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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170503T083000
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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:20170509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
CREATED:20170222T175953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T211645Z
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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:20170509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
CREATED:20170123T162650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T171808Z
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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:20170516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
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:20170517T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
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:20170518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
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:20170525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
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:20170525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
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:20170531T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T111507
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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