Events

The Great Discovery LLC

Join us as D. Harry reveals the best business improvement thinking of the past 25 years - a process that creates breakthrough in everything you do. 

This system of improvement will:

• Harvest hidden cash
• Expand product sales
• Increase customer satisfaction
• Solve difficult problems
• Achieve stretch goals
• Develop world-class leaders

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to meet a living legend from the world of business and experience what he calls The Great Discovery.  Pre-published book signing immediately following the event.

Pre-registration fee $25.00.  Seating is limited so reserve your seat now by calling 480-515-0890 or 800-335-6234.  Registration at the door $35.00.

tempe center of the arts  700 west rio slado parkway  tempe, az  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Please contact Steve Broe for details and Toastmaster Fee. 602.993.6070 or e-mail sbroe@gmail.com

corporate office centers  4600 e. washington st., suite 300  phoenix, az  (Details)

This “ready-set-go” style of networking allows members to meet other members at 3-minute intervals, maximizing participants’ time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial.

Facilitated by: Erica Benefiel of Baja Sur Vacation Rentals / 2 Cabo Tours

Buffalo Wild Wings  1475 W. Elliot Rd.  gilbert, az  (Details)

The Wellness Train Presents

Spring 2010 Seminar Series

By Meredith Hale-Griffin, M.S., C.S.C.S. 

"Now What's In That?"- Nutrition Essentials 

Overwhelmed by the various claims on food labels and restaurant menus?  This session will introduce the basic components of nutrition, including how to decipher food labels and a healthier way to navigate a grocery store and menu.  Additionally, it will offer tips about how to eat on the go, make healthier decisions when eating out and a few recipe modification ideas so be ready to sample.

Light, healthy bites and beverages will be provided. The cost is $40 per class or $150 for the 5-class series. Please visit www.thewellnesstrain.com or contact us at 602-820-8417 for more information or to register.

teamdean-wj bradley mortgage building  9237 east via de ventura  scottsdale  (Details)

Grand Canyon University Cordially Invites You to Join us for Upcoming Leadership Series Events

Leading a Learning Organization

Dr. Casey Reason, author of Leading a Learning Organization, The Science of Working With Others

Casey Reason, PhD, has worked with leaders from all over the world on breakthrough strategies designed to improve performance and overcome resistance to change.  His easily applied approaches are founded on the emerging body of research in brain science and adult learning theory.  In addition to leadership consulting and research, Dr. Reason specializes in instructional design.

Registration starts at 8am with a light breakfast following.  Presentations run from 8:30am - 9:30am.

ethington theatre  3300 west camelback rd  phoenix  (Details)

Facilitated by Jennifer Maggiore, Maggiore Consulting & Marketing 

Introduction to Twitter basics 

Those who have laptops may bring them, those who don't may take notes.  We will cover basic demonstration of how to set up an account and then take questions on functionality.  This is extremely basic and we will take as many questions as we have time for.

asba  4600 e. washington, suite 340  phoenix, az  (Details)

Our hope is that you will be amAZed at what you can do through your asba membership. A referral network is your most valuable business asset. Your relationships help you achieve success. As a member of asba, you have a great opportunity to build an amAZing referral network that will help you grow your business and achieve your goals.

In this session you will learn:
1. What is a referral network?
2. What does it take to develop one?
3. Who belongs in your referral network?
4. How to use your asba membership to develop your strategic referral network?

You will leave with a plan to make the most of your asba membership.

Presented by Victoria Trafton, Vice President & Partner, Referral Institute

This is a MEMBERS ONLY event - no charge

asba  4600 e. washington street, suite 300  phoenix, az  (Details)

Welcome to asba! We want to ensure that you have all the necessary information to make the most of your asba membership. Join us to network with other members, meet your Member Services Team and learn all about the resources available to you as an asba member. New members – this is the place to start! Renewing members, and anyone who needs an “asba refresher”, are also welcome and encouraged to attend.

asba  4600 e. washinton, suite 340  phoenix  (Details)

Franklin Covey: Building Business Acumen

Based on Ram Charan's best-selling business book What the CEO Wants You to Know

Join us!

Every employee can and must develop the business acumen to understand, at the most basic level, what it takes for your business to make money.  BBA is a hard hitting workshop that teaches participants how businesses make money; how your business makes money!

To Register or for Questions Call:

Jessica Farnsworth - 602-332-9395

Who Should Attend?

Any key leaders, managers & supervisors, sales professionals, marketing, manufacturing, operations, purchasing, procurment team members.

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Please contact Steve Broe for details and Toastmaster Fee. 602.993.6070 or e-mail sbroe@gmail.com

corporate office centers  4600 e. washington st., suite 300  phoenix, az  (Details)

This “ready-set-go” style of networking allows members to meet other members at 3-minute intervals, maximizing participants’ time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial.

