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SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Series – This series focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payable by check at the first class made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Fee covers materials for all four sessions. \nFour Week Session – February 7\, 14\, 21\, and 28\, 2017\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nFebruary 7\, 2017  –  Part One \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup \nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting \nFebruary 14\, 2017  –  Part Two \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \nLists in Quickbooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting \nFebruary 21\, 2017  –  Part Three  \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nFebruary 28\, 2017  –  Part Four \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-2-2-2-2/
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:20170223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161206T222524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T225559Z
UID:1052-1487858400-1487865600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 23\, 2017\n 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGateWay Community \nSmall Business Development Center\, South Building\n108 N 40th Street\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-3-2/
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:20170221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161206T213308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T213308Z
UID:1046-1487669400-1487680200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Series – This series focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payable by check at the first class made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Fee covers materials for all four sessions. \nFour Week Session – February 7\, 14\, 21\, and 28\, 2017\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nFebruary 7\, 2017  –  Part One \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup \nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting \nFebruary 14\, 2017  –  Part Two \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \nLists in Quickbooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting \nFebruary 21\, 2017  –  Part Three  \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nFebruary 28\, 2017  –  Part Four \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2-2-2/
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:20170216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161206T222008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T193954Z
UID:1050-1487235600-1487242800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 16\, 2017\n 9:00 am – 11:00 am \nChandler-Gilbert Community College\nSun Lakes Center\, Room 108\n25105 S. Alma School \nChandler\, AZ  85248 \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/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center)\, 25105 South Alma School Road\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85248\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161025T225551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T225717Z
UID:970-1487077200-1487084400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation:\nGateWay Community College\nSBDC in the South Building\n108 N 40th Street\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: Free \nLearn 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: \nNora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant \nNora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4700
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-the-groundwork-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161206T212943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T212943Z
UID:1044-1487064600-1487075400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Series – This series focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payable by check at the first class made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Fee covers materials for all four sessions. \nFour Week Session – February 7\, 14\, 21\, and 28\, 2017\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nFebruary 7\, 2017  –  Part One \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup \nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting \nFebruary 14\, 2017  –  Part Two \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \nLists in Quickbooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting \nFebruary 21\, 2017  –  Part Three  \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nFebruary 28\, 2017  –  Part Four \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-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:20170213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161213T230902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T230902Z
UID:1064-1486983600-1486989000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:TechEdge - Week 4
DESCRIPTION:Four Week Series \nWeek 1 – Monday\, January 23\, 2017\nWeek 2 – Monday\, January 30\, 2017\nWeek 3 – Monday\, February 6\, 2017\nWeek 4 – Monday\, February 13\, 2017 \nTime:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nTechEdge is an intensive 4 week\, technology focused entrepreneurship course. \nTechEdge is intended for science or technology based startups who are in concept phase\, early stage development or growth mode. \nIf you are navigating the challenges that go into starting a business like accurately assessing your technology’s readiness level\, conducting customer development\, protecting your intellectual property or acquiring funding\, TechEdge will help you build an enduring\, successful company with your idea as the focus. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/techedge-week-1-2-2-2/
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:20170210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161201T234138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T234138Z
UID:1016-1486720800-1486728000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Empowered PhXX Round-Table Action Planning:  MEDIA
