Launch & Learn - HR & Legal Basics
Description
🚀 Launch Your Peoria Business:
Ignite Ideas. Connect for Support. Grow Your Business.
Have a business dream or side hustle you’re ready to turn into something real? Feeling overwhelmed by where to start or how to grow?
Peoria Launch & Learn is a FREE, in-person monthly workshop series designed specifically for City of Peoria residents who want to launch, grow, or strengthen their small business.
Whether you’re just getting started, balancing a full-time job with a side hustle, or have been in business for a few years, this program will give you the tools, resources, and local support you need to succeed right here in Peoria!
📍 When & Where:
🗓 Monthly | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📚 Peoria Public Library – 8463 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345
Each 90-minute session includes:
✔️ A 30-minute expert-led presentation
✔️ A 15-minute interactive Q&A
✔️ A 45-minute networking session to connect with local entrepreneurs, mentors, and resource partners
👥 Who Should Attend:
- City of Peoria residents with a business idea
- Side hustlers ready to grow
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners in operation for three years or less
Led by local Peoria business owners who are members of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce and SCORE mentors, discover practical, need-to-know topics like:
• How to legally structure and launch your business in Peoria
• Branding and marketing strategies that work for small businesses
• Hiring, HR, and legal essentials
• How to access capital, grants, and other local resources
• Using social media, AI, and podcasting to expand your reach
• How to pitch your business and sharpen your vision with confidence
📅 Upcoming Sessions:
• September 17: The ABCs of Business
• October 1 & 15: Branding 101 and Marketing Strategies
• November 5: HR & Legal Basics
Series resumes in January with new topics shaped by community feedback.
🎁 Exclusive Incentive — Win Professional Support!
Attend at least three out of four sessions and become eligible for a raffle to win high-level local professional services designed to accelerate your business growth.
💡 Why You’ll Love It:
• It’s local — sessions led by Peoria business owners who truly understand your challenges
• It’s actionable — walk away with strategies you can use right away
• It’s community-driven — connect and build relationships with other entrepreneurs
• It’s convenient — evening sessions fit your busy schedule
• It’s FREE — thanks to a partnership between the City of Peoria Economic Development, the Peoria Public Library, the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, and Phoenix SCORE.
🌟 The Library Is Just the Beginning
The Peoria Public Library is more than books — it’s your launchpad for business success. We're here to support your journey with expert guidance, local connections, and resources designed to help you thrive.
👉 Ready to take the first step?
Reserve your spot today! Seats are limited. Join us at Peoria Launch & Learn and turn your business idea into reality with your community behind you. Click on the link below to register: (Insert Link).
Event Date:
11-05-25
Event Time:
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM MST
Location:
Peoria Public Library
8463 W Monroe Street
Peoria, AZ 85345
Contact Person:
Cathy Coffman
(phone: 623-773-7563)