Events

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:30 a.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

Crackers & Co. Cafe  535 W. Iron Ave.  Mesa, AZ  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets every other Monday at 7:15 a.m. 

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

Good Egg  14046 N. Scottsdale Rd.  Scottsdale, AZ  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

Old Chicago  5695 W. Bell Rd.  Glendale, AZ  (Details)

Make the most of your networking opportunities with an intriguing “30-second commercial” that clearly communicates who you are, what you do and how you can be of service. This is a HANDS-ON seminar in which you will actually draft and refine your 30-second commercial. Even if you already have one, this is a great opportunity to re-evaluate its effectiveness, get immediate feedback and learn tips and tricks to make your networking time as effective as possible.

Sara Korn is the founder of Triple E Creative, LLC, and a provider of graphic design services. Since going into business for herself, Sara has been using networking groups as one of her primary means of connecting with potential clients and staying in touch with the business community. For more information on Sara go to http://www.eeecreative.com/background.html

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

This "ready - set - go" style of networking allows members to meet other members at three minute intervals, maximizing participants' time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast paced format. Track shoes are not required. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30 second commercial.

Glendale Public Library  5959 W. Brown Street  Glendale  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets every other Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

WaMu  6728 W. Deer Valley  Glendale, AZ  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7:30 a.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

Republic Bank of Arizona  909 E. Missouri Ave.  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

This seminar presents an introduction to patents, trademarks and copyrights. It covers what each protects and when, where and how to use them. It will also offer a clear explanation of things that you can do for yourself to enhance the scope of your protection and to save money.

Call (602) 745-7250 to register or visit them on the Internet at www.scorephoenix.org

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 East Van Buren Street, Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

The Latino community can be a significant market for your products and services. Join us the third Friday of every month to share ideas, make connections and explore how to create long-term relationships and grow your business by connecting to the Latino community. This community is open to ALL members and is growing. Join us and get connected.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 East Van Buren Street, Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month at 11:30 a.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

Buster's on the Lake  8320 N. Hayden Rd.  Scottsdale, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information about the event and the minimal Toastmaster’s fee, please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113 or e-mail sdille@asba.com

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

ASBA and SCORE have teamed up to provide a NO-COST resource for ASBA members, (Every Friday, by appointment only). SCORE has established a branch at the ASBA office with experienced business counselors. SCORE-Counselors to America's Small Business, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a national organization composed of highly qualified retired former business owners, executives and professionals. Call the ASBA office at (602) 265-4563 to schedule a one-hour appointment.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Come join us for the ASBA Toastmasters Open House! You will learn about how you can develop your communication skills, sharpen your leadership skills, hone your sales skills, as well as overcome your shyness and have a chance to participate in great networking opportunities in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. A light lunch will be provided. Please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113, or sdille@asba.com to RSVP.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Join us for our monthly Sales and Marketing group as we explore the importance of tracking sales and service to our customers. We'll discuss sales forecasting and service performance for customer retention. From spreadsheets and manual tracking, to CRM and sales tools like ACT!, Goldmine, Salesforce.com and other Customer Relations Management software. Facilitated by Mark Shander, www.shander.com.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 East Van Buren Street, Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Family businesses have a complexity unlike any other privately or publicly held businesses. Learn the 9 elements for family business success. This workshop will walk you through potential issues that may arise while working with your family and provide solutions to those issues that may affect your business. All family members and/or partners will benefit from this presentation.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 East Van Buren Street, Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

Chompie's  1160 E. University Dr.  Tempe, AZ  (Details)

The Diversity Workshop provides an opportunity for private businesses and public organizations to assess and review the personal and professional needs, goals and assets of their diverse staff.  Organizations can increase knowledge, improve skills and expand awareness through team building techniques that focus on workplace diversity.  The workshop is designed to assist professionals with developing effective relationships and increasing productivity within the workplace team. 

Training supports accountability strategies by improving employee cultural competency through building necessary skills to provide health inter-organizational relationships that assist with improving staff productivity.

