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Arizona has one of the most complex contractor regulatory systems in the country. To be successful, small business contractors need to be up to speed on what license and regulatory requirements apply to them. Additionally, if you are a small business working with a contractor, know what to ask and what to expect on your tenant improvement, remodeling or repair project -- your business could depend on it!

Speaker: Israel Torres, Torres Consulting & Law Group

Israel G. Torres is the Managing Partner of Torres Consulting and Law Group (TCLG), a law and public affairs consulting firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Torres has served on Gov. Janet Napolitano's Cabinet and as Director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) from 2003 to 2006. During his ROC tenure, he developed – collaboratively, with industry, consumers and elder-focused organizations – initiatives to curtail construction fraud, shoddy work and the related victimization of Arizona seniors. Torres currently serves on the boards of the Arizona Consumers Council, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Children's Action Alliance.

Cost: $20 - Includes Lunch