Event Calendar 9/7/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ASBA Office 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. Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members – no charge. 9/7/2010 @ 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. 9/8/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Arizona Grant Resort Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Breakfast & Business Expo 'Strategies for Growth and Competitiveness in the Global Economy" Join corporate buyers, supplier diversity managers, minortiy business enterprises,bankers, economic development managers and elected officials. To sponsor, buy tickets or tables, please contact Susette at 602-294-6082, Frankie Jo at frankiejor@azhcc.com, 602-294-6081. We will be recognizing the Minority Firm of the Year in the following categories: Construction Manufacturing Services; Technology Supplier/Distributer Minority Green Business and a Minority Advocate _Tickets_ Table (10 Seats): $700.00 Individual : $75 GCMSDC Business Expo 9:30AM to 2:00PM Expo Booth : $ 300 Expo Table : $175 Sponsorship Information at www.azmbec.com 9/8/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Microbusiness Advancement Center, Suite 160 MAC offers a variety of training classes to help you create or grow your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientations where you will learn the many services offered by MAC as well as other community agencies. 9/8/2010 @ 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Mesa Chamber of Commerce Taller para los que piensan empezar un negocio. Hablamos de cómo hacer un estudio de factibilidad, como estructurar legalmente el negocio y cómo hacer un estudio de mercado. Registration at www.maricopasbdc.com or call 480-784-0590. Fee can be paid in cash or by check at the door. No large bills please. 9/9/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM BBB Offices We'll review the benefits of BBB Accreditation, give you tips for getting the most out of your BBB affiliation and answer any questions you may have. New and long-time members are welcome! RSVP by Wednesday, August 11. Light breakfast provided. Fee-Free 9/9/2010 @ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ASBA Office 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. *Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members – no charge. 9/9/2010 @ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Troy University QuickSTART Series Workshop Starts soon! Thinking about starting a business? Then make a smart start. Attend the QuickSTART Series Workshops from SCORE. This a series of five workshops. Learn how to: • Define and evaluate your idea • Develop a marketing strategy • Identify the best ways to fund your start-up • Connect with other entrepreneurs • And much, much more! The first session is FREE! Total cost for all five sessions is only $99. Please forward this to anyone you know who is starting a business! 9/10/2010 @ 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Classes and Symposiums:asba Academy Live Broadcast Webinars more details to come… Location: Statewide-Online 9/11/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM YWCA This session is ideal for new and existing business owners. Topics covered include the essentials to running a successful business; such as mission statements, operations, market and industry analysis, and financial statements. Upon completion, each client will have created a business plan. Guest speakers will include business professionals and successful entrepreneurs. Participants will tour the Tucson public library to begin their research. Session total: 48 hours Sept. 11 thru Dec. 4: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – Noon Location: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson Cost: Sliding scale fee. Call MAC at 620-1241 for more information. Prerequisite: Must attend Orientation Register for Orientaton Here! Call MAC at 520-620-1241 to register for this class 9/11/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM YWCA This session is ideal for new and existing business owners. Topics covered include the essentials to running a successful business; such as mission statements, operations, market and industry analysis, and financial statements. Upon completion, each client will have created a business plan. 9/14/2010 to 11:00 AM asba office During this exciting workshop business professionals will learn why to network, how to network and where to network. The presentation will be broken down in to a very simple to understand system that has been used successfully by business professionals, sales people and entrepreneurs for years! Attendees will walk away with action items that will accompany a roadmap to success when it comes to growing a business by referral and word-of-mouth! Cost: Members – Free!; Future Members - $25.00 RSVP Today at asba.com!!! 9/14/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM ASBA Office ATTENTION New Members!!!! We want to ensure that you have all the necessary information to make the most of your ASBA membership. Join us 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. No charge. RSVP required due to limited space. Please register at www.asba.com or by contacting your Member Services Manager. 9/14/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ASBA Office 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. Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members – no charge. 9/14/2010 @ 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM asba offices Many business owners are not aware of the business benefits created by an active and successful safety and health program. The payback for a good safety record is a safe and efficient workplace, reduced accident costs, increased dividends on workers compensation insurance and compliance with OSHA safety regulations. For more information, visit www.asba.com. Fees: members - $20.00; future members - $45.00 9/14/2010 @ 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM ASBA, Ste. 340 Central Phoenix 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. 