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TechEDge Program Debuts

Friday, October 7th, 2011

TechEDge, the curriculum created through the AZSBDC Technology Program, debuted this week at the City of Chandler’s Innovations Incubator.

The inuagural class is off to a successful start and will continue for ten weeks on Tuesday mornings at Innovations. City of Chandler Economic Development Director Christine MacKay kicked off the class and commended Maricopa SBDC Technology Coordinator Sanjay Dhole and the SBDC for being leaders in providing this training for the City of Chandler and the larger community.

The TechEDge curriculum consists of ten modules, each presented by Subject Matter Experts, and including technology readiness, intellectual property protection, corporate structure, business model development, marketing, business plan development, project management, systems and logistics, finding strategic partners, financial management, operations and risk management, human resources and capital formation.

Marni Patterson has been working under contract for the SBDC to develop the curriculum, coordinate the speakers, and help Sanjay with co-facilitation. She has been a great resource to add to our team, and we appreciate her expertise. Congratulations to everyone involved for a successful launch!

Learn more about AZSBDC Network Clean Tech Initiative, TechEDge and other technology programs HERE.

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AZSBDC TechEDge Program Debuts Oct. 4

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

The AZSBDC Network’s new TechEDge program will kick off on October 4 at the City of Chandler’s Innovations Incubator.

The 10-week TechEDge program introduces entrepreneurs to tools to assess their readiness for launch, offers real-time access to resources and assists in uncovering successful pathways to commercialization. Subject matter experts teach modules on key topics. AZSBDC business analysts work with participating clients throughout the program.

Read more about the TechEDge program HERE.
See the list of Subject Matter Experts HERE.

The TechEDge program  was featured in a recent issue of the Arizona Commerce Authority’s Arizona Innovation Connection e-newsletter.  Learn more about the ACA Office of Innovation & Technology HERE.

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Coffee and Connections To Feature Angel Investors

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

The AZSBDC‘s October 20 Coffee & Connections event will feature a presentation by Jim Goulka, Managing Director of the Arizona Technology Investor Forum (ATIF). The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Innovations Incubator, 145 S. 79th St. in Chandler.

Goulka will talk about the types of projects that his group of 40 investors are interested in funding and how entrepreneurs should communicate with them. ATIF members have a proven record of investment, with more than $5 million invested in 17 companies since 2007.

Goulka will address the concerns entrepreneurs have around raising capital by answering questions about who investors are, how they think about what they invest in and whether they are only looking for the next Facebook, Google or Twitter.

The City of Chandler launched Innovations to help the city grow its own businesses in cutting-edge science and technology fields. For information visit www.chandleraz.gov/

Coffee & Connections is a quarterly event presented by the AZSBDC Network in partnership with the Innovations Incubator. The series is designed to offer collaborative networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses in the high tech and clean technology industries. The event is free, but space is limited. Therefore, registration is required. To register, contact Sanjay Dhole, Maricopa SBDC at 480-784-0591 or email him at sanjay.dhole@domail.maricopa.edu

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Clean Tech On Calendar

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Upcoming Clean Tech Events … A Lunch and Learn Event on June 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Innovations in Chandler. Space is limited. Reservations REQUIRED. Come learn about the 11 technology sectors identified in the AZSBDC’s strategic marketing research and how next-step research will identify real opportunities in these markets. … Coffee and Connections Networking Event on July 21, from 7:30 – 9 a.m., and also at Innovations. Come learn about Arizona clean tech programs from Brian Sherman of the Arizona Commerce Authority. 

Innovations is the City of Chandler’s business incubator located at 145 S. 79th St. in Chandler. It is also the home of the Maricopa Community Colleges SBDC’s new Chandler satellite location. Counseling information is available by calling (480) 784-0590.

Call (480) 784-0591 or email Sanjay Dhole at sanjay.dhole@domail.maricopa.edu to RSVP to either event. 

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