Special Meetings/Events
Southwest Regional Business Forum
Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
April 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.
RSVP: (520) 792-2250, ext. 132 or ext. 135
Cost: $130
New Networking and Leads Club
Networks @ Work
April 5, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sullivan’s Steak House, 1785 E. River Road
Contact: Ricardo Carrasco at (520) 795-3566 or Ricardo@gsfloans.com
“Re-energize Your Copy”
International Association of Business Communications Writing Spa
April 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
McMahon’s, 2959 N. Swan Road
RSVP by April 3: mimiv@trico.coop
Cost: $18 members/$25 non-members/$14 students
Free Business-to-Business Networking Mixer
Tucson Business Connection
Hosts: Will Arnold, First Merchant Services of Arizona
and James Popejoy, Money Mailer of Tucson
April 12, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
The Fox & Hound, 7625 N. LaCholla Blvd.
(behind the Foothills Mall)
Cost: free to attend, free snacks, cash bar
Information: www.tucsonbizconnection.com
“Web Technology Conference & Exhibition”
AMIT, the Aerospace, Manufacturing
& Information Technology Cluster
April 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S. Palo Verde Road
RSVP: (520) 829-3440, www.azwebtech.com
Cost: $10 for break out sessions;
$45 for 4 breakout sessions & lunch
2nd Annual Women & Money Conference
YWCA
April 15, 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Westin La Paloma Resort, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive
RSVP: Contact by phone (520) 884-7810, email info@ywcatucson.org
Cost: $65 includes continental breakfast and lunch
“Women in Wine-The Road to Connoisseur”
Presented by: Donna Prescott & Women for WineSense
April 19, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
58 Degress and Holding, 5430 E. Broadway
RSVP: email at womenforwinesenseaz@yahoo.com or (520)747-5858
Cost: $15 members; $25 non-members
Seminars/Classes
“Introduction to Microsoft Word”
Arizona Small Business Association
April 4, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP required: (520) 327-0222, infotucson@asba.com or www.asba.com
Cost: $30 members; $35 non-members
“Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint”
Arizona Small Business Association
April 4, 10:30 a.m. to noon
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP required: (520) 327-0222, infotucson@asba.com or www.asba.com
Cost: $30 members; $35 non-members
“New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Asset Preserver”
Workshop sponsored by Sonia Weirich
April 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
New York Life Insurance Company, One S. Church Ave., 12th floor
RSVP: Sonia Weirich at (520) 977-0183
“Surety Bonds for Small Businesses and Contractors”
Arizona Small Business Association
April 4, 1 to 3 p.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP required: (602) 745-7230
Cost: free
“Intro to Blueprints”
Pima Community College & Arizona Builders’ Alliance
Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 4 - 20, 5:00 to 7:25 p.m.
Pima Community College, Downtown Campus,
1255 N. Stone Ave. Room AH110
Contact: Debbie Carlson at (520) 881-7930
Cost: $120 members/$150 non-members,
Includes course materials
“Mock Disaster Drill”
CMSC Consulting
April 6, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Tucson Chamber of Commerce, 465 W. St. Mary’s Road
Contact: Carey Owen at (520) 240-2272
Cost: free
“ArcGIS Level 1”
Southern Arizona Institute for Advanced Training
April 10 & 11, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SAIAT, 3000 E. Valencia Road, Suite 190
Contact: Jennifer Sborov at (520) 573-7399 or www.saiat.org
Cost: $850
“Introduction to Microsoft Excel”
Arizona Small Business Association
April 11, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP: (520) 327-0222, infotucson@asba.com or
Cost: $35 members; $40 non-members
“Introduction to Outlook”
Arizona Small Business Association
April 11, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP: (520) 327-0222, infotucson@asba.com or
Cost: $35 members; $40 non-members
“Start Smart-A Pre-Business Overview”
Hosted by SCORE (Southern Arizona Chapter)
April 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road
RSVP: (520)670-5008
Cost: free
“Intermediate Microsoft Word”
Arizona Small Business Association
Presented by: Howard Weiss of Tucson Computer Training
April 12, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP: Call (520)327-0222; fax (520)327-0440 or email: infotucson@asba.com
Cost:$30 for members/$35 for non-members
“Intermediate Microsoft Excel”
Arizona Small Business Association
Presented by: Howard Weiss of Tucson Computer Training
April 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP: Call (520)327-0222; fax (520)327-0440 or email: infotucson@asba.com
Cost:$30 for members/$35 for non-members
“ADEQ Basic Water Treatment & Distribution Training”
Southern Arizona Institute for Advanced Training
April 17, 18, 19, & 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SAIAT, 3000 E. Valencia Road, Suite 190
RSVP: Jennifer Sborov at (520) 573-7399 or www.saiat.org
Cost: $335
“Better Investment Strategies for Today’s Retirees”
A.G. Edwards & Sons
Hosted by: Ken Hacowsky & David McCartney
April 18, April 19, April 20, 4:30 p.m.
