APICS Tucson Chapter - PDM Information

Micro-business Advancement Center has accomplished an unparallel phenomenon in the micro-business industry. No other center in the United States houses all SBA programs under one roof. These programs include; Arizona’s only Women Business Center (WBC), Pima County AZ Small Business Development Center (SBDC), SCORE and SBA Micro-lending program (FUEL). All these programs have a common goal of helping mirco-entrepreneurs thrive.

Lillian will discuss a host of programs that are available to small businesses and micro business entrepreneurs. Come and hear about a host of training and funding programs that will help you get your business moving forward.

Students currently enrolled in the U of A, NAU, ASU and Pima may attend this PDM for $5 (must reserve in advance).

Location

Radisson Suites Tucson
6555 E. Speedway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85710

Schedule

Network - 5:30 pm
Dinner - 6:00 pm
Presentation - 7:00 pm

Buffet Line

Chicken Parmesan,Teriyaki Chicken. All dinners will come with salad and other side dishes, coffee and ice tea.

Cost - $20

RSVP to Kathy Leetzow here
by 12 p.m., Friday September 10th, 2010.

Concerning cancellations, if have you reserved and didn’t pay with paypal then
please cancel at least 24 hours prior to the event to avoid being charged for the cost of the meal, thank you.

For your convenience please use paypal

Reserve early (space may be limited)

Lillian Perez Programs Director

About the Speaker:

Lillian has work experience working for state, local, federal, and tribal government entities. She brings a wide range of public-sector experience from such agencies as the United Way of Southern Arizona, The San Xavier District of the Tohono O'Odham Nation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Mexican Consulate, and the Arizona Governor's Office. In addition, she possesses vast experience managing different programs in the community. She is proudly a graduate of the University of Arizona in Business Administration and holds the following professional certifications: International Business, Professional Project Management, Human Resources Management, Fiscal Management, Leadership and Supervision, and Partnership Building/Organization. Multilingual and multicultural in Spanish, French and English.

Currently, Lillian is the Director for the only Women Business Center (WBC) in Arizona. Through this program, entrepreneurs, especially women, are offered comprehensive training and counseling on a vast array of topics to help them start and grow their own businesses. Lillian is currently the Programs Director at Microbusiness Advancement Center (MAC)

Microbusiness Advancement Center is a non-profit organization that helps individuals start, fund and grow their businesses. MAC drives the development of small businesses in Southern Arizona by providing professional development to entrepreneurs in the following areas:

Business Development Training & Workshops
Business Counseling
Microlending Services & Loan Technical Assistance