BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Maricopa SBDC - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Maricopa SBDC
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maricopa SBDC
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Phoenix
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20200101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211014T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20210917T164645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T164928Z
UID:4576-1634202000-1634207400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Angel Investing:  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\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. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/angel-investing-disruption-creates-new-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211026T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20210917T165213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T165412Z
UID:4579-1635238800-1635242400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow with Google - Reach More Customers Online
DESCRIPTION:Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website’s visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google My Business\, Google Trends\, Search Console\, Google Analytics\, Google Ads\, and more. \nIn this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for: \n● Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results\, on all devices\n● Creating a free Google My Business listing\n● Advertising your business on Google \nSpeaker(s): Israel Serna\, Grow with Google \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional GoToWebinar registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via GoToWebinar. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-reach-more-customers-online/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20211019T213616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T213616Z
UID:4611-1637053200-1637056800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow with Google -- Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with Google My Business and Merchant Center. And we’ll show you one way to sell on your website\, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus\, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online\, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store.\nIn this workshop\, we’ll: \n● Discuss the Products tab in Google My Business\n● Introduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed\n● Show you set up an E-Commerce website using Shopify \nSpeaker(s): Israel Serna\, Grow with Google \n\nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional GoToWebinar registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via GoToWebinar. \nRegister Here \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-sell-online-with-e-commerce-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20211019T212712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T221449Z
UID:4608-1637139600-1637143200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:International Logistics Strategies
DESCRIPTION:The International Logistics industry has dealt with many challenges and changes since the SARS2-COVID-19 pandemic began. Are you one of the companies facing dramatically increasing prices\, equipment unavailability\, and unpredictable delivery timelines? Even the companies that have replaced manual labor with technology are still suffering from many problems\, such as: lack of effective coordination\, poor communication with end-users and customers\, and overall logistical volatility. Join our webinar\, and we will address the current logistical problems and issues. We will also share tips on how to procure and secure your ocean containers at lower rates. \nSpeaker(s): Carol Laisure Pool\, Maricopa SBDC Business Analyst \n\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/international-logistics-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20211220T223737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T223737Z
UID:5314-1641981600-1641985200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Cash Flow Management – Managing Your Cash Flow Position Post-Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Many businesses would realize better near and intermediate term financial outcomes through a more focused cash basis examination of their future operations. Knowing your projected 1 to 3 year cash position and having the “what-if” tools to predict and maximize your cash and reserves is critical. If cash flow implications are not part of your budgeting and operational planning and decision making\, you are likely to find out\, too late\, that there can be a critical shortfall. In this webinar\, our SBDC Analyst will overview how you can be more successful in managing profitability and cash reserves. \nSpeaker(s): Richard Spears\, Maricopa SBDC Capital Team Lead Advisor \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/cash-flow-management-managing-your-cash-flow-position-post-pandemic/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220119T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20211215T160634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T163903Z
UID:5297-1642579200-1642581000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Stress Test Your Business Now!
DESCRIPTION:Virtually no business is immune from unforeseen or contemplated economic events\, whether positive or negative. The 2020-22 Covid 19 pandemic is indicative of that in the extreme. As would be getting an unexpected large purchase order from a brand new customer. Or deciding to raise or lower your prices or deal with higher costs. Or worrying about working capital over the next 12 months. To assure your business can weather these and other such contingencies\, it’s important to quantify and understand the potential financial impact of such occurrences. This “morning coffee” Stress Test briefing will help you consider whether your business would benefit by utilizing our SBDC risk analysis methodology to better prepare for your best future. \nSpeaker(s): Richard Spears\, Maricopa 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 \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/stress-test-your-business-now/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220120T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220120T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20211220T205215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T214147Z
UID:5304-1642663800-1642665600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Stress Test Your Business Now!
