ASBA's Small Business Week Events
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Arizona Speaks
Gear Up for Small Business Saturday
Leaving Your Mark
Leveraging AI to Build & Grow Your Small Business
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 14th at 10 AM to join ASBA for our signature AZ Speaks event. This is a virtual event.
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Leaving Your Mark
Gear Up for Small Business Saturday
Leaving Your Mark
Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) is bringing you a video series presented by Salt River Project (SRP). We are searching for the most inspirational and impactful small businesses in Arizona. ASBA and SRP want to spotlight the positive mark your business is leaving in the community or beyond.
The BIG Thank You
Gear Up for Small Business Saturday
Gear Up for Small Business Saturday
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 16th at 5 PM at the National Bank of Arizona and join the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) for refreshments and conversation as we celebrate you, and another successful year of business in Arizona.
6001 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Gear Up for Small Business Saturday
Gear Up for Small Business Saturday
Gear Up for Small Business Saturday
When deciding which businesses to support, start small. Your everyday choices can benefit small businesses and the communities you care about in a heartwarming way.
Tuesday, November 14th at 10 AM
Leveraging AI to Build & Grow Your Small Business
Join us for an enlightening educational event, "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Build & Grow Your Small Business." In this transformative gathering, we will explore the incredible potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can be harnessed to supercharge your business growth.
Meet The Panel
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Manuel (Manny) Lucero is a Phoenix native and a proud graduate of Arizona State University. He holds his Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Business Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business. Manny is the founder and CEO of Lucero Consulting Group (LCG), a firm providing small business and nonprofit
Manuel (Manny) Lucero is a Phoenix native and a proud graduate of Arizona State University. He holds his Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Business Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business. Manny is the founder and CEO of Lucero Consulting Group (LCG), a firm providing small business and nonprofit consulting services, marketing services, and event planning services to clients from around the country. Additionally, Manny teaches a wide variety of courses on topics including starting a business/nonprofit, marketing, accounting, HR, access to capital/fundraising, networking and storytelling, and much more. His passion is helping individuals and organizations, from all backgrounds, build sustainability and impact in their communities.
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Dave Charest is the Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact, the online marketing leader trusted by millions of small businesses. In his role, Dave acts as an educator and an advocate for small business leaders, marketing professionals, and nonprofits by providing practical marketing advice to help them achieve their goals.
Dave Charest is the Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact, the online marketing leader trusted by millions of small businesses. In his role, Dave acts as an educator and an advocate for small business leaders, marketing professionals, and nonprofits by providing practical marketing advice to help them achieve their goals. He is a dynamic leader, speaker, creator, and award-winning marketer who strives to inspire small businesses by simplifying the complex world of online marketing. Dave also hosts the Be a Marketer podcast.
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Habib Matar, the Lead Faculty at Chandler Gilbert Community College, is a pioneer in vocational education on Artificial Intelligence and passionate about making the subject accessible to all. With a Computer Science background from ASU and industry experience at Intel and Northrop Grumman, Mr. Matar provides a first step into learning ab
Habib Matar, the Lead Faculty at Chandler Gilbert Community College, is a pioneer in vocational education on Artificial Intelligence and passionate about making the subject accessible to all. With a Computer Science background from ASU and industry experience at Intel and Northrop Grumman, Mr. Matar provides a first step into learning about this cutting edge technology. He's recognized for developing innovative AI courses for early college students, bridging the gap between theory and practice, and inspiring individuals to pursue AI careers. In this session, Mr. Matar will share his unique insights into AI's transformative potential and how it can shape not only your career but also the future of technology and society.
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Ramprakash "Ram" Ramamoorthy leads the AI efforts for Zoho Corporation. He has been instrumental in setting up Zoho's AI platform from scratch. He comes with a rich 11+ years of experience in building AI for the enterprises at Zoho Corp., the AI platform currently serves over 5 billion requests a month and growing strong. He is a passiona
Ramprakash "Ram" Ramamoorthy leads the AI efforts for Zoho Corporation. He has been instrumental in setting up Zoho's AI platform from scratch. He comes with a rich 11+ years of experience in building AI for the enterprises at Zoho Corp., the AI platform currently serves over 5 billion requests a month and growing strong. He is a passionate leader with a level-headed approach to emerging technologies, and a sought-after speaker at technology conferences.
About Leaving Your Mark
Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) is bringing you a video series presented by Salt River Project (SRP). We are searching for the most inspirational and impactful small businesses in Arizona. ASBA and SRP want to spotlight the positive mark your business is leaving in the community or beyond.
- We will be selecting three finalists.
- Two finalists will receive a personalized story written about their business and will be featured in an email and social media platforms.
- One grand prize finalist will win a video created by a professional videographer which will showcase their business. The video will be shared on ASBA's social media channels and emailed out to ASBA's reach leading up to Small Business Saturday!
All finalists will be broadcast to our 13K reach in Arizona!
How are you impacting and leaving your mark on the community? Tell us about it!
Deadline to submit is September 30th.
Leaving Your Mark 2023 Winners
Nourish Phoenix & ASBA Toy Drive
ASBA has partnered with Nourish Phoenix for our BIG Thank You event this year. What a better way to say thank you than to spread the love to a child in need. Please consider bringing a toy to kick off the giving holiday season. NourishPHX (fka ICM Food & Clothing Bank) is the trusted community hub serving vulnerable individuals and families by offering resources to satisfy immediate needs and to provide pathways to self-sufficiency.
The BIG Thank You
We're Celebrating You!
Join the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) to say ‘thank you’ for another incredible year to our members, our partners and to those who have supported our small business owners! They are our innovators, our economic drivers – the backbone of our communities! This celebration brings our small businesses together as we network, enjoy food, drinks, music, and conversations.
Thursday, November 16th from 5 PM - 7 PM
National Bank of Arizona: 6001 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Small Business Saturday
Shop Small, A Simple Act That Adds Up
Back in 2010, American Express proudly founded Small Business Saturday® as a way to encourage everyone to Shop Small during the holidays. Since then, Shop Small has grown into an ongoing initiative for Amex and a year-round movement everyone can get behind.
