Business Assistance: Event Calendar
The Business Assistance Event Calendar is hosted by the Commerce Innovation & Global Business Development division. It includes business events, seminars and/or workshops that the Arizona Service Provider Network (Network) offers to the small, women and minority businesses in Arizona. Typically, the workshops/seminars posted are free or of a nominal fee. The Network collaborates to increase the scope of services, resources and expertise available in the Arizona small business community. To see a listing of Network members, click here.
3/11/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM City of Peoria Peoria to host 12-week entrepreneurship program called “NxLeveL” starting Jan. 2010. Offered in partnership with MCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC), NxLeveL is designed to provide hands-on, commonsense skills to help people start/grow businesses. Topics include: planning & research; legal structures; marketing; managing money; negotiating; and managing growth. The course will be taught by Ilene Ringler, interim director of the West Valley SBDC. The sessions will be interactive & fast paced, including guest speakers at most sessions. 3/12/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM National Bank of Arizona Everything you want to know about the current state of finance, you will find out at this panel of expert offering. Come and ask your questions! Come and get answers! Build a banking relationship on the spot and find out where and how you can build your business and your future with a strong foundation. All information will be current. This is a recurring seminar. 3/13/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Troy University The March 13th QuickSTART workshop by SCORE is aimed at individuals starting a first or next business. If you have been considering going into your own business or looking to start another one, this workshop will help. And it's free! 3/13/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Washington Corporate Center, Suite 300 This Greater Phoenix SCORE seminar will show how smartly designed websites draw users into them - create lasting impressions and save businesses money. 3/16/2010 to 9:30 PM Washington Corporate Center, Suite 300 Not all legal protection needs to be expensive. Learn what you can do on your own to protect your creations and when to see a professional. Acquire knowledge in the basics of trademarks, copyrights and patents. The first part of this seminar will focus on the range of tools available to protect your IP and how to select the best approach for your business. The second part of this seminar will explore the nuts and bolts of obtaining a patent. 3/16/2010 @ 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM MidTown- Suite 262 This “ready-set-go” style of networking allows members to meet other members at 2-minute intervals, maximizing participants’ time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial. 3/16/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM arizona small business association, #262 SCORE Counselors provide their expertise, knowledge and advice to current and prospective business owners, assisting in business planning, review, analysis, guidance and assessment. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge. 3/16/2010 @ 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Buffalo Wild Wings Southeast Valley This “ready-set-go” style of networking allows members to meet other members at 3-minute intervals, maximizing participants’ time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial. 3/16/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC, Suite 104 Taller para los que piensan empezar un negocio. Hablamas de como hacer un estudio de factibilidad, como estructurar legalmente el negocio y cómo hacer un estudio de mercado. 3/16/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Z Mansion Hosted by NAWBO Board Members and Recruitment Activity Group. Cost: Potential Members - Free Members - $10.00 Please pre-register by March 12, 5:00 pm 3/17/2010 @ 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM arizona small business association, #262 Join ASBA for their monthly roundtable discussion on…more details to come!!! Please check our website updates! www.asba.com 3/17/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM West Mesa Community Development Corporation Incubation and coaching to start businesses in downtown and West Mesa. A class for people who want to start businesses to support the expanding medical industry in West Mesa, or the light rail construction that's coming to downtown. Many support services will be necessary. Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2010 3/18/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM arizona small business association, #262 Heard about ASBA, but aren’t quite sure “What’s in it for me?” Or maybe ASBA is a foreign acronym at this point. We invite you to “Get Acquainted with ASBA” and learn all about all ASBA and the benefits of membership including networking, marketing opportunities, education, association health insurance and safety program and many other business resources. Please RSVP at www.asba.com. No charge. 3/18/2010 @ 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM asba, Ste. 340 ASBA wants to ensure that you have all the necessary information to make the most of your asba membership. Join them to network with other members, meet your Member Services Team and learn all about the resources available to you as an asba member. New members – this is the place to start! Renewing members, and anyone who needs an “asba refresher”, are also welcome and encouraged to attend. 