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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191016T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Incubate\, Innovate\, Create
DESCRIPTION:During this Lunch & Learn session\, the Resource Innovation and Solutions Network (RISN) Incubator team will be discussing the incubator and how it works to support the Phoenix metro area\, innovation and entrepreneurship within the realm of sustainability\, and circular economy including the economic benefits of transitioning from a linear to circular economy\, ways to engage and inspire your network\, and how to implement circular economy/sustainability practices into business. They will also lead the group through an engaging\, short design challenge activity. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Gateway Community College – Copper Room in IE Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190927T172549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T172549Z
UID:3167-1571749200-1571756400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing 101 - The Basics
DESCRIPTION:Overwhelmed by the thought of social media marketing? \nAre you clueless when it comes to how it all works? \nAt the end of this class you will understand: \n\nHow Google changed the way we market\nA basic overview of the major social media networks – Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, YouTube\, Pinterest\, Instagram and Snapchat.\nHow content marketing works with social media to get you search engine optimization (SEO)\nThe steps to a successful online marketing strategy\n\nA copy of the presentation and some free resources will be emailed to all attendees after the class. \nSpeaker(s): Presented by Giselle Aguiar of AZ Social Media Wiz. Giselle has been not only teaching but also doing Internet marketing since 1995. She’s a social media\, digital and content marketing specialist & trainer. She helps small to mid-sized business owners leverage the power of social media marketing\, increase traffic to their websites\, generate leads\, increase brand awareness and establish themselves as experts in their fields. Giselle is also an award-winning author. \nFee: $ 25.00 \n\n\n\nPhone: 480.784.0588\nEmail: yvette.estrada@domail.maricopa.edu\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/social-media-marketing/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190826T171328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T171328Z
UID:3093-1571767200-1571774400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Angel Investors and What Makes Them Tick -- Mesa
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the term Angel Investor? Looking for Investor Capital? Understanding who Angel Investors are and what makes them tick can be the difference between getting your startup funded or not. Let’s discuss what motivates Angels to open their wallets. In this workshop you will learn what goes on inside the mind of an Angel Investor. \nAfter this session you should be able to…..\n• Understand the sequence of equity investing thereby allowing you to position your venture to optimize its capital acquisition strategy\n• Know the difference between Angel and Venture Capital and when they each are applicable.\n• Profile Angel Investors and their mindset thus enabling smooth engagements.\n• Appreciate Angel Investor’s ROI and time horizon expectations so that your venture’s “asks” aligns with their expectations.\n• Enhance pitch decks by incorporating key themes that are important to Angel Investors\n• Gain a realistic view on how Startups are valued thereby increasing your chances of closing a deal with Angels\n• Be more comfortable with the Angel Group Investment Process \nSpeaker: This workshop is led by SBDC Business Analyst\, Lou Farina.  Lou is a local angel investor.  He is a former technology leader with over 20 new ventures\, mergers\, acquisitions\, turnarounds and divestures.  For most of his career he focused large scale corporate ventures involving of hundreds of millions of dollars in capital and revenue on a global scale. More recently he has focused locally as an angel investor\, strategic advisor and university consultant. Lou enjoys working with high-potential technology companies within the Arizona Ecosystem. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/angel-investors-and-what-makes-them-tick-2-2/
LOCATION:LaunchPoint\, 245 West 2nd Street\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T165517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T165517Z
UID:2943-1572361200-1572368400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion -- Chandler
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-9-3-4-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T165728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T155008Z
UID:2945-1572426000-1572433200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success - GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Marcus Browne\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-5-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190926T161016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T161016Z
UID:3150-1572944400-1572953400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:ADOR Business Tax Workshop -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:This is a course on transaction privilege tax basics for businesses. Our guest speaker\, from the Arizona Department of Revenue\, will provide valuable information on the following topics: \n\nLicensing and Reporting\nLocation Based Reporting\nTax Rates\, Exemption Certificates\nExemptions and Deduction Codes\nAdded Tax versus Tax Factoring\nCalculating and Reporting Tax\n\nSpeaker(s): Joann Arellano\, Community Outreach Liaison\, from the Arizona Department of Revenue. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/adortaxworkshop/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T170302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T143201Z
UID:2947-1572958800-1572966000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \nDanny Ayala\, Arizona PTAC Program Manager \nDaniel.Ayala@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4703 \nOR \nRegister at:  https://azptac.com/events/
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-2019-2-2-2-2-4-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190913T162934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T203517Z
UID:3112-1573117200-1573128000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Raising Capital - Funding Basics and Lender Insights
DESCRIPTION:Often times\, knowing the lending options available for your specific business needs can be overwhelming for a small business owner. \nThis informative and interactive program 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. The session concludes with open time to meet each panelist and gather information about their products and services. \nNote: This session is focused on capital sources from lenders and does not cover angel investors. \nThere is no fee for this event. Space is limited\, register today. \nSpeaker(s): Paula Wittekind (SBDC) and Craig Jordan (SBA) \nCo-Sponsor(s): The SBDC and SBA are sponsoring this event to bring knowledge\, resources and expertise to small businesses. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/raising-capital-funding-basics-and-lender-insights-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Community College – Copper Room in IE Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T171228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T171228Z
UID:2949-1573635600-1573642800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-9-3-3-2-5-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T171531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T155054Z