DESCRIPTION:Virtually no business is immune from unforeseen or contemplated economic events\, whether positive or negative. The 2020-22 Covid 19 pandemic is indicative of that in the extreme. As would be getting an unexpected large purchase order from a brand new customer. Or deciding to raise or lower your prices or deal with higher costs. Or worrying about working capital over the next 12 months. To assure your business can weather these and other such contingencies\, it’s important to quantify and understand the potential financial impact of such occurrences. This “morning coffee” Stress Test briefing will help you consider whether your business would benefit by utilizing our SBDC risk analysis methodology to better prepare for your best future. \nSpeaker(s): Richard Spears\, Maricopa 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 \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/stress-test-your-business-now-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220120T184949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T173129Z
UID:5321-1644912000-1644922800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online Training 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for QuickBooks Online training. Two sessions are offered for users who want to learn from the beginning how to set up a company\, pay bills\, invoice customers\, reconcile their bank accounts and use QuickBooks Online as a tool to help manage their business. We will be reviewing the related accounting concepts associated with the QuickBooks functions to help attendees understand why the functions are done the way they are. \nWho will benefit from seminar: \nBusinesses using or planning to use QuickBooks software for their accounting system. This program will feature only topics related to QuickBooks Online. The concepts from this class will not be applicable to QuickBooks Desktop. \n  \nCourse Outline: \n\nIntroduction\n\nProduct overview\nSubscription levels\n\n\nNavigate\n\nLogging in\nSetting up a new file\nAccount & settings\nLists\nNavigation bars\nSearch & recent transactions\nAttach documents\n\n\nChart of Accounts\n\nProducts and services\nProduct categories\nInventory tracking\n\n\nVendors & Expenses\n\nCreating vendors & transactions\nBills & purchase orders\n\n\n\n  \nSpeaker(s): Tanya Luken\, CPA PC \nRegister here  \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.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/quickbooks-online-training-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220120T193357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T182710Z
UID:5326-1645084800-1645095600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online Training 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for QuickBooks Online training. Two sessions are offered for users who want to learn from the beginning how to set up a company\, pay bills\, invoice customers\, reconcile their bank accounts and use QuickBooks Online as a tool to help manage their business. We will be reviewing the related accounting concepts associated with the QuickBooks functions to help attendees understand why the functions are done the way they are. \nWho will benefit from seminar: \nBusinesses using or planning to use QuickBooks software for their accounting system. This program will feature only topics related to QuickBooks Online. The concepts from this class will not be applicable to QuickBooks Desktop. \n  \nCourse Outline: \n\n\n\nCustomers & Sales\n\nCreating customers & transactions\nInvoices & sales orders\nDelayed charges\nDeposits\nStatements\nEstimates\n\n\nBank & Credit Card Accounts\n\nBank Feeds\nTroubleshooting\nBatch actions\nBank rules\nReconciliations\n\n\nReporting\n\nReport Center\nCustomizing\nPrint\, email and export\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Tracking\n\n\nPayroll\n\n\nSetup\n\n\nRun payroll in QBO\n\n\nPayroll Reports\n\nSpeaker(s): Tanya Luken\, CPA PC \nRegister here  \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.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/quickbooks-online-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220303T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20211220T223204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T223254Z
UID:5310-1646301600-1646307000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property 101
DESCRIPTION:Have 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. \nRegister here:  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/intellectual-property-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220308T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220302T185705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T194845Z
UID:5375-1646746200-1646749800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:How to Join Arizona's New B2B Marketplace as a Service Provider
DESCRIPTION:AERO is Arizona’s B2B marketplace that connects you with local Arizona businesses in need of your expertise. Through paid short-term business projects\, you can expand your customer network and grow your business.\n\n\nWork with local service seekers on projects such as website development\, social media\, marketing\, financial and business planning\, and more. \nWhat you’ll get from the AERO platform: \n\nFind new customers and expand your portfolio\nWork on off-the-shelf projects and get paid a stipend of up to $1\,200\nGrow your local business network\n\nJoin us in this demonstration and workshop to get you started on AERO! \n\nSpeaker(s): Yolanda Facio\, Maricopa SDBC Business Analyst \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Here \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.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/how-to-join-arizonas-new-b2b-marketplace-as-a-service-provider/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220302T190427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T000259Z
UID:5379-1646908200-1646911800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:How to Join Arizona's New B2B Marketplace as a Service Seeker
DESCRIPTION:AERO is Arizona’s B2B marketplace that connects you with local Arizona talent ready to offer their services and expertise to help you reach your business goals. \nWork with local service providers on projects such as website development\, social media\, marketing\, financial and business planning\, and more\, at no cost to you. \nWhat you’ll get from the AERO platform: \n\nAccess new resources to support your ideas and the talent to get them done\nSource fresh ideas and access the support to implement them quickly\nBuild a foundation for sustainable growth to help you stay ahead of the game\n\nJoin us in this demonstration and workshop to get you started on AERO! \n\nSpeaker(s): Yolanda Facio\, Maricopa SDBC Business Analyst \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Here \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.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/how-to-join-arizonas-new-b2b-marketplace-as-a-service-seeker/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220302T190158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T190158Z