To register, please visit www.worthinstitute.com or call (602) 258-3300.  

Please note: This is not an ASBA event, but is posted as a service to our Community Partners. Please contact the event coordinator directly with questions and to confirm event details.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 East Van Buren Street, Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

A provisional patent application gives the inventor one year of legal use of the “Patent Pending” label and a priority date at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). Learn to write your own provisional patent application and how to find and contact manufacturers to produce and/or distribute your invention.

Call (602) 745-7250 to register or visit them on the Internet at www.scorephoenix.org

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 East Van Buren Street, Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

ASBA and SCORE have teamed up to provide a NO-COST resource for ASBA members, (Every Friday, by appointment only). SCORE has established a branch at the ASBA office with experienced business counselors. SCORE-Counselors to America's Small Business, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a national organization composed of highly qualified retired former business owners, executives and professionals. Call the ASBA office at (602) 265-4563 to schedule a one-hour appointment.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information about the event and the minimal Toastmaster’s fee, please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113 or e-mail sdille@asba.com

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets every other Monday at 7:15 a.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

Good Egg  14046 N. Scottsdale Rd.  Scottsdale, AZ  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:30 a.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

Crackers & Co. Cafe  535 W. Iron Ave.  Mesa, AZ  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

Old Chicago  5695 W. Bell Rd.  Glendale, AZ  (Details)

Learn tips to develop an effective 30-second networking commercial and ways to amplify your specific message. Your opening statement will create customer interest and assist you with developing networking relationships that are critical to your business development activities.  This program is facilitated by Mike Leeds of Pro Sales Coaching. You will benefit from Mike’s 25 years of successful coaching, sales and management experience.

To learn more, please visit  www.prosalescoaching.com.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Benefit from one-on-one consulting with a 25-year communication veteran and Phoenix’s word-of-mouth strategy leader in a strategic marketing session valued at $500+. You will walk away with profitable, easy and affordable word-of-mouth strategies to build immediate buzz for your business. You may simply sit in and reap from the ideas in the session, or you can apply to be the company for which we strategize marketing. To be considered as the focus company for this, or a future Buzz Builder Session, please contact Janine Irons at jirons@asba.com  to have an application sent to you. Or contact Ann Videan, APR of Videan Unlimited, LLC, and Marketing Connections at 480-813-2408 or avidean@videanunlimited.com

Applications are due May 16th.  Application fee - $15 (nonrefundable).

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

A great ASBA benefit to help members network, COR3 Referral Groups! This is an ASBA member only program. All positions are industry exclusive and based on availability. You may visit twice prior to joining a group. RSVP is required. All groups are $75 quarterly to hold a position. Come join this great referral program, whose primary purpose is to promote and advance the common business interests of its members with social interaction and education between members. If you would like to be involved with this group, please visit the group's MeetUp.com site for more information or contact Kristen Lopez at KLopez@asba.com or 602-931-4100.

This group meets every other Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.

If this meeting date, location or time does not appeal to you, please visit the calendar to find another date/time/location.

WaMu  6728 W. Deer Valley  Glendale, AZ  (Details)

Join guest speaker Phillip Horvath, VP of Professional Services for Innuity, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, as he discusses:

• Why you MUST put your business online 
• Putting the Web to work for your business - Five “must have” Web characteristics 
• The name game - Secure a domain name 
• Goals for your site - Integrate with your marketing strategy 
•  Effective e-mail - Protecting and maintaining your customers 
•  Driving traffic to your site - If you build it, they must come 
•  Tracking and analyzing – Get to know your ROI - Gain actionable insight
  

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 East Van Buren Street, Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information about the event and the minimal Toastmaster’s fee, please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113 or e-mail sdille@asba.com

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

ASBA and SCORE have teamed up to provide a NO-COST resource for ASBA members, (Every Friday, by appointment only). SCORE has established a branch at the ASBA office with experienced business counselors. SCORE-Counselors to America's Small Business, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a national organization composed of highly qualified retired former business owners, executives and professionals. Call the ASBA office at (602) 265-4563 to schedule a one-hour appointment.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Join this fun group, comprised of those with HR responsibilities in Arizona businesses, as well as vendors whose companies serve HR needs. The atmosphere is comfortable, with regulars and newcomers all welcome. Presenters are scheduled on a variety of topics; group members offer the benefit of their own experiences, as well as posing questions during the sessions. It is interactive, sociable and informative.