UID:2951-1574240400-1574247600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success - GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Katie Boddy\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-5-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T171809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T151838Z
UID:2953-1575536400-1575543600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-9-3-3-2-5-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T171846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T171846Z
UID:2955-1575982800-1575990000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \nDanny Ayala\, Arizona PTAC Program Manager \nDaniel.Ayala@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4703 \nOR \nRegister at:  https://azptac.com/events/
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-2019-2-2-2-2-4-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T171945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T171945Z
UID:2957-1576054800-1576062000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success - GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Carol Laisure Pool\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-5-4/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20191217T172101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T172101Z
UID:3219-1578387600-1578402000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Creating Your Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:Writing a strategic plan requires a measured\, methodical approach.  This course\, Creating Your Strategic Plan\, applies a step-by-step\, five-phase approach to strategic planning\, utilizing a simplistic\, precision model to fully create an effective action oriented plan. \nAt the end of this class you will understand: \nThe basic theories\, models\, concepts and tools to develop and execute your strategic plan.  Our ultimate goal is to transform you into an expert strategic planner and give you the opportunity to earn your credentials as a certified strategic planner. \nThese are proven methodologies and concepts that Mr. McClean has developed and used time and time again to provide growth and significant return on investments for numerous organizations around the globe. \nA copy of the presentation and some free resources will be emailed to all attendees after the class. \nSpeaker(s): Presented by Colonel David R. McClean (Ret).  Mr. McClean built a career in a variety of roles and industries\, mostly in the Federal Government where he conceptualized\, planned\, and executed numerous multi-million dollar projects. Most of these projects were based in strategic and operational planning\, process improvement (Lean Six Sigma)\, the development of policy\, and workplace education and training curriculum/programs. His proven expertise as a leader\, mentor\, and facilitator for collaboration with all levels of an organizational hierarchy has significantly improved many organization’s bottom line. He is skilled in measuring\, assessing\, and guiding both individual and organizational knowledge needs by designing and implementing effective management principles and processes. His expertise in Strategic Planning resulted in his writing of the international selling book: Strategic Planning: as Simple as A\, B\, C. \nFee: $ 29.00 \n\n\n\nPhone: 480.784.0588\nEmail: connie.cagley@domail.maricopa.edu\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/creating-strategic-plan/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20191211T205145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T205145Z
UID:3210-1578992400-1578999600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Simplified: What Your Small Business Needs to Know -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:Technology is a double-edged sword. On the one hand\, it creates productivity and business opportunities never seen before. On the other it can allow remote users access to an entire business\, enabling them to take it down with a few keystrokes. With fewer employees than ever\, technology can allow small businesses to directly compete with medium and large firms. \nThe largest threat currently facing small businesses is cybersecurity. Small to medium sized businesses are particularly at risk because they are viewed by hackers as easier targets due to their general lack of awareness and resources. Small businesses can no longer afford to remain unaware of the threats or remain complacent with inadequate technology. They have to take action to enhance their systems\, processes\, and staffing in order to remain viable in today’s online economy. \nAfter this session you should be able to….. \n\nIdentify the assets and systems that are susceptible to cyber threats.\nUnderstand basic practices needed to protect your systems and assets.\nWhat you use to detect someone or something malicious.\nHow to deal with a breach if and when it occurs.\nHow to restore your business back to normal after a breach.\n\nSpeaker(s): Dave Eilken is an Information Security Officer at the Maricopa  Community Colleges. He has worked in information technology for over 20 years\, half of that time specifically in cybersecurity. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/cybersecurity-simplified/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20191217T170540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T170540Z
UID:3217-1578992400-1578999600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion -- Chandler
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-9-3-3-2-5-2-3-3-3/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20191211T201423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T201423Z
UID:3206-1579006800-1579014000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \nDanny Ayala\, Arizona PTAC Program Manager \nDaniel.Ayala@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4703 \nOR \nRegister at:  https://azptac.com/events/
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-2019-2-2-2-2-4-2-3-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190926T161131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T164329Z
UID:3154-1579078800-1579087800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:ADOR Business Tax Workshop -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:This is a course on transaction privilege tax basics for businesses. Our guest speaker\, from the Arizona Department of Revenue\, will provide valuable information on the following topics: \n\nLicensing and Reporting\nLocation Based Reporting\nTax Rates\, Exemption Certificates\nExemptions and Deduction Codes\nAdded Tax versus Tax Factoring\nCalculating and Reporting Tax\n\nSpeaker(s): Joann Arellano\, Community Outreach Liaison\, from the Arizona Department of Revenue. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/adortaxworkshop-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, MA Building\, Room 1100\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T172237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T152034Z
UID:2959-1579165200-1579172400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-9-3-3-2-5-2-3-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20191126T151336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T151336Z
UID:3197-1579597200-1579604400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:A Proven Software Development Process for the Non-Technical Entrepreneur - GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to provide entrepreneurs with a blueprint for successful software development and technology implementation. The unfortunate reality is that quality software development and technology implementation is not readily available to most startups and small business entrepreneurs. Great entrepreneurs are met with small thinkers when searching for a development team via online freelancer sites\, or the recommendation of a friend’s cousin who may code on weekends. Or they are faced with development companies that impose business models that do not align with the entrepreneurial spirit. \nSpeaker: Vincent Serpico \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/software-development/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190530T152156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T173328Z
