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Clean Tech Workshop and Fall Conference

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Solar PanelsSBIR Workshop

The AZSBDC Network will present a two-day SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Workshop in Tucson on July 29 and August 5. All aspects of the SBIR and STTR Phase I and II programs will be discussed such as finding topics to bid, registration, IP protection, accounting requirements and proposal writing. The event will also offer opportunities to network with successful SBIR awardees/prime contractors in fields including Clean Tech, Biotech, Defense and more.

The workshop is hosted by the Microbusiness Advancement Center (MAC) SBDC and also sponsored by the University of Arizona-Arizona Center of Innovation (AzCI) and Summit Contract Management, LLC. Call the MAC SBDC at (520) 620-1241 for information.

Fall Conference

Planning continues for the first TechEDge Innovation Conference, which will tentatively be held October 5 at the Chandler Center for the Arts. The advisory planning council includes representatives from the AZSBDC, the City of Chandler, the Arizona Technology Council, Arizona State University, the Canadian Consulate, Chandler and Gilbert Community Colleges, the Arizona Commerce Authority, AZ Technology Investor Forum and the Fennemore Craig law firm. Watch for details on topics, speakers and registration to appear very soon.

Call (480) 784-0591 or email Sanjay Dhole to learn more about upcoming Clean Tech events. 

Check out the AZSBDC Network’s Clean Tech Initiative page on our website to learn more about programs, services and opportunities in Arizona.

Arizona Western College SBDC Wins SBA Award

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

The AZSBDC Network is proud to be associated with winners in two categories of the prestigious U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Awards for the State of Arizona.

The Arizona Western College SBDC has been named Arizona Small Business Development Center of the Year for its excellence in providing value to small businesses and advancing program delivery and management through innovation. The AWC team includes Center Director Randy Nelson and Business Analysts Sandra Hernandez, Alan Pruitt and Vanessa Blackburn.

Microbusiness Advancement Center (MAC) Executive Director Debbie Chandler has been chosen as the Arizona Women in Business Champion of the Year. MAC is the host of the Microbusiness Advancement Center SBDC in Tucson, a member of the AZSBDC Network.

The awards will be presented at the 18th Annual Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon, which will be held at the Arizona Biltmore on May 5. The AZSBDC is also proud to be a sponsor of this popular annual event.

Reserve your table HERE.