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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170619T170000
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UID:1490-1497891600-1497898800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy
DESCRIPTION:Dates: June 19 and 26\, July 3\, 10\, 17 and 24. \nTime: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm \nThis six week program is designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist women in starting and expanding their businesses. \nPlease register for each week individually. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder/
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:20170613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170613T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170508T130622Z
UID:1458-1497344400-1497349800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:How Business Income is Taxed - IRS Forms\, Recordkeeping and Filing Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 13\, 2017 \n9:00 am – 10:30 am \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development Center\, South Building\n108 N 40th Street\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nLearn about the different types of business entities \n\nSole Proprietor\nPartnership\nLLC\nS-Corp\nC-Corp\nOthers\n\nIncluding Corporate Maintenance\nAvoid comingling of money\n\n\n\nLearn what is business income \n\nRevenue minus expenses\nNot cash taken by the owner\nRecord Keeping Requirements\n\nBusiness income tax forms \n\nUnderstand which type\n\nHow business income is taxed \n\nDefine and discuss flow-through entities\nSelf-employment taxes\nWhen to make an S-election\n\nHow to pay income tax on business income \n\nEFTPS/AZ Taxes\nQuarterly Payments\nUnderpayment penalties and how to avoid them\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/setting-legal-entity-need-know-irs-forms-record-keeping-filing-requirements/
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:20170608T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170608T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170123T164504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T171841Z
UID:1171-1496937600-1496943000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 8\, 2017\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEstrella Mountain Community\n3000 N Dysart Road\nOcotillo Hall\, Room OCT 107\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/
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:20170608T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170424T135929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T135929Z
UID:1385-1496934000-1496941200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 8\, 2017\n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nChandler Chamber of Commerce\n25 S. Arizona Place\, Suite \nChandler\, AZ  85225 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-4/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170412T215706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T220805Z
UID:1372-1496930400-1496937600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 8\, 2017\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGateWay Community College\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-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170501T155005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T155755Z
UID:1432-1496338200-1496345400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:2017 InnovateHER:  Innovating for Women Business Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 1\, 2017 \n5:30 pm to 7:30 pm \nASU Downtown Campus\nEA England Building\n424 North Central Avenue\nPhoenix\, AZ  85004 \nInnovateHER Highlights the economic and community impact of Phoenix’s growing female led ventures. \nCo+Hoots Foundation will be partnering with the SBA in collaboration with ASU\, E+I\, Maricopa SBDC\, and Women Who StartUp to bring InnovateHER to Phoenix. \nApplications are now open for the 2017 Phoenix InnovateHER Grant and Pitch Showcase. \nInnovateHER provides an opportunity for Phoenix female led ventures to showcase their innovations on a national scale.  Five finalists will be selected to pitch at a community event June 1\, 2017 at the ASU Downtown Campus in front of an all star entrepreneurial community panel. \nVentures will be judged on: \n– Having a measurable impact on the lives of women and families\n– Having the potential for commercialization\n– Filling a need in the marketplace (30%) \nThe winner will be announced that same night and will be submitted to a pool of national representatives. Finalists will pitch on a national stage in Washington D.C. and the winners will be awarded $70\,000 in grant funding. \nAll applicants will receive recognition at the event.  Business plan review and pitch practice is available free of charge for all ventures that participate. \nParticipants must be at least 18 years of age\, U.S. citizens or permanent residents\, and meet other requirements as defined in the Competition Rules. \nHow to Participate: \n– Applications and materials are due by Friday\, May 11\, by 5:00 PM MST\n– Submit an investor pitch presentation (10 slides max) and a business plan with executive summary to: Donna.McCown@domail.maricopa.edu\n– May\, 19th – Semi-finalists will be notified\n– June\, 1st –  Competition + Pitch at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. \nRegister Now \n  \n             \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/2017-innovateher-innovating-women-business-challenge/
LOCATION:ASU Downtown Campus\, 424 North Central Avenue\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170531T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170208T225708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T171411Z
UID:1214-1496219400-1496230200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session Five
