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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210217T110000
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SUMMARY:New COVID 19 Relief Funding for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nWith the New Year\, comes a new round of COVID-19 small business funding opportunities. In this webinar\, we will share information with you about the PPP-2nd Draw Funding and impact on PPP forgiveness\, EIDL Loan Program Extension\, SBA Debt Relief Program\, and Grants for Shuttered Venue Operators. Topics include: PPP-Second Draw Funding PPP forgiveness SBA Debt Relief Program Shuttered Venue Grants Tips for Getting Ready to Apply SBDC Resources Overview \nSpeaker(s): SBDC Business Analyst Panel \nPlease note: After you have complete registration\, you will be provided with an additional Zoom registration link. This registration must be completed to obtain your unique access link to attend and access this webinar. THIS WEBINAR OCCURS AT 1PM ARIZONA TIME. BE AWARE THAT DUE TO A GLITCH IN OUR SYSTEM EXPORTING THE EVENT TO AN EXTERNAL CALENDAR WILL CHANGE TO PACIFIC TIME ZONE. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/new-covid-19-relief-funding-for-small-businesses-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210204T192652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T192941Z
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SUMMARY:Delivering Digitally - Conversations to Transform your Online Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nStaying current on the ever-changing digital marketing landscape can be challenging for any business. The Maricopa SBDS is now offering regular open-discussion sessions with our digital marketing enthusiast\, Christopher Fill. Each 30-minute program will explore a specific tool\, common challenge\, best practice\, or trend\, with time to share your challenges and get input from the marketers. You will leave each session with at least one action step to explore for your business. \nThis session will explore and discuss social media strategies to get your business the most attention possible \nSpeaker(s): Chris Fill\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/delivering-digitally-conversations-to-transform-your-online-marketing/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210302T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210210T173710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T230249Z
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SUMMARY:Restaurant Resilience Series - Ghost Kitchens and Virtual Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nThe Maricopa SBDC restaurant series provides local restaurants information to help them sustain and grow stronger during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Every month we will offer a different topic with SBDC Business Analysts and guest speakers.\nThis month join in the conversation and explore why people are investing in ghost kitchens and virtual concepts and how they compare to launching a traditional brick and mortar and/or food truck. Additionally\, we will look at how to set up restaurants for success in the world of delivery. Our exciting guest speakers are Jack Bell from CloudKitchens. and John Plew\, CEO of Concept Entertainment (CEG); and founder of the successful Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill. We will also update you on any new loan or grant opportunities designed for the restaurant industry. \nSpeaker(s): Anna Mineer\, SBDC Business Analyst\nJack Bell\, CloudKitchens.\nJohn Plew\, CEO Concept Entertainment (CEG); founder Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/restaurant-resilience-series-ghost-kitchens-and-virtual-concepts/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210303T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210210T175801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T175801Z
UID:4217-1614780000-1614781800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Delivering Digitally - Conversations to Transform your Online Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nStaying current on the ever-changing digital marketing landscape can be challenging for any business. The Maricopa SBDS is now offering regular open-discussion sessions with our digital marketing enthusiast\, Christopher Fill. Each 30-minute program will explore a specific tool\, common challenge\, best practice\, or trend\, with time to share your challenges and get input from the marketers. You will leave each session with at least one action step to explore for your business. This week join us as we explore and discuss Email Marketing – Does it really work\, HOW? \nSpeaker(s): Chris Fill\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/delivering-digitally-conversations-to-transform-your-online-marketing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210304T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210210T180824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T150934Z
UID:4219-1614848400-1614853800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property 101
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nHave you invented the next best thing or process? Do you have an idea that could be monetized into valuable intellectual property? If you’re an entrepreneur\, you can’t afford to ignore intellectual property (IP). Whether you’re naming your business or product\, working with a developer or contractor\, or pitching your product concept to an investor\, you need to know how to protect your competitive advantages and avoid legal troubles. USPTO Regional Director Wayne Stacy and a representative from the Phoenix Patent and Trademark Resource Center will give you an overview of the different types of IP protection (trademarks\, patents\, copyrights\, trade secrets) and share how you can use them to your advantage. \nSpeaker(s): Lou Farina\, SBDC Business Analyst \nWayne Stacy\, USPTO Regional Director & Phoenix Patent and Trademark Resource Center Rep. \nKori Tueller\, Assistant Administrator at the State of Arizona Research Library \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/intellectual-property-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210125T220415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T183659Z