UID:5382-1647955800-1647959400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:How to Join Arizona's New B2B Marketplace as a Service Provider
DESCRIPTION:AERO is Arizona’s B2B marketplace that connects you with local Arizona businesses in need of your expertise. Through paid short-term business projects\, you can expand your customer network and grow your business.\n\nWork with local service seekers on projects such as website development\, social media\, marketing\, financial and business planning\, and more. \nWhat you’ll get from the AERO platform: \n\nFind new customers and expand your portfolio\nWork on off-the-shelf projects and get paid a stipend of up to $1\,200\nGrow your local business network\n\nJoin us in this demonstration and workshop to get you started on AERO! \n\nSpeaker(s): Yolanda Facio\, Maricopa SDBC Business Analyst \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Here \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.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/how-to-join-arizonas-new-b2b-marketplace-as-a-service-provider-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220207T182739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T170743Z
UID:5348-1648116000-1648121400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:What are my options? Alternatives for financing your early-stage venture
DESCRIPTION:If you are an early-stage company\, finding the funding for your venture is one of the most tricky hurdles to overcome. There are a variety of ways you can find funding\, and a variety of organizations\, people\, and resources available to you. What options are right for you? Where should you even start? We designed this webinar to be an insightful overview of the various options available to your venture. \nParticipants understand the multitude of options for early-stage companies looking obtain funding to start or expand their business. The main aim of this webinar will be to provide a high level overview of the funding landscape while focusing on the pros and cons of each topic. \nTopics include: \n• Self Funding\n• Friends & Family\n• Crowdfunding\n• Accelerators\n• Competitions\n• Grants\n• SBIR/STTR\n• Angel Investors\n• Strategic Investors\n• Venture Capital\n• Corporate Venture \nAudience: Early-stage companies who are seeking access to capital \nRegister here  \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.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/what-are-my-options-alternatives-for-financing-your-early-stage-venture/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220302T190532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T000451Z
UID:5387-1648117800-1648121400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:How to Join Arizona's New B2B Marketplace as a Service Seeker
DESCRIPTION:AERO is Arizona’s business-to-business (B2B) marketplace that connects you with local Arizona talent ready to offer their services and expertise to help you reach your business goals.  \nWork with local service providers on projects such as website development\, social media\, marketing\, financial and business planning\, and more\, at no cost to you. \nWhat you’ll get from the AERO platform: \n\nAccess new resources to support your ideas and the talent to get them done\nSource fresh ideas and access the support to implement them quickly\nBuild a foundation for sustainable growth to help you stay ahead of the game\n\nJoin us in this demonstration and workshop to get you started on AERO! \n\nSpeaker(s): Yolanda Facio\, Maricopa SDBC Business Analyst \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Here \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.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/how-to-join-arizonas-new-b2b-marketplace-as-a-service-seeker-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220330T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220330T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220301T190841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T162836Z
UID:5366-1648625400-1648627200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Coffee Break Series: Merchant Services
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpeaker(s): Richard Spears\, Maricopa 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/coffee-break-series-merchant-services/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220207T221201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T182635Z
UID:5355-1649239200-1649242800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Kompass - A Global B2B Marketing Tool
DESCRIPTION:Good News\, Maricopa SBDC got a great Global B2B marketing tool -Kompass for you! During this difficult time\, Maricopa SBDC continually consider your needs to grow your international businesses. Now with Kompass\, via Maricopa SBDC\, you will have A free access to data base for more than 70 countries\, 53+ million companies. What a great opportunity for you to expand your exporting businesses! No need shopping around\, and no need spend unlimited time to find oversea buyers. Join this webinar\, we will show you how to use Kompass find your ideal buyers or suppliers via Kompass. \nTo find more about Kompass: https://us.solutions.kompass.com/ \nTopics include:\nWhat Kompass can do for small businesses?\nHow can businesses owner have a free access to the Kompass database? – Via SBDC How to use Kompass data \nSpeaker(s): Carol Pool\, Maricopa SBDC Business Analyst\nRufiya Blank \,Kompass \nRegister here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/kompass-a-new-free-tool-for-sbdc-clients/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220404T164614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T164614Z
UID:5425-1649844000-1649847600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Reach Customers Online with Google
