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Expanding/Protecting AZ Small Biz - A Dinner Smorgasbord

MCbiz - Small Business Enterprise

NEWS RELEASE Andres Chagolla/Nelson Mitchell–MCbiz Team 602-506-2249 / 602-50MCbiz achagolla@mail.maricopa.gov mitchelln001@mail.maricopa.gov Expanding and Protecting Arizona Small Businesses – A Dinner Smorgasbord Dinner is served, but now for the main course! During a 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM dinner seminar on Thursday May 15, representatives from three organizations will share the stage to offer some ideas about protecting small business assets, ensuring business owners’ futures, and finding new markets for products and services. The dinner will be co-hosted at the Dobson Ranch Inn, 1644 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, by MCbiz—Maricopa County Small Business Enterprise Program, Davis Miles, PLLC, a local law firm, and Cook Financial Advisors. There is a $5 per person registration fee with dinner provided at no additional charge. Davis Miles and Cook Financial are the dinner sponsors. Salmon, chicken and roast prime rib will be served. Monica Edwards and Kevin Wick, Davis Miles attorneys, will offer ways for businesses to minimize risks to rogue creditors. They will recommend the creation of an asset protection plan to protect business assets and minimize exposure to liabilities. Edwards and Wick will identify tools to structure businesses that potentially thwart unsavory suitors. Tyson Cook is a financial planner and functional manager for Cook Financial Group, a third generation family business. Cook’s presentation will center on building wealth and creating financial independence. His expertise helps small business owners focus on planning for and beyond retirement through thousands of investments and 100 insurance companies. MCbiz, a year-old County agency, is charged with educating small businesses about its materials management procurement process. “Many small businesses are looking for a solid base of reliable customers and the County is constantly looking for vendors who can offer the lowest-cost goods and services.” said Nelson Mitchel

Date: 5/15/2008

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Registration Required: Yes

Fee: $5 registration fee No COST for Dinner

More Info:  http://www.maricopa.gov/MCbiz/PressReleases.aspx

Contact: 480-344-4072 Call to Register, first come first serve

Location: Dobson Ranch Inn - Mesa

Teleclass - A discussion with the Author of "The Girls' guide to building a Million-Dollar Business MCbiz - Small Business Enterprise The complementary teleclass is provided by the Principal Financial Group and is an educational program dedicated to the growth and success of women business owners. The class is held at 12pm Central, 1pm Eastern, 11am Mountain and 10am Pacific Growth Strategies For Your Business Free Teleclasses For Women, From Leading Experts How easy is it? Just pick up the phone and listen as subject experts share valuable advice on how to build and grow your business. And if you're unable to attend the day of a class, all classes are recorded and archived so you can listen and learn any time, anywhere. The best part? It's absolutely free. There's no obligation. Just create a profile, sign up for your teleclasses and start learning today. 2008 CLASS SCHEDULE AND TITLES AVAILABLE – REGISTER TODAY 5/27/2008 A Discussion with the Author of The Girls' Guide to Building a Million-Dollar Business 6/24/2008 Why It's So Hard to Find Good Employees - And Just As Hard to Keep Them 7/29/2008 Blogging to Boost Your Bottom Line: Four Approaches to Make Money through Blogs 8/26/2008 Five Things Every Business Owner Should Ask Her Financial Advisor Today 9/30/2008 Why Every Business Owner Should Plan for the Unexpected 10/28/2008 Make Your Brand a Household Name: Seven Buzz Tactics Money Can't Buy 12/2/2008 Get Wired into Social Networking: How to Use Sources from LinkedIn to MySpace to Grow Your Business *Class topics are subject to change. Speaker names will be added as they are confirmed. https://secure3.websiteencryption.com/teleclassreg/default.aspx Date: 5/27/2008 Time: 11:00 AM     Speaker: Susan Wilson Solovic Registration Required: Yes     Fee: FREE   More Info:  http://www.principal.com/womeninbiz/index.htm Contact: www.principal.com/teleclass Location: Telephone

