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UID:2151-1540890000-1540897200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-6/
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:20181031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112610
CREATED:20180108T163504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T223451Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Small Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS SMALL BUSINESS EXPO?\n\nIgnite your entrepreneurial spirit at America’s BIGGEST business-to-business trade show\, conference & networking event of the year! Small Business Expo helps small business owners\, start-ups and entrepreneurs like you take their business to the next level. Our FREE one-day event offers invaluable insights and exclusive networking opportunities with a wide range of over 25+ business-critical workshops\, seminars and presentations from top industry experts\, Speed-Networking\, industry-leading exhibitors with innovative products/services to help your business\, a business card exchange & much more. Whether you are in the start-up phase or a long-established company\, Small Business Expo has the resources you need to stay a step ahead of your competition. If you’re looking to drive your business forward and take the next step to success\, join us at one of our 15 Small Business Expo locations in major cities across the country. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/2018-small-business-expo/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, 100 N 3rd Street\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181108T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20171213T174649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T194855Z
UID:2069-1541692800-1541698200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocation:  Ocotillo Hall\, Room 104 \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20181113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20171213T155808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T155808Z
UID:2056-1542114000-1542121200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20180221T214405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T194929Z
UID:2141-1542358800-1542366000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-5/
LOCATION:Chandler Chamber of Commerce\, 25 S Arizona Place\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20180117T161650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T184642Z
UID:2101-1543482000-1543489200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Payroll
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this workshop you will learn about:  \n\nEmployee vs Contractor Rules\nNew Hires\n\nRequired Paperwork (New Hire Packets)\nRecordkeeping\nE-verify & New Hire Reporting\n\n\nExempt vs. Non-exempt employees (Salary or Hourly)\nPayroll Taxes\n\nUnderstanding\n\nEmployee withholding\nEmployer payroll taxes\nGross pay vs net pay\n\n\nWorkers Compensation\n\nBased on Estimates\nSelf-Audit\n\n\nWorking with payroll company\n\nHow to review payroll reports\nHow to record transactions\n\n\nLegislative Updates\n\nProp 206 AZ Minimum Wage & Sick Leave\nFLSA Update (minimum salary for exempt employees)\n\n\n\n\n\n Register Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/small-business-payroll-payroll-tax-legislative-updates-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:20181129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181107T223019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T161102Z
UID:2467-1543485600-1543491000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Raising Capital from Equity Investors
DESCRIPTION:Paradise Valley Community College\nEntrepreneurship Education Center\nBuilding K\, Room 117\n18401 N 32nd Street\nPhoenix\, AZ  85032 \nLooking for Investor Capital? We hope you can join us for this special event and learn the\nprocesses and techniques when raising capital from equity investors. \nHas your business or plan developed to the point where you are seeking investors? Are you trying to determine how much you need to raise and how to value your company? Do you know how to find investors and how to successfully pitch them? In this workshop you will learn what goes on while Raising Capital from Equity Investors. \nYou will learn: \n\nWhat are the most important things they look for in a pitch?\nHow do they “value” your business?\nWhat do you need to do before you talk with an investor?\nDoes my business plan matter?\nHow does the process typically work?\n\nIf any of the following apply to you\, this is a “Don’t Miss” event that fills quickly: \n\nBusinesses ready to expand and that need capital to do so\nBusinesses planning to raise capital from investors in the near future\nBusinesses applying for the Venture Madness competition\n\nThis workshop is led by SBDC Business Analyst\, Tom Fulcher.  Tom is an area expert on angel investing.  He judges multiple programs including InnovateHer\, Venture Madness and the Arizona Innovation Challenge.  He also serves as an entrepreneur-in-residence for an Arizona Commerce Authority program and facilitates the NACET Pitch Power workshop series.  His clients have won AIC grants and raised millions from investors. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT NOW \nMap of PVCC
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/raising-capital-equity-investors/
LOCATION:PVCC Entrepreneurship Education Center\, 18401 N 32nd Street\, Building K\, Room K117\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20170921T203318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T215757Z
UID:1864-1543910400-1543942800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Mastering QuickBooks Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mastering QuickBooks Workshop \n This workshop focuses on the desktop version of QuickBooks. \n  \nQuickBooks Overview and Initial Setup \nQuickBooks Versions\nAccounting 101\nQuickBooks Accounting 101\nMastery of Basic Navigation\nSetting up a New Company\nSetting and Modifying Preferences\nIntroduction to Reporting \nThe Sales Cycle: Customers and Sales \nLists in Quickbooks\nCustomers\nThe Items List\nInvoices from Estimates\nInvoicing for Time & Material\nInvoicing from Scratch\nMoney: Receiving Payments and Making Deposits\nTroubleshooting \nThe Purchasing Cycle: Vendors and Bills \nCreating Vendors\nPurchase Orders\nEntering Bills\nPaying Bills\nWriting Checks\nThe Checking Account\nReconciling the Bank Account\nCredit Card Transaction \nSpecial Topics in QuickBooks \nJob Costing and Payroll\nReporting\nSales Tax\nQB for Restaurants\nQB for Real Estate and Property Management\nCommon Mistakes and How to Fix Them\nTop 10 QB Tips\, Tricks\, and Shortcuts \nFEE:  $100.00.   Payment accepted by check ONLY made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/mastering-quickbooks-part-1-2-2-3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20171213T155906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T155906Z
UID:2058-1544533200-1544540400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20171213T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T195016Z