DESCRIPTION:Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website’s visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile\, Google Trends\, Search Console\, Google Ads\, and more. \nIn this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for: \n+ Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results\, on all devices\n+ Creating a free Google Business Profile\n+ Advertising your business on Google \nAbout the presenter: \nIsrael is a Grow With Google Professional Speaker and has spent the last 15 years working in various roles within the public and private sector\, across various industries – including the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, the Specialty Coffee Association\, Constant Contact and other eCommerce Software as a Service (SaaS) companies while serving several multicultural communities along the way. \nSpeaker(s): Israel Serna\, Grow With Google
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/reach-customers-online-with-google/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220404T164856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T164856Z
UID:5427-1650448800-1650452400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Exporting Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that exporting a product can be a lot easier than you might think? With the right tools and methodology\, you can bring in more profit\, and discover larger and more beneficial target markets while others are still struggling to increase domestic sales.Both products and services are exportable\, and small details can determine whether you can export\, or not. Join our free\, online exporting series classes\, and we will teach you how to export your products and/or services\, step-by-step. You will soon become the experts in the exporting business! \nTopics include: \na. Can I make more money and higher profits via exporting? \nb. Common mistakes that beginners in the exporting field make\, and how to avoid them. \nc. How Maricopa SBDC can help beginners in the export business. \nSpeaker(s): Yanxin Laisure-Pool Maricopa SBDC Business Advisor\nTom Fulcher\, Maricopa SBDC Business Advisor
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/exporting-procedures/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220411T165355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T165355Z
UID:5436-1651744800-1651750200@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. \nObjectives (What will participants know and/or be able to do after attending): \n\nUnderstand the different type of patents\nKnow the difference between a provisional and non-provisional patent application\nIntroduction to the process of patent prosecution\nExposure to patent prosecution programs\n\n  \nTopics include: \n\nTypes of patents\nThe parts of a patent application\nThe examination process\nClaims analysis with respect to novelty and obviousness\nOffice action.\n\nAudience: Business owners who are either contemplating securing intellectual property or already own intellectual property.\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Lou Farina SBDC\,\, Stephen 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.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/patent-basics-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220302T190846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T182216Z
UID:5390-1651752000-1651755600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Build a Business That Grows!!!: Start a Business\, Get Funds\, and Learn About Our B2B Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:AERO is Arizona’s B2B marketplace that connects you with local Arizona talent ready to offer their services or businesses in need of your expertise.  \nWhether you are a local service provider or small business seeking support for your projects such as website development\, social media\, marketing\, financial and business planning\, and more\, the AERO platform is for you.  \n\n\nWhat you’ll get from the AERO platform as a service provider:\n\nFind new customers and expand your portfolio\nWork on off-the-shelf projects and get paid a stipend of up to $1\,200\nGrow your local business network\n\n\nWhat you’ll get from the AERO platform as a small business seeking support:\n\nAccess support for your ideas and the talent to get it done at no cost to you\nSource fresh ideas and access the support to implement them quickly\nBuild a foundation for sustainable growth to help you stay ahead of the game\n\n\nJoin us in this demonstration and workshop to get you started on AERO! \n\nDuring the event\, the AZSBDC team will also provide an overview of our start-up resources so if you are ready to start a business\, we can help you kick start the process with No-Cost counseling. \nFinally\, our AZSBDC Money Team will be sharing information about their No-Cost services to get you prepared and ready for lending\, and we’ll have a Lender on hand to talk with you about funding opportunities. \nThis is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to get the resources\, tools\, and support you need to Build a Business That Grows! \nSpeaker(s): Yolanda A. Facio\, Maricopa SDBC Business Analyst \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/build-a-business-that-grows-start-a-business-get-funds-and-learn-about-our-b2b-marketplace/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220411T165614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T165614Z
UID:5438-1652176800-1652182200@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• The sequence of equity investing\n• Insights into the impact of the Pandemic on early-stage investing\n• 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• Angel Investor’s ROI and time horizon expectations so that your venture’s “asks” aligns with their expectations.\n• How Startups are valued thereby increasing your chances of closing a deal with Angels\n• The Angel Group Investment Process \nSpeaker(s): Lou Farina
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/angel-investing-pandemic-disruption-creates-new-opportunities-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220411T165814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T165814Z
UID:5440-1652868000-1652871600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish.In this session we’ll show you how to:+ Create or claim your Google Business Profile+ Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps+ Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers \nSpeaker(s): Israel Serna\, Grow With Google
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220525T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220525T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220411T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T170003Z
UID:5442-1653463800-1653465600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Coffee Break: What Affects Your Credit Score?