Join us for a panel discussion on "What's New in Training".

ASBA Conference Center  4130 E Van Buren St, Ste 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Learn how and when to address unacceptable employee performance or behavior and how to properly document the employee’s file. Protect yourself and your company. DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT!

Training materials, Sample forms, and Certificate of Completion will be provided.

Please note: This is not an ASBA event, but is posted as a service to our Community Partners. Please contact the event coordinator directly with questions and to confirm event details. The registration deadline for this event is Friday, May 23.

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 East Van Buren Street, Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information about the event and the minimal Toastmaster’s fee, please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113 or e-mail sdille@asba.com

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information about the event and the minimal Toastmaster’s fee, please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113 or e-mail sdille@asba.com

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Join the National Marketing Academy for a one-day workshop on search engine marketing (SEM) and search engine optimization (SEO). This seminar is designed to offer an overview of internet marketing strategies to a target audience of in-house marketing professionals, business owners, advertising agencies and webmasters. Learn what other successful marketers already know to enhance your marketing efforts today! To make your reservation, simply register online at http://www.nationalmarketingacademy.org.  Seating is limited.

Event Overview:
 Get ready for a jam-packed day. Our sessions will be fast paced and informative. Both a continental breakfast and lunch are included with your conference fee.
 This workshop will cover everything you need to know about “natural” or “organic” search engine optimization (SEO) as well as pay-per-click (PPC) marketing.
 You will learn the latest ins-and-outs of search engine marketing (SEM) from top experts;
 Provides a unique setting to network with fellow marketers and search engine industry professionals and discuss the trends in search engine marketing;
 Watch as we evaluate real websites live. Our experts will use all of the information and tactics learned throughout the day and apply them to detailed reviews of sites submitted in advance by the audience.
What You Will Learn:
 How search engines list Web sites for free and through paid placements;
 How to get free "organic" traffic by building a site that pleases search engines and your visitors;
 How to efficiently purchase listings guaranteed to rank your company at the top of search engine results;
 How to calculate the ROI of your search marketing efforts by tracking your visitors from the time they hit your site until they buy—and get tips on improv
Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information about the event and the minimal Toastmaster’s fee, please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113 or e-mail sdille@asba.com

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information about the event and the minimal Toastmaster’s fee, please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113 or e-mail sdille@asba.com

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Join this fun group, comprised of those with HR responsibilities in Arizona businesses, as well as vendors whose companies serve HR needs. The atmosphere is comfortable, with regulars and newcomers all welcome. Presenters are scheduled on a variety of topics; group members offer the benefit of their own experiences, as well as posing questions during the sessions. It is interactive, sociable and informative.

Join us for a mid year legal update (immigration, etc.) presented by Laurent B.G. Badoux, Attorney, Littler Mendelson.

ASBA Conference Center  4130 E Van Buren St, Ste 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information about the event and the minimal Toastmaster’s fee, please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113 or e-mail sdille@asba.com

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information about the event and the minimal Toastmaster’s fee, please contact Stuart Dille at 602-931-4113 or e-mail sdille@asba.com

Arizona Small Business Association Conference Center  4130 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

ASBA (Arizona Small Business Association) and Westech Recyclers have teamed up to offer ASBA members a convenient, legal and secure way to recycle computer, medical, manufacturing and electronic equipment.

