Invest Southwest Capital Conference
kicks off December 10, 2008 with 12 companies presenting to venture capitalists and qualified investors. 84 submissions in a variety of high-tech fields were reduced to the 12 final presenters that will present at the two day conference. The Invest Southwest Capital Conference will be held in Scottsdale Arizona on December 10 and 11, 2008.

About the Invest Southwest Capital Conference
Invest Southwest has been connecting entrepreneurs and investors in Arizona and the Southwest for over 15 years. Companies that have presented at past Invest Southwest conferences include Ventana Medical, Flypaper, NetPro, Vivid Semiconductor, and AutoXray. Companies submitting to present seek between $250,000 and $5MM in capital. For more information about the conference visit http://www.investsouthwest.org/

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Community Tire Wins

2008 Small Business Impact Award

May 09 , 2008 by Editor

(PHOENIX) — The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winner of its 21st Annual IMPACT Awards 2008 Small Business of the Year: Community Tire & Auto Service Specialists, Howard Fleischmann, Sr.

Community Tire & Auto Service Specialists has grown to more than seven stores in three cities through innovative marketing, honesty and integrity. Likewise with its commitment to community, whether hosting fundraising events or simply giving of their time, Community Tire & Auto Services Specialists has become synonymous with the word for which it is named.

The Chamber’s IMPACT Awards honor business owners and leaders from companies with fewer than 100 employees for their outstanding efforts.

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Expanding & Protecting AZ Small Businesses

April 25 , 2008 by Editor

The Maricopa County Small Business Enterprise Program, MCbiz Small Business Workshop Series, is host to a free dinner seminar on Expanding & Protecting AZ Small Businesses.

Seminar will be presented on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Dobson Ranch Inn, 1644 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202.

RSVP by May 13 by calling (480) 344-4072. $5 Registration Fee, Door Prizes.

Monica Edwards & Kevin Wick, Attorneys, Davis Miles, PLLC: Presenters will discuss how business owners can structure their businesses to minimize the risk of exposure to rogue creditors. The goal of an asset protection plan addresses all of a business’s assets, suggests ways to contain liabilities, and allows for changes of circumstances. The presenters will also provide an overview of sources of potential risks.

Tyson Cook, Financial Planner, Cook Financial Group: Cook Financial Group is a third generation family business. The presenter, his father and grandfather have each been in the top 5% of the financial advisors in their industry. In these difficult economic times, how can small businesses build wealth? The presenter will discuss strategies to create wealth, protect a business’s assets and plan for the future.

Nelson Mitchell, Coordinator, MCbiz: Presenter will provide oversight about how businesses can get registered and certified to provide goods and services to County departments and agencies through the County’s procurement system. Special attention will be given to small businesses that want to expand their base of customers to the County commodity buyers but are unsure about the requirements or who to call for advice. MCbiz is a year-old program to facilitate growth of small businesses.

MCbiz Free Dinner Seminar: Expanding & Protecting AZ Small Businesses

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The Flypaper Web site hosts an ever-growing library of templates, making it especially easy for users to download, customize, and share new creations. For users who require additional help with customized presentations, interactive training content development, branded page templates or hosting, Flypaper offers advanced business services at a fraction of the costs typically associated with interactive development projects.

“Universities across the country are using MyWorkster to connect their students – past and present – with prospective employers,” said Pat Sullivan, CEO of Flypaper Studio. “Now, in addition to interactive profiles, they can give their students a tool that actually helps them engage employers with interactive resumes that are far more persuasive. We’re excited to see how MyWorkster and their members will benefit from Flypaper to totally change the resume building game.”

Resume Reviews

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More about Marketing Magic

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Dan Gillmor wrote:

“We have an opening at Arizona State for someone to work with me at the new Knight Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship. Here’s the official listing (feel free to pass it around):”

Business Development Coordinator, Digital Media

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication seeks a business development coordinator for the Knight Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship. The center, which was established this year, is devoted to the development of new media entrepreneurship and the creation of innovative digital media products. It is funded by grants from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The ideal candidate will have experience as a new media entrepreneur and possess a solid understanding of business planning and principles. He or she will work closely with the Center’s director, Dan Gillmor, and with students from journalism, business, engineering and other schools, singly and in teams, to plan, prototype and, if possible, launch new-media projects. (This is not a fundraising position.) The business development coordinator will report to the director of the Knight Center and will hold the faculty rank of lecturer in the Cronkite School.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in the business development of digital media.

For more information on the Knight Center, click here.

To apply: Submit cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references and contact information to:

Search Committee – Knight Center
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
PO Box 871305
Tempe, AZ 85287-1305

Applications may also be submitted via email at jjobs@asu.edu.

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM, March 1, 2008.

Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Dan also wrote about the creation of the Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship when he first got the job:

Moving into New Arenas

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Dan Gillmor, an internationally recognized author and leader in new media and citizen-based journalism, will be the founding director of the new Knight Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University announced today.

Gillmor, director of the Center for Citizen Media, will start Jan. 1 as Knight Center director and Kauffman Professor of Digital Media Entrepreneurship. He will hold the faculty rank of professor of practice.

Dan has been invited to attend the next LinkedIn Live event on April 10th but we have not seen a response yet.

Whoever tried to get the word out about this was a bit slower than I would generally like. The job posting expired March 1 and I just learned of it today. I guess I will have to subscribe.

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