2012 Seminar Schedule

Current 2012 Seminars and Registration
The complete 2012 Seminar Calendar and special events.

Staying competitive in today's market place requires that you continually assess your strategy and skill sets.
Aurora Business Development will strategize with you through training and one-on-one counseling.
Why wait? Register for one of our seminars listed below.

Location:  Aurora Municipal Center (AMC Map), unless otherwise note:
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO  80012 (map)
(just east of I-225 at Chambers Road, northwest corner -- the large building with the flag on top).
Free parking surrounds the building, including the garage on the north end of the building.
The main entrances are on the east and west sides of the building.

* Please pre-register -- seating is limited:
  1st step:  Go on-line:  www.coloradosbdc.org. 
  2nd step:  Sign in --  
                     -- If a New Visitor (scroll down to the left), click on location “Aurora” – which takes you to the Aurora SBDC page;
                    -- If you’re not new to the site, just sign in using your email and password.
 3rd step:  Scroll down to the seminar(s) of your choice.
 4th step:  Click on ‘Register’.
                     You only have to complete the form once with your information; then you’ll then be ready
                      to register for any of the classes offered through the Colorado SBDC Network.
* Confirm the specific conference room upon registration.
* $* for fee-based seminars and related discounts, see the fee schedule.

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APRIL - MAY 2012 SEMINARS

Location:  Aurora Municipal Center (unless otherwise noted)
* Click for the price structure -- the price indicated below is per person and based on on-line registration at www.coloradosbdc.org. Go to the Aurora SBDC page, scroll down to the desired workshop and register. Complete the on-line form once, and you will be in the Colorado SBDC Network by just entering an e-mail and your password.

$* Fee-based classes

Financing Your Business with the Help of the SBA, plus Financial Literacy - presented by the Small Business Administration
Thurs., April 5th, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM, FREE
9:00 AM - Hear a brief update on the SBA supported loan programs. It includes information on the terms you can expect and how to best approach the bank.
10:00 AM - Your accountant prepares your financial statements, but do you know what they mean?  After this class, you will begin to understand the statements and know how to use them for building business success.

Government Contracts
Wed., April 11th, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM, FREE
City of Aurora and SBA procurement specialists will discuss the ins and outs of finding solicitations, establishing communication protocol, getting certifications and using resources to help land government contracts.

Building a Blog and Web Site with WordPress
Thurs., April 12th, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, $30
Introduces the fundamentals of creating an online presence with free software.  Attendees will set up and create a web site and customize it.  Familiarity with a computer keyboard and Windows operating system required.

The Business Side of Art, plus Arts Marketing
Wed., April 18th, 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM, FREE, includes continental breakfast and box lunch
in the Aurora Arts District, at the MLK Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80010
9:15 AM - The Business Side of Art - Artists’ creative endeavors are their business wares, and they often have legal issues unlike many other business owners. This seminar examines the legal interests of artists, such as fine artists, composers, writers, graphic designers and photographers. Learn about entity selection, securing copyrights and trademarks, and protecting works of art in contracts and when advertising artistic services.
1:00 PM - Arts Marketing - Introduces the fundamentals of marketing art and artists to reach new audiences and cultivate loyalty from current audiences. Learn about the essentials of identifying the market, product, price, place, and promotion of artistic work and organizations. Topics to be discussed include: creating an effective marketing plan, utilizing low-cost tactics, strategies, and using technology to brand your work.

Marketing Your Food Product -- click here for the announcement
Thurs., April 19th, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, $35/$45, includes continental breakfast and lunch
at the Community College of Aurora, Fine Arts building
A one-day workshop that will boost your marketing efforts from developing a plan and building your brand to promotion and advertising. Perfect for start-up and existing food-related businesses! In collaboration with the Colorado Department of Agriculture
To register: www.coloradoagriculture.com; Questions? (303) 239-4119.

SBA Plans and Services
Wed., April 25th, 8:30 - 9:30 AM, FREE
What does the Small Business Administration do? Learn about the resources available to you and your Small Business thru the SBA.

Starting a Business
Tues., May 1st, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, FREE
Excellent information to get your business underway - - the proper way!

Financing Your Business
Tues., May 8th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, FREE
Learn how successful borrowers choose the right financing options and make their proposals attractive to funding sources.

Marketing Your Business
Tues., May 15th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM $30
Introduces marketing principles, concepts and tactics for a business, including, product, price, place and promotion, customer and industry research, as well as the elements of a strategic marketing plan.

Starting a Restaurant
Thurs., May 17th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $30
There are important economic and compliance issues to consider when starting a restaurant. Learn the conceptual and practical business requirements, as well as the city and county requirements in transferring ownership or developing a new restaurant.  In collaboration with Tri-County Heath Dept.

Sales & Use Tax 101
Tues., May 22nd, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, FREE
A must-attend for anyone selling tangible property at wholesale or retail, service businesses, and/or those who prepare returns for Colorado business owners located in Aurora or those doing business in Aurora.

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Fundamentos de negocio
con Doña Inéz de ¡Arriba Mi Negocio! -- (303) 632-8245
jueves, 14 de junio, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, gratis
1st floor Fletcher conference room at the Aurora Municipal Center

The Aurora Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors' or participants' opinions products or services. The Colorado SBDC is a partnership between the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Colorado's institutions of higher education, and local development organizations.