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  1. Apr
    4
    Wed

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      Entrepreneurship Day: Colorado Mesa University
      8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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      The seventh annual Entrepreneurship Day, hosted by the Department of Business at Colorado Mesa University, will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. The day will be full of informative and fun sessions highlighting local entrepreneurs and professionals, as well as the founder of a well-known outdoor apparel company. Join us as these individuals share their expertise, success stories and tips for growing businesses through turbulent times and blossoming economies.

      Keynote Lunch

      Hap Klopp, founder of The North Face will speak at the keynote event.

      April 4, 2012 • 12:00 – 1:30 pm
      University Center Ballroom

      Proceeds from E Day will create scholarships for Business Department students.

      Ticket Prices:

      • General Admission $10
        (lunch not included, available at the door)
      • Student Admission with Lunch $20
      • Public Admission with Lunch $50
      • Table Sponsorship $500
        (eight admission tickets and two sponsored students at the table)

      To purchase event tickets call 970.248.1902 or Purchase Tickets Online

      Breakout Sessions

      Breakout sessions will be held from 8:00 – 11:00 am. All breakout sessions will be held in the Academic Classroom Building (campus map). Admission for these sessions are free and they are open to the public.

      A full schedule of sessions and events will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

      Idea Challenge

      The Idea Challenge competition is an opportunity to pitch a business idea to a panel of judges and a chance to win cash and prizes. The presentation is modeled after an elevator pitch which literally means “tell me about your business within the time that it would take to ride up an elevator.”

      There will be separate university and high school competitions. The Idea Challenege is open to any student who would like to participate.

      Information | Application

       

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      Accounting for Entrepreneurs – Part 1 and 2
      9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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      Summary:
      Make accounting and business finance easy to understand, remember, and use!

      Part II is Thursday, April 5 from 9 am – 1 pm.

      Description:
      If you are one of the many small business owners who are intimidated by numbers, this seminar is for you. Accounting Basics takes the mystery out of number-crunching, using a playful environment to take the mundane tasks of accounting and business finance and make them something you can easily learn, understand, remember and use.How Will You Benefit:

      • Learn how to create income statements and balance sheets
      • Learn how to track inventory
      • Understand cash flow and liquidity

      Suggested Audience:
      Any business owner or entrepreneurs looking to learn the basics of accounting

      Click HERE to register

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      Free Webinar on SBA 504 Loans
      10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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      Wednesday, April 4th: 10am – 11am

      This free webinar will provide you with an overview of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 Loan program, including loan structure, eligible uses and any recent updates to the program. Refinance options currently available under this program will also be covered.

      Click HERE to register

  2. Apr
    5
    Thu

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      Entrepreneurship Day – Colorado Mesa University/Montrose Campus
      11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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      The Montrose Campus is excited to host Entrepreneurship Day on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

      Keynote Lunch

      Hap Klopp, founder of The North Face will speak at the keynote event.

      April 5, 2012 • 11:30 – 1:00 pm
      Montrose Pavilion
      (1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose, Colorado)

      Tickets are $35, proceeds from E Day Montrose will create scholarships for Montrose Campus students.

      To purchase event tickets call 970.249.7009 or stop by the CMU Montrose Campus at 234 South Cascade Avenue.

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      Exploring Business Ownership – Parts 1 and 2
      5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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      Exploring Business Ownership — 2 part series

      April 5th and April 12th

      Spots are limited!

      Send an email HERE to register or call 720-941-5037

  3. Apr
    9
    Mon

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      Start-Up Basics
      9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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      Date:
      Apr 9, 2012

      Time:
      9 am-12 pm

      Location:
      Denver West Ofice Park

      Summary:
      Overwhelmed by launching your business? Master the startup details!

      Price:
      Gold/Silver Level DMCC Members: FREE
      Bronze Level DMCC Members: $25
      SBDC Clients/Non-members: $35

      Location:
      Denver West Ofice Park
      1626 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 7, 4th floor
      Lakewood CO, 80401

      Description:
      Do you understand the nitty gritty of what it takes to start your business? This helpful overview seminar covers the necessary steps to successfully launch your new business venture. Bring your questions about launching your business and meet others who are doing the same!How will you benefit?

      • Learn about legal structures, licenses and forms, and tax requirements
      • Uncover potential financing considerations

       

      Suggested Audience:
      new entrepreneurs

      Click HERE to register

  4. Apr
    10
    Tue

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      Breakfast Brown Bag: Beating the Trends: Healthcare Strategies for Small Business
      7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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      Date:
      Apr 10, 2012

      Time:
      7:30-9 am

      Location:
      Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

      Summary:
      How you too can provide employee health benefits without breaking the bank

      Price:
      $15 (includes breakfast)

      Location:
      Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
      1445 Market St.
      Denver CO, 80202

      Description:
      What if you could restore employee benefits and avoid unsustainable cost increases? This seminar – designed for business owners with at least 10 enrolled employees – will explain why small group rates cost more. You will learn how to reduce costs without cutting benefits and how to design your benefits amidst healthcare reform.  Walk away feeling confident you can restore your group plan and have a positive impact on your company culture.How Will You Benefit?

      • Discuss why small group rates cost more.
      • Learn to reduce costs without cutting benefits.
      • Discover how to design your benefits amidst healthcare reform.
      • Use your benefits to positively change your company culture.

      Suggested Audience:
      business owners

      Click HERE to register

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      Business Plan Basics
      9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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      Date:
      Apr 10, 2012

      Time:
      9am – 12pm

      Location:
      West Metro SBDC

      Summary:
      Work towards a goal; create a business plan for success!

      Price:
      Gold/Silver Level DMCC Members: FREE
      Bronze Level DMCC Members: $25
      SBDC Clients/Non-members: $35

      Location:
      West Metro SBDC
      1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 19, Suite 400
      Lakewood CO, 80401

      Description:
      As a business owner, you may not feel that you have time to make a business plan. Why do you need to? Well, for one, lenders will require a business plan if you’re seeking outside financing. But more importantly, a business plan gives you a goal to aim at and a road map for how to get there. In this seminar, you will learn why you need a business plan and what goes in it.

      How Will You Benefit:

      • Understand what financial documents you need
      • Learn how to realistically determine your start-up costs
      • Take home a sample business plan of your own

      Suggested Audience:
      Entrepreneurs needing instruction on proper business plan writing, current business owners looking to revisit their business plan

      Click HERE to register

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      SBA 8a/SDB/Hubzone/WOSB Workshop
      9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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      This 2 1/2 hour workshop will teach eligibilty and how to be 8(a) certified, Hubzone certified, a small disadvantaged business, and if you are a women owned business, how to participate in the Women Owned Small Business Program.

      Room may change. Please call to register to get the correct room.

      Bring your driver’s license or ID as you are entering into a secured federal building.

  5. Apr
    11
    Wed

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      Grand Valley Business Over Breakfast – Quarterly
      8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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      April 11th, 8:30-9:30 am

      Enjoy a breakfast treat while you participate in a presentation or panel discussion by local area experts in the Grand Valley of Colorado.  This is a rare opportunity to hear from a wide range of qualified experts on a variety of issues and topics important to your small business AND have an opportunity to ask questions.  This free program is held quarterly at the Business Incubator Center on the second Wednesday of the months of January, April, July, and October.  Check the Event and Class Calendar frequently for updates on the next meeting topic and speaker.

      For more information, click HERE

      Please RSVP to FrontDesk@gjincubator.org