Workshops & Programs

All SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance.

Workshops/Conferences

Blueprint for the Future
Technology Action Plan

A Blueprint to the Future: Developing a Technology Action Plan (TAP), is a series of six, three-hour workshops followed by five to ten hours of individual counseling. The program sponsored by the City of Phoenix and open only to City of Phoenix-based companies. It is designed to help small business owners to plan and manage the technology resources needed to run their business optimally. Attendees will complete a technology assessment kit, a professional website evaluation and receive hands-on training on products which use new technology to increase employee productivity and enhance the businesses sales and marketing strategy

When: September 23 to October 28 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Maricopa SBDC offices at 2400 N. Central Ave. Suite 102
Cost: Free and Refreshments provided for qualified companies
Sponsor: City of Phoenix

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Application Form

For information please call Susan Lentz at 480-784-0590

Should I Start A Business

Should I Start A Business is a two hour overview program designed for entrepreneurs contemplating starting a business. Course topics include:

Entrepreneurial Basics
Feasibility Study
Business Formation Logistics

For information please call 480-784-0590

NxLevel for Entrepreneurs Program The NxLeveL for Entrepreneurs course is a 10 session intensive training program designed to assist existing business owners. The course focuses on the art of better business practices while producing a comprehensive business plan to guide business expansion decisions and activities.
When: Wednesdays - September 10 through November 12, 2008 Time: 4 to 7 pm Location: MCCD - SBDC Training Center 2400 N. Central Ave. #102, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Cost: $395 ($295 Early Application Price by 8/27/2008)
NxLevel Program Flyer Enrollment Form For information please call 480-784-0590
How To Strive And Thrive Through The Tough Times Join us for tea and some sympathy as bankers and experts share how to thrive during the tough times. The bankers invited are still lending and learn about alternative financing resources and how to market with almost no funding
When: August 13, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Location:City of Mesa Utilities Community Room 640 N. Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201 Cost: Free and Refreshments provided Sponsor: City of Mesa’s Office of Economic Development
Get the Flyer Register Now For information please call 480-784-0590

Small Business Development Center

Workshops & Programs