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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:20170406T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101124
CREATED:20170223T210506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T210920Z
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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:20170413T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101124
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:20170413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101124
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:20170413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170413T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101124
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:20170414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101124
CREATED:20161201T233300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T233300Z
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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:20170419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101124
CREATED:20170208T224813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T172455Z
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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:20170425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170425T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101124
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:20170427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T101124
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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