Benefits of ASBA Tech Salvage:
► Simplicity - Westech Recyclers will provide a drop-off station at the Phoenix ASBA offices on the last Saturday of January, April, July and October.
► For larger loads of equipment, Westech will bring a truck to you! (Call for details.)
► Environmentally Friendly - Westech refurbishes, reuses or recycles all donations.

Materials included in ASBA Tech Salvage:
Computers
Monitors
Medical Equipment
Wires and Cabling
Avionics
Networking Equipment
Curcuit Boards
Laptops and Printers
Surplus and Scrap Metal
Test Equipment
Computer Peripherals
POS Equipment
Telephone Systems
Drives and Mainframes
Precious Metals
Modems, Mice and Keyboards

To schedule a large load pick-up with Westech Recyclers, please call Tom Holland at 602-256-7626 and mention that you are a member of ASBA.

4130 E. Van Buren Street  Parking Lot  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Join this fun group, comprised of those with HR responsibilities in Arizona businesses, as well as vendors whose companies serve HR needs. The atmosphere is comfortable, with regulars and newcomers all welcome. Presenters are scheduled on a variety of topics; group members offer the benefit of their own experiences, as well as posing questions during the sessions. It is interactive, sociable and informative.

Join us for a panel discussion on Life Transitions....what's next?

ASBA Conference Center  4130 E Van Buren St, Ste 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Join this fun group, comprised of those with HR responsibilities in Arizona businesses, as well as vendors whose companies serve HR needs. The atmosphere is comfortable, with regulars and newcomers all welcome. Presenters are scheduled on a variety of topics; group members offer the benefit of their own experiences, as well as posing questions during the sessions. It is interactive, sociable and informative.

Join us for Interviewing Basics:  Best Practices for Legal and Effective Talent Acquisition.

ASBA Conference Center  4130 E Van Buren St, Ste 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Arizona Capitol Times is planning its 2nd Annual Leaders of the Year in Public Policy event. This awards program has a positive impact on the state and the people of Arizona, without regard to political affiliations or partisanship.

Honorees are nominated by their peers and selected for the honor by a panel of past winners, community leaders and Arizona Capitol Times editorial board. Arizona Capitol Times created this awards presentation as an opportunity to give back to the community and shine the spotlight on those individuals and organizations that have helped create, implement and champion initiatives around the state of Arizona.

Join us for an awards luncheon and presentation to be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Wyndham Phoenix ballroom.

Questions?  Visit www.azcapitoltimes.com  or call (602) 258-7026.

Please note: This is not an ASBA event, but is posted as a service to our Community Partners. Please contact the event coordinator directly with questions and to confirm event details. 

Wyndham Phoenix   50 East Adams Street  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Join this fun group, comprised of those with HR responsibilities in Arizona businesses, as well as vendors whose companies serve HR needs. The atmosphere is comfortable, with regulars and newcomers all welcome. Presenters are scheduled on a variety of topics; group members offer the benefit of their own experiences, as well as posing questions during the sessions. It is interactive, sociable and informative.

Join us for an interactive meeting on Corporate Wellness.

ASBA Conference Center  4130 E Van Buren St, Ste 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

ASBA (Arizona Small Business Association) and Westech Recyclers have teamed up to offer ASBA members a convenient, legal and secure way to recycle computer, medical, manufacturing and electronic equipment.

Benefits of ASBA Tech Salvage:
► Simplicity - Westech Recyclers will provide a drop-off station at the Phoenix ASBA offices on the last Saturday of January, April, July and October.
► For larger loads of equipment, Westech will bring a truck to you! (Call for details.)
► Environmentally Friendly - Westech refurbishes, reuses or recycles all donations.

Materials included in ASBA Tech Salvage:
Computers
Monitors
Medical Equipment
Wires and Cabling
Avionics
Networking Equipment
Curcuit Boards
Laptops and Printers
Surplus and Scrap Metal
Test Equipment
Computer Peripherals
POS Equipment
Telephone Systems
Drives and Mainframes
Precious Metals
Modems, Mice and Keyboards

To schedule a large load pick-up with Westech Recyclers, please call Tom Holland at 602-256-7626 and mention that you are a member of ASBA.

