2/10/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West Mesa Community Development Corporation
Incubation and coaching to start businesses in downtown and West Mesa. A class for people who want to start businesses to support the expanding medical industry in West Mesa, or the light rail construction that's coming to downtown. Many support services will be necessary.

Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2010

2/11/2010 @ 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 27th Floor
This seminar will merge the “tried and true” marketing practices that could use a workout routine, and the marketing practices few still dare to try and are missing opportunities as a result. Please register online at: www.bidsource.com.

2/11/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
City of Peoria
Peoria to host 12-week entrepreneurship program called “NxLeveL” starting Jan. 2010. Offered in partnership with MCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC), NxLeveL is designed to provide hands-on, commonsense skills to help people start/grow businesses. Topics include: planning & research; legal structures; marketing; managing money; negotiating; and managing growth. The course will be taught by Ilene Ringler, interim director of the West Valley SBDC. The sessions will be interactive & fast paced, including guest speakers at most sessions.

2/13/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington Corporate Center, Suite 300
This Greater Phoenix SCORE seminar will show how smartly designed websites draw users into them - create lasting impressions and save businesses money.

2/17/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West Mesa Community Development Corporation
Incubation and coaching to start businesses in downtown and West Mesa. A class for people who want to start businesses to support the expanding medical industry in West Mesa, or the light rail construction that's coming to downtown. Many support services will be necessary.

Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2010

2/18/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
City of Peoria
Peoria to host 12-week entrepreneurship program called “NxLeveL” starting Jan. 2010. Offered in partnership with MCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC), NxLeveL is designed to provide hands-on, commonsense skills to help people start/grow businesses. Topics include: planning & research; legal structures; marketing; managing money; negotiating; and managing growth. The course will be taught by Ilene Ringler, interim director of the West Valley SBDC. The sessions will be interactive & fast paced, including guest speakers at most sessions.

2/24/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West Mesa Community Development Corporation
Incubation and coaching to start businesses in downtown and West Mesa. A class for people who want to start businesses to support the expanding medical industry in West Mesa, or the light rail construction that's coming to downtown. Many support services will be necessary.

Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2010

2/24/2010 @ 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
University Services Annex, Building 300A - Room 104/106
Learn how to do Business with The University of Arizona.

2/25/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
City of Peoria
Peoria to host 12-week entrepreneurship program called “NxLeveL” starting Jan. 2010. Offered in partnership with MCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC), NxLeveL is designed to provide hands-on, commonsense skills to help people start/grow businesses. Topics include: planning & research; legal structures; marketing; managing money; negotiating; and managing growth. The course will be taught by Ilene Ringler, interim director of the West Valley SBDC. The sessions will be interactive & fast paced, including guest speakers at most sessions.

3/2/2010 to 1:30 PM
Maricopa Community Colleges, SBDC, Suite 102
Take control of your email to save your DAYS and become more productive Free to attend either in person or via WebEx. Register: Call 480-784-0590 or visit www.maricopasbdc.com

3/2/2010 to 1:30 PM
Maricopa Community Colleges, SBDC, Suite 102
Values & Profits - The Bedrock of Business Success Understanding how your values shape your business leads to Business Success. Free to attend either in person or via WebEx. Register: Call 480-784-0590 or visit www.maricopasbdc.com

3/3/2010 @ 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA Loan Clinic- SBA Loans for Starting or Growing your Business - Understand SBA’s Role in Lending. Learn how to prepare and present a SBA Loan request to a participating lender. Improve your chances of finding the right lender and getting the capital you need to succeed. Non-validated parking is available.

3/3/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West Mesa Community Development Corporation
Incubation and coaching to start businesses in downtown and West Mesa. A class for people who want to start businesses to support the expanding medical industry in West Mesa, or the light rail construction that's coming to downtown. Many support services will be necessary.

Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2010

3/3/2010 @ 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, SUITE 800
Learn how to sell your goods/services to the Federal Government. This seminar teaches small businesses about federal government contracting programs for small business. Seminar will include discussion about government contracting, 8(a) certification, Hubzone program information, and more!

3/4/2010 @ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
City of Peoria
Peoria to host 12-week entrepreneurship program called “NxLeveL” starting Jan. 2010. Offered in partnership with MCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC), NxLeveL is designed to provide hands-on, commonsense skills to help people start/grow businesses. Topics include: planning & research; legal structures; marketing; managing money; negotiating; and managing growth. The course will be taught by Ilene Ringler, interim director of the West Valley SBDC. The sessions will be interactive & fast paced, including guest speakers at most sessions.

3/6/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington Corporate Center, Suite 300
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. Register early -- this seminar fills fast. Presenters: SCORE counselors Marty Robbins - Small Business Entrepreneur and Dr. Roger Robinson - Small Business Entrepreneur and author of the book "Basic Business Planning for Entrepreneurs- Your Roadmap to Success".

3/8/2010 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Western International University , Suite 120
The first session talks about your roadmap to success which is your Business Plan - the foundation of your business structure. Experienced Greater SCORE Phoenix Counselors help you define your business model, understand the elements of a working business plan and the writing of an Executive Summary - all the elements required for the development and to conduct an effective business and to meet the requirements of most loan applications. Included in this session comes a workbook entitled " Basic Business Planning for Entrepreneurs - Your Roadmap to Success ".

3/10/2010 @ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
West Mesa Community Development Corporation
Incubation and coaching to start businesses in downtown and West Mesa. A class for people who want to start businesses to support the expanding medical industry in West Mesa, or the light rail construction that's coming to downtown. Many support services will be necessary.

Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2010