ASU Technopolis SBIR I Proposal Writing Workshop

MCbiz - Small Business Enterprise

SBIR Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop Overview The SBIR Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop is sponsored by the City of Chandler, City of Scottsdale, City of Tempe, JDA Software, and Salt River Project (SRP). Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) are federally-funded programs that support small business’ technology product development. These workshops will leverage on-going efforts of the Arizona Department of Commerce, the Arizona Technology Council and Maricopa Community Colleges to promote these programs in Arizona. ASU Technopolis’ SBIR/STTR Phase I workshop will be an eight-hour session targeting early-stage, first-time or unsuccessful writers of SBIR/STTR program Phase I proposals. It will teach participants a structured SBIR grant-writing methodology demonstrated to be highly successful. The SBIR Program can support business and product strategies with funding from the federal government, as an alternative to or in coordination with other forms of business financing. * Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted. **AZ Tech Council members receive a 10% registration discount. *MEMBERSHIP WILL BE VERIFIED* Please call 480-884-1804 to inquire about the registration discount. Program The training will address the importance of partnering early, even at the Phase I stage, encouraging entrepreneurs to focus on commercialization even at the earliest stages of the program. The course will provide step-by-step assistance in researching government organizations, topics, financial and administrative requirements, and Phase I proposal writing. As part of the proposal-writing work, the course will offer tips for approaching and structuring working arrangements with large corporations on government contracts. To optimize the course, students are urged to perform an initial subject search prior to class, and to bring topics of interest to class. Proposal outlines from various agenci

Date: 6/5/2008

Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM    Duration: 8 hours

Registration Required: Yes

Fee: $200

More Info:  http://www.asutechnopolis.org/programs_details.cfm?program_id=43

Contact: 480) 884-1804

Location: ASU-SkySong, 2nd Floor, Scottsdale

The Power of Small Business in Local Economies

MCbiz - Small Business Enterprise

MED Week 2008 Theme: “The Power of Strategic Alliances in the Global Economy” Celebrate with MCbiz at ASU SkySong – June 10th MED Week - Since 1983, the U.S. President has proclaimed a National MED Week observance to recognize the outstanding achievements of minority business enterprises and to honor those corporations and financial institutions that support minority business development. Regional MED Week events are organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) in collaboration with AZ Minority Business Enterprise Center (AZMBEC). Speakers*: Valerie Churchwell Community Affairs Director Turner Construction Co. Turner School of Construction Management Johnny Mitchell Owner, Milestones West, Inc. Appreciative Marketing Monica Edwards Attorney, Legacy Group Consultants Protecting Small Business Assets Loretta Love Huff President & Principal Consultant Emerald Harvest Consulting, LLC I Want More Business Google Enterprise Google Apps Nelson Mitchell Coordinator, MCbiz How To Do Business With the County Andres Chagolla Master of Ceremonies *Subject to Change SMALL BUSINESS RECOGNITION Jon Fuller JE Fuller/Hydrology & Geomorphology Lam Bui Complete Print Shop Linda Martin Diamondback Promotions Liz Topete-Stonefield Topete/Stonefield, Inc. Loretta Love Huff Emerald Harvest You are cordially invited to consider our Sponsorship Opportunities*: “Diamond” $2000 Door Prizes (Award Message) “Emerald” $1800 Programs/AV (Present Awards) “Ruby” $600 Refreshments (Logo in Program) “Crystal” Giveaways (Recognition in Program) *Opportunities – Marketing Infusions before/after event Please contact Andres Chagolla at 602-506-8707 or email - achagolla@mail.maricopa.gov ASU Technopolis - ASU’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs has initiated the ASU Technopolis program to help transform the metro area’s knowl

Date: 6/10/2008

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker: Several

Registration Required: Yes

Fee: No Cost

Contact: 602-506-2249

Location: ASU SkySong

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