SBDC Workshops, Events and Links

August 2019

Take a little one-hour break!Enjoy good conversation with a business specialist!

With summer here and so many options to enjoy Colorado's sunand fun, keep your entrepreneurial spirit in tact, and take an houror two to visit with an SBDC consultant. Maybe you could use aboost in marketing? Maybe you'd like some help with yourfinancial projections? The SBDC is here to help!

Call 303-326-8686 and make an appointment for free andconfidential one-on-one consulting! NEW client? Click here.

Need some direction for your business venture?There are several convenient evening workshops comingright up with you in mind.

Remember to preregister to receive updates and reminders.Start-ups: Take a minimum of two workshops prior to one-on-one consulting.

Starting Your Business the Right Way | Thurs., August 1st | 6PM - 8PM

Cash Flow Fundamentals | Tues., August 6th | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

From Business Model to Business Plan | Thurs., August 8th | 6PM - 8PM

Marketing Fundamentals | Mon., August 12th | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Financing Your Business | Thurs., August 15th | 6PM - 8PM

Business Plan Basics | Tues., August 20th | 6PM - 8PM

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Create your rough draft business plan right away, and tackle the processin 10 manageable steps. Outcomes of the program:

* Develop a clear vision for your business* Network with and learn from other entrepreneurs

* Receive five hours of one-on-one consulting to help you complete your business plan* Discover tools and resources to help you launch and grow your business

* Meet potential lenders at a resource expo (October 11th) who will discuss funding options* Compete in a business plan competition with prizes.

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Hear directly from commercial leasing specialists, a business attorney, a city planner and a retailspecialist --

all who will give you clear direction about what to do BEFORE you take the leap to sign a long-term lease.

REGISTER TODAY!(click on "Browse Workshops")

Marketing to Prime ContractorsAdriane Sanford is a small business consultant who specializes inthe highway construction industry and government procurement.Adriane stresses that you must do your part to make primecontractors aware of your experience and strengths and how to getin front of corporate decision makers -- one of the most overlookedareas of doing business with the government. She will show you how in this Connect2DOTworkshop.

Friday, August 23rd | 1PM - 3PM | $15/businessFor a list of MORE upcoming Government Contracting workshops, click here.

REGISTER TODAY!

It's Colorado Proud Month!National Farmers Market Week -- August 4-10

Did you know the Colorado Department of AgricultureMarkets Division has a list of Colorado's farmers markets,cottage foods info, agritourism resources -- including businessplanning and development! Visit the Colorado Proud page for adelicious Grilled Street Corn recipe and other recipes! Reviewthe Colorado Farm Fresh Directory.

Do you have a local food product/business? Check outMarketMaker and register your business! Be a part of theColorado--and national--agriculture and food experience! Learnabout their Export Assistance and visit the Colorado Farm ToMarket site.

There's much more to explore at the Markets Division site!

ATTENTION: SMALL TECHNOLOGY FIRMS & INNOVATORS

The SBA SBIR Road Tour is coming to Colorado for the first timethis year, and is stopping in Boulder on August 16th. It's anexciting opportunity for attendees to have the chance to meetone-on-one with Program Managers from 25 federal agencies,

representing $2.5 billion in early-stage funding! Presented by theSBA

Click on the image for more detail.Friday, August 16th | 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM | $69/personSEE AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS AND REGISTER HERE.

Contractor Business Opportunity Fairfor Contractors, Consultants and Vendors

• Learn about doing business with the city of Aurora• Find out about upcoming opportunities for designconsulting, construction and O&M services• Learn about the city’s small-business program• Meet large companies with a need for subcontractors• Contact small businesses who can meet subcontractor needs• Listen to presentations from Water, Public Works,Parks Recreation and Open Space, Purchasing Services• Learn about the city’s insurance requirements• Visit resource tables such as the Aurora-South Metro SBDC

Thursday, Sept. 19th | 9AM-12PM | Aurora Municipal CenterREGISTER: Auroragov.org/OpportunityFair

The 2019 Innovation & Opportunity ConferenceNovember 14-15 at the Aurora Hyatt Regency!

The Innovation & Opportunity Conference: Advancing Aerospace & Defense (IOC), now in itssecond year, brings together NASA experts, small businesses, startups, research institutionsand large businesses/prime contractors for a technology and commercialization event. The IOCprovides opportunities for companies at every stage of maturity, from those just starting outwith a great idea, to experienced innovators looking to expand and actively participate intomorrow’s aerospace and defense.

The conference includes:· Two days of interactive programming· Plenary sessions and expert panels· One-on-one matchmaking with federal agencies and corporations· Over 450 professionals, NASA experts, federal agency representatives, SBIR/STTR program managers, and primecontractors· Plenty of networking opportunities

Registration is open!Use code CBDF19 for $50 off your general attendee registration before September 30!

Sponsorships now available!

VISIT THE IOC WEBSITE

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Remember to check out the SBDC on Facebook and like us @aurorasouthmetrosbdc. Examples ofevents can be found on Facebook, such as the Taste of Greenwood Village -- buy tickets early!

www.Aurora-SouthMetroSBDC.com(303) 326-8686