Old Pueblo Grille, 60 N. Alvernon Way
RSVP: Required. Contact Tiffany Altman at (520) 571-1100, ext. 220
Cost: Free admission/Free Lunch or Dinner
“Professional Presentation Skills”
Arizona Small Business Association
Presenter: Mike Zakis
April 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP: Call (520)327-0222; fax (520)327-0440 or email: infotucson@asba.com
Cost: members free; first time visitors free
“Show Me the Money: An Introduction to Stock Selection Resources”
Main Course Brown Bag Series
Presented by: Tom Farmer, business reference librarian
April 20, noon
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N Stone Ave., Lower Level Meeting Room
Contact: Mary Ann O’Neil or Tom Farmer at (520) 791-2647
Cost: free, bring your lunch
“Basic Rigging”
Pima Community College & Arizona Builder’s Alliance
Instructor: Sharon Powers, Area Director of Nesh Institute, LLC
April 25 through May 11, 5 to 7:25 p.m.
Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam, Room AH 110
Contact: Debbie Carlson at (520) 881-7930
Cost: $120 members/$150 non-members (includes course materials)
Regular Meetings
Marana Chamber of Commerce
Networking Breakfast
April 5, 8 a.m.
Roma Café, 4140 W. Ina Road
Contact: (520) 682-4314 or
Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members
Arizona Small Business Association
ASBA Afternoon n New & Prospective Member Orientation
April 6, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP: infotucson@asba.com or (520) 327-0222
Cost: free
Saguaro Vista Chapter IMPACT
Monthly Meeting
April 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Metropolitan Grill, 7892 N. Oracle Road
RSVP by March 27: Darlene Stover at (520) 906-4543
Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members, includes dinner
NAIFA Tucson Monthly Membership Meeting
April 7, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
McMahon’s Steakhouse, 2959 N. Swan Road
RSVP: Required by calling Jeanie Merideth (520) 299-6787
Cost: $15 members; $20 for members without reservations; $20 non-members
Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Good Morning Tucson Breakfast
April 7, 6:45 to 8:30 a.m.
Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 E. Broadway
RSVP: By calling Arlene Chiovetti at (520) 792-2250 ext 135
Cost: $15 members/$20 for non members
Arizona Small Business Association
Member Monthly Meeting
April 11, 7:30 to 9:15 a.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP: (520) 327-0222 or infotucson@asba.com
Arizona Small Business Association
ASB-2-B Evenings
April 11, 6 to 8 p.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP:AndrewAvella at avella@portfoliospecialists.com
or call (520) 296-7526
Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon
Sponsored by Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley
April 13, registration at 11:30 a.m., program at noon
Michelangelo Ristorante Italiano, 420 W. Magee Road
RSVP required: (520) 297-2191, or admin@the-chamber.com
Cost: $15 members; $18 non-members
Association of Fundraising Professionals
“The Secrets of Dynamic Listening”
Guest Speaker: Marie Miyashiro
April 14, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Doubletree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way
RSVP required by April 10: www.afpsoaz.org or
admin@afpsoaz.org or (520) 403-9871
Cost: $15 members; $25 non-members
“Leading Up: Transformational Leadership for Fundraisers”
Association of Fundraising Professionals Audioconference
Presented by: Lilya Wagner
April 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, 2250 E. Broadway Blvd.