4130 E. Van Buren Street  Parking Lot  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Join this fun group, comprised of those with HR responsibilities in Arizona businesses, as well as vendors whose companies serve HR needs. The atmosphere is comfortable, with regulars and newcomers all welcome. Presenters are scheduled on a variety of topics; group members offer the benefit of their own experiences, as well as posing questions during the sessions. It is interactive, sociable and informative.

ASBA Conference Center  4130 E Van Buren St, Ste 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Join this fun group, comprised of those with HR responsibilities in Arizona businesses, as well as vendors whose companies serve HR needs. The atmosphere is comfortable, with regulars and newcomers all welcome. Presenters are scheduled on a variety of topics; group members offer the benefit of their own experiences, as well as posing questions during the sessions. It is interactive, sociable and informative.

Join us for an Annual Legal Update!

ASBA Conference Center  4130 E Van Buren St, Ste 150  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Learn all about the benefits of YOUR ASBA Membership! This is a great opportunity to find out about networking, marketing, SCF Bonus Plan, healthcare options, business education and training, business development tools, legislative advocacy and lobbying and business resources. Have all your questions answered! Current members also welcome!

ASBA Conference Center   4811 East Grant Road, Ste. #261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Learn all about the benefits of YOUR ASBA Membership! This is a great opportunity to find out about networking, marketing, SCF Bonus Plan, healthcare options, business education and training, business development tools, legislative advocacy and lobbying and business resources. Have all your questions answered! Current members also welcome!

Come join us for this month's networking mixer! It will be held at The Maverick. You'll enjoy the nice atmosphere and great B to B networking environment. You will also be able to win numerous door prizes! Bring along a guest to experience Networking ASBA style and don't forget your business cards!

The Maverick   6622 E Tanque Verde Rd   Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Do you have what it takes to be a successful entreprenuer? This clinic will help to guide you through the steps of starting a business in Arizona.

You will learn how to:

Assess your new business readiness
Choose and evaluate a business idea
Establish company goals
Proceed through a research plan to determine your target market
Plan your strategy for reaching your clientele
Research your financial options
To RSVP of for more information; call: 206-6404 or visit: www.pima.edu/small businesss.com

Please Note: This is not an ASBA event, but is posted as a service to our Community Partners. Please contact the event coordinator directly with questions and to confirm event details.

Community Campus (CC)  401 North Bonita Avenue  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Small Office/ Home Office Council’s mission is to serve the unique needs of small office/home office business owners through education, networking and support.

ASBA Conference Center   4811 East Grant Road, Ste. #261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

SCORE Counselors provide their expertise, knowledge, and advice to current and prospective business owners, assisting in business planning, review, analysis, guidance, and assessment. These are 1 hour, One on One Consultations, by Appointment Only!!

ASBA Conference Center   4811 East Grant Road, Ste. #261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

If you think no news is good news, think again. Feedback from your customers good or bad, is critical for customer satisfaction. During this session, participants will learn a variety of methods, to collect, evaluate and act on customer service feedback. Profitability is closely related to sustaining and improving customer satisfaction.

ASBA Conference Center   4811 East Grant Road Ste.261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Small Office/ Home Office Council’s mission is to serve the unique needs of small office/home office business owners through education, networking and support.

ASBA Conference Center   4811 East Grant Road, Ste. #261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Mark your calendars for this upcoming Safety Seminar presented by Harold Gribow, ASBA Safety consultant.

ASBA Conference Center   4811 East Grant Road, Ste. #261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Microbusiness Advancement Center presents:

Who Needs Marketing?
- McDonalds, Budweiser, Ford & YOUR company!

• Learn why marketing is even more important than the actual product or service you offer.
• Discover the benefits of "guerilla" marketing and how to do it.
• Determine what percentage of your sales should be dedicated to marketing.

Now more than ever – this is the workshop for you!


