UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 129: TUESDAY - March 16 | 9:00 AM How to Build and Monitor Your Business Credit Score Hear CARES Program Supervisor at Maricopa Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Paula Wittekind, discuss how … [More]
Summit to Report on State of Small Business and How We Rebuild Stronger, More Equitable Communities
Local First Arizona will host the 3rd Annual Arizona Good Business Summit (AZGBS) virtually on April 20-22, 2021. The 3-day digital conference will convene over 500 businesses and community leaders to examine economic and societal issues that shook communities everywhere in 2020 — and discuss solutions for them. From social justice to environmental action, small businesses lead … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar 9, 10 & 11: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 126: TUESDAY - March 9 | 9:00 AM How Going Green Can Financially Help Your Business Join us for a session focused on environment-friendly tactics that can help your business save on costs, featuring … [More]
WEBINARS – Mar 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8: SBA – PPP Updates for Your Small Business
The Small Business Administration has some key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which will be available for a limited amount of time to ensure America’s smallest businesses get exclusive access. If you are a small business owner with 20 employees or less, or are self-employed; there is new information for you. Please join us for a series of webinars hosted by … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Mar 24: West Valley Hot Topics presented by SRP: All Roads to the West Valley
West Valley Hot Topics series sponsored by Salt River Project (SRP) will focus on key issues that drive business attraction and economic development for the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro area. The series will consist of six (6) bi-monthly events that will bring thought leaders and subject matter experts in key topic areas together, to elevate regional perceptions, … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Mar 16: Western Region Veterans Virtual Career Fair
As we start a new year, does your organization need people who practice values like courage, integrity, loyalty, and selfless service? Military-experienced talent exemplifies all of these and more, and we would love to connect you with them at our upcoming RecruitMilitary virtual career fair. Our virtual career fairs provide you: • Access to all registered candidates’ … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar 3: Tax Tips for the 2021 Tax Season: COVID-19 Tax Planning with Anders CPAs + Advisors
April 15th will be here before you know it, so you do not want to miss this fast-paced session with the Anders CPAs COVID-19 team. The hour will be dedicated to answering small business tax-related questions and concerns due to the CARES Act and other stimulus legislation. Anders experts Dave Finklang, Dan Schindler, and Rebekah Tucker and will cover the following important … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar 3: Selling to the Federal Government
Small business contractors continue to play an important role in helping federal agencies to respond during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities remain available for small businesses to bid on contracts and contribute to the mission of agencies. Join us for an overview of how to sell to the federal government, to include SBA programs and certifications to assist your small … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar 2, 3 and 4: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 124: TUESDAY - March 2 | 9:00 AM Assembling Productive Dream Teams Hear from the experts at the SBDC at Yavapai College on how to cultivate a productive environment for your employees. Learn best … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 24: AZHCC – How to Avoid the Top 10 Legal Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business
How To Avoid The Top 10 Legal Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business Presented by Brian Burt, Partner with Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Topics for this complimentary seminar will include, among others: Protecting your corporate shield and your personal assets Why you must have shareholders or a “buy/sell” agreement Raising capital…legally Protecting your … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 25: Cybercrime: Readiness & Resilience
Cybersecurity threats are everywhere and impact every business and organization, no matter how large or small. The threat landscape continues to evolve as bad actors become more sophisticated at taking advantage of weak cybersecurity defenses. Business risks include compromised customer data, devastating financial recovery expenses, tarnished company reputation, substantial … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 24: Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC): Step by Step instructions with a CPA
Join this FREE webinar as Matt Evans, CPA, CMA, CFM, a frequent speaker who serves as a SCORE Mentor to small businesses, walks through the steps on how to take advantage of the ERTC. Mr. Evans will cover: How to determine eligibility How to calculate the amount of credit How to access the credit, and Provide recommendations on how to best take advantage of the … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 24: Prop. 207 – What Arizona Employers Need to Know about Recreational Marijuana
In November 2020, Arizona voters passed Prop. 207, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults over age 21. This new law may impact employers’ current drug testing policies. Join labor and employment attorneys Melanie Pate and Laura Pasqualone for insights into the new law and its effect on employers and employees in Arizona. The one-hour session will … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 23 and 25: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 122: TUESDAY - February 23 | 9:00 AM How Distracted Driving Laws Impact Your Business Join us for an interactive webinar to discuss how distracted driving laws could impact your small business, … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 16 and 18: Arizona Small Business Boot Camp & Collective
UPCOMING SESSIONS Please join us for next week's Boot Camp sessions. If you missed any sessions this week, watch here. SESSION 120: TUESDAY - February 16 | 9:00 AM How to Increase Your Probability of Success 10x Hear from Elite Entrepreneurs on how to increase your probability of success using their VitalSmarts … [More]
VIRTUAL EVENT – Feb 16: AZCREW Commercial Real Estate Outlook of Northwest Valley
Phoenix. Glendale. Peoria. Surprise. Four of the top 10 largest cities in Arizona are forging a future as the Valley’s newest advanced industry corridor. AZCREW, the leading organization for senior-level executive women in the Metro Phoenix commercial real estate field, will present “Commercial Real Estate Outlook – Northwest Valley” in a virtual event on Feb. 16, … [More]
VIRTUAL MEETING – Feb 11: WESTMARC’s 2021 Annual Board Meeting & 2020 Review
We invite members and non-members to join us for a virtual broadcast of WESTMARC’s 2021 Annual Board Meeting where the proposed Board of Directors slate is voted in to serve the West Valley in 2021! This virtual event will provide attendees with a snapshot of WESTMARC’s 2020 Year in Review, and a dive into the 2021 agenda. Highlights of the event will include a keynote … [More]
WEBINAR – Feb 10: SBA Updates: PPP, EIDL, and Venue Grants
This week’s webinar, led by Kim Stout, Economic Development and Lender Relations Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration, will provide details about SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program first and second draw updates The PPP forgiveness updates and new forms Economic Injury Disaster Loans and EIDL emergency grant program updates The new Shuttered Venue … [More]
