It’s full steam ahead as Avondale builds upon the momentum from the last year. Join Mayor Weise as he shares highlights from 2021 that continue to drive success for our city today and into the future. Learn about private and public investments that support a vibrant local economy and a thriving business community. Q&A moderated by Kenneth Chapa, Economic Development and Tourism Director for the City of Avondale.

In this workshop, we will explain what Canva is and how it can be utilized by business owners and entrepreneurs for graphic design projects for all platforms! Canva is a very budget-friendly tool that everyone should be using now!

The City of Avondale, in collaboration with Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) and the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, is excited to announce the new Avondale EDGE Culinary Scholarship!

This scholarship is for students who are pursuing degrees or certifications in Culinary Arts. Our goal is to create and maintain a strong culinary/hospitality workforce, as the industry was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All current and prospective EMCC students can qualify for assistance with tuition, books, equipment, and uniforms.

As an Avondale business in the food and hospitality industries, we want to share this exciting opportunity with you to pass along to your employees seeking to further their education. The scholarship will be available for the Fall 2022 semester. With the deadline to apply quickly approaching, join this webinar to learn more about the scholarship; how use this as an employee attraction and retention tool; and current and future opportunities related to the Local EDGE HUUB platform.

Presenters: Paula Livingston, M.Ed. – Dean of Instruction and Occupational Education, Estrella Mountain Community College; Cheryl Covert, MBA – Assistant Director, City of Avondale

In this workshop with the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Gabriel Ortiz of Primero Negocios, we will cover the key reasons why a business needs to have a Business Plan, how to create one, and the difference between a Business Plan and Action Plan.

Listen to "Perform Better Under Pressure Toolkit"

Create your custom action plan to cut feelings of pressure and anxiety in high-stress situations with new stress management techniques.

As a business owner, it's vital for you to know where you can find answers and support in your community. The City of Mesa's Economic Development Department has been working hard to not only bring you access to resources but to also provide direct connections to organizations in your community that are also here to serve you.

Listen to, Stop Wingin’ It: How to Successfully Build a Systems-Driven Business. A systems-driven approach can create ease in hiring and training processes, more success in obtaining clients, and more efficient business operations internally and externally. Being systems-driven means that the business has adopted a culture that embraces the idea that the key to the success of the business is dependent on the quality of its systems and, in order to improve the business, it improves the systems.

Listen to, Homebuying for the Self-Employed. Buying a home can be difficult. Knowing what you need to qualify for a mortgage and what documents you need can be overwhelming. During this webinar, our expert will give you the knowledge and tools you’ll need to become a homeowner in the simplest terms. You’ll even get an exercise to practice to calculate your qualifying income.

Get insight into different tax planning moves you can take to lower taxes and set your business up for success in 2022.

Applying for loans isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. Listen to James Christensen give you insight into what banks are looking for on loan applications, how to pick the right lender, and tips for completing the application. James is the president of a local bank and is experienced with helping small businesses navigate finances.