Facilitated by: Roy Irwin, Irwin Insurance & Investments

kitchens southwest  15685 north greenway-hayden loop  scottsdale, az  (Details)

Come join us, for our monthly mixer! You'll enjoy great B-to-B networking, amazing food, and the beautiful new aLoft hotel! 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.

aLoft  4500 E Washington Street  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

Improve your communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Please contact Steve Broe for details and Toastmaster Fee. 602.993.6070 or e-mail sbroe@gmail.com

corporate office centers  4600 e. washington st., suite 300  phoenix, az  (Details)

Please join us as attorney Laurent Badoux of Littler Mendelson gives us an update on compliance activities, including wage/hour compliance, as well as current case trends.  He will also give us his impressions and insight gained from working locally with the Department of Labor.  This will be a valuable session for both HR professionals and business owners alike!

This program has been submitted to HRCI for General Credit.

Registration required at www.asba.com.

This is a "brown bag" event.  The first half hour is reserved for networking and lunch, so don't forget to bring it along!

Facilitated by: Ginny McMinn, McMinn HR

asba offices  4600 e. washington st. suite 340  phoenix  (Details)

This “ready-set-go” style of networking allows members to meet other members at 3-minute intervals, maximizing participants’ time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial.

development and community services building  9875 n. 85th ave  peoria, az  (Details)

The event will feature a panel discussion about the importance of fostering leadership in our community.  Panelists include U.S. Congressman Harry Mitchell, 5th District Arizona; Neil Guiliano, former Tempe Mayor; Ivan Johnson, Vice President of Cox Communications; and Mary Jane Crist, Vice President of Philanthropy at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Tempe Leadership, a leadership program developed by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, invites you to attend its 25th Anniversary Celebration.  The event highlights the program's impact on the community and celebrates Conversations in Leadership which features a panel of distinguished leaders who will share their insights on leadership and inspirational stories of success.  The evening includes a dynamic, celebratory program, dinner, cash bar, raffle (weekend in Sedona on Oak Creek) and wonderful opportunities for networking and connecting with alumni and members of the community who have been impacted by the program.

For more registration info contact www.tempeleadership25.com or the Tempe Chamber of Commerce at 480-967-7891

tempe center for the arts  700 w. rio salado parkway  tempe  (Details)

This “ready-set-go” style of networking allows members to meet other members at 3-minute intervals, maximizing participants’ time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial.

asba offices  4600 e. washington st. #340  phoenix, az  (Details)

Cost: $229.  asba members can attend at the discounted price of $139
To register, and for more details, visit: http://www.businesswritingsolutions.com/docs/april-16-class-asba-link.pdf.

One-day class guaranteed to increase your writing effectiveness and help you write at least 30 percent faster than you do now!

In this fast-paced, entertaining and enlightening day, you will learn:

• Eight ways to overcome writer's block
• A quick and fun idea-generating process
• The biggest mistake writers make
• Editing ideas to make your documents shorter and stronger
• Five ways to get your reader's attention
• The most important question of writing (it's not what you think)
• Six steps to write at least 30 percent faster than you dow now
• How to use readability information to your advantage
• Writing to persuade

Every business owner must spend valuable time writing everything from e-mail to organizational policies, to business plans, to proposals.  No matter how skilled you might be (or might not be), writing is a necessary ingredient for business sucess.  Now, you have a way to overcome your biggest time waster...handicap...source of frustration - or all of the above!

Corporate Office Center  4600 E. Washington St., Ste. 340  Phoenix, AZ  (Details)

The Fourth Annual Wine Tasting endowment fund raiser sponsored by the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 4:00pm - 6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort in Chandler, AZ.  Individual tickets are $50.

Tickets can be ordered on the web at http://www.desertcanceraz.org/events/WineTasting2010.

crowne plaza san marcos resort  1 n. san marcos place  chandler, az  (Details)

This “ready-set-go” style of networking allows members to meet other members at 3-minute intervals, maximizing participants’ time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial.

buffalo wild wings  1475 w. elliot rd.   gilbert, az  (Details)

Grand Canyon University cordially invites you to join us for upcoming leadership series events.

Lou Carbone, will discuss how managing compelling experiences can make all the difference in an increasingly generic world, where customers are fickle, margins are thin and profits elusive.

Recognized as the leader who launched the experience movement in the late 1980's, Lou Carbone delivers a thought-provoking program focused on positive customer experiences to Fortune 500 Companies, top business schools, executive forums, sales conferences, associations and educator meetings.  He has lectured at leading institutions like Harvard Business School, Columbia School of Business, Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley, Texas A&M, Boston University, and many others.

Registration begins at 8:00am with a light breakfast following.  The presentations run from 8:30am - 9:30am.

ethington theatre: grand canyon university  3300 w. camelback rd  phoenix  (Details)

Facilitated by Jennifer Maggiore, Maggiore Consulting & Marketing

Creating your effective social media marketing strategy

We will discuss how to evaluate which social media tools to use and how to integrate them into your current marketing activities. 

asba  4600 e. washington st., suite 340  phoenix, az  (Details)

Grand Canyon University Cordially Invites You to Join us for Upcoming Leadership Series Events.