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 10\, 2017\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nASU SkySong\n1475 N Scottsdale Road\nScottsdale\, AZ  85257 \nLeaders of the Phoenix Entrepreneurial Ecosystem come together in an interactive round table format to discuss working with the local media to get additional exposure for women owned businesses and change the Phoenix culture around female entrepreneurship. \nEvery six months Empowered PhXX holds a Female Entrepreneurship Summit to determine three key areas that need specific action planning sessions to further the ecosystem. This session is one of the topics identified by our stakeholders at the last Summit. All community members who are committed to the economic development of women business owners in Phoenix are welcome to join. \nIf you have not attended an Empowered PhXX meeting prior\, please check out our blog and become familiar with our efforts\, research and focus prior to attending. Or contact Kristin Slice for additional details. \nNetworking is a critical function in building a business\, in fact many of our members are leaders within networking organizations\, however networking is NOT the focus of this meeting. If you are looking for networking opportunities please email us and we can provide you information about several amazing networking opportunities in Phoenix. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/empowered-phxx-round-table-action-planning-media/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161206T211835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T212438Z
UID:1040-1486459800-1486470600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Series – This series focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payable by check at the first class made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Fee covers materials for all four sessions. \nFour Week Session – February 7\, 14\, 21\, and 28\, 2017\n9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nFebruary 7\, 2017  –  Part One \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup \nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting \nFebruary 14\, 2017  –  Part Two \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \nLists in Quickbooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting \nFebruary 21\, 2017  –  Part Three  \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nFebruary 28\, 2017  –  Part Four \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2-2/
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:20170206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161213T230651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T230651Z
UID:1062-1486378800-1486384200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:TechEdge - Week 3
DESCRIPTION:Four Week Series \nWeek 1 – Monday\, January 23\, 2017\nWeek 2 – Monday\, January 30\, 2017\nWeek 3 – Monday\, February 6\, 2017\nWeek 4 – Monday\, February 13\, 2017 \nTime:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nTechEdge is an intensive 4 week\, technology focused entrepreneurship course. \nTechEdge is intended for science or technology based startups who are in concept phase\, early stage development or growth mode. \nIf you are navigating the challenges that go into starting a business like accurately assessing your technology’s readiness level\, conducting customer development\, protecting your intellectual property or acquiring funding\, TechEdge will help you build an enduring\, successful company with your idea as the focus. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/techedge-week-1-2-2/
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:20170202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20170126T184928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170131T170242Z
UID:1182-1486051200-1486056600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Prop 206 Compliance Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 2\, 2017 \n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEstrella Mountain Community College\n Center for Teaching and Learning (South) Building\n 3000 N. Dysart Road\n Avondale\, AZ  85392 \nArizona’s recent approval of Proposition 206\, known as the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act\, has businesses of all sizes scrambling to comply with the new minimum wage and paid sick leave requirements. \nJoin us for an informational presentation on these new requirements and how they impact your business. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/prop-206-compliance-presentation/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170202T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161212T180244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T181203Z
UID:1054-1486026000-1486031400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Preparing for the Arizona Innovation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 2\, 2017\n9:00 am – 10:30 am \nSBDC located at GateWay Community College\n108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034 \nCOST:  FREE \nTwice yearly\, the Arizona Commerce Authority awards $1.5 million to the world’s most innovative companies. The AIC is an investment in the minds of talented entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs who\, through commercialization of their technology\, are advancing Arizona’s economic transformation through wealth and job creation. \nThe business plan competition awards qualified\, innovative start-up and early stage companies capital to grow their business in Arizona. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nCompany eligibility requirements of the Arizona Innovation Challenge\nArizona Innovation Challenge process\nHow to apply/application review\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/preparing-arizona-innovation-challenge/
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:20170131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170131T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161206T180847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T180847Z
UID:1038-1485853200-1485901800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Social Network Marketing:  Integrate Real Life with Online - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Part 1  –  Wednesday\, January 18\, 2017\n9:00 – 10:30 \nPart 2  –  Tuesday\, January 31\, 2017\n9:00 – 10:30 \nBusiness owners understand that social media\, e-commerce and websites are powerful tools\, but how can you strategically capitalize on these innovations?  In this two-part series\, you will learn valuable and practical tips for developing a social media strategy for your business\, identify social media platforms to incorporate\, and learn social network marketing time management strategies. \n\nPart 1: How to Develop a Strategy Specific to Your Business\nPart 2: Social Media Tools and Secrets and Time Management Tips\n\nThis program is intended for business owners who need to revise their existing social media strategy to generate leads for their business. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/social-network-marketing-integrate-real-life-online-part-1-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161213T230412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T230412Z