UID:4192-1614862800-1614870000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:The Great Marketing Turnaround Session 3 - Pandemic Promotional Strategies and Measuring Success
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nDo you need help reformulating your marketing mix during COVID? Work on your own business marketing plan during this 2-hour workshop designed to help you update your marketing media and tactical options to better reach and influence customers. Prepared with well-defined market segments\, key buyer messages\, and sales promotion ideas\, business leaders can get right to work evaluating the best media and tactical options for current times. Set aside this time to focus on YOUR businesses’ marketing strategy for 2021. Use this workshop to organize and plan using the 4 M’s: Message\, Media\, Mechanism and Management\, for greater synergy in your future marketing. — This is the final session of the Great Marketing Turnaround series. Each hands-on session is designed to adapt and update existing marketing planning for pandemic times. Participants use guided marketing activities during the sessions to plan their own marketing efforts. (Businesses do not have to have attended previous sessions to participate.) \nSpeaker(s): Heidi Kirkland\, Business Analyst \nPlease note: After you have complete registration\, you will be provided with an additional Zoom registration link. This registration must be completed to obtain your unique access link to attend and access this webinar. THIS WEBINAR OCCURS AT 10AM ARIZONA TIME. BE AWARE THAT DUE TO A GLITCH IN OUR SYSTEM EXPORTING THE EVENT TO AN EXTERNAL CALENDER WILL CHANGE TO PACIFIC TIME ZONE. \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/the-great-marketing-turnaround-session-3-pandemic-promotional-strategies-and-measuring-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210210T193245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T194048Z
UID:4227-1615384800-1615386600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Delivering Digitally - Conversations to Transform your Online Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nStaying current on the ever-changing digital marketing landscape can be challenging for any business. The Maricopa SBDS is now offering regular open-discussion sessions with our digital marketing enthusiast\, Christopher Fill. Each 30-minute program will explore a specific tool\, common challenge\, best practice or trend\, with time to share your challenges and get input from the marketers. You will leave each session with at least one action step to explore for your business. This week join us as we explore and discuss How to optimize My Google My Business (GMB) location listing \nSpeaker(s): Chris Fill\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/delivering-digitally-conversations-to-transform-your-online-marketing-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210210T224340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T213521Z
UID:4238-1615471200-1615478400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Payroll
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Payroll \nOverwhelmed by setting up payroll for your small business?  In our Small Business Payroll webinar\, our guest speaker\, Tanya Luken\, CPA\, will simplify and explain the tasks related to new hires including the required paperwork\, record keeping\, eVerify\, and exempt vs. non-exempt employees.  She will also discuss payroll taxes\, workers’ compensation\, and suggestions for how to work with a payroll company. \nSpeaker: Tanya Luken\, CPA \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/small-business-payroll/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210304T223719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T174700Z
UID:4264-1617714000-1617717600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Getting Ready to File 2020 Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tax Planning\n\nAre you prepared to file your 2020 federal income tax return? If you have not yet started preparation\, or have questions about business or individual taxes\, be sure to join us for our March webinar. Our guest speaker\, Lisa Novak from the IRS will cover steps you can take to get ready to file your 2020 federal income tax return. Topics will include: · Steps to take now to make filing easier · What’s new and what to consider when you file in 2021\, for both individuals and businesses · Online tools that are available to assist you \nSpeaker(s):  Lisa Novack – Lisa Novack is a Senior Stakeholder Liaison with Communication and Liaison Outreach Division of the Internal Revenue Service. As a Liaison\, she works with practitioners and small business organizations to provide members with information they can use to ensure compliance with the tax laws. \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/getting-ready-to-file-2020-taxes/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210406T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210322T231438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T172715Z
UID:4281-1617719400-1617723000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Restaurant Resilience Series - Digital Marketing for Our Industry
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nThe Maricopa SBDC monthly Restaurant Resilience program continues in April. Making a successful shift from traditional marketing to digital marketing strategies is important in the COVID-19 business environment\, and can have a significant impact on your bottom line. In this next webinar\, we will share with you how to create tasteful digital marketing strategies for your food-based business. We will explore: · The website user experience · Knowing if you are socially shareable · Organic vs. Paid outreach · Google My Business · Beacon\, NFC\, and QR Technology · Vetting and getting the most value from your marketing vendor \nSpeaker(s): Anna Mineer\, SBDC Business Analyst Chris Fill\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/restaurant-resilience-series-digital-marking-for-our-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210407T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210210T190902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T174525Z
UID:4223-1617786000-1617791400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBIR Overview: How to Leverage America’s Seed Fund During COVID
