ArizonaUpcoming Events
Below you will find a list of all upcoming events by Arizona Commerce Authority and their partners. To have your event included, please submit a request using the Submit an Event form.
IdeaFunding 2021
Hosted by: StartUp Tucson
Apr 15, 2021
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Virtual
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Join us April 15th for a day-long digital entrepreneurial experience including Southern Arizona’s largest pitch competition, inspirational community Resiliency Awards, and powerful thought-leaders. This free conference focuses on the critical industries of our region and how entrepreneurs, small businesses, and creatives are shaping the future of our resilient community.
Andy Lombard, Executive Vice President of Innovation & Venture Development at the Arizona Commerce Authority, will give the welcome for the Main Street hour at 10 a.m. The discussion will focus on the mutual benefits of small businesses and startup communities. Lombard will talk about the opportunities and challenges the Arizona economy faces in recovery and resilience and how the ACA is working to support a vibrant main street and innovation ecosystem.
Learn MoreBusiness of BIO Bootcamp
Hosted by: Moonshot at NACET
Apr 19-23, 2021
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Moonshot at NACET is proud to present a week-long “Business of BIO Bootcamp” targeting bio science and life science founders in Arizona. This bootcamp will walk bio start-up founders (and subject matter experts in the bio sciences sector) through the necessary steps and skills to transform technology and invention into a viable company. Attendees will develop the insight and energy required for entrepreneurial success as they learn to prepare financials, accelerate development and manufacturing, identify sales channels, hire and recruit, and protect their intellectual property. These hour and a half long daily workshops will be offered during the week of April 19. Also, during the same week, attendees will have the opportunity to watch keynote presentations featuring Dr. David Engelthaler, Co-director and Associate Professor of Pathogen Genomics Division at TGen North, and Robert Kellar, Chief Science Officer for Axolotl Biologix.
Learn MoreTown Hall: Applying for Venture Madness with Tom Fulcher and David Blackledge
Hosted by: Chandler Innovations Incubator
Apr 20, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoom
Chandler , AZ
Chandler, AZ 85225
The Venture Madness application window opens April 6 for the October event. Are you ready to compete and share your story? Tom Fulcher, CII EIR and Venture Madness Mentor Chair/Selection committee member will share tips with you. He will be joined by David Blackledge.
Key Takeaways:
- Better understanding of application process
- Insights on how applications are evaluated
- Learn more about the event and benefits of participation
- Determine if the timing is right for your company
Local First Good Business Summit
Hosted by: Local First Arizona
Apr 20-22, 2021
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
The Arizona Good Business Summit brings over 500 businesses and community leaders together to discuss the dynamics and complexity of doing business in today’s world. We are in the midst of a time that demands leadership to create change in conventional thinking, disrupt business as usual, and inspire the business community to form powerful relationships that build a stronger Arizona. This annual conference features a wide variety of keynotes, workshops, business trainings, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and presentations including local and national experts redefining what it means to do good business.
Learn MoreCMMC Cybersecurity Compliance: Getting Your Company Started Down The Right Path
Hosted by: Arizona MEP
Apr 20, 2021
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Arizona Commerce Authority, 100 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ - First Floor Conference Center
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), is a DoD unified standard for implementing cybersecurity. The CMMC Framework is designed to protect our national DoD supply chain from cyber criminals and state-sponsored attacks. The CMMC Framework is the vehicle by which the government will mandate a contractor's cybersecurity maturity level for the award of DoD Contracts.
The workshop is to provide education regarding the definition, scope, and the typical steps in these processes: DFARS 252.204-7012; NIST 800-171; and the CMMC Framework.
Join us for this informative workshop to get a handle on the requirements and standards of the CMMC levels and framework.
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon (registration from 7:30 - 8:00 am)
Cost: $175.00 per person (Minimum of 10 people required to hold this event)
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Learn MorePhoenix Startup Week 2021
Hosted by: Phoenix Startup Week
Apr 26-30, 2021
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Join us for Arizona’s largest entrepreneurial event, full of informative, inspirational speaker sessions and limitless networking opportunities for startup founders, teams, investors, and supporters.
Learn MoreSpeaker Series Phoenix Start Up Week: Bionic Branding with Cozette Pfifer
Hosted by: Chandler Innovations Incubator
Apr 27, 2021
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Zoom
Chandler , AZ
Chandler, AZ 85225
You can rebuild your brand. You have the technology and you have the capability to make it better than it was before. - and it won't cost six million dollars! Learn how to implement proven methodologies to unwrap, analyze, reposition and restart your company's image and see how those tactics were used successfully to reinvigorate some of the world's most well known and respected brands.
Learn MoreAre Transportation Costs Eating Your Profits? How To Reduce Shipping Costs
Apr 28, 2021
Live Webinar
No company is immune to the current climate of rising transportation costs. If you are unable to pass on these increases to your customer, then your profitability is suffering.