UID:2071-1544716800-1544722200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocation:  Ocotillo Hall\, Room 104 \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-business-idea-motion-3-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T001553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T002413Z
UID:2497-1546876800-1546884000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy
DESCRIPTION:This 7-course program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \n**Please note: this class will be half instruction and half online work that requires two hours out of the week** \nDates: January 7\, 14\, 28 February 4\, 11\, 25 March 4\nEvent Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2019/
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:20190108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181126T160107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T160107Z
UID:2474-1546934400-1546965000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Starting or Growing a Veteran-Owned Business
DESCRIPTION:OWNING A VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS \nVeterans have the character\, discipline and skills needed\nto succeed as small business owners and entrepreneurs.\nWondering what it takes and how you can prepare?\nEnroll in Boots to Business Reboot. \nEstrella Mountain Community College\nThe Center for Teaching and Learning Center – North\n3000 N. Dysart\nAvondale\, Arizona \nFor More Information\nEmail: mike.pineda@domail.maricopa.edu\nCall: 623-935-8601 \nOr \nEmail: ncromeans@turnanewleaf.org\nCall: 480-322-4634\nTo join the B2B community:\nhttps://sbavets.force.com \nTo register for a Reboot class: \nhttps://sbavets.force.com/s/b2b-course-information
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/boots-to-biz/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T225553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T225553Z
UID:2534-1546952400-1546959600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \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-2019/
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:20190110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181219T173800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T175300Z
UID:2480-1547136000-1547141400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocated in: Ocotillo Building\, Room 101 \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T213744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T213744Z
UID:2522-1547481600-1547488800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy
DESCRIPTION:This 7-course program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \n**Please note: this class will be half instruction and half online work that requires two hours out of the week** \nDates: January 7\, 14\, 28 February 4\, 11\, 25 March 4\nEvent Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2019-2/
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:20190128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T213556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T213556Z
UID:2520-1548666000-1548673200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-1-28/
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:20190128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T213829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T213829Z
UID:2524-1548691200-1548698400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy
DESCRIPTION:This 7-course program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \n**Please note: this class will be half instruction and half online work that requires two hours out of the week** \nDates: January 7\, 14\, 28 February 4\, 11\, 25 March 4\nEvent Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2019-2-2/
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:20190204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T213910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T213910Z
UID:2526-1549296000-1549303200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy
DESCRIPTION:This 7-course program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \n**Please note: this class will be half instruction and half online work that requires two hours out of the week** \nDates: January 7\, 14\, 28 February 4\, 11\, 25 March 4\nEvent Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2019-2-3/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T204247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T210845Z
UID:2501-1549530000-1549540800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams - Build Your Export Business
DESCRIPTION:95% of the market is outside of the U.S. Have you wondered about the global market and how to access it? Are you receiving inquiries from customers outside the U.S. and unsure how to proceed? Join us for this special four-part workshop series! This program is designed to help prepare and assist companies to achieve growth through export markets. \nThe progressive workshop series includes:\nThursday\, February 7: Export Readiness and Cross-Cultural Communications\nThursday\, February 14: Sales and Marketing Plans and Implications\nThursday\, February 21: Export Financing and Risk Management\nWednesday\, February 27: Export Compliance and Getting Help \nSpace is limited\, register today. \nDoors open at 8:45 am. The event will start at 9:00am.\nChandler City Hall – Training Room\, 175 S Arizona Ave\, Chandler\, AZ 85225 $595.00 (SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE) \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-1/
LOCATION:Chandler City Hall\, 175 S Arizona Ave\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181219T174521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T175200Z
UID:2484-1549555200-1549560600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocated in: Ocotillo Building\, Room 101 \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-7/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T214006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T214006Z
UID:2528-1549900800-1549908000@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy
DESCRIPTION:This 7-course program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \n**Please note: this class will be half instruction and half online work that requires two hours out of the week** \nDates: January 7\, 14\, 28 February 4\, 11\, 25 March 4\nEvent Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2019-2-3-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T225701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T225734Z
UID:2536-1549976400-1549983600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \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-2019-2/
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:20190214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T205924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T211024Z
UID:2509-1550134800-1550145600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams - Build Your Export Business
