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SUMMARY:Funding Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the SBDC Funding Info Session to explore funding options and learn how to prepare for business financing. This session covers key financial topics like credit scores\, personal and business financial health. We’ll also discuss various funding types\, including microloans\, SBA loans\, commercial loans\, private investments\, export financing\, and grants. \nYou’ll also learn how the SBDC counselors can provide guidance\, financial strategies\, and access the right resources to grow your business. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the tools and insights needed to secure funding for your business! \nRegister: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450024 \nLocation:\nSBDC At Gateway Community College\n108 North 40th Street\nSouth Building\nPhoenix\, AZ 85034
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/funding-info-session/
LOCATION:GateWay Community College\, Small Business Development Center\, 108 N 40th Street\, South Building\, PHOENIX\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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SUMMARY:Start Your Successful Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Join us for an engaging and informative session designed specifically for new small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. This workshop\, Start Your Successful Small Business\, will help you navigate today’s dynamic economic landscape with clarity and confidence. \nGain valuable insights on key topics such as business planning\, marketing strategies\, and financial readiness.    Plus\, take advantage of free\, one-on-one\, confidential business counseling provided by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Our experienced counselors are dedicated to helping you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey — from idea to launch and beyond. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your strategy\, this session is your first step toward building a successful small business. \nRegister:   https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450022 \nSpeaker: George Kimble \nLocation:   Mesa Studio Parking Map\nMesa Business Builder @ The Studios\n59 East 1st Street\nMesa\, AZ 58201
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/6210/
LOCATION:Mesa Business Builder @ The Studios\, 59 East 1st Street\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250514T090000
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SUMMARY:Start Your Successful Small Business Online Event
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Join us for an engaging and informative session designed specifically for new small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. This workshop\, Start Your Successful Small Business\, will help you navigate today’s dynamic economic landscape with clarity and confidence. \nGain valuable insights on key topics such as business planning\, marketing strategies\, and financial readiness. Plus\, take advantage of free\, one-on-one\, confidential business counseling provided by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Our experienced counselors are dedicated to helping you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey — from idea to launch and beyond. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your strategy\, this session is your first step toward building a successful small business. \nSpeaker: Carol Pool \nRegistration: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450014
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/start-your-successful-small-business-11/
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SUMMARY:Start Your Successful Small Business In Person Event!
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Join us for an engaging and informative session designed specifically for new small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. This workshop\, Start Your Successful Small Business\, will help you navigate today’s dynamic economic landscape with clarity and confidence. \nGain valuable insights on key topics such as business planning\, marketing strategies\, and financial readiness. Plus\, take advantage of free\, one-on-one\, confidential business counseling provided by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Our experienced counselors are dedicated to helping you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey — from idea to launch and beyond. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your strategy\, this session is your first step toward building a successful small business. \nSpeaker: Veronica Moreno \nRegistration Link:\nhttps://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450023 \nLocation:\nSBDC at Gateway Community College\n108 North 40th Street\, South Building\nPhoenix\, AZ 85034
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/start-your-successful-small-business-in-person-event/
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:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T052013
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SUMMARY:SBIR Overview: How to Leverage America’s Seed Fund
DESCRIPTION:Fundraising can be extremely challenging. The SBIR program is the nation’s largest source of early stage/high risk funding for start-ups and small businesses. The highly competitive SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research and research development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. SBIR enables small businesses to explore technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. Join us and learn how to fund your innovation-based startup using non-dilutive seed capital provided by the federal government. \nFormat: In Person:\nCity of Mesa\nMesa Business Builder @ The Studios facility\n59 E 1st St Floor 2\nMesa\, AZ 85201 \nObjectives: (What will participants know and/or be able to do after attending):\nIdentify if your company is a candidate for SBIR/STTR funding\nReview of the start capital landscape and how SBIR funding fits in\nUnderstand the basics of the SBIR/STTR programs.\nAppreciate the emphasis on commercialization. \nTopics include:\n• The startup capital landscape\n• SBIR/STTR program goals\n• Identification of participating agencies\n• The differences between SBIR’s and STTR’s\n• Identification of the three-phase process\n• Arizona Fast Grant Initiatives\n• Availability community resources that can assist \nSpeaker: Lou Farina \nAudience:\n* Early stage technology based businesses actively engaged in fundraising\n* Newcomers to the SBIR/STTR programs\n* Businesses who have previously submitted Phase 1 proposals but have not received awards\n* Successful Phase 1 winners \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here:\n https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=10450021 \n 
URL:https://www.maricopa-sbdc.com/event/sbir-overview-how-to-leverage-americas-seed-fund-6/
LOCATION:Mesa Business Builder @ The Studios\, 59 East 1st Street\, Mesa\, AZ\, 85201\, United States
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