az ecosystem | 85 broads
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Overview of AZ Ecosystem and resources for networking and funding.TRANSCRIPT
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April 12, 201485 Broads – How To go For It – Preparing For Funding
AZ Ecosystem
AZ Options
•Education•Networking•Resources
AZ Educational Opportunities
•85 Broads•SBDC Arizona•Others
85 Broads – AZ Chapter
85 Broads AZ is part of the national organization
• Local educational opportunities – Networking, information• National opportunities with thought leaders
AZ Small Business Development Center
•Assist clients to refine their business plan to be suitable for lenders•Provide financial analysis and feedback•Review client loan packages for small business loans•Discuss and review a client’s finance strategies•Assist clients with lender relations
AZ Resources
•AZBIA•Alexandria Network•Local Governments
AZBIA
• Coprehensive list of AZ incubators, accelerators and co-working spaces
• Find one that fits your focus
• Access to:• Mentors• Educational and
training programs
• Networking
Alexandria Network
Library Co-working spaces –
Scottsdale Civic Center Library – EurekaPhoenix Burton Barr Library – The Hive
•Free collaborative spaces;•Access to ASU’s mentor network;•Classes from ASU’s Rapid Startup School; and•Physical and digital assets from the libraries.
Arizona Crowdfunding
Propel Arizona
•Relaunch this summer•For AZ only•Rewards based•All or nothing
Local Government Agencies
Neighborhood Economic Development Corp
•Certified by the US Department of Treasury to provided Alternative Financing Programs anywhere in the state of Arizona.•Access to loans from $5,000 to $50,000! •Financing beyond $50,000 with participation from the local banking industry. •Provides development assistance: education, networking and support.
Microbusiness Advancement Center
•Southern Arizona•Helps growth & Development of small businesses •Consulting, Training and Finance
• Business planning• Financial Management• Tech Assistance for Loans
AZ Networking Opportunities
•Local Events•Associations
Local Events
Dunn & Bradstreet National Program – Access to Capital
•National Program With Local Resources•1 Day event•Panel Presentation•Case Study •1-on-1 meetings
Pitch EventsTiE Arizona, Cleantech Open, Phoenix Green Chamber, UofA First Friday
•Money•Networking with investors•Education on creating the right pitch•Mentoring,•Advice, Ideas & suggestions
World IP DayApril 288:30am – 10:00amCEI
Associations
•Startup America/Startup AZ• connect new founders with corporate executives• forging new partnerships that will increase innovations and
strategic assets that drive growth.
•AZ Tech Council – Startup & Entrepreneurship Committee• Connect with AZ Corporate partners
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