Schedule of no-cost workshops for entrepreneurs now available across Southern Arizona.

No cost workshops for entrepreneurs now available across Southern Arizona.

Studies demonstrate that the availability of technical training and education in new firm start-up issues--such as market research, business plan preparation, accessing funding, and so forth--is among three most critical factors of a vibrant entrepreneurial environment and economy.

We are pleased to announce the availability of more than 1,000, no-cost seats in entrepreneurship and idea generation workshops across the four Southern Arizona counties (Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma, Cochise).

Workshops will be hosted by a variety of partners (listed below) and focusing on a range of entrepreneurial topics and populations. All workshops will be conducted in Southern Arizona between October 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.

Whether you just have an idea for a business and don’t know where to go next—have a great idea and have formulated a high quality business plan, and need to know how to fund your start up—how to make your new start up green—or even how to apply for government SBIR/STTR grant to fund your start up, Tucson to Nogales and Yuma to Sells, there is a workshop for you. Workshop duration, frequency, and location varies, so please contact hosts directly, or McGuire Center for more information. Some restrictions may apply.

No-cost workshops are available through Innovation Frontier Arizona partnership and administered by the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship, The University of Arizona. Future workshops subject to fee.


Business Development for New Hispanic Entrepreneurs: What are the most common and effective strategies for potential entrepreneurs?
Business training to empower the entrepreneurial spirit and develop competencies to create successful business. Serving new and new-non post secondary Hispanic entrepreneurs. Open to individuals from all counties.
Contact: Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org
520.620.0005

Community Entrepreneurs Program
Critical skills and knowledge to formulate, validate, build effective strategies, and organize resources to bring high quality ideas to market. Santa Cruz County based. Open to all communities.
Contact: Santa Cruz County Community Programs Office
520.375.7663

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Strategic Thinking through the Creation of Actionable Objectives
Targeting key entrepreneurial elements: Vision; External Assessment; Internal Assessment; Creating Goals and Overcoming Obstacles
Contact: Bellows Consulting
www.bellowsconsulting.com
520-299-9169

Entrepreneurial Development Program
Economic development and workforce development impact workshop series serving clients in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties:
• Orientation to Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Business Ownership
• Technology Basics
• Technology Tools for Marketing Series
• Government Procurement Series
Based in and serving Pima and Santa Cruz Counties
Contact: MicroBusiness Advancement Center
www.mac-sa.org
520.620-1241

Funding Your Innovation through the SBIR/STTR Programs
Targeting three aspects of SBIR/STTR application process. Limited Webinar seats in addition to in person workshops. Pima County based. Open to all communities.
Contact: Arizona Center for Innovation
www.azinnovation.com
520.382.3260

Gateways to Entrepreneurship
Monthly new business and business management workshops offered in two hour segments by Pima Community College faculty targeting local business districts. Includes child care. Pima County based. Open to all communities.
Contact Gateway Business Alliance
www.gbatucson.com
520.509.3917

Growing Green Business
Webinar based series of three workshops focusing on idea generation, funding, and development of financial projects—all for green business. Open to all communities.
Contact: PPEP Microbusiness and Housing Development Corporation
www.azsmallbusinessloans.com
520.889.4203

Idea Generation and Entrepreneurship Workshops—Cochise County
Entrepreneurship workshops focusing on the business formation and advancement needs of Cochise County
Contact: Cochise College Small Business Development Center
www.cochise.edu/conteducation/sbdc
520.515.5478

New Business and Entrepreneurship Workshops—Yuma
Workshops and courses serving all Yuma County entrepreneurship education needs.
Contact: Arizona Western College Community and Educational Partnerships, Entrepreneurial Center
www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates/business_and_liberal_arts/occupational_certificates/Entrepreneurship.html

928.317/6180

NXLevel Entrepreneur: Workshops for Existing Business Owners and Enterprising Start-ups
12 two hour sessions over three week period focusing on producing a business plan for expansion or start up. Offered in Nogales for ___________
Contact: Nogales Community Development Corporation
www.nogalescdc.com
520.397.9219

To T-nako: Building O’odham Strength through Product Development
Product development and entrepreneurial skills for tribal members—current or aspiring entrepreneurs. Pima County based. Open to TO tribal members.
Contact: Community Development Financial Institute of the Tohono O’odham Nation
www.cdfiton.com
520.383.0790

All participating partners are committed to high quality entrepreneurship education, resources, and network.

Additional entrepreneurship education resources are available at all County One Stop Centers, Pima Community College, Cochise Community College, Arizona Western College, The University of Arizona.