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SUMMARY:Raising Capital - Funding Basics and Lender Insights
DESCRIPTION:  \nLaunchPoint\n 245 West 2nd Street\n Mesa\, AZ  85301 \nRoom Location on Campus:  Room #33 in the lower level of the Mesa Center for Higher Education in the LaunchPoint space. \nThere is no fee for this event. \nSpace is limited\, register today. \nThis program is designed to help small businesses increase their knowledge of funding sources and strategies.  The session opens with an education portion that covers basic information about commercial loans\, types\, sources and how to prepare for lending requests.   A panel of lenders will provide insight and information related to the types of business they service\, loans offered\, and suggestions for how to prepare for a meeting with a lender. \nThis program is intended for small businesses that are currently seeking funds to grow their existing business. \nIn this workshop you will learn about: \nLoan Types and Funding Sources \n\nTypes of business loans and use of funds\nTypes of lenders\n\nCommercial Funding Basics \n\nHow business loans differ from personal loans\nKnow the Lender Language – a few basic terms to know\n\nPreparing for a Loan Request \n\nWhat makes your business attractive to the lender\nDocuments\nFunding strategy\n\nThe Lender Panel \n Each Lender will have a table available to distribute collateral and will be available to answer questions from the participants.  Each participant will have the change to meet the lenders and talk to a SBDC counselor. \nSBA Resources – Learn about the SBA Loan Clinic \nSBDC Resources – Learn how to prepare for a lending request \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/raising-capital-lenders-panel-2/
LOCATION:LaunchPoint\, 245 West 2nd Street\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 14\, 2017\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGateWay Community College\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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SUMMARY:Real Life Marketing Strategies for Peoria Businesses:  Business in the Avenues
DESCRIPTION:It takes a lot to market your business. Learn from real business owners what really works for small business owners building a business in Peoria. Plus\, gather tools and resources that ever-growing business owners need to help strengthen the ROI on their marketing dollars from an expert marketing strategist. \nCome hear what marketing strategies have worked for growing West Valley #smallbizowners! \nRegister Now \nMap for Parking at My Office Business Suites
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-avenues-real-life-marketing-skills/
LOCATION:My Office Business Suites – Thunderbird Office Park\, 14050 N. 83rd Avenue\, Suite 290\, Peoria\, AZ\, 85381\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171214T160000
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SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 14\, 2017\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEstrella Mountain Community\n3000 N Dysart Road\nOcotillo Hall\, Room OCT 104\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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