9/15/2010 @ 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM ASBA Office The asba Small Office/Home Office Exchange’s purpose is to serve the unique needs of small office/home office business owners in Tucson through education, networking and peer mentoring. Fees: members - no charge; future members - $25 (first visit free) RSVP TODAY at asba.com!! 9/15/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM UA Memorial Student Union North Ballroom The University of Arizona Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing and The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Invite You to Attend a Two- Part Educational Seminar Series for Tuscon Area Retailers with Guest Speaker Steven J. Douglas Retired Chairman & CEO Payless ShoeSource Part 1 9:00AM-11:00AM Part 2 9:00AM-11:00AM on October 13,2010 How You Can Participate Two Session with different techniques for each session To For information call 520-620-0005 To Register go to www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org $29.99/Each Session for members of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce $39.99/ Each Session for Non- Members All Proceeds support the THCC What You will Learn Deliver a shopping Experiencethat is a clear separation from the competition Focus on first 15 feet of the store Deliver merchandise authority Createa team atmosphere Master Delivery of products and service Create repeatable checklist Learn Easy to Use, Easy to implement Practices That will Pay Off Immediate 9/15/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Microbusiness Advancement Center, Suite 160 MAC offers a variety of training classes to help you create or grow your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientations where you will learn the many services offered by MAC as well as other community agencies. 9/16/2010 @ 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. 9/16/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cochise College, Sierra Vista Campus, Room 702 (Formally known as Room 313) The Small Business Development Center in conjunction with the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning are excited to let you know that we are teaching a Bookkeeping for Business workshop on Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This workshop is perfect for someone just starting out. It will teach you all the basic bookkeeping fundamentals. There is a $15.00 fee for this workshop that is due no later than Tuesday, September 12, 2010. To register and pay, please contact the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at 520-515-5492 or training@cochise.edu. Seating is limited so please register as soon as possible. 9/16/2010 @ 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Manning House Join the Tucson Hispanic Chamber for the monthly educational networking luncheon. General Admission - $30; THCC Member - $25 with reservation. RSVP at www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org. 9/16/2010 @ 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM The Manning House Join the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as they take a closer look at the segmentation that exists within the Hispanic markets-nationally, regionally and locally. They will get a macro-view with national perspective from the President / CEO of V'me, Carmen DiRienzo. Carmen has built and launched V'me, guiding the fastest growing Hispanic television channel in history into the 4th largest U.S. Spanish network, reaching 70% of the U.S. Hispanic Television Households. Advocating V'me's unique mission to provide high quality, intelligent television for Latino families across the U. S. has provided Carmen with an overview of the many segments of the Hispanic market. $35.00 General Admission; $25.00 THCC Members; $5 more at the door without reservation Members: Register in advance and receive an excel spreadsheet with attendee information. 9/16/2010 @ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ASBA Office 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. *Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members – no charge. 9/16/2010 @ 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tje Manning House $60.00 Adminission includes silent auction. Dinner and award ceremony. 9/18/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM YWCA This session is ideal for new and existing business owners. Topics covered include the essentials to running a successful business; such as mission statements, operations, market and industry analysis, and financial statements. Upon completion, each client will have created a business plan. Guest speakers will include business professionals and successful entrepreneurs. Participants will tour the Tucson public library to begin their research. Session total: 48 hours Sept. 11 thru Dec. 4: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – Noon Location: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson Cost: Sliding scale fee. Call MAC at 620-1241 for more information. Prerequisite: Must attend Orientation Register for Orientaton Here! Call MAC at 520-620-1241 to register for this class 9/21/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ASBA Office 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. Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members – no charge. 9/21/2010 @ 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. 9/22/2010 @ 8:15 AM to 10:15 AM This session helps you establish financial benchmarks and build your reinvestment strategy. Topics include defining real company overhead, managing working capital, developing company equity, and building your bond ability. 9/22/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Microbusiness Advancement Center, Suite 160 MAC offers a variety of training classes to help you create or grow your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientations where you will learn the many services offered by MAC as well as other community agencies. 9/22/2010 @ 1:30 PM to 3:30 AM Arizona Department of Commerce 6th Floor Monthly Board Meeting 9/23/2010 @ 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. 9/23/2010 @ 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM National Bank of Arizona Conference Center AZHCC'S Hispanic Women's Alliance invites you attend to our next Small Business Empowerment Series event. To reserve your seat, visit http://hwabusinessinfluence.eventbrite.com 9/23/2010 @ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ASAB Office 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. *Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members – no charge. 