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nFundraising can be extremely challenging in the current pandemic environment. The SBIR program is the nation’s largest source of early-stage/high-risk funding for start-ups and small businesses. The highly competitive SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and research development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. SBIR enables small businesses to explore technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. Join us and learn how to fund your innovation-based startup using non-dilutive seed capital provided by the federal government \nSpeaker(s): Lou Farina\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sbir-overview-how-to-leverage-americas-seed-fund-during-covid/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210210T200821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T180205Z
UID:4230-1618394400-1618398000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Buying a Business - What You Need to Know Before You Buy
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nWith the changing economy\, opportunities to buy businesses are on the increase. Whether you are considering the path of new business ownership\, or perhaps looking to expand your existing business through an acquisition\, it is important to make an informed decision. In this webinar\, Maricopa SBDC Business Analyst\, Nancy Hon and Business Funding Analyst Amber Kellogg\, will share their knowledge and expertise with you. \nSpeaker(s): Nany Hon\, SBDC Business Analyst Amber Kellogg\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/buying-a-business-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210415T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210322T232213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T182041Z
UID:4284-1618477200-1618482600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Angel Investing: Pandemic Disruption Creates New Opportunities
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. The current environment caused by the pandemic has provided some unique opportunities and challenges. \nTopics include: \n\nThe sequence of equity investing\nInsights into the impact of the Pandemic on early-stage investing\nThe difference between Angel and Venture Capital and when they each are applicable.\nProfile Angel Investors and their mindset thus enabling smooth engagements.\nAngel Investor’s ROI and time horizon expectations so that your venture’s “asks” align with their expectations.\nHow Startups are valued thereby increasing your chances of closing a deal with Angels\nThe Angel Group Investment Process\n\nSpeaker(s): Lou Farina\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \n\nRegister Here\n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/angel-investing-pandemic-disruption-creates-new-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210428T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210324T183529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T201559Z
UID:4300-1619618400-1619620200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Delivering Digitally - Conversations to Transform Your Online Marketing: Video and Image Geotagging
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nStaying current on the ever-changing digital marketing landscape can be challenging for any business. The Maricopa SBDS is now offering regular open-discussion sessions with our digital marketing enthusiast\, Christopher Fill. Each 30-minute program will explore a specific tool\, common challenge\, best practice\, or trend\, with time to share your challenges and get input from the marketers. You will leave each session with at least one action step to explore for your business. \nThis week join us as we explore and discuss video and image geotagging to get your business the most attention possible \nSpeaker(s): Chris Fill\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/delivering-digitally-conversations-to-transform-your-online-marketing-video-and-image-geotagging/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210322T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T144845Z
UID:4279-1619690400-1619697600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:The Great Marketing Turnaround Session 1: Target Market Update & Positioning Pivots for COVID
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\n— Does your Marketing Plan need a Booster Shot to fight COVID? \nJoin a group of fellow entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, and SBDC Analysts in this 2-hour workshop about adapting and updating existing marketing planning for pandemic times. Identify your core customer in ways that will help you better reach and persuade them.  Finding your unique selling proposition can enhance your customer messaging and expose new market segments.  In the workshop you will complete ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS that will jumpstart your thinking around customer development and retention and better position you in the marketplace. \n— This is the  first of three hands-on sessions designed to adapt and update existing marketing planning for pandemic times.  Each session includes guided marketing self-assessments for business leaders to apply to their own marketing challenges.   \nSpeaker(s): Heidi Kirkland\, Business Analyst \nPlease note: After you have complete registration\, you will be provided with an additional Zoom registration link. This registration must be completed to obtain your unique access link to attend and access this webinar. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/the-great-marketing-turnaround-session-1-target-market-update-positioning-pivots-for-covid-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210406T162722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T181331Z
