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Thursday, January 5, 2012

2012 Cochise College SBDC Events

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2012 Cochise College SBDC Events

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Dear Chamber Member,
As part of the Cochise College Small Business Development Center's New Year's Resolution we are trying to be more proactive and so we have planned and tentatively scheduled all of the events that we plan to hold for this year.

Below is a quick list of all of the events that we plan on holding this year.  Please be aware that these are tentative dates and times.  Once a definite date and time are decided we will do another email blast per event to give you more information on that individual workshop.

If you think that there are any topics that we missed that you think we should cover, please contact Rachel Norton and the phone number or email address listed below to discuss further.
January:
 
1-21-12:  Writer's Group Meeting 
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 702
Time: 1pm-3pm
Cost: FREE
Topic:  We'd like to create a group where members read their work to each other and get feedback and maybe even tips about editing, publishing and such.
 
1-25-12:  Publishing Your Book
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Horace Steele Conference Room
Time:  9am-noon
Cost:  $59.00 per person
Topic:  Tips on how and where to self-publish your own book.  A Continental Breakfast will be provided.  Presented by Prism Communications.
 
February: 
 
2-8-12:  Export University
Where:  Cochise College-Douglas Campus-Room 521
Time:  7:45am-4:30pm
Cost:  $95 *       *Arizona-based organizations will receive a 50% discount for individuals to attend the seminar if approved in accordance with US Small Business Administration and Arizona Commerce Authority guidelines per the FY2012 Federal STEP grant.  For those choosing to pursue the STEP grant funding discount please complete the form and return to Kevin O'Shea for your discount code before registering.  kevino@azcommece.com
Topic:  This course is designed to provide you with and understanding of the basics of exporting and to introduce you to others who can help you grow your business or organization internationally. Specialists from the US Department of Commerce, the Arizona Commerce Authority and local private and public partners will be on hand to answer all of your export-related questions.  To register for this event now, please click the link below:  http://www.regonline.com/exportudouglas
 
2-16-12:  Mobile Marketing (10 Ways Your Leaking Profit)
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus -Room 900
Time:  9am-noon
Cost:  $19.95
Topic:  Tips on how to use Mobile Marketing to improve your business.  A Continental Breakfast will be provided.  Presented by Mobile Marketing Blueprint.
 
2-22-12:  Lending Fair
Where:  Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 900
Time:  9am-noon
Cost:  FREE
Topic:  This will be an opportunity to meet one-on-one with local bankers that are lending money to find out what their requirements are for their business loans.  Banks that are scheduled to attend include: M&I Bank, Accion, Tucson Federal Credit Union and Compound Profit of Arizona.  A representative from the SBA will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding SBA loans.
 
March:
 
3-8-12: Media Marketing Day
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room TBD
Time: 8am-4:30pm
Cost: $29.00 per person. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topic: TBD

3-12-12 & 3-13-12:  QuickBooks 2012
Where:  Cochise College-Douglas Campus-Room 219
Time:  9am-3pm each day.
Cost:  $139.00 per person for the 2-day class.
Topic:  This class offers beginning and intermediate training including: company and vendor setup, inventory control, using registers, reports, payroll, chart of accounts, purchase orders and writing invoices.  Each class will include 4 hours of instruction time and 2 hours of hands on practice for your specific needs.  To register, please contact the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at 520-515-5492.
 
 
3-21-12:  Video On A Budget
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 900
Time:  9am-noon
Cost:  $59.00 per person
Topic:  To include, video from Skype and smart phone upload.  Presented by Prism Communications.  A Continental Breakfast will be provided.
 
April:
 
4-9-12 AND 4-11-12:  QuickBooks 2012 
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 703
Time: 9am-3pm each day.
Cost: $139.00 per person for the 2-day class.
Topic: This class offers beginning and intermediate training including: company and vendor setup, inventory control, using registers, reports, payroll, chart of accounts, purchase orders and writing invoices. Each class will include 4 hours of instruction time and 2 hours of hands on practice for your specific needs. To register, please contact the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at 520-515-5492.
 
4-12-12:  Sierra Vista Economic Outlook Luncheon
Where:  Windemere Hotel, Sierra Vista, AZ.
Time:  11am-1:30pm
Cost:  $50.00 per person or $350.00 for a table of 8.
Topic:  Robert Carreria, PhD, Director of the Center for Economic Research, will provide a review of the past year's economy and a forecast for the coming year.  Chuck Potucek, Sierra Vista City Manager, will give a presentation on current and planned projects within the city.
 
4-26-12:  International Trade Conference
Where:  Cochise College-Douglas Campus-Room TBD
Time:  8am-4:30pm
Cost:  $59.00 per person.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topic:  To Be Determined.
 
May:
 
5-9-12:  Free Resource Day
Where:  Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus- Community Room
 Time:  9am-noon
Cost:  FREE
Topic:  This will be an opportunity to meet face to face with with all the city officials in charge of licenses, building permits, health department etc.
 
5-23-12:  Marketing For Mobile Devices
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 900
Time:  9am-noon
Cost:  $59.00 per person.  A Continental Breakfast will be provided.
Topic:  To Be Determined.  Presenters will be Prism Communications and Mobile Marketing Blueprint.
 