Join Rick Chandler, former owner of Baja Spas, as he shares the ideas and techniques that turned his start-up company into an award winning, multi-million dollar business.

ASBA and THCC Members and MAC Clients: $10
Non-members: $12

Lunch generously provided by Chick-fil-A


To Register, Call MAC at 620-1241
Pay in advance with MasterCard, Visa or American Express; checks accepted day of the event.
RSVP's are not accepted the day of the event.
Current members without an RSVP will pay non-member price

ASBA Conference Center  4811 E Grant Rd, Ste 261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Tucson’s only Business Charity Mixer will be at the renowned Anthony’s in the Catalinas Restaurant (7464 N. Campbell Ave) 5:30p to 7:30p. Proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and it’s continuing research towards blood cancer research.

The theme is “Together We Can Change Lives.”

The evening will include:
Complimentary Appetizers
No Host Bar
Stunning Silent Auction Items
Terrific Raffles
Networking Galore
And…. No Speeches!

This will be the business networking event of the year with over 200 business people expected from various business organizations all over Tucson.

ASBA is proud to be able to support this event.

For more information, call Wayne Weld 240-4552, or go to
www.active.com/donate/tntdms/tntdmsWWeld

Please note: This is not an ASBA event, but is posted as a service to our Community Partners. Please contact the event coordinator directly with questions and to confirm event details.

Anthony’s in the Catalinas Restaurant  7464 N. Campbell Ave  Tucson  (Details)

Now is the perfect time to provide your staff with additional
training and resources to keep your business "tourism ready."
Seats are still available for the May and June Tucson Ambassadors
Program classes:

RSVP deadline is May 21.
Go to www.CTAnetwork.com to review the schedule of Tucson
classes and apply online. The $25 per person application fee is
non-transferable and non-refundable.
Questions? Contact Judy Wood, Partner Sales and Hospitality
Education Manager, 770-2148, jwood@visitTucson.org or
Laurie White, Partner Services Manager, 770-2131, lwhite@visitTucson.org

Please note: This is not an ASBA event, but is posted as a service to our Community Partners. Please contact the event coordinator directly with questions and to confirm event details.

Doubletree Hotel   Reid Park  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Come join us for this month's networking mixer! It will be held at The Maverick. You'll enjoy the nice atmosphere and great B to B networking environment. You will also be able to win numerous door prizes! Bring along a guest to experience Networking ASBA style and don't forget your business cards!

Vantage West   801 E Speedway Blvd  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Do you have what it takes to be a successful entreprenuer? This clinic will help to guide you through the steps of starting a business in Arizona.

You will learn how to:

Assess your new business readiness
Choose and evaluate a business idea
Establish company goals
Proceed through a research plan to determine your target market
Plan your strategy for reaching your clientele
Research your financial options
To RSVP of for more information; call: 206-6404 or visit: www.pima.edu/small businesss.com

Community Campus (CC)  401 North Bonita Avenue  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Speaker: Mark Norton, Assitant Director AZ Div. of
Occupational Safety & Health 
 

4811 East Grant Road   Ste. 261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

You have taken care of your business – is your business ready to take care of you?

The business owner’s dream is to build a business; bring it to life, and make it successful. However it is how you plan your small business exit strategy that will eventually determine your financial success. Just as building a successful business takes planning, hard work and a little luck, so does leaving it.

Presented by: Jere’ Webb is a Certified Financial Planner with over 25 years experience. She works with small business in many capacities to insure that each business is on the right track to make the most of every insurance and investment dollar. www.webb-network.com

ASBA Conference Center   4811 East Grant Road, Ste. #261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)

Speaker - Dr.Jay B.Phillips of Casa Adobes Chiropractic

RSVP to info@maranachamber.com or fax 682-2303.

Speaker: Randy Brooks, Jorgensen/Brooks Group 
 

ASBA Conference Center  4811 E Grant Rd, Ste 261  Tucson, AZ  (Details)