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A core service of the Aurora Business Development Center is the annual slate of business seminars. Taking one or more Aurora business seminars is the best way, at no or low cost, to get a wealth of information in three-hour sessions - - from business planning to marketing strategies, from bookkeeping to sales tax, from government contracts to the food business. Taking an informative class prior to making an appointment with a counselor will make the one-on-one time more productive and focused.
Upcoming not-to-miss Aurora business seminars:
Writing a Business & Financial Plan
Thurs., April 8th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $25/person
Develop the elements of a good business plan, including your financial strategy.
Basics of Starting Your Business
Tues., April 13th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
Offered again: Tues., April 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Offered again: Wed., May 12th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Excellent information to get your business underway - - the proper way!
Marketing Your Food Product
Thurs., April 22nd, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pre-registration is required:
$35/person by April 9th; $45/person after deadline
A full agenda designed with food-related businesses in mind: Brands That Work, Cost-effective Marketing Plans and Resources, Rules & Regs, Social Marketing, From the Ground Up! and more... Agenda / Registration Form
In cooperation with the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture
Location: Community College of Aurora Fine Arts Bldg.
16000 E. CentreTech Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80011
Public & Private Contracts 101
Wed., April 28th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, FREE
Offered again Thurs., June 24th
Procurement specialists discuss the ins and outs of government and corporate contracting/sub-contracting, including obtaining 8(a) certifications.
Location: Aurora Chamber of Commerce
14305 E. Alameda Ave., #300, Aurora, CO 80012
Planning ahead:
QuickBooks, Parts I & II
Tues., May 4th & 11th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$45/person - a two-session seminar (3 hrs. each)
Good bookkeeping practices are essential to the success of your business, and the tools of a computerized system are a must. Knowledge of Windows operating system required.
Smart Marketing
Tues., May 18th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $25/person
Need more customers and sales? Let us help you with your marketing plan!
Sales & Use Tax 101
Thurs., May 20th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
Avoid the common sales and use tax mistakes that plague small businesses. Presented by tax professionals from the Colorado Dept. of Revenue and the City of Aurora.
Starting a Restaurant
Wed., May 26th, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM, $25/person
Opening a profitable restaurant is not
quite as easy as
baking a pie! But there
is a
step-by-step
process to help things go more smoothly.
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We'd be lost without you! |
The Aurora BDC has moved to the Aurora Municipal Center.
The Aurora BDC would hate to lose our valued clients and seminars attendees during this period of transition, and we want to keep you informed about our business services and seminars. So, please take note of our NEW ADDRESS
as of April 1st:
City of Aurora
Planning & Development Services Dept.
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., #2300
Aurora, CO 80012
Same telephone #: (303) 326-8690
SAME QUALITY SERVICE!
To improve efficiency at the city of Aurora and to offer small business clients easy access to various departments within the city, the Aurora BDC has moved to the Aurora Municipal Center (AMC). It's now official. The Aurora BDC is now with the Development Services Division within the Planning and Development Services Department at the city of Aurora, and the office is located on the 2nd floor of the AMC. We'd also like to apologize if you have been inconvenienced by the interruption in service. As you may be aware by now, our small business seminars, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the AMC. Specific room location will be confirmed with attendees upon required pre-registration.
One-on-one counseling is our specialty, but please call to make an appointment. This will allow time for scheduling a private room for confidentiality purposes, always a priority with our Small Business Specialists. While visiting us at the AMC, you can make several stops at once--Tax & Licensing or Permits, for instance. The Aurora Central Library, which houses an excellent selection of business reference and informational books, is located on the same campus. By the way, the City Cafe is also located at the AMC on the 2nd floor and open to the public.
We look forward to serving you! |
The web site is filled with great info:
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SBA e200 Program - - Deadline TODAY! |
SBA Emerging 200 Initiative
The goal of the SBA Emerging 200 initiative is to identify 200 inner-city businesses across the country that show a high potential for growth—and to provide them the network, resources and motivation required to build a sustainable business of size and scale. The initiative will run executive training series in a number of urban areas and Native American communities during the 2010 cycle. |
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International Aurora |
Aurora Chamber of Commerce's 55th Annual Awards Banquet
April 16th, 6:00 PM, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Reservations are a must!
Corporate Tables are $850 for a table of 10. Individual tickets are $65.
Contact Janice Cooper: (303) 344-1500 or janice.cooper@aurorachamber.org
For more information: www.aurorachamber.org
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With the Worst Behind Us, Businesses Need to Plan for Growth
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Survey reveals 9 ways to prime your pump in 2010 - - Author AJ Steger states, Every year, we survey our clients to better understand the local economy and how best to devise the best strategy for success. Here are nine insights this year’s survey tells us... Read more...
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Marketing Your Food Product - - one time only! |
The Aurora BDC collaborates with the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture
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From savory sauces and succulent meats to decadent chocolates and tasty snacks, Colorado is home to a variety of food processing businesses. An educational workshop on Thursday, April 22nd, is designed to help food manufacturers market their locally made products. The workshop is from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Community College of Aurora, 16000 E. CentreTech Pkwy. in Aurora.
“Whether you are just starting a food business or you have been in business for years, this is a great workshop to fine-tune your marketing skills,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “Our goal is to help companies identify effective ways to market their products. Read more...
See AGENDA and REGISTRATION form
Cost is $35 in advance; $45 after April 9th
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IRS Assistance for Unemployed Taxpayers |
The IRS is taking additional steps to help people who are having difficulties meeting their tax obligations because of unemployment or other financial problems. This assistance includes additional flexibility on offers in compromise for financially distressed taxpayers, a series of Saturday "open houses" offering taxpayers extra opportunities to work out tax problems face-to-face with the IRS, special outreach with partner groups to unemployed taxpayers and the availability of more information on a special section of the IRS website. (Read News Release.)
Taxpayers who are unemployed or struggling financially can find information in a new electronic tax center on the IRS Web site, Electronic Tax Center for Unemployed. This special link has numerous resources including links to information on tax assistance and relief to help struggling taxpayers in one easy location.
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Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners & Recruiters!
SAVE THE DATE
Mountain Region Black Economic Summit (MRBES) presents:
EXPO and JOB FAIR
Friday, June 4th , 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Colorado Convention Center
Summit exhibitor booths on sale NOW:
If you are a recruiter, have product to sell, information to distribute, or
a service to provide YOU NEED TO BE HERE!
Early Bird Price for small businesses & small nonprofits only $250
through
4/15, for corporate booths, please call.
Business Category Exclusivity so ACT FAST !
This year's FREE expo will feature The Money Coach, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox,
who has appeared on Dr. Phil and Oprah:
www.themoneycoach.net
Call (720) 840-9038 or expo@mrbes.com - - MRBES |
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Habla español?
QuickBooks para Principiantes
martes, 13 y 20 de abril, 9AM - 12PM, $45
QuickBooks Pro es un programa que puede simplificar la contabilidad de su negocio.
GRATIS - Fundamentos de un negocio
con Doña Inéz de ¡Arriba Mi Negocio!
jueves, 27 de mayo, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, gratis
Favor de llame Santos Blan, (303) 326-8693, para más informes.
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NEW LOCATION:
Unless otherwise noted, all seminars will take place at the:
Aurora Municipal Center
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy.
Aurora, CO 80012
(just east of I-225 at Chambers Road; northwest corner of the intersection - - the large five-story municipal-looking building).
Take three $25 classes for just $60/person!
Pre-registration is required.
The room location will be confirmed upon registration:
(303) 326-8690, or, info@aurorabdc.com. |

Time to focus on your business success? Call us!
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The Aurora Business Development Center offers free
one-on-one counseling,
low-cost seminars, financing programs and technical assistance for entrepreneurs and existing small business owners.
The Aurora BDC is a division of the Planning & Development Services Department. Learn more about the Aurora BDC services at www.aurorabdc.com.
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The Aurora Business Development Center’s E-newsletter,
BizBeat,
contains upcoming events and programs, valuable business tips, City of Aurora news and other small business resources.
If you do not wish to continue receiving this
e-newsletter, please email us at info@aurorabdc.com. |
For more information on the above seminars and programs, please call the Aurora BDC at (303) 326-8690 or visit our web site.
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