DESCRIPTION:95% of the market is outside of the U.S. Have you wondered about the global market and how to access it? Are you receiving inquiries from customers outside the U.S. and unsure how to proceed? Join us for this special four-part workshop series! This program is designed to help prepare and assist companies to achieve growth through export markets. \nThe progressive workshop series includes:\nThursday\, February 7: Export Readiness and Cross-Cultural Communications\nThursday\, February 14: Sales and Marketing Plans and Implications\nThursday\, February 21: Export Financing and Risk Management\nWednesday\, February 27: Export Compliance and Getting Help \nSpace is limited\, register today. \nDoors open at 8:45 am. The event will start at 9:00am.\nChandler City Hall – Training Room\, 175 S Arizona Ave\, Chandler\, AZ 85225 $595.00 (SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE) \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-2/
LOCATION:Chandler City Hall\, 175 S Arizona Ave\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20190124T184826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T184826Z
UID:2544-1550653200-1550660400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocated in: Chandler-Gilbert Community College-Sun Lakes Center Sun Lakes Center Room 108 \nFee: No Cost \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-2-20/
LOCATION:Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center)\, 25105 South Alma School Road\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85248\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T210029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T210954Z
UID:2511-1550739600-1550750400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams - Build Your Export Business
DESCRIPTION:95% of the market is outside of the U.S. Have you wondered about the global market and how to access it? Are you receiving inquiries from customers outside the U.S. and unsure how to proceed? Join us for this special four-part workshop series! This program is designed to help prepare and assist companies to achieve growth through export markets. \nThe progressive workshop series includes:\nThursday\, February 7: Export Readiness and Cross-Cultural Communications\nThursday\, February 14: Sales and Marketing Plans and Implications\nThursday\, February 21: Export Financing and Risk Management\nWednesday\, February 27: Export Compliance and Getting Help \nSpace is limited\, register today. \nDoors open at 8:45 am. The event will start at 9:00am.\nChandler City Hall – Training Room\, 175 S Arizona Ave\, Chandler\, AZ 85225 $595.00 (SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE) \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-3/
LOCATION:Chandler City Hall\, 175 S Arizona Ave\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T214058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T214058Z
UID:2530-1551110400-1551117600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy
DESCRIPTION:This 7-course program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \n**Please note: this class will be half instruction and half online work that requires two hours out of the week** \nDates: January 7\, 14\, 28 February 4\, 11\, 25 March 4\nEvent Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2019-2-3-2-2/
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:20190227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T210303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T000552Z
UID:2513-1551258000-1551268800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Global Dreams - Build Your Export Business
DESCRIPTION:95% of the market is outside of the U.S. Have you wondered about the global market and how to access it? Are you receiving inquiries from customers outside the U.S. and unsure how to proceed? Join us for this special four-part workshop series! This program is designed to help prepare and assist companies to achieve growth through export markets. \nThe progressive workshop series includes:\nThursday\, February 7: Export Readiness and Cross-Cultural Communications\nThursday\, February 14: Sales and Marketing Plans and Implications\nThursday\, February 21: Export Financing and Risk Management\nWednesday\, February 27: Export Compliance and Getting Help \nSpace is limited\, register today. \nDoors open at 8:45 am. The event will start at 9:00am.\nChandler City Hall – Training Room\, 175 S Arizona Ave\, Chandler\, AZ 85225 $595.00 (SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE) \nFor scholarship application\, email Yvette Estrada at yvette.estrada@domail.maricopa.edu \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/global-dreams-4/
LOCATION:Chandler City Hall\, 175 S Arizona Ave\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190304T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T214154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T214154Z
UID:2532-1551715200-1551722400@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Academy
DESCRIPTION:This 7-course program was designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist students in starting and expanding their businesses and creating their business plan. \n**Please note: this class will be half instruction and half online work that requires two hours out of the week** \nDates: January 7\, 14\, 28 February 4\, 11\, 25 March 4\nEvent Time:  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nLocation:  SBDC Office\, South Building\, 108 N 40th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ  85034\nFor more information contact:  602-601-7200\, ext 4 or aweecenter@awee.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/dreambuilder-2019-2-3-2-2-2/
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:20190307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190307T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181219T174849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181219T175116Z
UID:2487-1551974400-1551979800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture?  Do you know if it is a viable idea\, one that will be a good investment of your time\, resources and money?  In our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program\, you will learn about the critical questions you need to ask\, and be given tools and resources you will need to use\, to make a “Go” or “No Go” business start decision. \nDuring this interactive session\, you will: \n\nLearn how to develop a winning value proposition\nKnow the resources available to help you start your market research\nBe introduced to the concepts and tools you need to identify startup costs and working capital needs.\n\nParticipants are given short activities to apply what they learn to their business idea. \nAudience:  This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business. \nNote:  The session does not include information related to legal structure\, tax or licensing information. \nLocated in: Ocotillo Building\, Room 101 \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-7-2/
LOCATION:Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building\, Room 101\, 3000 North Dysart Road\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T112611
CREATED:20181220T225812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T225812Z
UID:2538-1552395600-1552402800@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of how government contracting works. \nVery basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who\, What\, Why\, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement. \nTo register for this event please contact: \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-2019-2-2/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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