DESCRIPTION:Maricopa SBDC announces the Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series! \nThis five-part series will cover: \nWednesday\, April 5\, 2017\nSession One – Are You Ready to Export \nWednesday\, April 19\, 2017 \nSession Two – Product/Market Identification \nWednesday\, May 3\, 2017\nSession Three – Export Financing and Risk Management \nWednesday\, May 17\, 2017\nSession Four – Export Logistics \nWednesday\, May 31\, 2017\nSession Five – Graduation:  Share your plans and network with Arizona’s leading export experts \nU.S. export sales recently grew 48% over a five-year period and now exceeds $2.35 trillion.  That’s a lot of zeros – are you getting your piece of the global pie?  If you are already exporting or thinking about it for 2017\, this workshop series is for you.  The Maricopa SBDC is pleased to present its inaugural Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series. \nStay tuned for more information on workshop session details and guest speakers/panelists. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-export-development-workshop-series-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170420T183233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T194453Z
UID:1375-1495724400-1495731600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 25\, 2017\n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nChandler-Gilbert Community\nSun Lakes Center\, Room 108\n25105 S. Alma School\nChandler\, AZ  85248\n \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-3-2/
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:20170525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170123T163128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T163128Z
UID:1168-1495720800-1495728000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 25\, 2017\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170222T180817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T212256Z
UID:1244-1495094400-1495108800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Four Week Series \nDates:  May 9\, 11\, 16 and 18\, 2017 \nFee of $495.00 covers materials for all four parts.  Payment must be made at the door with a check for $495.00 made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted. \nThis four week course is designed to help owners and managers of small businesses better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover: \n*Overcoming common business\n*Understanding your financial\n*Making effective pricing\n*Evaluating cost\n*Making your business\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-5-2-2-2/
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:20170517T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170208T225449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T171309Z
UID:1212-1495009800-1495020600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session Four
DESCRIPTION:Maricopa SBDC announces the Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series! \nThis five-part series will cover: \nWednesday\, April 5\, 2017\nSession One – Are You Ready to Export \nWednesday\, April 19\, 2017 \nSession Two – Product/Market Identification \nWednesday\, May 3\, 2017\nSession Three – Export Financing and Risk Management \nWednesday\, May 17\, 2017\nSession Four – Export Logistics \nWednesday\, May 31\, 2017\nSession Five – Graduation:  Share your plans and network with Arizona’s leading export experts \nU.S. export sales recently grew 48% over a five-year period and now exceeds $2.35 trillion.  That’s a lot of zeros – are you getting your piece of the global pie?  If you are already exporting or thinking about it for 2017\, this workshop series is for you.  The Maricopa SBDC is pleased to present its inaugural Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series. \nStay tuned for more information on workshop session details and guest speakers/panelists. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-export-development-workshop-series-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170222T180615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T212104Z
UID:1242-1494921600-1494936000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Four Week Series \nDates:  May 9\, 11\, 16 and 18\, 2017 \nFee of $495.00 covers materials for all four parts.  Payment must be made at the door with a check for $495.00 made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted. \nThis four week course is designed to help owners and managers of small businesses better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover: \n*Overcoming common business\n*Understanding your financial\n*Making effective pricing\n*Evaluating cost\n*Making your business\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-5-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170123T162650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T171808Z
UID:1165-1494518400-1494523800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 11\, 2017\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEstrella Mountain Community\n3000 N Dysart Road\nOcotillo Hall\, Room OCT 107\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2/
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:20170511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170123T161123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T161123Z
UID:1163-1494511200-1494518400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 11\, 2017\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development\n108 N 40th Street\, South\nPhoenix\, AZ  85034 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nUsing presentations\, group discussion\, and activities\, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea\, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business\, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona\, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources. \nThis program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2/
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:20170511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170222T180409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T211906Z
UID:1240-1494489600-1494504000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Four Week Series \nDates:  May 9\, 11\, 16 and 18\, 2017 \nFee of $495.00 covers materials for all four parts.  Payment must be made at the door with a check for $495.00 made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted. \nThis four week course is designed to help owners and managers of small businesses better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover: \n*Overcoming common business\n*Understanding your financial\n*Making effective pricing\n*Evaluating cost\n*Making your business\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-5-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170123T155316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T155316Z
