about starting a business, trying to grow an established company, looking for training, or exploring government contracting, EOC Tech is here to help.
Let's start the conversation.
Have a business question? Let’s Talk! dhoffmeier@eoctech.edu
View upcoming training through the following link.
Explore Government Contracting Resources: Additional information provided by Oklahoma CareerTech.
