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SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion --  Estrella Mountain CC
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-9-3-2/
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:20190611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T165246
CREATED:20190429T202425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T232025Z
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR Workshop -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:This workshop begins with some basics of the SBIR/STTR programs. It will then covers the process for developing a competitive Phase 1 SBIR or STTR proposal to any of the 11 participating agencies. The workshop is suitable for newcomers to the SBIR/STTR programs\, as well as those who have previously submitted Phase 1 proposals but have not received awards. Even successful Phase 1 winners will find relevant and useful information\, particularly as the SBIR/STTR programs evolve toward greater emphasis on commercialization. \nAfter this session you should be able to….. \n\nUnderstand the basics of the SBIR/STTR programs.\nAppreciate the emphasis on commercialization.\nKnow the benefits of a University Partnership.\nKnow how to find a research partner in my field at a University\nIdentify what steps you need to take to become a partner with ASU\n\nIf any of the following apply to you\, this is a don’t miss event that fills quickly: \n\nEarly stage technology based businesses actively engaged in fundraising\nNewcomers to the SBIR/STTR programs\nBusinesses who have previously submitted Phase 1 proposals but have not received awards\nSuccessful Phase 1 winners\n\nThis workshop will be presented by John Mitchell\, Arizona State University’s Industry and Innovation Director.  John’s career progressed from engineering\, engineering management\, marketing and finally management of multinational joint ventures within a Fortune 100 environment. That was during the telecom/wireless revolution.  During the Internet revolution\, he helped a number of Silicon Valley startups grow their sales exponentially and then took that collective knowledge to launch his own startup company. After successfully selling his startup through a software licensing arrangement\, he joined academe. \nJohn now helps Arizona State University expand its research enterprise by leveraging the skills he developed during the course of his career. Those skills include: business development\, public speaking\, intellectual property management\, and the ability to describe\, manage and market intangible assets such as research. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sbir-sttr-workshop/
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:20190611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T165246
CREATED:20190429T210842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T223911Z
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SUMMARY:*Cancelled* 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: \nDanny Ayala\, Arizona PTAC Program Manager \nDaniel.Ayala@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4703 \nOR \nRegister at:  https://azptac.com/events/
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/laying-groundwork-government-contracting-2019-2-2-2-2/
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:20190612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T165246
CREATED:20190501T221639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T002511Z
UID:2867-1560330000-1560337200@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion -- GateWay CC
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-9-3-3-2/
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:20190612T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190612T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T165246
CREATED:20190509T203606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T203844Z
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SUMMARY:Put Your Business Idea in Motion -- Peoria
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: Huntington University\, Peoria\, AZ \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/put-your-business-idea-in-motion-3-18-2/
LOCATION:Huntington University\, Peoria Campus\, 8385 W Mariners Way\, Peoria\, AZ\, 85382\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T165246
CREATED:20190429T211312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T002111Z
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SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success - GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Lou Farina\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190619T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190619T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T165246
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SUMMARY:Set Up Your Business for Success -- Peoria
DESCRIPTION:How you structure your business from day one will go a long way towards your ultimate success. An unintended mistake could result in unnecessary costs and unproductive use of time when you can least afford either. This workshop covers everything from choosing a business entity to hiring other people to setting up useful financial documents. It will serve as a road map to your grand opening! \nSpeaker: Michael Cohen\, SBDC Business Analyst \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/set-up-your-business-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Huntington University\, Peoria Campus\, 8385 W Mariners Way\, Peoria\, AZ\, 85382\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T165246
CREATED:20190502T222537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T002422Z
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SUMMARY:Get a Handle on Financial Projections -- GateWay CC
DESCRIPTION:As a business owner it is challenging to forest sales and expenses. This program will give you a basic understanding of how to unwrap the mystery of making realistic financial projections. Participants will learn how to easily follow the path to develop real\, beneficial\, and supportable forecasts. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/getting-a-handle-on-financial-projections-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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