UID:1159-1494334800-1494342000@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-groundwork-government-contracting-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170222T175953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T211645Z
UID:1238-1494316800-1494331200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Profit Mastery – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Profit Mastery – Four Week Series \nDates:  May 9\, 11\, 16 and 18\, 2017 \nFee of $495.00 covers materials for all four parts.  Payment must be made at the door with a check for $495.00 made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”.  Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted. \nThis four week course is designed to help owners and managers of small businesses better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials. \nIn this hands-on workshop you’ll cover: \n*Overcoming common business\n*Understanding your financial\n*Making effective pricing\n*Evaluating cost\n*Making your business\n*Avoiding cash crunches \nOther topics: \n\nHow does your business compare with others in your industry?\nWill increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?\nDo you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker\, through better communication?\n\nAll of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you.  Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more.  It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials. \nThis program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/profit-mastery-part-1-5/
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:20170503T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170208T225119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T171214Z
UID:1210-1493800200-1493811000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session Three
DESCRIPTION:Maricopa SBDC announces the Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series! \nThis five-part series will cover: \nWednesday\, April 5\, 2017\nSession One – Are You Ready to Export \nWednesday\, April 19\, 2017 \nSession Two – Product/Market Identification \nWednesday\, May 3\, 2017\nSession Three – Export Financing and Risk Management \nWednesday\, May 17\, 2017\nSession Four – Export Logistics \nWednesday\, May 31\, 2017\nSession Five – Graduation:  Share your plans and network with Arizona’s leading export experts \nU.S. export sales recently grew 48% over a five-year period and now exceeds $2.35 trillion.  That’s a lot of zeros – are you getting your piece of the global pie?  If you are already exporting or thinking about it for 2017\, this workshop series is for you.  The Maricopa SBDC is pleased to present its inaugural Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series. \nStay tuned for more information on workshop session details and guest speakers/panelists. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-export-development-workshop-series-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:20170427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170119T230613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T232313Z
UID:1144-1493301600-1493308800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 27\, 2017\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development\n108 N 40th Street\, South\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. \nIn this interactive session\, you will be introduced to critical questions to ask\, and actions to take\, in order to determine the feasibility of your business idea. \nThis session is also a necessary first step to prepare you for an initial counseling session with an SBDC business analyst. \nAudience:  This program is intended for entrepreneurs who have not yet opened their doors for business and are in the planning phase. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170425T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170215T182824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T212729Z
UID:1224-1493110800-1493116200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:IRS Small Business Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 25\, 2017\n9:00 – 10:30 am \nCOST:  FREE \nIn this workshop you will learn about Small Business Payroll\, Payroll Tax and Legislative Updates. \nParticipants will learn about: \n1)  Employee vs Contractor Rules \n2)  New Hires \n\nRequired Paperwork (New Hire Packets)\nRecord-keeping\nE-verify & New Hire Reporting\n\n3)  Exempt vs. Non-exempt employees (Salary or Hourly) \n4)  Payroll Taxes \nUnderstanding: \n\nEmployee withholding\nEmployer payroll taxes\nGross pay vs net pay\n\n5)  Workers Compensation \n\nBased on Estimates\nSelf-Audit\n\n6)  Working with payroll company \n\nHow to review payroll reports\nHow to record transactions\n\n7)  Legislative Updates \n\nProp 206 AZ Minimum Wage & Sick Leave\nFLSA Update (minimum salary for exempt employees)\nACA Update\n\nRegister Here \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/irs-small-business-taxes/
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:20170419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170208T224813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T172455Z
UID:1207-1492590600-1492601400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session Two
DESCRIPTION:Maricopa SBDC announces the Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series! \nThis five-part series will cover: \nWednesday\, April 5\, 2017\nSession One – Are You Ready to Export \nWednesday\, April 19\, 2017 \nSession Two – Product/Market Identification \nWednesday\, May 3\, 2017\nSession Three – Export Financing and Risk Management \nWednesday\, May 17\, 2017\nSession Four – Export Logistics \nWednesday\, May 31\, 2017\nSession Five – Graduation:  Share your plans and network with Arizona’s leading export experts \nU.S. export sales recently grew 48% over a five-year period and now exceeds $2.35 trillion.  That’s a lot of zeros – are you getting your piece of the global pie?  If you are already exporting or thinking about it for 2017\, this workshop series is for you.  The Maricopa SBDC is pleased to present its inaugural Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series. \nStay tuned for more information on workshop session details and guest speakers/panelists. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-export-development-workshop-series-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:20170414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20161201T233300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T233300Z
