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Greetings to all:
 
Retailers, Science & technology ventures and businesses looking for financing:  Hear directly from industry specialists and financing sources to springboard your efforts. 
 
Best, Sharon King 
 
 
Boulder Chamber, City of Boulder
Boulder SBDC Economic/Sustainability Partners 
In this issue...
Breakfast Bootcamp for Retailers
Scaling UP
Specialty Topics
Business Essentials
Watch for New Topics this Fall
Contracts and Stimulus
Breakfast Bootcamp for Retailers
Get the goods.  Get the customers.  LET IT FLY!
This workshop series takes you through 3 power packed mornings in one week that will allow you to take your business to the next level! The series goes through the science of bringing in merchandise; the art of attracting and retaining customers; and the steps behind the fun of each and every successful sale!
 
3-part Breakfast Series:
Monday May 24th, Wednesday May 26th, Friday May 28th 7:30am - 9:30am each session; Light breakfast served
Location: Boulder SBDC at Boulder Chamber Center, 2440 Pearl St, Boulder
For 3-part breakfast series:
  • Chamber members: $60
  • Non-members: $75
  • Downtown Boulder Retailers: $45 (limited special fee with sponsorship by DBI/BID)
For Kerry's secret shopper visit and 1-on-1 meeting (only 10 opportunities available):
  • For Series attendees only: $30 additional fee
  • For Downtown Boulder Retailers: No charge as part of DBI/SBDC Consulting Program
For more info: www.bouldersbdc.com
To register for Series and Secret Shopper/Meeting, please email sharon.king@boulderchamber.com.
 
Scaling UP
With high marks in 2009, the SBDC is repeating and expanding the Scaling UP Series for bioscience, aerospace, cleantech and IT businesses - suitable for both pre- and post-revenue ventures. Final two sessions will be valuable to all business types - limited seating available.
7:30am - 8:00am Light breakfast served; 8:00am - 10:30am each session Location: Boulder SBDC at Boulder Chamber Center, 2440 Pearl St, Boulder
Each session of series:
  • Chamber members: $35
  • Non-members: $45
Access to SBIR/STTR - Hear from NSF Program Director, SBIR reviewer and recipient how to develop and deliver best proposal and program
Thursday, May 27th
 
Access to Capital - Hear directly from debt and equity sources how to qualify to receive their financing
Tuesday, June 8th
 
How to Pitch an Angel - Drill down directly with angel investors to understand how to tap this investment source
Tuesday, June 22nd
 
For more info and to register (for science & tech companies): www.bouldersbdc.com
All other businesses, please email sharon.king@boulderchamber.com for Wait List/Updates.
 
Specialty Topics
IS THIS A GOOD TIME TO SELL OR BUY A BUSINESS?
Tues, May 18 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | $45/$35
Boulder Chamber | Details/registration >>
Business valuation and more for buyers and sellers.
Business Essentials
Mix and match our Business Essentials topics to suit your needs.  We'll be running these regularly throughout 2010.  More about the Business Essentials series >>
 
Looking for a more structured, comprehensive approach?  Take a look at our FastTrac series' as well!
 
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS ESSENTIALS
Tues, May 4 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | $45/$35
Boulder Chamber | Details/registration >>
Develop realistic financial projections to plan growth.
 
QUICKBOOKS ESSENTIALS: MAC
Tues, May 11 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | $45/$35
Boulder Chamber | Details/registration >>
Get started with QuickBooks Mac with a QB Certified Pro.
 
START-UP ESSENTIALS
Wed, May 12 | 1:00pm - 4:30pm | $45/$35
Boulder Chamber | Details/registration >>
Legal, banking, & insurance topics for start-ups.
 
BUSINESS RESEARCH ESSENTIALS
Thurs, May 13 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Free
Boulder Public Library | Details >>
Access free market & industry data, plus more.
 
BUSINESS PLAN ESSENTIALS
Tues, Jun 8 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | $45/$35/Free
Longmont Area C of C | Details/registration >>
Jump start or polish your business plan basics.
 
MARKETING PLAN ESSENTIALS
Thurs, Aug 5 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | $45/$35
Boulder Chamber | Details/registration >>
Develop your marketing plan step by step..
Watch for New Topics this Fall
Coming soon:
  • The Marketing Marathon: in collaboration with Constant Contact and our Marketing Specialist
  • FastTrac TechVenture Series: Science & technology ventures work with Industry specialists to make go-to-market plan happen
  • FastTrac GrowthVenture Series: Facilitated series with expert presenters and peer interactions help you build growth/sustainability plan
  • And more!
Contracts and Stimulus
5TH ANNUAL VETERANS SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
May 13 & 14 | $125/$90/$75
Colorado Springs | Details/registration >>
Two days of workshops, networking, and one-on-ones.

Thank you to our sponsors...U.S. Small Business Administration, Boulder Chamber, City of Boulder, WIRED grant, Boulder County, City of Longmont/LEGI, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Boulder Economic Council, Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Enterprise Fund, Colorado Lending Source.

The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network (Colorado SBDC) is partially funded by the US Small Business Administration (SBA).  The support given by the SBA through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors' or participants' opinions products or services.  The Colorado SBDC is a partnership between the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the SBA, Colorado's Institutions of higher education, and local development organizations.