The New Focus for Innovation

June Maul, PhD, provides learning and consulting services to organizations worldwide, including universities and corporations in the areas of creating strategic game plans and Balanced Scorecards, designing talent management and executive development programs.  Dr. Maul's work has led to corporate transformations in the form of workplace culture, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and improved business performance.

ehtington theatre: grand canyon university  3300 w. camelback rd.  phoenix  (Details)

Facilitated by Jennifer Maggiore, Maggiore Consulting & Marketing

Introduction to Facebook Fanpage basics

Those who have laptops may bring them, those who don't may take nots.  We will cover basic demonstration of how to set up a fanpage, why fanpages are superior to personal profiles for marketing and then take questions on functionality.  This is extremely basic and we will take as many questions as we have time for.

asba  4600 e. washington st., suite 340  phoenix, az  (Details)

Facilitated by Jennifer Maggiore, Maggiore Consulting & Marketing

Blogging

We will discuss why blogging is an essential marketing function for any business for building a brand, being recognized as a thought leader, how to use a blog as a website, and answering questions on how to get started.

asba  4600 e. washington st, suite 340  phoenix, 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. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge.

asba offices  4811 e. grant rd. #262  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. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge.

asba offices  4811 e. grant rd. #262  tucson, az  (Details)

This "ready-set-go" style of networking allows members to meet other members at 3-minute intervals, maximizing participants' time and gaining them many valuable contacts in 90 minutes. This is a fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial.

asba office  4811 e. grant road #262  Tucson, az  (Details)

Learn how MAC can help your business succeed.  This session will cover MAC's classes and workshops as well as other community resources available to entrepreneurs.  A representative from the Small Business Development Center will also present information on their services.  There is no cost to attend.

RSVP at www.mac-sa.org/registration or call 520-620-1241

asba offices  4811 e. grant rd. #262  tucson, az  (Details)

Presenting Your Proposition - virtual, interactive scenarios

Even the most confident sales people can feel their self-assurance dissolve when required to make a formal sales presentation.  This course is about giving you the confidence, not only to present, but also to get commitment from your customer.  Demonstrating a structure that can be adapted to most situations, this course will equip you with the skills needed to deal with the most intimidating circumstances with consummate ease.

The presentation is based on asba academy's on-line suite of courses.  All attendees will receive a 7 day free trial of any of the other 300 courses available to them.

Presented by Suzette Colley, Regional Director, Southern Arizona, asba

There is no charge for members and your first visit is free!

asba offices  4811 e. grant rd. #262  tucson, az  (Details)

Heard about asba, but aren't quite sure what's in it for you?  Or maybe asba is a foreign acronym at this point.  We invite you to "Get Acquainted with asba" and learn all about asba and the benefits of membership including networking, marketing opportunities, education, association health insurance and safety program and many other business resources.  Please RSVP at www.asba.com. No charge.

asba offices  4811 e. grant rd. #262  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. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge.

asba offices  4811 e. grant rd. #262  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. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge.

asba offices  4811 e. grant rd. #262  tucson, az  (Details)

Come join us for our mixer!  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!

Your payment is your reservation!

Schlomo & Vito's  2870 e. skyline dr.  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. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge.

asba offices  4811 e. grant rd. #262  tucson, az  (Details)

Jean Slagel, of Speak Your Way to Sucess, is an accomplished speaker, trainer and facilitator.  She tells dynaminc and compelling stories and is able to cmmunicate her message with clarity, humor, and insite.

Does fear hold you back from public speakeing?  Are you uncomfortable networking?  Do you wish you had the confidence to lead a team, chair a committee or address a group of peers?

This two hour interactive workshop will reveal the secrets fo getting past the fear and taking control of your nervousness.  You'll be on your way to speaking up and speaking out with confidence.

Directions:  In the shopping center at NE corner of Grant & Swan, above the T-Mobile store

Contact Info:  info@jeanslagel.com (Put "workshop" in the subject line) or call 520-780-8296

asba office  4811 e. grant rd.  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. There are 1-hour, one-on-one sessions, by appointment only. No charge.

asba offices  4811 e. grant rd. #262  tucson, az  (Details)

Improve your skills. Increase your profits.

The NAWBO Training and Development Activity Group presents our Social Networking Series: Everything You Want and Need to Know.

Learn how to use social networking to your advantage and choose what is best suited to your needs and industry.

"Small-business owners should get involved in social sites to go where the people are to promote themselves, recruit and maintain a relationship with specific communities, while obtaining new customers and building bigger communities. They need to draw accounts into their world." Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success

All sessions being presented after the Luncheon from 2:00pm - 3:30pm at The Historic Manning House.

Pricing for Members: Online Pre-Registration, $15; Office Registration, $18; Walk-In, $21.

Pricing for Non-Members: Online Pre-Registration, $18; Office Registration, $21; Walk-In, $24.

the manning house  450 w. paseo redondo  tucson, az  (Details)