3/18/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM U.S. Small Business Administration – Arizona District Office– Suite 800 Attendees will learn about Special Veterans Services & Programs available from the U.S. Small Business Administration: Starting Your Business – Business Plan Development; Financing Your Business – Patriot Express & Military Reservist Economic Injury Loan; Growing Your Business – Funding for expansions; Contracting Opportunities – Service Disabled & Veteran Owned Businesses; Counseling – Veterans Business Development Officer, SCORE & SBDC’s. These seminars will provide a unique insight for both aspiring “Vetrepreneurs” and for those already in business. Registration: On line at www.sba.gov/az under “Spotlight” section, use the drop-down menu titled “Seminars” and select Veterans Business Resource Seminar or call (602) 745-7200. 3/18/2010 @ 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 27th Floor Successful business owners don’t leave planning to chance. Cindy Anderson, who helps business leaders build their businesses to achieve faster and greater success, will teach the three basics of her Fast Track Biz Plan© that have helped hundreds of business owners find new ways to grow their business in a matter of days! Join us to learn: • 3 Basics to A Killer Business Plan • Top 5 reasons the SBA says most start-ups fail, and what to do about it • Play to Win: How to identify and leverage your competitive advantage • Get Ready for Primetime: What lenders and investors expect to see in your business plan • Marketing 101: Address all 5 stages of the Customer Lifecycle 3/18/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM City of Peoria Peoria to host 12-week entrepreneurship program called “NxLeveL” starting Jan. 2010. Offered in partnership with MCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC), NxLeveL is designed to provide hands-on, commonsense skills to help people start/grow businesses. Topics include: planning & research; legal structures; marketing; managing money; negotiating; and managing growth. The course will be taught by Ilene Ringler, interim director of the West Valley SBDC. The sessions will be interactive & fast paced, including guest speakers at most sessions. 3/22/2010 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Glendale Public Library Business Launch is a two hour workshop designed to help you evaluate your business idea. Course covers the basic information needed to start a business, how to do a feasibility study to determine if the idea can fly and tips for business success. 3/23/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Hotel Tucson City Center (InnSuites) Sponsored By: Marylee Pangman, The Contained Gardener, and Rachel Gioannini, Casa Serena Landscape Design Cost: Online Pre-registration prices: Members $12, Non-Members $15 Office Pre-registration prices: Members $17, Non-Members $20 Pre-registration/cancellation cutoff, March 18, 5:00 pm After 5:00 pm March 18, Pay-at-Door status applies (space available) Pay-at-Door prices: Members $20, Non-members $25 3/23/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM arizona small business association, #262 SCORE Counselors provide their expertise, knowledge and advice to current and prospective business owners, assisting in business planning, review, analysis, guidance and assessment. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge. 3/23/2010 @ 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Ste. 110 Northeast Valley This “ready-set-go” style of networking allows members to meet other members at 3-minute intervals, maximizing participants’ time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial. 3/23/2010 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern Arizona College SBDC Thatcher Triple your chances of survival! 3/24/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM West Mesa Community Development Corporation Incubation and coaching to start businesses in downtown and West Mesa. A class for people who want to start businesses to support the expanding medical industry in West Mesa, or the light rail construction that's coming to downtown. Many support services will be necessary. Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2010 3/24/2010 @ 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM State Farm Insurance 3/24/2010 @ 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Schlomo & Vito’s Come join ASBA, for their mixer! You'll enjoy the nice atmosphere and great B-to-B networking environment. You will also be able to win numerous door prizes! Bring along a guest to experience networking ASBA style, and don't forget your business cards! 3/24/2010 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Paradise Valley Community College Pre-Venture Workshop. Learn about how to start a business, market research and feasibility study, business structure options along with the four parts of the business plan. 3/24/2010 @ 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM Washington Corporate Center, Suite 300 This Greater Phoenix SCORE seminar is designed for those just starting or thinking about starting a non-profit entity and has been created to provide a Roadmap for Success. 3/25/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Washington Corporate Center, Suite 300 Not all legal protection needs to be expensive. Learn what you can do on your own to protect your creations and when to see a professional. Acquire knowledge in the basics of trademarks, copyrights and patents. The first part of this seminar will focus on the range of tools available to protect your IP and how to select the best approach for your business. The second part of this seminar will explore the nuts and bolts of obtaining a patent. 