UID:4324-1620223200-1620225000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:CANCELLED — Delivering Digitally - Influencer Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\n\n\n\nInfluencer marketing is a type of social media marketing that uses endorsements and product mentions from influencers–individuals who have a dedicated social following and are viewed as experts within their niche. Influencer marketing works because of the high amount of trust that social influencers have built up with their following\, and recommendations from them serve as a form of social proof to your brand’s potential customers.\nIn this session we will discuss: \n\nWhat is influencer marketing\nThe current landscape of influencer marketing\nThe value in which influencer marketing delivers\nCreating an influencer marketing strategy\nTracking influencer campaigns\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/delivering-digitally-conversations-to-transform-your-online-marketing-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210406T161956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T162536Z
UID:4321-1620291600-1620297000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Patent Basics
DESCRIPTION:This module will cover the basic facts about patents. We will explore the different types of patents\, including utility\, design\, and plant. We will define the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications.  Further\, we will discuss the process of patent prosecution\, the role of the U.S. patent examiner and what to expect when working with the USPTO.  Information regarding a number of patent prosecution programs and initiatives available to applicants will also be provided. \nTopics include: \n\nDiscussion relating to all aspects of the patenting process:\nTypes of patents\nThe parts of a patent application\nThe examination process\nClaims analysis with respect to novelty and obviousness\nOffice action\n\nSpeaker(s):  Lou Farina SBDC \nStephen Koziol\, Assistant Director of the Western Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office \nStephen (Steve) Koziol is the Assistant Regional Director of the Western Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Koziol joined the USPTO in 2007 as a patent examiner\, and has managed teams of examiners in the computer graphics and digital imaging fields.  Prior to his move to the West Coast\, Mr. Koziol worked in the Rocky Mountain regional office of the USPTO in Denver\, CO\, where he led the design and implementation of various intellectual property outreach and education programs. He has also focused on the development of patent-specific programs within the USPTO\, including the Post-Grant Outcomes program\, AIA First Inventor to File implementation\, AIPLA Partnering in Patents\, and patent operations cost and fee modeling. \nMr. Koziol received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Bradley University in Peoria\, Illinois. \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \n\n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/patent-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210406T172840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T172840Z
UID:4332-1620298800-1620306000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Hearing All Voices Small Business Workshop & Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Essentials: Hear from IRS on estimated taxes\, self-employment tax\, withholding tools for employers and more.\n\nInteracting with IRS: Hear about examination and collection processes.\n\nBeing an Employer 101: Get an overview of employment taxes (employee vs. independent contractor rules and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty.\n\nAppeals: Hear about appeals fast track settlement program\, collection due process and much more.\n\nTaxpayer First Act: Give your input on how the IRS can improve service to small business owners.\n\nSpeaker(s):  Nancy Sanders\, Maricopa SBDC Regional Center Director \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/hearing-all-voices/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210510T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210322T235330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T172501Z
UID:4288-1620637200-1620640800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:POSTPONED -- Navigating International Waters During COVID: Export Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling to stay up-to-date on the changing import and export policies?  You are not alone.  With changes happening frequently\, sometimes daily\, making adjustments to your businesses is a challenge.  In this webinar we will update you on changing import and export policies\, and share a powerful tool that you can use to monitor the policy changes that can impact your business. \n Topics include: \n\nUpdate on U.S. import & export restrictions in response to the COVID-19 \nUpdate on the import and export policies for both origin and destination countries – ITC Market Access Map – Introduction and overview of use for your business \n\nSpeaker(s): Carol Laisure-Pool\, SBDC Business Analyst Tom Fulcher\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/navigating-international-waters-during-covid-export-considerations/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210511T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210511T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210414T193645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T165505Z
UID:4353-1620725400-1620729000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Venture Madness is Coming -- Are You Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Venture Madness\, presented by Invest Southwest in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority\, pits the most promising startups against one another in a live pitch\, head-to-head competition. Firms selected for the competition also benefit from valuable mentoring with Arizona leaders in the startup community. The competition is open to early-stage firms demonstrating proven market traction. The Venture Madness application window opened April 8 and closes June 3 for the October event. \nAre you ready to compete and share your story? Tom Fulcher\, Business Analyst and Venture Madness Mentor Chair/Selection committee member will share insights and tips with you. He will also provide an overview of the application process. \nHe will be joined by Lou Farina. Lou is the Maricopa SBDC Technology program coordinator and a long-term veteran of startup and emerging businesses. He has worked in this ecosystem for years before joining the SBDC. Tom and Lou have worked with multiple Venture Madness winners over the years. \nThe program will begin with a presentation on the application and process before switching to a conversation style. Questions will be taken from the audience. \nTopics include:\n– Better understanding of application and application process\n– Review eligibility requirements\n– Insights on how applications are evaluated\n– Learn more about the event and benefits of participation\n– Pick up additional knowledge on investors\n– Determine if the timing is right for your company \nSpeaker(s): Tom Fulcher\, SBDC Business Analyst\nLou Farina\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \n\n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/venture-madness/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210406T163425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T144941Z
