NEWS RELEASE
Andres Chagolla/Nelson Mitchell–MCbiz Team
602-506-2249 / 602-50MCbiz
achagolla@mail.maricopa.gov
mitchelln001@mail.maricopa.gov
Expanding and Protecting Arizona Small Businesses – A Dinner Smorgasbord
Dinner is served, but now for the main course!
During a 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM dinner seminar on Thursday May 15, representatives from three organizations will share the stage to offer some ideas about protecting small business assets, ensuring business owners’ futures, and finding new markets for products and services.
The dinner will be co-hosted at the Dobson Ranch Inn, 1644 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, by MCbiz—Maricopa County Small Business Enterprise Program, Davis Miles, PLLC, a local law firm, and Cook Financial Advisors. There is a $5 per person registration fee with dinner provided at no additional charge. Davis Miles and Cook Financial are the dinner sponsors. Salmon, chicken and roast prime rib will be served.
Monica Edwards and Kevin Wick, Davis Miles attorneys, will offer ways for businesses to minimize risks to rogue creditors. They will recommend the creation of an asset protection plan to protect business assets and minimize exposure to liabilities. Edwards and Wick will identify tools to structure businesses that potentially thwart unsavory suitors.
Tyson Cook is a financial planner and functional manager for Cook Financial Group, a third generation family business. Cook’s presentation will center on building wealth and creating financial independence. His expertise helps small business owners focus on planning for and beyond retirement through thousands of investments and 100 insurance companies.
MCbiz, a year-old County agency, is charged with educating small businesses about its materials management procurement process. “Many small businesses are looking for a solid base of reliable customers and the County is constantly looking for vendors who can offer the lowest-cost goods and services.” said Nelson Mitchell, MCbiz coordinator. Mitchell’s presentation will take the guess-work out of how small businesses can qualify to participate in County procurement activities.
To register for the dinner seminar, call (480) 344-4072. For more information about the County’s small business program, visit www.maricopa.gov/mcbiz or call (602) 506-2249.
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