7/3/2009 @ 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Arizona Department of Commerce
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Section 1-301, The Arizona Department of Commerce will be closed in observance of the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, then it is observed on Friday.

7/6/2009 @ 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sierra Vista Cochise College Campus
Business opportunities and assistance workshop in the following areas: Business Planning, Cash Flow Analysis, Financial Planning, Marketing, Elements of Management, Employee Development, business opportunities and assistance, Sales & Promotion Planning, Record-Keeping & Accounting, Growth Strategies, Strategic Planning, Import/Export, Procurement and Electronic Commerce

7/7/2009 @ 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce - Boardroom, 27th Floor
The Importance of Passion These events, from roundtables to luncheons to special meetings, bring together like-minded business people for conversation, collaboration and education.Expert speakers and interactive educational presentations add to the benefit of the gatherings. Register Today! www.phoenixchamber.com

7/7/2009 @ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Western International University
This Greater Phoenix SCORE seminar features a lender’s representative who is skilled and knowledgeable in SBA guaranteed loan financing, and the requirements for obtaining funding to start or expand your business. This seminar is for those thinking about starting a business, as well as for businesses looking for financing or financial re-structuring. Terms, credit, collateral requirements and sources of funds will be the topics covered. Various loan products will be discussed and a US Small Business Administration representative will be present to answer your questions and for interpretation.

7/8/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

7/9/2009 @ 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Hoffman E-Commerce Lab, Helen Street on the U of A Campus, Room 218
This two session workshop starts with a hands on business plan development session on Day 1. It provides an introduction to Business Plan basis, step by step development of your plan with coaching and software guidance, and prepration of preliminary financial information. Day 2 focuses on the financials. Why financial projections are important, how they can make or break your plan and business, and hands on financial statement development using "Ultlimate Business Plan" software that is included in the seminar fee. It is co-sponsored by the University of Arizona, Eller Business College, E-Commerce Lab and SCORE's Tucson Chapter. The fee, including software, is $90.00. Payment may be made at the workshop in cash or by check made payable to SCORE. For more information, visit the SCORE website at www.scoretucson.org or call 520-670-5008.

Both sessions frun from 8:30AM to Noon and are held at the Hoffman E-Commerce Lab, McClelland Hall, Room 218, Helen Street on the U of A campus.

7/9/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Western International University
This Greater Phoenix SCORE Seminar is designed for those just starting or thinking about starting a small business. SCORE Counselors will present an overview of what it takes to start a business in Arizona from conception to successful execution. There will also be SCORE Counselors on hand to meet and to set-up appointments for one-on-one confidential counseling. Come early -- this seminar fills fast.

7/9/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

7/14/2009 @ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Pre-Venture Workshop. Learn about how to starta a business, market research and feasibility study, business structrue options along with the four parts of the business plan. Speaker: Luis Reynoso Fee: $ 10.00 To Reserve your place today Call 480-784-0590 or go to www.AZSBDC.net and click on events

7/15/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

7/15/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Western International University
Connections and relationships developed in a new medium. Blogs, podcasts, social networks, photo/video sharing, conversations, broadcasts, entertainment, advertisement all rolled into one. Face Book, Twitter, You Tube and all of the like. Developing and executing strategy and measuring results.

7/16/2009 @ 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Pima Community Colleges - SBDC, Room A109
Is your business ready to grow, but you lack the capital to put your plans in motion? Consider presenting your firm’s potential to national investors at the 2009 Invest Southwest Capital Conference. Since 1992, Invest Southwest has helped companies raise more than a quarter billion investment dollars. Register: www.investsouthwest.org

7/16/2009 @ 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Phoenix School of Law, Room 301
Legal Clinic Series – Trademark-Copyright- Patent Seminar: Part 1: Arts and Entertainment; Part 2: Intellectual PropertyThis Legal Clinic Series is facilitated by Professional Attorneys.

There is a $30 fee for Registration and Materials.

CLE Certificate for Attorneys.

7/16/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

7/16/2009 @ 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Martha Cooper Library
The SCORE Tucson Chapter offers this free seminar to those just starting or thinking about starting a small business. SCORE Tucson counselors will present an overview of what it takes to start a business in Arizona from conception to successful execution. The SCORE counselors will be able to set-up appointments for one-on-one confidential counseling. For more information, visit the SCORE website at www.scoretucson.org or call 520-670-5008 .

7/20/2009 @ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Glendale Public Library
Pre-Venture workshop.Learn about how to start a business, market research and feasibility study, business structure options along with the four parts of the business plan Speaker: Susan Beauchamp Co-Sponsor: Glendale Public Library Fee: Free To Reserve your place today Call 480-784-0590 or go to www.AZSBDC.net and click on events.

7/22/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

7/23/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

7/23/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center
With North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and Scottsdale Rotary Club. Featuring: Chet S. Ross (SCORE), Paul Sanders (Phoenix Business Journal), Doug Bruhnke (Growth Nation), Alycia DeMesa (DeMesa Brands).

7/27/2009 @ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Phoenix City Hall, , Assembly Room A
Mind Your Business Workshop Series:

Request for Proposal, Qualification and Information This workshop will explain the RFO, RFQ and RFI processes and describe how to identify, prepare and submit responses to bidding opportunities.

FREE

7/28/2009 @ 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Firebird’s Grill
With Peoria Chamber of Commerce, Featuring: Kathy Lease (US Small Business Administration)

7/28/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Vermillion Studio
Pixel Perfect: Projecting the Best Image For Your Company The mission of the Under 40 Roundtable is to engage leading entrepreneurs and business professionals to learn, grow, be prosperous and give back to the community. This group will be a gathering place for the area’s up and comers to meet and exchange ideas with other successful professionals. Register Today! www.phoenixchamber.com

7/29/2009 @ 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

7/30/2009 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Gilbert Public Library
With Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. Featuring: Chet S. Ross (SCORE), Paul Sanders (Phoenix Business Journal), Maryanne Weiss (SCORE).

7/30/2009 @ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Sentinel Building, Suite 160
MAC offers a variety of training classes to assist you in the creation or growth of your business. To learn more, attend one of our free weekly orientation sessions.

8/1/2009 @ 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Hoffman E-Commerce Lab, Helen Street on the U of A Campus, Room 218
This two session workshop starts with a hands on business plan development session on Day 1. It provides an introduction to Business Plan basis, step by step development of your plan with coaching and software guidance, and prepration of preliminary financial information. Day 2 focuses on the financials. Why financial projections are important, how they can make or break your plan and business, and hands on financial statement development using "Ultlimate Business Plan" software that is included in the seminar fee. It is co-sponsored by the University of Arizona, Eller Business College, E-Commerce Lab and SCORE's Tucson Chapter. The fee, including software, is $90.00. Payment may be made at the workshop in cash or by check made payable to SCORE. For more information, visit the SCORE website at www.scoretucson.org or call 520-670-5008.

Both sessions frun from 8:30AM to Noon and are held at the Hoffman E-Commerce Lab, McClelland Hall, Room 218, Helen Street on the U of A campus.