May 30, 11:30 a.m. The Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology presents Crowdfunding: a Formidable New Source of Funding. 2225 N. Gemini Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Crowdfunding is a formidable new source of funding for early stage startups-$3 Billion dollars in 2012 and growing fast-but crowdfunding requires new skills and a new approach in order to reap the benefits. Learn some of the new mindsets and skills required to avoid the pitfalls and to take advantage of … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding
Business Calendar
Sedona Chamber Event
June 12 8:30a.m. Sedona Chamber of Commerce Administration Office, 45 Sunset Drive - Conference Room. This round-table style chat provides members the opportunity to meet with Chamber President/CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff to discuss business issues, ideas and concerns in a professional, group setting. This is free for Chamber members and includes a continental breakfast but you must RSVP to attend. This program will be held on the second Wednesday of every month. … [Read more...] about Sedona Chamber Event
Innovation Summit
June 11. 3:00 p.m. Innovation Arizona Summit – annual showcase of resources and experts committed to helping entrepreneurs. Brought to you by MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix and the Arizona Commerce Authority. This unique event offers startups, innovators and business leaders an opportunity to learn about all the organizations working to grow Arizona's entrepreneur economy. Join us to learn the who's who in Innovation Arizona resources. Meet incubators, accelerators, funders … [Read more...] about Innovation Summit
CCC Commencement
May 10. 5:00 p.m. Coconino Community College is hosting its 2013 Commencement ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday, May 10 at its Lone Tree campus, 2800 S. Lone Tree Road. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the academic achievement celebrations of CCC's students. More than 100 students will participate in the ceremony. CCC student Justin Wilgus will give the Graduate Address. Parking for the event is free at the Lone Tree campus. … [Read more...] about CCC Commencement
Golf Classic
May 10. The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Coca Cola Golf Classic will be held at Flagstaff Ranch. The 16th Annual event is a favorite for many in the state. More information is available at 928 774 4505. … [Read more...] about Golf Classic
Search Engines
May 16, 6:00 p.m. Bookmans. The Internet and Search Engines have changed our lives in amazing ways adding an onslaught of readily available information. Through time, we have seen drastic changes in how this information was provided. From Yahoo, who was the original big guy, to Google who then emerged and began their efforts to take over the world. Add into the mix the failing MSN who remade themselves into Bing and have been desperately trying to make a dent in the market. Beyond this, there … [Read more...] about Search Engines
Mountain Line Preparing for Railroad Work
BNSF will close the Beaver St. railroad crossing from April 29-May 20 to conduct maintenance work, affecting bus service on Mountain Line Route 5 and Mountain Link Route 10. During the construction, Mountain Link Stop, 1 and Route 5, Stop 31 at Beaver St. and Phoenix Ave. will be closed. Southbound Mountain Link riders are advised to access Stop 23 at Beaver St. and Birch Ave. Southbound Mountain Link vehicles will turn right on Route 66 from Beaver St., head down Milton and make a … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Preparing for Railroad Work
Arbor Day at Arboretum
Apr. 27 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The Arboretum at Flagstaff celebrates Arbor Day on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will feature arborist demos, informational booths, and children’s activities. Guided tours at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Admission is half price. Information at thearb.org or 928-774-1442. … [Read more...] about Arbor Day at Arboretum
Sedona Chamber Event
Apr. 24 5:30-7:00 Tradeshow Mixer at the Sedona Elks Lodge. 110 Elks Dr, Sedona Held the 4th Thursday of each month, January through October, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. There is no mixer in November, instead a "Holiday Mixer" is held in December. Cost is $10.00 per member and $15.00 for non-members. Each mixer is held at a different venue each month to showcase that member's facilties/services. Twice a year we hold a "food drive" mixer to benefit the Sedona Community Food Bank and we ask that each … [Read more...] about Sedona Chamber Event
Protecting Your IP
Apr. 18, 11:30-3:45 at NACET. Presented by Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, Protecting your IP will help protect and enhance the value of your business in connection with financing for growth and development, or in connection with an exit event - sale, or IPO. Sessions include: What is Intellectual Property? Why Does the Value of your IP Matter? Minimizing the Cost Related to IP Maximizing the Value Lunch will be provided, followed by a reception at the end of the day. When: Thursday, … [Read more...] about Protecting Your IP