UID:3010-1579683600-1579690800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success - GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Paula Wittekind\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-5-4-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20191217T165844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T165844Z
UID:3215-1581411600-1581418800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success - Chandler
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Paula Wittekind\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-5-4-3-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20191211T203217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T203217Z
UID:3208-1581426000-1581433200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \nDanny Ayala\, Arizona PTAC Program Manager \nDaniel.Ayala@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4703 \nOR \nRegister at:  https://azptac.com/events/
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-2019-2-2-2-2-4-2-3-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20200107T180423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T155854Z
UID:3227-1582016400-1582023600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Foreign Trade Zone & Incoterms 2020 - Improving Cash Flow in Uncertain Trade Times
DESCRIPTION:What is a foreign trade zone (FTZ)? Why do companies use FTZs? As a small business owner\, do you have these questions in mind? \nForeign Trade ZONE (FTZ) is an area that\, for United States Customs and Border Protection purposes\, is considered to be in international commerce. Any foreign or domestic materials can be moved into an FTZ without being subject to U.S. Customs duties. Local communities benefit from the increased economic development and business development that result from zone projects. Companies use FTZs can improve cash flow\, reduce paperwork and expenses\, and reduce Arizona real and personal property taxes by 72%\, more security\, reduce supply chain times. \nThis program designed to help Arizona small business owners understand the FTZ program. In the same time\, latest incoterm changes will be updated during the event. \nSpace is limited\, register today. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/foreign-trade-zone/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190509T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T172344Z
UID:2961-1582102800-1582110000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-9-3-3-2-5-2-3-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190530T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T152305Z
UID:3012-1582729200-1582736400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success - GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Lou Farina\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-5-4-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20190530T152433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T163310Z
UID:3014-1582815600-1582822800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Get a Handle on Financial Projections -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:As a business owner it is challenging to forecast sales and expenses. This program will give you a basic understanding of how to unwrap the mystery of making realistic financial projections. Participants will learn how to easily follow the path to develop real\, beneficial\, and supportable forecasts. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/getting-a-handle-on-financial-projections-2-2-2-4/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20200131T151006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T152146Z
UID:3279-1583830800-1583838000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Angel Investors and What Makes Them Tick -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the term Angel Investor? Looking for Investor Capital? Understanding who Angel Investors are and what makes them tick can be the difference between getting your startup funded or not. Let’s discuss what motivates Angels to open their wallets. In this workshop you will learn what goes on inside the mind of an Angel Investor. \nAfter this session you should be able to…..\n• Understand the sequence of equity investing thereby allowing you to position your venture to optimize its capital acquisition strategy\n• Know the difference between Angel and Venture Capital and when they each are applicable.\n• Profile Angel Investors and their mindset thus enabling smooth engagements.\n• Appreciate Angel Investor’s ROI and time horizon expectations so that your venture’s “asks” aligns with their expectations.\n• Enhance pitch decks by incorporating key themes that are important to Angel Investors\n• Gain a realistic view on how Startups are valued thereby increasing your chances of closing a deal with Angels\n• Be more comfortable with the Angel Group Investment Process \nSpeaker: This workshop is led by SBDC Business Analyst\, Lou Farina.  Lou is a local angel investor.  He is a former technology leader with over 20 new ventures\, mergers\, acquisitions\, turnarounds and divestures.  For most of his career he focused large scale corporate ventures involving of hundreds of millions of dollars in capital and revenue on a global scale. More recently he has focused locally as an angel investor\, strategic advisor and university consultant. Lou enjoys working with high-potential technology companies within the Arizona Ecosystem. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/angel-investors-and-what-makes-them-tick-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20200401T202853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T202853Z
UID:3521-1585832400-1585839600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. If your small business has been impacted by coronavirus\, join this free online training to learn more about the program including: \n\nEligibility requirements\nUse of proceeds\nTerms\nFiling requirements\nAdditional small business resources\n\nSpeaker(s): CJ Johnson\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Online to receive log on instructions emailed to you
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/eidl/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112832
CREATED:20200403T190424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T190542Z
UID:3570-1586178000-1586181600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBA’s Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) Loan Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. \nSBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll\, rent\, mortgage interest\, or utilities. \nYou can apply through any existing SBA 7(a) lender or through any federally insured depository institution\, federally insured credit union\, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating. Other regulated lenders will be available to make these loans once they are approved and enrolled in the program. You should consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating in the program. \nLenders may begin processing loan applications as soon as April 3\, 2020. The Paycheck Protection Program will be available through June 30\, 2020. \nSpeaker(s): CJ Johnson and Marcus Browne\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Online to receive log on instructions emailed to you
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/ppp/
LOCATION:Virtual
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