The Week Ahead
MONDAY SEPT. 25
THE KESHET IDEAS AND INNOVATION
COMMUNITY (KIIC) presents KIIC Mentorship Monday and Mixer from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Keshet Center for the Arts, 4121 Cutler NE. Learn from multiple mentors covering a variety of topics in a “round robin/speed dating-style format. Admission is free for KIIC members and $15 for others. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, call 505-221-5168 or email kiic@ keshetarts.org.
TUESDAY SEPT. 26
BERNALILLO COUNTY presents Bolster Your Business With Contracts from the Government, Educational Institutions and
the Military, a free seminar aimed at helping small businesses learn more about these types of contracts available in our community. The event begins with registration and a continental breakfast at 7 a.m., followed by the seminar at 7:30 a.m. at the African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro NE. Admission is free. Seating is limited; advance registration is recommended. TO REGISTER, email Shawn Perry-Turner at spturner@bernco.gov.
TUESDAY SEPT. 26
FATPIPE ABQ presents the free seminar It’s Never Too Late To Innovate from 8:30-10 a.m. at FatPipe ABQ, 200 Broadway NE. Are you an active senior or retiree ready to start a new business; or ready to bring your expertise to another startup? Are you a business owner looking for a mentor or someone with time, talent and treasure to share? Join us for a free breakfast and learn about the mentors, programming and resources available to you right here in Albuquerque to start a business or to get involved in Albuquerque’s entrepreneurial community.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, visit www.fatpipeabq.com; or email lisa@fatpipeabq.com.
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 27
THE SANTA FE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER presents the three-session course, Create Your Startup Business Plan, by SBDC instructor Mechele Hesbrook, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and 11 at 1950 Siringo Rd. in Santa Fe. Attendees will work in class and on their own time to create their plan. Tools and resources will also be provided to help keep the plan up to date and relevant. The course fee is $75 and includes all three sessions and a complimentary “industry report.”
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or advance registration, call 505-428-1343.
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 27
KONNECTION NOW LLC presents the September Mix & Mingle from 8-10 a.m. at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. The moderator for the event is brand specialist Jeffrey Candelaria. Advance registration is required.
TO REGISTER, email jeffrey.candy77@gmail.com; or call 505-604-9081.
THURSDAY SEPT. 28
ABQID presents the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Workshop from 4-5:30 p.m. at ABQid, 302 Central SE. Are you a small business owner or inventor looking for a way to fund your innovative idea or research? The workshop will cover the basics of the federal government’s seed fund — the SBIR/ STTR Programs; an overview of the N.M. FAST Program; critical steps and tips to consider when preparing a strong proposal; and a question-and-answer session. Admission is free.
FOR ADVANCE REGISTRATION or additional information, email treadway@abqid.com.