UID:1014-1492164000-1492171200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Empowered PhXX Round-Table Action Planning:  Local Leadership Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 14\, 2017\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation:  ASU SkySong\n1475 N Scottsdale Road\nScottsdale\, AZ  85257 \nLeaders of the Phoenix Entrepreneurial Ecosystem come together in an interactive round table format to discuss reaching out to local government leaders to advocate for specific initiatives to help grow female entrepreneurship in Phoenix . \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-local-leadership-outreach/
LOCATION:ASU SkySong\, ASU SkySong\, 1475 N Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170413T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170119T223958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T232153Z
UID:1131-1492099200-1492104600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 13\, 2017\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEstrella Mountain Community College\n3000 N Dysart Road\nOcotillo Hall\, Room OCT 107\nAvondale\, AZ  85392 \nCOST:  FREE \nAre you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take?  Think you have a great idea\, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea\, an idea that customers want or need?  If you answered yes to any of these questions\, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you. \nIn this interactive session\, you will be introduced to critical questions to ask\, and actions to take\, in order to determine the feasibility of your business idea. \nThis session is also a necessary first step to prepare you for an initial counseling session with an SBDC business analyst. \nAudience:  This program is intended for entrepreneurs who have not yet opened their doors for business and are in the planning phase. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-2/
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:20170413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170119T223508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T210508Z
UID:1129-1492095600-1492102800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 13\, 2017\n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nChandler Chamber of Commerce\n25 S. Arizona Place\, Ste 201\nChandler\, AZ  85225 \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. \nIn this interactive session\, you will be introduced to critical questions to ask\, and actions to take\, in order to determine the feasibility of your business idea. \nThis session is also a necessary first step to prepare you for an initial counseling session with an SBDC business analyst. \nAudience:  This program is intended for entrepreneurs who have not yet opened their doors for business and are in the planning phase. \n  \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170413T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170223T211049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T211049Z
UID:1271-1492083000-1492088400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:TechEdge Series - Week 4
DESCRIPTION:Week 1 – March 23\, 2017\nWeek 2 – March 30\, 2017\nWeek 3 – April 6\, 2017\nWeek 4 – April 13\, 2017 \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nChandler Chamber of Commerce\n25 S. Arizona Place\nChandler\, AZ  85225 \nThe TechEdge Series includes four\, 1.5 hour sessions\, scheduled over a four week period of time.  Topics include Technology Commercialization\, Lean Startup Methodology\, Intellectual Property Protection\, and Sources of Capital. \nOur TechEdge Series is designed for the entrepreneur developing innovative and disruptive solutions to problems faced today.  The series goal is to educate participants on how to efficiently and effectively move their business venture forward.  The areas of instruction include financial analysis and management\, marketing\, human resources\, capital formation and other business development topics.  As part of the series\, we facilitate resource identification and connection to help tech start-up participants in the commercialization process. \nThis Series is intended for entrepreneurs working to develop innovative and disruptive solutions to current problems.  Ideal participants come from high-tech industries such as renewable energy\, bio-medical\, manufacturing\, aerospace and defense.  Other sectors are encouraged to participate. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/techedge-series-week-1-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170406T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170223T210506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T210920Z
UID:1267-1491478200-1491483600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:TechEdge Series - Week 3
DESCRIPTION:Week 1 – March 23\, 2017\nWeek 2 – March 30\, 2017\nWeek 3 – April 6\, 2017\nWeek 4 – April 13\, 2017 \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nChandler Chamber of Commerce\n25 S. Arizona Place\nChandler\, AZ  85225 \nThe TechEdge Series includes four\, 1.5 hour sessions\, scheduled over a four week period of time.  Topics include Technology Commercialization\, Lean Startup Methodology\, Intellectual Property Protection\, and Sources of Capital. \nOur TechEdge Series is designed for the entrepreneur developing innovative and disruptive solutions to problems faced today.  The series goal is to educate participants on how to efficiently and effectively move their business venture forward.  The areas of instruction include financial analysis and management\, marketing\, human resources\, capital formation and other business development topics.  As part of the series\, we facilitate resource identification and connection to help tech start-up participants in the commercialization process. \nThis Series is intended for entrepreneurs working to develop innovative and disruptive solutions to current problems.  Ideal participants come from high-tech industries such as renewable energy\, bio-medical\, manufacturing\, aerospace and defense.  Other sectors are encouraged to participate. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/techedge-series-week-1-2-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170405T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170208T224524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T170931Z
