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Training and Workshops

Pima Community College offers classes, seminars and clinics on a variety of business issues and subjects.

For other events, please visit the SBDC event calendar provided on this page.

2008 Training and Workshop Schedule

New Business Resource Clinic

Pima Community College, Community Campus (CC), 401 N. Bonita Ave.

Do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? This clinic will provide you with an overview of the steps of starting a business in Arizona.  (Click for more information.)

 June 19                   5:30 Pm- 8:30 PM                        CC-Room A 109

July 17                      5:30 PM- 8:30 PM                    CC-Room A 112

August 21                  5:30 PM- 8:30 PM                     CC-Room A 115

September 18            5:30 PM  8:30 PM                     CC-Room A 115

October 16                5:30 PM-8:30 PM                     CC-Room A 112

November 20            5:30 PM-  8:30 PM                    CC-Room A 112

December 18             5:30 PM    8:30 PM                   CC-Room A 115

Information Power for Small Business

Tucson Pima Public Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., Lower Level 1, Meeting Room.

Participants will learn to formulate a successful business strategy using market research. You will learn how to analyze industry trends, market demand and identify potential customers using online and business resources. (Click for more information.)  

June 28                      9:30 am-Noon           Joel D. Valdez Main Library

July 26                      9:30 AM- Noon          Joel D. Valdez Main Library

August 23                 9:30 AM- Noon         Joel D. Valdez Main Library

September 27           9:30 AM- Noon           Joel D. Valdez Main Library

October 25              9:30 AM- Noon            Joel D. Valdez Main Library

November 22           9:30 AM- Noon           Joel D. Valdez Main Library

AZ Department of Revenue Small Business Workshop

Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave.

This workshop is designed for those who are considering starting a business in Arizona.  Licensing requirements, the application process, business classifications, tax rates, Use tax, Withholding tax, and general taxability issues are discussed.  CPE Credit not available for this workshop.  Current dates and on line registration at www.azdor.gov or phone 1-877-863-0655.

Contracting Workshop

Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave.

This workshop covers specific taxability issues within the Contracting Classification.  Deductions and exemptions for contractors are thoroughly defined and discussed.  Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative code, exemption certificates (form 5000 and form 5005), tax rate tables, program vs. non-program cities, and Use tax will be covered in this course.  It is strongly recommended that this class be taken PRIOR to the TPT workshop.  Current dates and on line registration at www.azdor.gov or phone 1-877-863-0655.

TPT for Contracting Workshop

Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave.

This class will guide contractors through the completion of the transaction privilege tax reporting form.  The determination of tax rates and the use of various forms will be explained.  Sample problems and factoring worksheets are provided for a better understanding of the reporting process.  Some of the specific documents covered include the tax rate tables, TPT return, and exemption certificates (form 5000 and form 5005).  A calculator is a must!  Current dates and on line registration at www.azdor.gov or phone 1-877-863-0655.

Retail Workshop

Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave.

This workshop covers specific taxability issues within the Retail classification.  Deductions and exemptions for retailers are thoroughly defined and discussed.  Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Code, the exemption certificate (form 5000), tax rate tables, program vs. non-program cities, and Use tax will be covered in this course.  It is strongly recommended that this class be taken PRIOR to the TPT Workshop.  CPE credit available on request.  Current dates and on line registration at www.azdor.gov or phone 1-877-863-0655.

TPT for Retail Workshop

Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave.

This workshop will guide retailers through the completion of the transaction privilege tax reporting form.  The determination of tax rates and the use of various forms will be explained.  Sample problems and factoring worksheets are provided for a better understanding of the reporting process.  Some of the specific documents covered include the tax rate tables, the TPT return, and the exemption certificate (form 5000).  A calculator is a must!  CPE credit available on request.  Current dates and on line registration at www.azdor.gov or phone 1-877-863-0655.

SBDC Refund Policy

  • Refund requests may be submitted via email to sbc@pima.edu, by fax at 520-206-6550, or by mail to SBDC, Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, AZ 85709-5900.  Refund requests are generally processed within four weeks.
  • To be considered, requests for refunds must be received at least five working days before the class begins; no refunds will be issued once the class starts.
  • Computer classes, workshops with paid guest speakers, and workshops co-hosted with other organizations cannot be refunded as the SBDC must cover administrative, software, and instructor fees.

 For detailed event information, please contact the SBDC office at 520.206.6404.