Join us for this informative webinar as we discuss solutions for shipping: your smallest package (Parcel), less than truckload (LTL), and ocean containers. There are ways to save money and time so you can increase profits.
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Learn MoreQuickBooks for Manufacturers: Tips & Tricks to Streamline Operations
May 6, 2021
Live Webinar
Whether you are an experienced QuickBooks user or new to using the program, this workshop will give you the opportunity to learn some new ideas and tips and tricks of the trade.
Join us and learn about some features you can implement to help streamline operations, saving time, money and resources.
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Personal Empowerment: How To Be a Leader vs A Manager
May 12, 2021
Live Webinar
We’ve all seen the movies and know what it takes to be a superhero (and a super leader). The hero is given a superpower, whether by the gods or fate or even a scientific accident and then must learn to harness and channel it for the good. The point is, the gift is external, an accident, it’s something no “ordinary” person can hope to receive.
This course is for the business owner who wants to learn how to awaken their own superpowers in the form of effective leadership. Whether we are trying to lead ourselves, a small work team, or thousands of people around the world, we already have the power—we simply have to nurture and channel it.
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Learn MoreUnderstanding Basic Accounting: What You Really Need To Know
June 23, 2021
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Arizona Commerce Authority, 100 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ - First Floor Conference Center
You’ve Started Your Dream Business … How Can You Understand and Manage All Those Numbers?
You are an Entrepreneur, working in your company every day, all day. You know how to find customers, deliver your product and get your invoices paid. You know how to source your vendors, get them to deliver quality and then get them paid. So why do you need to understand Accounting? The world is full of bookkeepers and accountants whom you can pay to do this work for you, right?!
Well, your business, like everyone else’s is unique. You cannot expect a contracted professional to really understand your company like you do. Understanding fundamentals will allow you to ask the right questions and keep you from getting into trouble. Moreover, it’s your baby. Why do you want to trust someone else to get it right; don’t you need to know how to check the numbers?
Join us for this workshop so you can get a handle on understanding and using basic accounting reports and terms to help you make decisions on your company.
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am (registration from 8:00 - 8:30)
Cost: $49.00 (includes continental breakfast)
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Learn MoreOSHA Safety Workshop: What to Expect if OSHA Knocks on Your Door
July 14, 2021
Arizona Commerce Authority 100 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 / 1st Floor Conference Center
Are you ready if OSHA shows up at your company? Many companies fear the day when OSHA shows up at their location. Not necessarily because they have something to hide, but perhaps the lack of understanding of what the employer should do during the OSHA Inspection - what OSHA will ask for and what to expect during the visit.
At this workshop, you will learn what to expect at the opening and closing conferences and what OSHA is looking for as they inspect your facility. This event is a great precursor to the OSHA 30 event that is taking place in October.
Time: 8:30AM-10:30AM (Registration is from 8:00 - 8:30)
Cost: $49.00 (Coffee, pastries & fruit provided)
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Learn MoreCross-Generational Management: Engaging the Millennial Workforce
Aug 17, 2021
356 - 358
Arizona Commerce Authority, 100 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ - First Floor Conference Center
Being a manager is never easy; understanding the dynamics and motivations of different generations makes it that much harder! By 2025, the U.S. will have 4-5 generations in the workforce, all expecting the work environment and engagement they signed up for.
In this session, we’ll learn about the differences between generations, and how those differences impact employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
Join us as we explore the ways to integrate your company’s senior employees with the younger generation to enhance overall performance.
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am (registration from 8:00 - 8:30)
Cost: $49.00 (includes coffee, fruit and pastries)
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Learn MoreThe Down and The Dirty: Human Resources Basics
August 25, 2021
Arizona Commerce Authority 100 N. 7th Ave., Suite 400 Phoenix, AZ 85007 1st Floor Conference Center
What does the term “Human Resources” even mean? If you ask a room full of people, more than half think they know exactly what HR means – and the other half has horror stories about their personal experience with HR.
HR doesn’t have to be a challenge, and this workshop will help the employer AND the employee understand what HR is, what it’s role is, and how it is a benefit and not a “dirty” word.
Time: 8:30AM-10:00AM (Registration from 8:00 - 8:30)
Cost: $49.00 (Coffee, pastries & fruit provided)
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Learn More4 - Day OSHA 30 Workshop - General Industry 29 CFR 1910
Oct 5-13, 2021
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Arizona Commerce Authority, 100 N 7th Ave / 1st Floor Conference Center
4 DAY EVENT!
October 5 & 6 AND October 12 & 13!!!
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS
If you are fully dedicated to safety in your company, attending this OSHA 30 General Industry 29 CFR 1910 training is the next step in reaching your goals.
Some topics to be covered:
- Introduction to OSHA
- OSHA Inspections
- HazCom
- Machine Guarding
Cost: $595.00 per person (Includes Continental Breakfast each day / Lunch on Your Own)
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Registration information and class times are included on the flyer.
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