3/25/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM City of Peoria Peoria to host 12-week entrepreneurship program called “NxLeveL” starting Jan. 2010. Offered in partnership with MCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC), NxLeveL is designed to provide hands-on, commonsense skills to help people start/grow businesses. Topics include: planning & research; legal structures; marketing; managing money; negotiating; and managing growth. The course will be taught by Ilene Ringler, interim director of the West Valley SBDC. The sessions will be interactive & fast paced, including guest speakers at most sessions. 3/26/2010 @ 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Old Tucson Studios The Southern Arizona Procurement and Trade Fair will give you an opportunity to get information on your organization into the hands of the people that make the purchasing decisions, find local suppliers, and support our local small and minority, women and veteran owned business community. 3/29/2010 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Chandler-Gilbert Community College-Pecos Campus This seminar will provide information on how to start a business. Learn about: What it takes to be an entrepreneure, the four parts of a feasibility study or a business plan, business structure options, business finance options, marketing strategies, market research, internet and other resources, how to access the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for additional assistance and other sources of help. 3/30/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM arizona small business association, #262 SCORE Counselors provide their expertise, knowledge and advice to current and prospective business owners, assisting in business planning, review, analysis, guidance and assessment. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge. 3/30/2010 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Women Resource Center Business Launch is a two hour workshop designed to help you evaluate your business idea. Course covers the basic information needed to start a business, how to do a feasibility study to detremine if the idea can fly and tips for business success. 4/6/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM arizona small business association, #262 SCORE Counselors provide their expertise, knowledge and advice to current and prospective business owners, assisting in business planning, review, analysis, guidance and assessment. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge. 4/6/2010 @ 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 27th Floor Join us for an interactive presentation with Carol Sheehan as she teaches us how Emotional Intelligence drives business success. Carol will answer three main questions regarding Emotional Intelligence: • What is Emotional Intelligence? - The four competencies of Emotional Intelligence • Why should you care? - The impact of Emotional Intelligence on business success • What’s next? - Awareness - the place to begin! Carol currently holds the position of Staff Consultant, People, Planning & Processes for DLC Resources and is also the co-owner of SignatureforU, a unique mentoring program especially designed to meet the needs of women in business. This will be a thought provoking and interactive presentation- don’t miss it! 4/6/2010 @ 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Development and Community Services Building Northwest Valley This “ready-set-go” style of networking allows members to meet other members at 3-minute intervals, maximizing participants’ time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial. 4/7/2010 @ 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM Comedor Guadalajara Join the Hispanic Business Leadership Council of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce as it hosts a special product and services procurement event. This event will provide an opportunity for small to mid-size businesses to connect with various participating large corporations and government agencies looking to contract work to local businesses. This event is ideal for businesses in the following industries: Landscape - Janitorial - Carpet Cleaners - H.V.A.C. - Catering - Marketing Firms - Transportation - Construction and Maintenance - IT and Communications - Courier Services - Meeting Planners and Hotels - Tax and Accounting firms - Delivery Services - Printers 4/7/2010 @ 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM U.S. Small Business Administration SBA Loan Clinic- SBA Loans for Starting or Growing your Business - Understand SBA’s Role in Lending. Learn how to prepare and present a SBA Loan request to a participating lender. Improve your chances of finding the right lender and getting the capital you need to succeed. Non-validated parking is available. 4/7/2010 @ 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, SUITE 800 Learn how to sell your goods/services to the Federal Government. This seminar teaches small businesses about federal government contracting programs for small business. Seminar will include discussion about government contracting, 8(a) certification, Hubzone program information, and more! 4/8/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Keeping up on ever changing employment laws and best practices is difficult and time consuming at best. How do you find the right people to help grow your business? What are the best strategies for retaining good employees? How can you effectively avoid the potential liabilities that you face on the people side of your business? |