Business

Business calendar

Monday Entrepreneurial orientation in Nogales - Nogales-Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, 123 W. Kino Parkway, Nogales. Orientation classes presented by the Microbusiness Advancement Center for residents of Nogales and Santa Cruz County interested in starting their own businesses, or improving existing ones. MAC will also provide the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with a business counselor to discuss individual needs. Weekly sessions are presented in both English and Spanish. 6-7 p.m. Free. 620-1241, Ext. 106. Tuesday Entrepreneurial orientation in Spanish - Microbusiness Advancement Center, 10 E. Broadway, Suite 210. For those interested in starting a small business, or have questions about the one they are running. Hosted by the Microbusiness Advancement Center. 5:30 p.m. Free. 620-1241. NAWBO new-member orientation breakfast - Campana Del Rio, 1550 E. River Road. Breakfast hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners, Greater Tucson Chapter. Designed as an overview of the organization for new members. 8-9:30 a.m. $8; $5 NAWBO members; free for new members. 326-2926. Society of Design Administration luncheon - Varsity Clubs of America, 3855 E. Speedway. Monthly luncheon of the Southern Arizona Chapter of the SDA. Topic is "The Do's and Don'ts of Performance Evaluations." Current and potential members are invited to attend. Noon-1:30 p.m. $20; $15 members. 547-7900. The entrepreneurial edge - Microbusiness Advancement Center, 10 E. Broadway, Suite 210. A course titled The Power of Passion, Purpose and Practice is designed to expose prospective entrepreneurs to the many elements of becoming an entrepreneur, allowing them to evaluate their potential. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $20. 620-1241. Tucson Coaches Alliance meeting - ASBA Conference Center, 4444 E. Grant Road, Suite 119. This month's program is titled "An Overview of Spiral Dynamics." Presented by Renée Freedman, executive coach. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Guests: $5 for first meeting; Free for chapter members. 229-8585. Wednesday Entrepreneurial orientation - Microbusiness Advancement Center, 10 E. Broadway, Suite 210. For those interested in starting a small business, or have questions about the one they are running. Hosted by the Microbusiness Advancement Center. Services and classes available in English and Spanish from this nonprofit organization. 9:30 a.m. An additional seminar begins at 5:30 p.m. Free. 620-1241. Reservation deadline: Tucson Advertising Federation luncheon - University of Arizona Stadium Club, 530 N. Vine Ave. Reservation deadline for the TAF monthly luncheon. Speakers will be UA head football coach Mike Stoops and Chris Del Conte, senior associate athletic director. Event is Tuesday, Aug. 3, at noon. $30; $25 TAF members. 326-1060. Thursday Career Exploration Days - ITT Technical Institute, 1455 W. River Road. Career fair for ITT students and potential employers. All companies are welcome to attend to speak with students and graduates about possible job opportunities, or to educate our students about your company's services and products. Call Adrianne or Jennifer by July 27 to reserve a spot. 5-7 p.m. Free. 408-7488. Northern Pima County Chamber membership breakfast - Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. Speaker is Susan Wilson, Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Sponsored by Dave Sprotberg, Technical Data Systems. Reservations required. 7-8:30 a.m. $18, $15 for members. 297-2191. Resonating with Your Business - Microbusiness Advancement Center, 10 E. Broadway, Suite 210. Course designed to assist the entrepreneur in evaluating his or her business idea and the results of a Myers Briggs Personality Type test to see if there is a good match. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $20. 620-1241. Friday Finance Friday: The Bottom Line of Your Balance Sheet - ASBA Conference Center, 4444 E. Grant Road, Suite 119. John Kamper of Kamper & Kamper presents the second of three workshops hosted by the Arizona Small Business Association. Workshop breaks down the code so you can use the information within your balance sheet to manage your business, not just let it happen. 9-11 a.m. $10 for prospective members; Free for ASBA members. 327-0222. Saturday Career Exploration Days - ITT Technical Institute, 1455 W. River Road. Second day of career fair for ITT students and potential employers. Interested companies are asked to call Adrianne or Jennifer by July 27 to reserve a spot. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 408-7488.