DESCRIPTION:We’ll examine the key components that drive your personal credit score. Buy now\, pay later charges are now being added to your credit history. We’ll review how credit scores can impact the ability of your business to borrow. \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Richard Spears\, Maricopa SBDC Business Analyst
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/coffee-break-what-affects-your-credit-score/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220428T172500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T191516Z
UID:5456-1653559200-1653562800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Employee Retention Tax Credit
DESCRIPTION:The participants will have a better understanding of what Employee Retention Tax Credit is and to help them figure out if they qualify and the steps to getting their ERTC refund from the IRS. \nTopics include: Employee Retention Tax Credit \nAudience:\nSmall Business Owners \nSpeaker(s): Cheryl Pahl\nJeffrey Mohlman\, CTS\, CDFA
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/employee-retention-tax-credit-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220504T164055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T164342Z
UID:5462-1654171200-1654174800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Build a Business That Grows!!!: Start a Business\, Get Funds\, and Learn About Our B2B Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:AERO is Arizona’s B2B marketplace that connects you with local Arizona talent ready to offer their services or businesses in need of your expertise. \nWhether you are a local service provider or small business seeking support for your projects such as website development\, social media\, marketing\, financial and business planning\, and more\, the AERO platform is for you. \n\n\nWhat you’ll get from the AERO platform as a service provider:\n\nFind new customers and expand your portfolio\nWork on off-the-shelf projects and get paid a stipend of up to $1\,200\nGrow your local business network\n\n\nWhat you’ll get from the AERO platform as a small business seeking support:\n\nAccess support for your ideas and the talent to get it done at no cost to you\nSource fresh ideas and access the support to implement them quickly\nBuild a foundation for sustainable growth to help you stay ahead of the game\n\n\nJoin us in this demonstration and workshop to get you started on AERO! \n\nDuring the event\, the AZSBDC team will also provide an overview of our start-up resources so if you are ready to start a business\, we can help you kick start the process with No-Cost counseling. \nFinally\, our AZSBDC Money Team will be sharing information about their No-Cost services to get you prepared and ready for lending\, and we’ll have a Lender on hand to talk with you about funding opportunities. \nThis is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to get the resources\, tools\, and support you need to Build a Business That Grows! \nSpeaker(s): \nYolanda A. Facio\, Maricopa SDBC Business Analyst \nCJ Johnson\, AZSBDC Network Funding Outreach Specialist \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/build-a-business-that-grows-start-a-business-get-funds-and-learn-about-our-b2b-marketplace-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220607T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220426T205311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T153352Z
UID:5449-1654596000-1654601400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:SBIR Overview: How to Leverage America’s Seed Fund
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising 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 Bob Mucci PTAC\, Kyle Hohmann
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sbir-overview-how-to-leverage-americas-seed-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220426T205809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T173714Z
UID:5451-1655287200-1655290800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Make Your Website Work for For You
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one\, this workshop will help you learn how to get the most out of your site. In this presentation\, you will discover how to create a search-friendly website that goes beyond just great design. Learn the fundamentals and characteristics of a great website: + Creating a goal oriented website to help with business objectives. + Creating and keeping an organized website that offers a great user experience. + Creating content that captivates customers and keeps them coming back + Understanding how search works and how to optimize your site for higher ranking + And how to measure the success of your website with tools like Google Analytics. About the presenter: Israel is a Grow With Google Professional Speaker and has spent the last 15 years working in various roles within the public and private sector\, across various industries – including the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, the Specialty Coffee Association\, Constant Contact and other eCommerce Software as a Service (SaaS) companies while serving several multicultural communities along the way. Israel takes pride in having the opportunity to organize and speak at hundreds of industry conferences on topics related to eCommerce\, Social Media Marketing\, Job Skill Trainings\, and Resume Building. \n  \nSpeaker(s): Israel Serna\, Grow With Google \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/make-your-website-work-for-for-you/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220602T174148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T174148Z
UID:5476-1655892000-1655895600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nGain an understanding of marketing’s role in your business\, the 6 P’s of Marketing\, your positioning in the marketplace\, and why your customers choose you over the competition. By the end of this session\, you will understand how marketing touches all aspects of your business regardless of size\, from sole proprietors who wear many hats\, to marketing professionals within larger organizations. You will also gain insight about your business positioning and why your customers choose to do business with you. Handouts and worksheets will be provided. Topics include: Definition of marketing Marketing’s role in your business Customer focused positioning Audience: Solo proprietors\, business owners and key staff\, marketing professionals within larger organizations with more than 10 employees. \nSpeaker(s): Jeri Denniston\, SBDC Business Analyst \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/marketing-your-business-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141653
CREATED:20220602T175316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T175435Z
UID:5478-1656489600-1656522000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business – Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Begin creating a marketing plan following a simple 5-step process that links to your organization’s bottom line and overall goals. \nBy the end of this session\, you will have started a marketing plan that ties to your organization’s overall business goals. You will list desired outcomes\, set measurable goals\, identify external environmental changes that may impact your plan\, start a SWOT\, and list at least one key strategy to implement in the next 3 months. Handouts and worksheets will be provided. \nTopics include:\n5-Step Marketing Plan\nExternal Environmental Scan\nSWOT\nStrategies and Actions \nSpeaker(s): Jeri Denniston\, Business Analyst\, Maricopa SBDC \nRegister Here! 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/marketing-your-business-session-2/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR