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Aurora Business Development offers its core services at no or low cost, including informative seminars and one-on-one counseling by appointment on a variety of business topics. Taking a few seminars is the best way to get a wealth of information in each three-hour session. This helps to maximize your time with a Small Business Specialist.
Upcoming Aurora business seminars:
* see new seminar fee structure for 2011
* see complete on-line calendar for 2011
Marketing on a Shoestring
No/low-cost practical and effective marketing tactics that have been proven successful across many industries worldwide!
Tues., Jan. 11th, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM $*
Financing Your Business
Learn how successful borrowers pick the right financing options and make their proposals attractive to funding sources.
Wed., Jan. 12th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, FREE
Starting a Restaurant
Opening a profitable restaurant requires a game plan, meeting food establishment regulations and realistic financial projections.
Thurs., Jan. 13th, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM $*
QuickBooks Parts I and II
QuickBooks is an easy-to-use tool that can simplify your business bookkeeping system.
Tues., Jan. 18th & 25th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM $*
Familiarity with a computer keyboard and Windows operating system required.
* Registration very limited; payment must be received in advance of the first class. See below. *
Public & Private Contracts 101
Procurement specialists from Buckley AFB, the SBA, CH2M Hill, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and the City of Aurora discuss the ins and outs of government and corporate contracting/sub-contracting, including obtaining 8(a) certifications.
Wed., Jan. 19th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, FREE
Basics of Starting Your Business
Excellent information to get your business underway - - the proper way!
Wed., Jan. 26th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, FREE
In collaboration with Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
at the
Lowry Campus -- see map
¿Habla español? Favor de llame Santos Blan,
(303) 326-8693, para más informes.
Most seminars held 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
Free parking surrounds the building,
including in the parking garage to the north.
Room location confirmed upon registration:
(303) 326-8690 or info@aurorabdc.com
Fees payable by cash or check at the door.
Please pre-register for seminars and
meet with
a
Small Business Specialist by appointment. |
Happy New Year!
We'll do our part to help make your business prosperous in 2011...
Call us today for
an appointment!
(303) 326-8690 |
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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:
Aurora Municipal Center
Planning & Development Services Dept.
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., #2300
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 326-8690 | Fax: (303) 739-7136
info@aurorabdc.com |
www.aurorabdc.com |
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New Year's Resolution
Complete a Written Marketing and Business Plan
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This February, set your sites on a new, improved, written business and marketing plan. The Small Business Specialists at Aurora Business Development will walk you step-by-step through the process of honing in on this year's business goals. Meet with the class every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, in February. All eight modules are highly recommended. By the end of the month, your business will be focused and ready for success in 2011. |
Smart Marketing / Writing Your Marketing Plan
4 Tuesdays in February, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$80/Aurora residents/businesses; $100 others
Writing Your Business Plan
4 Thursdays in February, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$80/Aurora residents/businesses; $100 others
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Commercial Energy Efficiency Upgrade Rebates |
The city's business energy rebate cap is $3,000 for Aurora business owners who make energy efficiency and conservation upgrades to their buildings. The city is layering these rebates on existing Xcel Energy rebates. Call for an application and more information, (303) 739-7483. Learn more on Wed., Jan. 12th, 7:30 AM, in the lobby of the Aurora Municipal Center -- an Aurora Chamber Business-Before-Hours event (includes a continental breakfast). Please RSVP...
NOTE: The residential rebate program ended December 31, 2010.
Of further interest, the Denver Regional Solar Map gives information about an address' solar photovoltaic (PV) potential, including kilowatt generation by month, information on estimated yearly electrical bill savings, and more.
View the solar map... |
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International Business & Rodeo Day |
| The World Trade Center Denver and its sponsors invite you to the 12th International Business & Rodeo Day on January 14, 2011, at the 105th National Western Stock Show. This special evening will feature "Gambler's Choice", a high-energy equestrian show jumping performance. Details... |
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Aurora Celebrates MLK's Legacy |
Join Aurora as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one man’s dream of freedom and equality for all. This year’s theme is “Heal. Restore. Commit.” In 1987, Aurora held its first commemoration of the national holiday, so, this year marks the 25th annual commemoration in Aurora and many events are scheduled from Jan. 9 to 17.
See Aurora's calendar of events... or download the poster...
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2011 Mileage Rates |
The IRS announces the 2011 Standard Mileage Rates... Be sure to read about a few restrictions, also.
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Emancipation from Taxes? Not Quite...Just a Delay
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The Internal Revenue Service informed taxpayers they will have until Monday, April 18, 2011 to file their 2010 income tax returns. Normally, tax returns are due on Friday, April 15th, but due to a Washington D.C. holiday, Emancipation Day, the deadline is extended to Monday. By law, District of Columbia holidays impact tax deadlines in the same way as federal holidays. In addition, extensions will be extended to October 17th.
Further, as a result of the legislation passed by Congress during December, some taxpayers will not be able to file their income tax returns immediately because the Internal Revenue Service needs to reprogram their data systems. There are three groups that will have a delay: 1) taxpayers that itemize their deductions on Schedule A; 2) taxpayers that will claim the Higher Education Tuition and Fees Deduction; and 3) taxpayers claiming the Educator Expense Deduction, K–12 educators. There should not be a delay for parents and students claiming the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.
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On-Line Resources for Your Business |
Mailing List Finder
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| Your success with a direct marketing campaign depends on what mailing lists you choose. The lists you choose will determine whether your marketing investment brings back the promised sales or gets thrown away with the junk mail. You may need the "Mailing List Finder"... |
Apply for an Aurora Business License On-Line in 2011
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Going Green! The city of Aurora is offering a faster, more convenient way to get your general business license. You can apply online through the city of Aurora web site at www.auroragov.org. This new process (click on "e-services") saves time, eliminates mailing expenses, and is convenient and environmentally-friendly.
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| The city of Aurora's web site, www.auroragov.org, is filled with information about City Council, Aurora news and events and day-to-day operations, including this brief bio about George 'Skip' Noe, the new City Manager for Aurora... |
The Census Bureau is planning to launch a new, improved version of American FactFinder, the online tool for accessing 2010 Census results and other Census Bureau data sets. Scheduled for release on January 18, 2011:
factfinder.census.gov.
Local data results for Census 2010 will be available February 2011. |
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