June:
 
6-14-12:  "Collaborating & Partnering" Leadership Conference
Where:  Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Community Room
Time:  8am-4:30pm
Cost:  To Be Determined.  A Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topic:  To Be Determined.  Presenters will be LBL Consultants.
 
6-19-12 & 6-20-12:  QuickBooks 2012
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 703
Time: 9am-3pm each day.
Cost: $139.00 per person for the 2-day class.
Topic: This class offers beginning and intermediate training including: company and vendor setup, inventory control, using registers, reports, payroll, chart of accounts, purchase orders and writing invoices. Each class will include 4 hours of instruction time and 2 hours of hands on practice for your specific needs. To register, please contact the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at 520-515-5492.
 
6-28-12:  Benson Economic Outlook Luncheon
Where:  Benson Unified School District-Dining Auditorium-Benson, AZ.
Time:  11am-1:30pm
Cost:  $45.00 per person or $315 for a table of 8.
Topic:  Robert Carreria, PhD, Director of the Center for Economic Research, will provide a review of the past year's economy and a forecast for the coming year. Glenn Nichols, Benson City Manager, will give a presentation on current and planned projects within the city.

July:
7-18-12:  Promoting Your Non-Profit
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 702
Time:  9am-noon
Cost: $59.00 per person.  A Continental breakfast will be provided.
Topic:  To Be Determined.  Presented by Prism Communications.
 
August:
 
8-14-12 & 8-15-12: QuickBooks 2012
Where: Cochise College-Douglas Campus-Room 219
Time: 9am-3pm each day.
Cost: $139.00 per person for the 2-day class.
Topic: This class offers beginning and intermediate training including: company and vendor setup, inventory control, using registers, reports, payroll, chart of accounts, purchase orders and writing invoices. Each class will include 4 hours of instruction time and 2 hours of hands on practice for your specific needs. To register, please contact the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at 520-515-5492.
 
8-16-12:  Women In Business Conference
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus
Time:  8am-4:30pm
Cost:  TBD
Topic: To Be Determined
 
 
September:
 
9-5-12:  International Trade Conference
Where:  Cochise College-Douglas Campus-Room TBD
Time:  8am-4:30pm
Cost:  $59.00 per person.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topic:  To Be Determined
 
9-18-12 & 9-19-12:  QuickBooks 2012
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 703
Time: 9am-3pm each day.
Cost: $139.00 per person for the 2-day class.
Topic: This class offers beginning and intermediate training including: company and vendor setup, inventory control, using registers, reports, payroll, chart of accounts, purchase orders and writing invoices. Each class will include 4 hours of instruction time and 2 hours of hands on practice for your specific needs. To register, please contact the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at 520-515-5492.
 
9-21-12:  Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon
Where:  Cochise College-Douglas Campus-Room TBD
Time:  11am-1:30pm
Cost:  $45.00 per person or $225.00 for a table of 6.
Topic:  Robert Carreria, PhD, Director of the Center for Economic Research, will provide a review of the past year's economy and a forecast for the coming year. Curtis Shook, Douglas City Manager, will give a presentation on current and planned projects within the city.
 
9-26-12:  Social Media
Where:  Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 900
Time:  9am-noon
Cost:  $59.00 per person.  A Continental breakfast will be provided.
Topic: To Be Determined.  Presented by Prism Communications.
 
October:
 
10-11-12:  The Dinner
Where:  The Windemere Hotel, Sierra Vista, AZ.
Time:  5:30pm-8:30pm
Cost:  $50.00 per person or $450.00 for a table of 10.
Topic:  Awards ceremony for the Cochise College Small Business Development Center, The Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Arizona BBB.  To register, please contact the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce at 520-458-6940.
 
10-17-12:  Government Procurement Conference
Where:  Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room TBD
Time:  8am-4:30pm
Cost:  $89.00 per person.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topic:  To Be Determined.
 
November:
 
11-7-12:  International Trade Conference
Where:  Cochise College-Douglas Campus-Room TBD
Time:  8am-4:30pm
Cost:  $59.00 per person.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Topic:  To Be Determined.
 
December:
 
12-4-12 & 12-5-12:  QuickBooks 2012 
Where: Cochise College-Sierra Vista Campus-Room 703
Time: 9am-3pm each day.
Cost: $139.00 per person for the 2-day class.
Topic: This class offers beginning and intermediate training including: company and vendor setup, inventory control, using registers, reports, payroll, chart of accounts, purchase orders and writing invoices. Each class will include 4 hours of instruction time and 2 hours of hands on practice for your specific needs. To register, please contact the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning at 520-515-5492.
 
12-6-12:  Bisbee Economic Outlook Luncheon
Where:  Turquoise Valley Golf, Restaurant & RV Park, Naco, AZ.
Time:  11am-1:30pm
Cost:  $45.00 per person or $315.00 for a table of 8.
Topic: Robert Carreria, PhD, Director of the Center for Economic Research, will provide a review of the past year's economy and a forecast for the coming year. Stephen Pauken, Bisbee City Manager, will give a presentation on current and planned projects within the city.
For more information on any of the events listed above or to register, please contact Rachel Norton at 520-515-5478 or nortonr@cochise.edu.
Sincerely,
 

Rachel Norton
Cochise College SBDC
520-515-5478

This email was sent to vamerritt@msn.com by nortonr@cochise.edu |  
Cochise College SBDC | 901 N Colombo Avenue | Sierra Vista | AZ | 85635

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