The Financial Control Room
Phoenix
Visibility. Predictability. Confidence.
Hosted by Backbone CFO, an afternoon for Phoenix-area business owners and entrepreneurs. Real networking, a direct talk on financial control, and a live session where owners put their toughest finance problems on the table. Indoors at Culinary Dropout in Tempe.
Free to attend. Only 60 total seats available.
Date
October 8Thursday, 2026
Time
2:30 PMThrough 5:30 PM
Capacity
60 GuestsLimited seating
Venue
Culinary DropoutThe Campus Room · Tempe, AZ
Admission
FreeNo cost to attend
An Afternoon Built for Leaders
More Than Just Another Networking Event
This gathering is designed to bring local business leaders together in a relaxed setting where genuine conversations can happen.
Meet other owners and strategic professionals, hear practical insights from Jim Emerich, and leave with stronger connections across the Arizona business community.
What to Expect
- Purposeful networking with Arizona business leaders.
- A candid conversation with Jim Emerich.
- Practical insights for building a financially stronger business.
- Light bites, cocktails and an inviting indoor atmosphere.
Who You'll Hear From
Who Is in the Room
Jim Emerich
Founder of Backbone CFO, a fractional CFO firm for construction, restoration and trades businesses doing $10M+.
Josh West
Professional EOS Implementer, Scottsdale. Two decades in small business, two exits, and deep experience with construction and trades teams.
Plus a panel of Arizona business owners bringing real finance challenges to work through live. Panelists announced soon.
Event Schedule
Agenda
A simple format with plenty of room for conversation, insight and new connections.
1
2:30 – 3:15 PM
Arrival & Networking
Grab a drink, work the room and meet other Arizona business owners over appetizers.
2
3:15 – 3:35 PM
Financial Control, with Jim Emerich
A short, direct talk on what financial control actually looks like in a growing business.
3
3:35 – 4:30 PM
Live Problem-Solving Session
Real owners bring their most pressing finance challenge and work it through live with Jim, Josh and the panel.
4
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Networking & Connections
Keep the conversations going and build relationships after the session.
The Venue
Culinary Dropout at The Yard
We are hosting in The Campus Room, the indoor private event space at Culinary Dropout in Tempe. It sits inside a converted warehouse in the Farmer Arts District, with a modern industrial feel, its own bar and room to move between conversations.
Reserve Your Seat
Only 50 Seats Available
Bringing someone with you? Please register them as well, or send them the link so they can register themselves. A seat is only held once that person is registered.
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