Small Business Development Center at Arizona Western College

06/01/2026

Check out the Article with Tacos Marlyn!

For any small business, surviving the ups and downs of operation over the course of several years is a major achievement. Patricia Lara, owner of Tacos Marlyn Yuma, has not

05/27/2026

📣 Don’t Miss Out — Workshop is TOMORROW!
Planning to retire from your business? There’s still time to sign up and learn how to do it with confidence 💼✨

Join us for “Retire with Confidence: 12 Essential Steps for Business Owners” and gain valuable insights on retirement planning, tax strategies, and business succession.

🗓 Tomorrow — Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 1351 S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma, AZ (Classroom 164)
👉 Register now: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=80460024

✅ Open to all
✅ No-cost event
✅ Zoom option available
⏳ It’s not too late to join—secure your spot today and start planning your next chapter! 🙌

05/26/2026

📣 Ready to Start Your Business? We’ve Got You Covered!
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at AWC, in collaboration with the City of Somerton, invites you to a NO-COST workshop:

💼 How to Start a Business in Somerton, AZ
If you’ve been thinking about starting your business but don’t know where to begin, this workshop is for you!

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 AWC Somerton Center
1011 N Somerton Ave, Somerton, AZ

✅ Learn how to:
• Plan your business
• Conduct market research
• Understand the 8 steps to starting a business
• Choose the right business structure
• Select a location
• Explore funding options
• Navigate licensing, permits, EIN, TPT, and more

💻 Attend in person or via Zoom
💲 No cost to attend
🎉 Open to everyone — don’t miss this opportunity to take the first step toward your business goals!

🔗 Register today by visiting the link: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=80460060

05/26/2026

💰 Highlight from Last Week: Money Matters in Wellton
Last week, we hosted our Money Matters: Financial Literacy Workshop in Wellton, and it was a fantastic success! 🙌

Thank you to all the participants who joined us both in person and via Zoom. It’s truly inspiring to see entrepreneurs and community members coming together to strengthen their financial knowledge and grow their businesses. 📊✨

👏 Special shoutout to James Larson, AWC Director of Manufacturing & Career and Technical Education, for allowing us to use the NEW AWC Wellton Manufacturing Facility—it was exciting and inspiring to see this space in person!

🙏 A special thank you to our speakers from WaFd Bank and Vista Mountain Insurance—we truly appreciate you sharing your time, expertise, and valuable insights with our community!

Missed out? Don’t worry—we’ve got another opportunity coming up!

📅 Next Workshop: June 18, 2026
📍 Location: Yuma
⏳ Seats are limited — be sure to sign up soon!
Register here: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=80460036
We look forward to seeing you there!

05/21/2026

🎉 You’re Invited! Ribbon Cutting Celebration 🎀

SBDC at Arizona Western College invites the community to join us for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

📍 Taco Rolls Ice Cream PR
📅 May 29, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 4492 E County 14th St #7, San Luis, AZ

Come out and support a local business as we celebrate this exciting milestone!

🎁 Bonus: Gifts for the first 50 guests!

We hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Today, we honor and remember the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️

If you need assistance, please email 📧 [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you and have a safe Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

🚀 Ready to turn your idea into a BUSINESS?

Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! 💡
Join our NO- COST “How to Start a Business in San Luis, AZ” Workshop and learn everything you need to launch with confidence — from planning and funding to permits and licensing ✅

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
📍 AWC San Luis Learning Center
💻 Also available via Zoom!

✨ Whether you're dreaming big or ready to launch, this workshop is for YOU — and it’s open to everyone!

Click to register 👉 https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=80460061

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🚀 ¿Listo para convertir tu idea en un NEGOCIO?
¿Quieres emprender pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Nosotros te guiamos! 💡

Acompáñanos en nuestro taller GRATUITO “Cómo iniciar un negocio en San Luis, AZ” y aprende todo lo necesario para comenzar con confianza: desde planificación y financiamiento hasta permisos y licencias ✅

📅 Martes, 9 de junio de 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
📍 AWC San Luis Learning Center
💻 ¡También disponible por Zoom!

✨ Ya sea que tengas una idea o estés listo para comenzar, ¡este taller es para TI y está abierto para todos!

👉 ¡Haz clic en el enlace para registrarte hoy! https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=80460061

05/20/2026

🚨 It’s not too late to sign up!
Join our Money Matters: Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs workshop today—you can jump in at any time via Zoom! 💻📊

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn valuable financial skills to grow your business. 💼💡

✅ Free workshop
✅ Expert guidance
✅ Join from anywhere

Gain the financial skills you need to grow and sustain your business 📈
👉 Register today and join us! https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=80460059

05/20/2026

🔥 Big Event Coming Next Thursday—Save the Date!

📣 Join Us for a NO-COST Workshop!

Planning to retire from your business? Learn how to do it with confidence 💼✨

Join us for “Retire with Confidence: 12 Essential Steps for Business Owners” and get insights on retirement planning, tax strategies, and business succession.

🗓 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 1351 S. Redondo Center Dr., Yuma, AZ (Classroom 164)
Registration here: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=80460024

✅ Open to all
✅ No-cost event
✅ Zoom option available

Don’t miss this opportunity to plan your next chapter! 🙌

05/19/2026

📣 We’re Back This Week!

We apologize to those who stopped by last week—we’ve rescheduled our no-cost business advising and are back to assist you this week! 🙌

Stop by and get support with your business questions, planning, marketing, and more 💼✨

📍 Quechan Business Development Center
⏰ Thursday | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