9/25/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM YWCA This session is ideal for new and existing business owners. Topics covered include the essentials to running a successful business; such as mission statements, operations, market and industry analysis, and financial statements. Upon completion, each client will have created a business plan. Guest speakers will include business professionals and successful entrepreneurs. Participants will tour the Tucson public library to begin their research. Session total: 48 hours Sept. 11 thru Dec. 4: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – Noon Location: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson Cost: Sliding scale fee. Call MAC at 620-1241 for more information. Prerequisite: Must attend Orientation Register for Orientaton Here! Call MAC at 520-620-1241 to register for this class 9/25/2010 @ 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM Joel D. Valdez Library Thinking of starting a business or expanding an existing business? Learn how to use market analysis for developing a winning business strategy. Discover sources you can use for locating suppliers and competitors, identifying potential customers and tracking industry trends. This free program is presented by the Small Business Development Center and the Pima County Public Library. Registration is required. To register, call the Joel D. Valdez Main Library receptionist at 520-594-5500 weekdays 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM or register online( http://www.library.pima.gov/research/business/#upcoming) 9/25/2010 @ 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM Joel D. Valdez Library Thinking of starting a business or expanding an existing business? Learn how to use market analysis for developing a winning business strategy. Discover sources you can use for locating suppliers and competitors, identifying potential customers and tracking industry trends. This free program is presented by the Small Business Development Center and the Pima County Public Library. Registration is required. To register, call the Joel D. Valdez Main Library receptionist at 520-594-5500 weekdays 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM or register online ( http://www.library.pima.gov/research/business/#upcoming) Cost: Free 9/27/2010 @ 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM ASU SkySong Join Greater Phoenix SCORE, our community partners and local business owners to learn the Who, What, Where, Why and How of Green for your business. By attending you'll be able to answer... What is a green business and what's the value of going green'?; Where are the opportunities for my business?; Who has really done this, and who do I turn to for help?; How do I set green goals, create plans and successfully implement?. We've scheduled a cutting edge and practical series of rapid-fire, expert speakers to explain how they and others have successfully gone green and grown their top and bottom lines. It's all the info you need to succeed. To register for the 2010 Phoenix Green Business Forum and Fair go to our website at www.scorephoenix.org Make sure you click on Seminars and Special Events, then the monthly calendar and go to September. Click on the date and register. When you do, do not forget to click on the ADD button on the left - which adds you as a registrant. 9/27/2010 @ 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. Speaker: Michael D'Hoostelaere 9/28/2010 @ 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM The Westin La Paloma This conference will be to provide information related to the re-institution of DBE goals ADOT projects. Presentations will address resources available to the contracting, consulting, and small business community as well as explanations for the way projects will be advertised, awarded, and monitored post-award. For more info go to www.ADOTDBE.com. 50 registration fee 9/28/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ASBA Office 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. Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members – no charge. 9/28/2010 @ 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. 9/28/2010 @ 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Hifalutin Come join us, for our joint networking mixer with the Better Business Bureau! 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! *Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members - $10. 9/29/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Microbusiness Advancement Center, Suite 160 MAC offers a variety of training classes to help you create or grow your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientations where you will learn the many services offered by MAC as well as other community agencies. 9/30/2010 @ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ASBA Office 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. *Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members – no charge. 10/2/2010 @ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM YWCA This session is ideal for new and existing business owners. Topics covered include the essentials to running a successful business; such as mission statements, operations, market and industry analysis, and financial statements. Upon completion, each client will have created a business plan. Guest speakers will include business professionals and successful entrepreneurs. Participants will tour the Tucson public library to begin their research. Session total: 48 hours Sept. 11 thru Dec. 4: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – Noon Location: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson Cost: Sliding scale fee. Call MAC at 620-1241 for more information. Prerequisite: Must attend Orientation Register for Orientaton Here! Call MAC at 520-620-1241 to register for this class 10/5/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ASBA Office 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. Please note: The fees for this event are members –no charge and future members – no charge. 10/5/2010 @ 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. |