RSVP required by April 12: (520) 403-9871 or admin@afpsoaz.org
Cost: $7 members; $10 non-members
Aerospace Manufacturing & Information Systems
Business Issues Committee
Last Thursday of each month, 8 a.m.
Hungry Fox Restaurant, 4637 E. Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: ian@amit-az.org
Aerospace Manufacturing & Information Systems
Environmental Health & Safety Committee
Second Tuesday, 8 a.m.
Hungry Fox Restaurant, 4637 E. Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: ian@amit-az.org
Alliance of Construction Trades
Third Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m.
Inn Suites, 475 N. Granada Ave.
RSVP: (520) 624-3002
American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)
Fourth Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Viscount Suites, 4855 E. Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: Call Leta Ver Hulst at (520) 546-1757
Cost: $16 includes dinner
Arizona Small Business Association & SCORE
One-on-One Counseling Sessions for the New Small Business Owner
First and third Tuesdays
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261
RSVP: (520) 327-0222
Cost: free
Arizona Small Business Association
ASB-2-B Tuesday
First and third Tuesday, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
Contact: Charlie O’Dowd, codowd@asba.com
or call (520)327-0222
Arizona Small Business Association
ASB-2-B Wednesday
First and third Wednesday, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E Grant Road, Suite 261
Contact Sonia Weirich at sweirich@ft.newyorklife.com
or call (520) 977-0183
Business Network International
Every Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m.
Radissson Hotel, 181 W. Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: Louise Abbott at (520) 745-5432
Cost: first visit free; breakfast included
Business Network International
Louise Abbott
Every Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m.
Radisson Hotel, 181 W. Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: (520) 745-5432
BNI Achievers Chapter
Every Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m.
Mimi’s Café, 4420 N. Oracle Road
RSVP: Sonja Brown at (520) 603-3907
Cost: meal fee
BNI Advantage Chapter
Business Network International
Every Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m.
Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road
RSVP: (520) 440-3125
BNI Presidio Chapter
Business Network International
Every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Golden Corral, 715 E. Wetmore Road
RSVP: joe@lessenergysystems.com
BNI Success Chapter
Every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Javelina Cantina at the Doubletree, 445 S. Alvernon Way
RSVP: Wendy at (520) 406-2757
Business Principals of Tucson
First and third Thursday, 7 to 8 a.m.
El Parador Restaurant, 2744 E. Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: Steve Dunlap at (520) 622-0554
Business Professionals of Tucson
Second and fourth Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The Keys, 445 W. Wetmore Road (Oracle and Wetmore Roads)
RSVP: (520) 219-0266, willarnold@fmsaz.com
Connections
Monthly Contacts Luncheon
First and third Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse, 2659 N. Swan Road
RSVP: (520) 977-0183 or sweirich@ft.newyorklife.com
Cost: $15 includes lunch
Connections
Monthly Business Mixer
Fourth Tuesday, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
McMahon’s Prime Steakhouse, 2959 N. Swan Road
RSVP: Sonia Weirich (520) 977-0183
or sweirich@ft.newyorklife.com
Cost: free; cash bar; appetizers half-price
Conquistador Toastmasters
Every Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261
Contact: mike@highervists.com or (520) 323-7737
RSVP: first meeting free
Entrepreneurial Mothers Association
Monthly Luncheon
Third Tuesday of the month
Elle Restaurant, 3048 E. Broadway Blvd.
Contact: Jennifer Pillow at (520) 296-4004
Cost: $13 members; $16 guests
Fountain Flyers Toastmasters
Every Tuesday, 6:30 a.m.