UID:1205-1491381000-1491391800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session One
DESCRIPTION:Maricopa SBDC announces the Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series! \nThis five-part series will cover: \nWednesday\, April 5\, 2017\nSession One – Are You Ready to Export \nWednesday\, April 19\, 2017 \nSession Two – Product/Market Identification \nWednesday\, May 3\, 2017\nSession Three – Export Financing and Risk Management \nWednesday\, May 17\, 2017\nSession Four – Export Logistics \nWednesday\, May 31\, 2017\nSession Five – Graduation:  Share your plans and network with Arizona’s leading export experts \nU.S. export sales recently grew 48% over a five-year period and now exceeds $2.35 trillion.  That’s a lot of zeros – are you getting your piece of the global pie?  If you are already exporting or thinking about it for 2017\, this workshop series is for you.  The Maricopa SBDC is pleased to present its inaugural Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series. \nStay tuned for more information on workshop session details and guest speakers/panelists. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-export-development-workshop-series/
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:20170330T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170223T210336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T210556Z
UID:1265-1490873400-1490878800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:TechEdge Series - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:Week 1 – March 23\, 2017\nWeek 2 – March 30\, 2017\nWeek 3 – April 6\, 2017\nWeek 4 – April 13\, 2017 \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nChandler Chamber of Commerce\n25 S. Arizona Place\nChandler\, AZ  85225 \nThe TechEdge Series includes four\, 1.5 hour sessions\, scheduled over a four week period of time.  Topics include Technology Commercialization\, Lean Startup Methodology\, Intellectual Property Protection\, and Sources of Capital. \nOur TechEdge Series is designed for the entrepreneur developing innovative and disruptive solutions to problems faced today.  The series goal is to educate participants on how to efficiently and effectively move their business venture forward.  The areas of instruction include financial analysis and management\, marketing\, human resources\, capital formation and other business development topics.  As part of the series\, we facilitate resource identification and connection to help tech start-up participants in the commercialization process. \nThis Series is intended for entrepreneurs working to develop innovative and disruptive solutions to current problems.  Ideal participants come from high-tech industries such as renewable energy\, bio-medical\, manufacturing\, aerospace and defense.  Other sectors are encouraged to participate. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/techedge-series-week-1-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170330T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20170222T211116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170222T211116Z
UID:1246-1490864400-1490869800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property:  How to Protect Yours and Avoid Accidentally Stealing Others
DESCRIPTION:Date:  March 30\, 2017 \nTime:  9:00 – 10:30 am \nCost:  Free \nToo often\, business owners fail to protect their intellectual property and that of others. As a business owner\, have you asked yourself these critical questions: \n\nWhat types of intellectual property exist in my business?\nHow should I protect it?\nWhat is the process and how much should I budget?\nWhat are the opportunities?  What are the risks?\n\nJoin us for this session\, to learn about the value of protecting your intellectual property using Copyrights\, Trade Marks\, Trade Secrets and Patents. \nThis program is intended for small business owners that have been in business for more than one year. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/intellectual-property-protect-avoid-accidentally-stealing-others/
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:20170329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114300
CREATED:20161221T214548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T135838Z
UID:1081-1490776200-1490805000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Boots to Business: REBOOT
DESCRIPTION:Boots to Business: REBOOT \nTuesday\, March 28\, 2017 and Wednesday\, March 29\, 2017\n8:30 am to 4:30 pm \nThis is a 2-Day\, Full Day Event located at: \nGateWay Community College\nSmall Business Development Center\n108 N 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ 85034 \nBoots to Business: Reboot is an entrepreneurial education program offered to veterans by the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF). \nThe program provides assistance to veterans exploring self-employment opportunities by leading them through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and the foundational knowledge required for developing a business plan. \nParticipants are also introduced to SBA resources available to help access start-up capital and additional technical assistance. \nWho should attend?  All honorably discharged veterans and their spouses are eligible for the program and can register for the free two-day workshop. \nFor answers or for more information\, please contact:  James Pipper at James.Pipper@sba.gov or call 602-745-7230. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/httpboots2business-orgreboot-2/
LOCATION:AZ
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