UID:1060-1485774000-1485779400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:TechEdge - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Four Week Series \nWeek 1 – Monday\, January 23\, 2017\nWeek 2 – Monday\, January 30\, 2017\nWeek 3 – Monday\, February 6\, 2017\nWeek 4 – Monday\, February 13\, 2017 \nTime:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nTechEdge is an intensive 4 week\, technology focused entrepreneurship course. \nTechEdge is intended for science or technology based startups who are in concept phase\, early stage development or growth mode. \nIf you are navigating the challenges that go into starting a business like accurately assessing your technology’s readiness level\, conducting customer development\, protecting your intellectual property or acquiring funding\, TechEdge will help you build an enduring\, successful company with your idea as the focus. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/techedge-week-1-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161205T223755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161216T163856Z
UID:1034-1485439200-1485446400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 26\, 2017\n 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \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-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161213T225753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T225753Z
UID:1057-1485169200-1485174600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:TechEdge - Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Four Week Series \nWeek 1 – Monday\, January 23\, 2017\nWeek 2 – Monday\, January 30\, 2017\nWeek 3 – Monday\, February 6\, 2017\nWeek 4 – Monday\, February 13\, 2017 \nTime:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm \nTechEdge is an intensive 4 week\, technology focused entrepreneurship course. \nTechEdge is intended for science or technology based startups who are in concept phase\, early stage development or growth mode. \nIf you are navigating the challenges that go into starting a business like accurately assessing your technology’s readiness level\, conducting customer development\, protecting your intellectual property or acquiring funding\, TechEdge will help you build an enduring\, successful company with your idea as the focus. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/techedge-week-1/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170118T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161206T180700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T180700Z
UID:1036-1484730000-1484778600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Social Network Marketing:  Integrate Real Life with Online - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Part 1  –  Wednesday\, January 18\, 2017\n9:00 – 10:30 \nPart 2  –  Tuesday\, January 31\, 2017\n9:00 – 10:30 \nBusiness owners understand that social media\, e-commerce and websites are powerful tools\, but how can you strategically capitalize on these innovations?  In this two-part series\, you will learn valuable and practical tips for developing a social media strategy for your business\, identify social media platforms to incorporate\, and learn social network marketing time management strategies. \n\nPart 1: How to Develop a Strategy Specific to Your Business\nPart 2: Social Media Tools and Secrets and Time Management Tips\n\nThis program is intended for business owners who need to revise their existing social media strategy to generate leads for their business. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/social-network-marketing-integrate-real-life-online-part-1/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161205T175755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161216T163629Z
UID:1031-1484229600-1484236800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 12\, 2017\n 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \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/
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:20170110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160505T170929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T230150Z
UID:628-1484053200-1484060400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork For Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Location:\nGateWay Community College\nSBDC in the South Building\n108 N. 40th Street\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: Free \nLearn 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: \nNora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant \nNora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4700
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundworkfor-government-contracting-3/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160817T011218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161212T213153Z
UID:846-1481810400-1481815800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development Center\nSouth Building\n108 N 40th Street\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nEvent Fee: Free \nHave you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nRegister for this class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-5/
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:20161213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160504T150045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T152616Z
UID:575-1481634000-1481641200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting \nEvent Fee: Free \nLearn 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: \nNora Plonsky\, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant \nNora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4700
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-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:20161213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161213T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160927T210103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T163544Z
UID:941-1481619600-1481668200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:The 7 Best Ways to Grow Your List in 2017
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 13\, 2016\n9:00 am – 10:30 am \nCOST: FREE \nThe 7 Best Ways to Grow Your List in 2017 \nHow much did your list grow in 2016?  Happy with those results? \nIf not\, join me for this 90 minute session where you will create a list growth strategy for your business in 2017. \nWe will drill down into some advanced list growth tactics\, including: \n\nThe 7 ways that are working the best right now to grow your email list.\nThe exact language you should be using – in print\, in person and on social media – to intrigue your target audience into happily signing up.\nThe giveaways and incentives that make your perfect customer enter their email without a second thought.\n\nAre PDFs passe? What about video?  Does a coupon drive action or not?\n\n\nThe 3 things you need to avoid at all costs.\n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/7-best-ways-grow-list-2017/
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:20161209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20161201T235144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161202T141419Z
UID:1018-1481277600-1481284800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Empowered PhXX Round-Table Action Planning:  VOICE
