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SUMMARY:SBA Loan Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Learn about SBA’s lending role and how to prepare a request for capital. Come to this FREE monthly clinic to understand credit requirements\, interest rates\, collateral terms\, and amounts available. Find sources of capital to start or grow your business. Learn how to approach a lender\, find bankers interested in your needs\, and improve your chances of success.\nREGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. ONLINE ONLY. \n+1 202-765-1264 United States\, Washington DC (Toll)\nConference ID: 837 909 022# \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sba-loan-clinic-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Alternatives for Financing Your Early-Stage Venture Part 1
DESCRIPTION:If you are an early-stage company\, finding the funding for your venture is one of\nthe most tricky hurdles to overcome. There are a variety of ways you can find funding\, and a variety of organizations\, people\, and resources available to you. What options are right for you? Where should you even start? We designed this webinar to be an insightful overview of the various options available to your venture.\nThis webinar is Part 1 in a two-part series. Part two will include additional topics: Competitions\, SBIR/STTR\, Angel Investors\, Strategic Investors\, Venture Capital and Corporate Ventures \nRegister here  \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom. \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/alternatives-for-financing-your-early-stage-venture-part-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230309T090000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities with the USDA
DESCRIPTION:Presented by APEX Accelerators\nJoin us for this joint virtual workshop! Speakers from the USDA will present\ninformation about various USDA programs for small businesses\, farmers\,\nranchers\, rural communities\, and contracting opportunities. \nAZAPEX Accelerators (formerly AZPTAC) will share tips and tricks to navigating\nSAM.gov to maximize your business’s ability to find the right opportunities! \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/opportunities-with-the-usda/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator":MAILTO:azptac.admin@domail.maricopa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230322T100000
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SUMMARY:Alternatives for Financing Your Early-Stage Venture Part 2
DESCRIPTION:If you are an early-stage company\, finding the funding for your venture is one of the most tricky hurdles to overcome. There are a variety of ways you can find funding\, and a variety of organizations\, people\, and resources available to you. What options are right for you? Where should you even start? We designed this webinar to be an insightful overview of the various options available to your venture. \nThis webinar is Part 2 in a two-part series. Part 1 will be delivered on 3/8/23 and include Self Funding\, Grants \, Friends & Family\, Debt\, Crowdfunding\, Incubators/Accelerators. \nParticipants will understand the multitude of options for early-stage companies looking obtain funding to start or expand their business. The main aim of this webinar will be to provide a high level overview of the funding landscape while focusing on the pros and cons of each topic. \nTopics include: \n• Competitions\n• SBIR/STTR\n• Angel Investors\n• Strategic Investors\n• Venture Capital\n• Corporate Venture \n  \nRegister here  \nPlease note: prior to the webinar\, you will receive an additional Zoom registration link. This registration will need to be completed in order to attend and access the webinar via Zoom.
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/alternatives-for-financing-your-early-stage-venture-part-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T113516
CREATED:20230202T215939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T225413Z
UID:5745-1680084000-1680087600@www.maricopa-sbdc.com
SUMMARY:"Good Neighbors" Understanding How to Export to Canada and Mexico with Arizona SBDC Network Part 1-Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join our free\, two-part webinar: “Good Neighbors” – Understanding How\nto Export to Canada and Mexico\n Part 1-Canada\nCanada and Mexico are two of the top business partners with the U.S\, but how much do you know about them? Doing business and providing services with these two countries can be a lot easier than you might think. If you know your neighbors better\, then you can attract new business and growing your existing business. It will automatically bring in more opportunities\,\nand greater profits. \nWorking together with the SBDC\, you can discover larger\nopportunities\, and unlock more potential for your business. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/good-neighbors-understanding-how-to-export-to-canada-and-mexico-with-arizona-sbdc-network-part-1-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230329T114500
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SUMMARY:Maricopa Entrepreneur Days-Paradise Valley Community College
DESCRIPTION:Maricopa Entrepreneur Days is presented by the AZSBDC Network and is an opportunity for current or aspiring entrepreneurs\, like you\, to learn about grant opportunities including scholarships and small business development services. This grant is helping to strengthen the small business community in Arizona. Join us at one of our in-person or virtual events to learn more. \nBy attending this event you will learn about: \n\nCollege Scholarships: Learn about scholarships available for students in Entrepreneurial Studies and Small Business Management courses at any of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. A Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation staff member will be available to help you apply for scholarships ON. THE. SPOT!\nCourses & Programs: Hear from Maricopa Community College staff and faculty about Entrepreneurial Studies and Small Business Management courses and programs\, outcomes\, and opportunities. Apply for admissions and enroll in courses with dedicated staff on-site to help!\nExtra-Curricular Involvement: Find out about student clubs\, micro-grant opportunities\, and “shark tank” style pitch competitions that will enrich your learning and accelerate your small business ideas toward success! All college entrepreneur students are eligible to join and win.\nCommunity Resources & AERO Marketplace: Discover the available community resources to launch\, grow\, and expand a small business. Gain insight\, training\, tools\, and expert counseling services from successful business owners at the Maricopa SBDC Center. Sign up as an SBDC client at one of our college events to receive assistance with small business lending and connect you to paid project (gig) work through the AERO Marketplace – the SBDC’s online environment created especially to support entrepreneurs. Let them show you how to get involved. RIGHT. NOW!\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/maricopa-entrepreneur-days-paradise-valley-community-college/
LOCATION:Paradise Valley Community College\, 18401 N 32nd St\, Room KSC 1000 A\, Phoenix\, 85032\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230331T160000
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SUMMARY:Franchise Expo West
DESCRIPTION:Ready to be your own boss? This is your opportunity!\n  \nAttend Franchise Expo West to network and connect with large\, medium-size and emerging franchise brands that are expanding in the western United States.  Franchise Expo West brings together attendees\, exhibitors\, expert speakers and sponsors for information sharing\, education\, business development and fun! \nWhy are Phoenix and the greater surrounding areas such ideal locations for starting a franchise? \nPhoenix is the 5th largest city in the United States behind Houston TX\, making Phoenix the largest state capital by population. \nPhoenix has the 4th highest economic growth and population growth rate in the United States outpacing that of California. \nPhoenix provides access to a variety of major markets as the gateway to the western United States. \nPhoenix ​is emerging as a renowned entrepreneur hub with the escalating growth of local business incubators and accelerators. \nNational attention is focusing on the Phoenix region as a result of several successful businesses who have caused various funding sources to explore the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. \n \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/franchise-expo-west/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, 100 N 3rd Street\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
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