UID:4328-1620900000-1620907200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:The Great Marketing Turnaround - Session 2 - Customer Messaging and Sales Promo in COVID
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\n— What does it take to inspire customers to act as we move out of COVID times? \nFind out how to incentivize action in this 2-hour workshop about creating the stories that matter to your customers aligned to your business’s Unique Selling Proposition.  Use what you know about your Target Market to rejuvenate the power of Sales Promotion in a strategic organized way to build synergy in your marketing mix.  \nSet aside this time to work on YOUR marketing plan. In the workshop you will complete ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS that will jumpstart your thinking around customer development and retention and better position you in the marketplace. \n— This is the second of three hands-on sessions designed to adapt and update existing marketing planning for pandemic times.  Business leaders use each session’s guided marketing self-assessments to apply new ideas and techniques to their own marketing challenges.   (Attend one or attend them all!) \nSpeaker(s): Heidi Kirkland\, Business Analyst \nPlease note: After you have complete registration\, you will be provided with an additional Zoom registration link. This registration must be completed to obtain your unique access link to attend and access this webinar. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/the-great-marketing-turnaround-session-2-customer-messaging-and-sales-promo-in-covid/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210412T145709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T171311Z
UID:4346-1622109600-1622116800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED FROM 6/3/2021 -- The Great Marketing Turnaround Session 3 – Pandemic Promotional Strategies and Measuring Success
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\n— Do you need help reformulating your marketing mix during COVID? \nWork on your own business marketing plan during this 2-hour workshop designed to help you update your marketing media and tactical options to better reach and influence customers.  Prepared with well-defined market segments\, key buyer messages and sales promotion ideas\,  business leaders can get right to work evaluating the best media and tactical options for current times. \nSet aside this time to focus on YOUR businesses’ marketing strategy for 2021.  Use this workshop to organize and plan using the 4 M’s: Message\, Media\, Mechanism and Management\, for greater synergy in your future marketing. \n— This is the final session of the Great Marketing Turnaround series.  Each hands-on session is designed to adapt and update existing marketing planning for pandemic times.  Participants use guided marketing activities during the sessions to plan their own marketing efforts.   (Businesses do not have to have attended previous sessions to participate.) \nSpeaker(s): Heidi Kirkland\, Business Analyst \nPlease note: After you have complete registration\, you will be provided with an additional Zoom registration link. This registration must be completed to obtain your unique access link to attend and access this webinar. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/the-great-marketing-turnaround-session-3-pandemic-promotional-strategies-and-measuring-success-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210615T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210517T154858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T154858Z
UID:4437-1623747600-1623751200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Use YouTube to Grow Your Business (Grow with Google Series)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nGet best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.\nIn this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:\n● Understanding different video formats\n● How to set up a YouTube channel\n● Making good creative videos\, and how to target and measure the results\nSpeaker(s): Israel Serna \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/use-youtube-to-grow-your-business-grow-with-google-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210617T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210510T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T195546Z
UID:4418-1623920400-1623925800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBIR Overview: How to Leverage America’s Seed Fund During COVID
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nFundraising can be extremely challenging in the current pandemic environment. The SBIR program is the nation’s largest source of early-stage/high-risk funding for start-ups and small businesses. The highly competitive SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and research development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. SBIR enables small businesses to explore technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. Join us and learn how to fund your innovation-based startup using non-dilutive seed capital provided by the federal government \nSpeaker(s): Lou Farina\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sbir-overview-how-to-leverage-americas-seed-fund-during-covid-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210514T164229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T151153Z
UID:4432-1625043600-1625050800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business Income and How it is Taxed