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 9\, 2016\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nMaricopa SBDC\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nLeaders of the Phoenix Entrepreneurial Ecosystem come together in an interactive round table format to discuss creating a cohesive voice to describe the value of female entrepreneurship and unite all of our local efforts under one clear message. \nEvery six months Empowered PhXX holds a Female Entrepreneurship Summit to determine three key areas that need specific action planning sessions to further the ecosystem. This session is one of the topics identified by our stakeholders at the last Summit. All community members who are committed to the economic development of women business owners in Phoenix are welcome to join. \nIf you have not attended an Empowered PhXX meeting prior\, please check out our blog and become familiar with our efforts\, research and focus prior to attending. Or contact Kristin Slice for additional details. \nNetworking is a critical function in building a business\, in fact many of our members are leaders within networking organizations\, however networking is NOT the focus of this meeting. If you are looking for networking opportunities please email us and we can provide you information about several amazing networking opportunities in Phoenix. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/httpswww-eventbrite-comeempowered-phxx-round-table-action-planning-voice-tickets-29338613583/
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:20161206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160927T205606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T205606Z
UID:939-1481014800-1481063400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Sexier than YouTube:  Live Video!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 6\, 2016\n9:00 am – 10:30 am \nCOST:  FREE \nSexier than YouTube:  Live Video! \nLive video (including Facebook Live) is hotter than hot right now! \nSome people love it.  Some can’t abide it.  But there’s no denying it’s trending power. \nWhy is that?  And how in the world can you use it to promote your business? \nIn this session\, we’ll cover: \n\nWhat Is It About Live Video that People Like So Much?\nHow Not to Look Like a Dork Doing It\nQuick Tips and Best Practices for Going Live\nBottom Line Ideas:\n\nHow to Use Live Video to Promote Your Business\nHow to Use Live Video to Grow Your Email List\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sexier-youtube-live-video/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160504T183103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T222838Z
UID:610-1480608000-1480613400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business \nEstrella Mountain Community College\nRoom:  Business Institute located in Estrella Hall\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nEvent Fee: Free \nHave you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-25/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160504T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T183242Z
UID:606-1479805200-1479816000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 4 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\n$50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.\n\n\n\nSeries – November 1\, 8\, 15 and 22\, 2016 \nPart Four: Special Topics in QuickBooks \n\nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-4-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161122T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160818T191513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T031204Z
UID:855-1479805200-1479810600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Have you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nCOST:  FREE \nLOCATION:  Sun Lakes Center\, Room 108 \nRegister for this Class
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-33/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center)\, 25105 South Alma School Road\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85248\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160504T180225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T183111Z
UID:605-1479398400-1479403800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Business 101:  How to Start a Small Business \nEstrella Mountain Community College\nRoom:  Business Institute located in Estrella Hall\nAvondale\, AZ  85323 \nEvent Fee: Free \nHave you been considering starting your own small business but are unsure of where to begin? Don’t miss out on this This NO COST seminar that is designed to help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to start a business! You will be provided with information about Startup Fundamentals\, Marketing and Business Planning\, Financing\, Licenses\, Business Structures\, Regulations and more. Once you have successfully completed this session\, you will be better able to decide if your business idea is worth pursuing\, and you will be armed with the information necessary to continue onward with your business endeavor! \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-101-start-small-business-23/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160504T173424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T182808Z
UID:602-1479200400-1479211200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks – Part 3 \n\n\n\nEvent Fee:\n$50.00 covers all four sessions (including materials) payable by check made out to Maricopa SBDC at the first class.\n\n\n\nSeries –  November 1\, 8\, 15 and 22\, 2016 \nPart Three: The Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \n\nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-3-2/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135932
CREATED:20160504T181512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160830T025505Z
UID:607-1479196800-1479211200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Part 3 \nSeries  – November 8\, 10\, 15 and 17\, 2016 \nFee:  $295.00 (materials included and covers all four weeks.) Payment must be made at the first class by check for $295 made out to “Maricopa SBDC”. $50.00 each for additional attendees from same company. \nThe program is designed to help owners and managers of small business better understand financial management and increase their chances of success in today’s difficult economic times. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll cover: \n\nOvercoming common business problems\nUnderstanding your financial position\nMaking effective pricing decisions\nEvaluating cost patterns\nMaking your business bankable\nAvoiding cash crunches\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-3-3/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center)\, 25105 South Alma School Road\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85248\, United States
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