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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.
See below for upcoming Aurora business seminars:
* seminar descriptions
* 4th quarter seminars as a pdf
* complete on-line calendar for 2011
* note the seminar fee structure for 2011
* location: Aurora Municipal Center (map)
October 2011 Seminar Schedule:
Financing Your Business
Thurs., October 6th, 9:00 - 11:00 AM, FREE
Learn how successful borrowers choose the right financing options and make their proposals
attractive to funding sources.
Offered again Thurs., Nov. 17th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, FREE
Public & Private Contracts 101
Wed., October 12th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, FREE
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.
Last time offered this year.
Starting a Restaurant
Thurs., October 13th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $*
It's not as easy as pie, so learn to start a restaurant according to the rules and regs, and plan to finance it realistically. Last time offered this year.
Basics of Starting Your Business
Tues., October 18th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
Excellent information to get your business underway - - the proper way!
Offered again, Wed., Nov. 16th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
In collaboration with Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
at the Lowry Campus (see map)
Marketing on a Shoestring
Wed., October 19th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $*
No/low-cost practical and effective marketing tactics proven successful across many industries.
Offered again Tues., Nov. 15th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $*
¿Habla español? Favor de llame Santos Blan,
(303) 326-8693, para más informes.
Fundamentos de Negocio
con Doña Inéz de ¡Arriba Mi Negocio!
jueves, 20 de octubre, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, gratis
sala de conferencias: Fletcher
Sales & Use Tax 101
Wed., November 2nd, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
A must-attend for anyone selling tangible property at wholesale or retail, service businesses, and/or those who prepare returns for Colorado business owners located in Aurora or those doing business in Aurora.
QuickBooks for Beginners -- Parts I and II
Thurs., November 3rd & 10th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Must take both classes -- two 3-hr. sessions @ $50/Aurora residents & businesses; $70/all others
Session I is important introductory material to bookkeeping and the QuickBooks software.
Session II is hands-on experience using the software.
Familiarity with a computer keyboard and Windows operating system required.
Plan Your Web Site
Tues., November 8th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, $*
If you build a web site, be sure you can generate traffic, using essential components of effective e-commerce. Last time offered this year.
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Most seminars held at the
Aurora Municipal Center
15151 E. Alameda Pkwy.
Aurora, CO 80012
east of I-225 at Chambers Rd.
(northwest corner)
Free parking surrounds the building.
Please register and confirm room location:
(303) 326-8690 or info@aurorabdc.com
Fees payable by cash or check at the door.
Pre-registration required for seminars.
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A key ingredient for successful business? People.
Let us help
you make people your business!
Have your people
call our people!
(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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HELGA ROCKS OKTOBERFEST 2011
Live Music, Great Food, Beer & Games
Helga's German Restaurant will host Oktoberfest on October 7th, 8th & 9th, located at 14197 E. Exposition Ave., just south of the Town Center at Aurora. Besides great German food, live music and dancing, the festival will also feature a German-engineered car show, the inaugural Keg Tapping Ceremony and Wine Tasting, and European cultural demonstrations.
Bier Game Competition -- limited to 20 teams of 5 persons each @ $40 per person. Price includes all BIER for the games, team T-Shirt and VIP seating.
For registration and information, contact: herb@helgasdeli.com or call Nick, (303) 344-5488 ext 21. The competition itself is on Saturday, with the award ceremony on Sunday. Need it be said? Authentic German biers will be available on tap.
New this year is dining in the 100-foot-long heated VIP tent, complete with live entertainment. Tickets for the VIP dinners range from $10 to $36. Group and advance tickets are available www.helgasdeli.com; tickets will also be available at the door (a $6 cover charge). Oktoberfest hours and a complete schedule of events -- including Colorado Rapids soccer entertainment on Saturday -- can be found at www.auroraoktoberfest.com.
Helga's German Restaurant has worked with Aurora Business Development over several years, including obtaining a small business expansion loan. Join the grand tradition of Oktoberfest -- from the Kick-Off Party to the Wrap Up Party -- at Helga's! Sponsored in part by Visit Aurora and Chambers Wine & Liquor.
14197 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, CO 80012 - (303) 344-5488 - www.helgasdeli.com |
Steps To Fresh Produce
 The city of Aurora has made a call for applications for a grant to qualifying businesses to supply fresh food options in targeted areas of the city where fresh produce is limited or not currently available within a 0.75-mile walking distance. The goal of this grant is, by the end of 2012, to introduce to targeted areas of the city at least 250 sq ft of new, dedicated floor space to a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
A letter of interest must be submitted by Oct. 28, 2011. Based on review of the letters of interest, businesses will be invited to formally apply and will be required to submit supplementary information, including a detailed financial plan, financial statements and tax returns. Business licenses of all applicants will be verified.
For more information, call or e-mail Chad Argentar, (303) 739-7052 or cargenta@auroragov.org. Follow this link for eligibility, use of funds, priority locations and submission details.
Tri-County Health Dept. is funding the grant through the "Communities Putting Prevention to Work" initiative (CPPW), as awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Main Street Commercial Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Savvy Solar Consumer Workshop
Thurs., October 13th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Tallyn’s Reach Library,
23911 E Arapahoe Rd.
A limited amount of funding remains in the Main Street Commercial Energy Efficiency and Conservation Rebate. Please contact city staff at (303) 739-7483 to see if your energy efficiency upgrade qualifies for the remaining funds. The city’s solar rebate programs are coming to a close on December 31, 2011. Please act quickly to take advantage of these rebates. Read more...
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Tips, Articles, Posts and Links
Eight Tricks to Beat Your Competition -- First of all -- what are they up to?
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List your major and minor competitors, complete with web info.
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Note their strengths and weaknesses.
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Write down your "secret sauce", the things they don't do, but you do.
"Here's a little help to improve your competitive genius." Read more... by Marty Koenig for Colorado Biz (CoBizMag.com, September 9, 2011)
Colorado Dept. of Revenue Tax Amnesty, Oct. 1 - Nov. 15, 2011 -- Does your business owe Occupational Privilege Tax due on or before Dec. 31, 2010? Read more...
What do a cookie, a building and a bracelet have in common? QR and Smartphones -- a marriage made in heaven? Marketing unlimited. A new way to date. Business cards are passé. You've become a human hyperlink. Are you in? "Scan Me" by Stephanie Rosenbloom THE NEW YORK TIMES (for Telegram.com, Sept. 25, 2011)
Viral Behavior. Listen to an important 10-minute learning opportunity from Ben Huh to gain key tips on generating word-of-mouth virality -- "exactly the kind of traffic the rest of us crave." How to Create Viral Traffic to Your Website (for StartUp Nation.com)
Tools for Business -- Visit the Aurora Chamber's home page--click
on Tools for Business Success. Ask about the Aurora Chamber's Business Before Hours, Lunch and Learns and Business After Hours.
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Film: A Study In People
Oh, what we could learn about each other, our neighbors, our businesses and our clients or potential clients through independent film!
8th Indigenous Film & Arts Festival, October 12-16
(www.iiirm.org)
"We Still Live Here"
Thurs., October 13th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
FREE (suggested donation: $5-$10)
Q&A w/ Wampanoag linguist Nitana Hicks
Reception catered by Tocabe
Co-sponsors: UCD Office of Diversity & Inclusion (Anschutz)
& Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health
Ben Nighthorse Campbell Native Health Building
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
13055 E. 17th Ave., Aurora 80045
Coming soon: Roll Out the Red. 34 Starz Denver Film Festival
November 2-13 (www.denverfilm.org/festival)
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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.
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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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