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Taxes\n\nBusiness taxes can be confusing and complex. In our next tax webinar\, Tanya Luken\, Luken CPA\, will help to demystify business taxes and help you increase your understanding of how business income is taxed based on your legal entity type. She will also share related tax forms\, an overview of where\, when and how to pay your business taxes\, provide tips on avoiding tax penalties\, and other important topics to know as a small business owner. \nSpeaker(s): Tanya Luken\, CPA \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/business-income-and-how-it-is-taxed-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210713T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210618T000854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T001941Z
UID:4474-1626166800-1626170400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Success for Small Business - 2021 Guide to Winning with Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Social Media\n\n\nEveryone knows that social media can make or break a business\, but sometimes social media seems more like a “nice-to-have” and not a priority. Join our webinar to learn practical advice on how to use      social media to grow your business. With a focus on Facebook and Instagram\, you will walk away with the knowledge necessary to get started as soon as the webinar is over. You will also learn how      Maricopa SBDC\, a no-fee counseling resource\, can help your            business navigate out of COVID and set a stronger foundation for      future growth. \nSpeaker(s): Samantha Soffici\, Thryv Enterprise Business Consultant \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/social-media-success-for-small-business-2021-guide-to-winning-with-social-media/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210617T152623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T174722Z
UID:4467-1626343200-1626346800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Buying a Business - What You Need to Know Before You Buy
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\n\nWith the changing economy\, opportunities to buy businesses are on the increase.  Whether you are considering the path of new business ownership\, or perhaps looking to expand your existing business through an acquisition\, it is important to make an informed decision.  In this webinar\, we overview buying a business process essentials that include knowing the pros and cons and what you can afford\, how to research and vet options\, funding strategies\, experts to involve throughout the deal\, and tips for a smooth transition from buyer to owner. \n  \nTopics will include: \n\nHow to determine whether a business is right for you\, exploring the pros and cons\, and how much you can afford\nOverview of how to research and vet the options\nThe acquisition process from start to finish\nFunding strategies and requirements to qualify for a loan\nProfessional experts to involve during the purchase\nHow to make a smooth transition from buyer to owner\n\nSpeaker(s): Nancy Hon\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/buying-a-business-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210720T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210618T003250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T003414Z
UID:4479-1626771600-1626775200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow with Google -- Learn the Basics of Google Ads
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nIn this workshop\, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. \nIn this session we’ll talk about: \n● How to create an account and set up an ad campaign \n● How to write great ads\, refine keywords\, and include ad extensions \n● How to measure success \n  \nSpeaker(s): Israel Serna\, Grow with Google \nRegister Here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-learn-the-basics-of-google-ads/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210727T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210622T214613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T181446Z
UID:4487-1627376400-1627381800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Employee Retention Tax Credit
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tax Planning \nThe Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) program launched with the CARES Act in March 2020 and was then modified and extended as part of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act in December 2020. \nThe Employee Retention Credit is a fully refundable payroll tax credit for employers equal to 50 percent (or 70 percent) of qualified wages (up to a $10\,000 cap) that Eligible Employers pay their employees. \nOur expert speaker will take you through the program basics to help you understand its potential value to you and prepare you to pursue it. \nTopics include: \n\nThe history of the program\nQualified wages and calculations\nInteraction with other disaster relief programs\nSteps in the evaluation process\nProcess and steps to apply\n\nSpeaker(s): CariAnn J. Todd\, CPA\nAccounting & Assurance Senior Manager\nBeach Fleischman® \nTom Fulcher\, SBDC Business Analyst \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/employee-retention-tax-credit/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210805T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155047
CREATED:20210721T175820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T175820Z
UID:4515-1628157600-1628161200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Reviews Matter- How to Manage and Optimize your Reputation
DESCRIPTION:Like it or not\, reviews matter! In fact\, 84% of people trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation. So how do you get more ratings and reviews\, and how can you boost your online reputation to do more business? Join our webinar to learn practical tips and tricks about managing your online reputation. You will also learn how Maricopa SBDC\, a no-fee counseling resource\, can help your business navigate out of COVID and set a stronger foundation for future growth. \nSpeaker(s): Samantha Soffici\, Thryv Partnership and Business Development Lead \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/reviews-matter-how-to-manage-and-optimize-your-reputation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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