Winning a grant is only the beginning. This workshop focuses on the practical steps required to manage grant-funded projects, track progress, and complete required reports. Participants will learn strategies to stay organized, meet deadlines, and maintain strong relationships with funders throughout the grant lifecycle.

Not every grant is the right fit. This workshop, hosted by the Local First Arizona Economic Resource Center, helps participants learn how to evaluate funding opportunities by reviewing eligibility requirements, funder priorities, timelines and match requirements. Participants will gain tools to quickly determine whether a grant opportunity aligns with their organization’s capacity and project goals.

Strong financial systems are critical for both winning and managing grant funding. This workshop introduces key financial practices, including tracking expenses, managing restricted funds, and preparing for grant reporting requirements.

We’ll introduce the Green Business Boot Camp, a hands-on program that helps you identify savings opportunities and implement efficient solutions. You’ll also learn how Green Business Certification can boost your credibility and attract customers who value sustainability.

An engaged and effective board plays an important role in organizational sustainability and grant readiness.

This workshop introduces the core elements of grant readiness, including organizational structure, budgets, staffing, board governance, essential documentation, program narratives, goals, outcomes, and supporting data. These pieces help organizations respond more confidently and efficiently when the right funding opportunities arise.

En este taller en línea con la guia de Joshua Molina, Co-Fundador y Chief Marketing Officer Palabra Media aprenderás cómo prepararte estratégicamente para participar en Indie Week, la celebración anual de negocios independientes organizada por Local First Arizona, que se llevará a cabo del 29 de junio al 7 de julio.

A strong narrative tells the story of your organization and the impact you aim to achieve. Led by the Local First Arizona Economic Resource Center, a trusted resource for grant readiness, funding strategy and organizational capacity building across Arizona, this workshop will help participants craft compelling proposal narratives that clearly communicate mission, community need, and program impact.

Participants will learn how to assemble the financial pieces needed to successfully pursue match-dependent funding opportunities.

Learn how to build a professional website using Wix in this beginner-friendly workshop. Follow a step-by-step process, set up your pages and apply simple SEO strategies to get your site found online—no technical experience required.

Make your money work with purpose. Join two financial experts for a practical, high-level session on investment and tax-saving strategies that help keep more of your dollars close to home—supporting both your financial goals and your community.

This workshop gives small business owners a simple, actionable framework to prepare for growth in 2026. Participants will learn how to clarify team roles, build repeatable systems and create accountability rhythms that strengthen their operations.

Bookkeeping is one of the most common stress points for small business owners and often gets overlooked until tax time or a loan application brings it front and center.

Explore myths associated with entrepreneurship and get honest about the challenges of managing business finances. Key Takeaways - A working definition of small business financial wellness, Fundamental CFO duties, The most overlooked small business costs.

The biggest tax reform in years just passed — and it could seriously impact how small businesses like yours plan, spend, and grow.

¿Listo para entender los cambios más recientes del IRS y cómo impactarán tu negocio y tus finanzas?

Taller en Línea de Fuerza en Acción: "One Big Beautiful Bill – Sesión Informativa". Facilitador: Mario L. Aniles - ANILES & CO. CPA Firm

¿Quieres mejorar tu productividad y organizar mejor tus tareas diarias?

Te invitamos a nuestro Taller en Línea de Fuerza en Acción: "Grow with Google - Habilidades Digitales para Tareas Cotidianas

🔹 Facilitadora: Mary Rabago, reconocida periodista y figura pública bilingüe con más de 20 años de experiencia en medios locales, nacionales e internacionales.

¿Listo para descubrir nuevas formas de acceder a capital y hacer crecer tu negocio?

Taller en Línea de Fuerza en Acción: "Kiva - Préstamos Comerciales.

Facilitador: Manuel (Manny) Lucero, CEO de Lucero Consulting Group (LCG) y Business Consultant.

You’ll walk away with a system you can replicate, so your team can keep moving even when you step away.

In this workshop, Josue Andonaegui, expert in Artificial Intelligence and Small Business Resource Manager, will show you how AI can be an accessible, practical, and powerful tool to transform your business.