Coco’s Restaurant, 7250 N. Oracle Road
Information: contact Cheryl at (520) 730-4456
Cost: free to visit
Health & Wellness Marketing Group
First Wednesday, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Viscount Suites Hotel, 4855 E Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: www.healthandwellnessaz.com or (520) 792-6474
Hospitality Sales & Marketing
Association International
Monthly Educational & Networking Meeting
Last Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location changes; email for details
RSVP: kate.snapp@marriott.com or
Kate at (520) 546-6456
International Association
Administrative Professionals
San Xavier Chapter
Every third Wednesday, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Holiday Inn Palo Verde, 4550 S. Palo Verde Road
RSVP: Phyllis McClure at arizonapam@comcast.net
or (520) 360-5299
Cost $20
International Association
Administrative Professionals
Every first Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Grill, 7892 N. Oracle Road
Contact: Darlene Stover at (520) 743-0439
Cost: $25 includes dinner
Lady Leaders Luncheon
Second & Fourth Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Varsity Clubs of America, 3855 E. Speedway Blvd.
Contact: Karen Derr at (520) 722-9545, ext. 1#
Cost: $10
LeTip Midtown
Every Tuesday, 7:01 to 8:31 a.m.
El Parador Restaurant 2744 E Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: (520) 296-9900
Cost: $10
LeTip Tucson
Executives Chapter
Every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen, 7360 N. Oracle Road
RSVP: (520) 299-9600, bwmartin@cox.net
LeTip of Tucson Foothills
Every Friday, 7 to 8:30 a.m.
Piazza Gavi, 5415 N. Kolb Road
Information: (520) 577-1099
LeTip Tucson Tippers
Every Friday, 11:30 to 1 p.m.
McMahon’s Steakhouse, 2959 N. Swan Road
RSVP: Jennifer at (520) 296-4004
Cost: $15
Networks @ Work
First Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sullivan’s Steak House, 1785 E. River Road
Contact: Ricardo Carrasco at (520) 795-3566 or Ricardo@gsfloans.com
Networking Club in Northwest Tucson
Ali Lassen’s Leads Club
First Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m.
Sullivan’s Steak House, 1785 E. River Road
RSVP: Johnna Fox (866) 551-3720
Northwest Power Group (referral group)
Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Hilton El Conquistador Tennis and Golf Resort,
10555 N. La Canada Drive
RSVP: Taralee Muhli (520) 229-8283 or
Cost: $50 one-time fee (first two visits free)
Pima Rotary Club
Every Friday, 10:45 a.m.
ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261
Contact: Andrew Avella at (520) 296-7526
Roadrunner Civitan Club
of Civitan International
First and third Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m.
Lodge on the Desert, 306 N. Alvernon Way
RSVP: (520) 207-0804
Cost $15
Saguaro Business Club
Business Leads Club
Every Thursday, 7 to 8 a.m.
Mimi’s Café, 120 S. Wilmot Road
RSVP: (520) 325-1055
SCORE
Southern Arizona Free Business Counseling
Every Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive
Call Oro Valley Library at (520) 229-5300 to schedule
SCORE
Southern Arizona Free Business Counseling
Every Monday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nanini Branch Library, 7300 N. Shannon Road
Call Nanini Branch Library at (520) 791-4626 to schedule
SCORE
Southern Arizona Free Business Counseling
Every third Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Avenue
First come-first served
Southern Arizona Architects
& Engineers Marketing Association
Monthly Luncheon
Every third Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park,
445 S. Alvernon Way
RSVP: www.saaema.com
Superior Business Networking
First and third Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chuy’s Tanque Verde, 6310 E. Tanque Verde Road
RSVP: (520) 631-7398, vthompson@az-health.com
Tucson Association of Executives
Every Wednesday, 6:45 to 8 a.m.
El Parador Restaurant, 2744 E. Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: (520) 321-0879, taeoffice@aol.com
Tuesday Morning Business Club
Every Tuesday, 7:03 to 8 a.m.
Hungry Fox Restaurant, 4637 E Broadway Blvd.
RSVP: Mike Ebert at (520) 320-9311
Varsity Clubs of America
Midtown Mixer
First Tuesday, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
3855 E. Speedway (Speedway & Alvernon)
RSVP: midtownmixer@excite.com
Information: (520) 918-3131
Cost: free, cash bar, menu available