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The Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCD) Small Business Development Center ("SBDC") can help your business succeed by providing:  Confidential, one-on-one counseling by diverse business professionals at no charge, Referrals to industry specific business information and educational resources, Low cost seminars and workshops, On-line seminars (self service 24/7), and Live webinars.  Call us at 480-784-0590!

As an AAAME Supporter, we are sending the following note to enlist your assistance in finding the next AAAME class. Below is the information that you need to see if this program may be fore you. 

 

The APS Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority- or Women-Owned Enterprises, also known as AAAME, is now accepting applications for the 2012, AAAME Class 15.  AAAME is a nationally recognized two-year business mentoring program and is offered at no charge. It provides a combination of business skill training in a group setting and individualized advisor meetings. AAAME alumni and participants note that the program has helped them to reach and exceed their business goals. You can access more information about AAAME and the application at www.aps.com/AAAME. We encourage you to look around the site and check out the testimonials to learn more.

 

Applications for AAAME Class 15 are due June 29, 2012. Interviews will be held in July with the new class beginning in September. We invite you to review the information, forward to others who might be interested and call if you have any questions. Applications can be emailed to AAAME@aps.com, snail mailed, or hand-delivered to the AAAME office as noted on the application.  All required information must be included with your application to be considered.

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Raising Capital for your Technology Venture                           Register

Friday, June 08, 2012 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

A full day program provided by SBDC Technology Counselors and subject matter experts. Includes panel participation by venture capitalist, angel investor and patent attorney.

Speaker: Various

Location: City of Chandler - Satellite Office, Innovations Incubator, Chandler

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