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VVREO is a regional collaborative resource building sustainable economic prosperity.

05/28/2026

⏰ Last chance to register!
Time is running out to save your spot for our upcoming “Thriving in the Verde Valley” webinar.

If you’re looking to grow your business, secure funding, or prepare for future opportunities, this free webinar is packed with valuable insights from local experts Kathy Kemper-Zanck and Aly Saxe.

Topics include:
• Funding opportunities for local businesses
• Tips for creating a stronger loan application
• Resources to help your business become loan-ready and growth-focused

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT

🔗 Register for free before time runs out:
https://f.mtr.cool/vrkvvaeinv

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain tools and resources designed to help Verde Valley businesses thrive.

05/25/2026

Looking to grow your business in the Verde Valley? There’s still time to sign up for the upcoming “Thriving in the Verde Valley” webinar hosted by Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization!

Join local experts Kathy Kemper-Zanck and Aly Saxe as they share valuable insights and resources to help businesses succeed and grow.

Topics include:
• Funding opportunities for local businesses
• How to build a stronger loan application
• Tools and resources to become loan-ready and growth-focused

Friday, May 29, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT
Register for free: https://vvreo.com/webinars/

Whether you’re starting out, expanding, or preparing for future opportunities, this webinar is designed to help your business move forward with confidence.

05/21/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Discover tools, funding opportunities, and expert guidance during the next “Thriving in the Verde Valley” webinar hosted by Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization! 🌱

Learn from local experts:
✨ Kathy Kemper-Zanck
✨ Aly Saxe

Topics will include:
💰 Funding options for local businesses
📝 Tips for creating a stronger loan application
📈 Resources to help your business become loan-ready and growth-focused
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT

👉 Register for free: https://f.mtr.cool/eglucwioje
Whether you’re launching, expanding, or planning ahead, this webinar is designed to help Verde Valley businesses grow with confidence. 🚀

05/18/2026

🌱 Looking for funding opportunities to help your business grow?

Join the second quarterly Thriving in the Verde Valley webinar hosted by Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization and gain valuable insights to help your business move with confidence.

Hear from local experts:
✨ Kathy Kemper-Zanck
✨ Aly Saxe

Topics include:
• Funding opportunities available for local businesses
• What lenders want to see in an application
• Resources and guidance to help you become loan-ready

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT
👉 Register for free: https://f.mtr.cool/jbuhkhysps

Build a stronger, more sustainable future for your business right here in the Verde Valley!

05/15/2026

Sign up for the Mobile Business Services Outreach on May 20th!
The Mobile Business Services Outreach Program, led by Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, is expanding access to select business services for individuals and organizations in communities across the state.

📆 Tuesday, May 20th - 9:00am - 3:00pm
*THERE WILL BE A LUNCH BREAK FROM 12:00 to 1:00 PM*
📍849 Cove Parkway, Suite A, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Services include:
🔵 Notary Services: Including notarizations and support with notary public commissions maintained by the Secretary of State.
🔵Apostille Services: For documents such as birth, death certificates, Power of Attorney, affidavit, copy certifications etc. that require certification for international use.
🔵Trademark/Trade Name Registration: Assistance with registering business names, logos, and slogans for public record.
🔵UCC Filings: Accepting Uniform Commercial Code filings.
🔵Partnership Filings: Support for filing limited partnerships, including LPs, LLPs, and LLLPs.

Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/drzbrkcjvf

This program is made possible through collaboration with Arizona Secretary of State, Greater Verde Valley Chamber of Commerce , and the City of Cottonwood, Arizona.

05/11/2026

🌱 Take the Next Step in Growing Your Business

Looking for funding opportunities to help your business grow? Join the second quarterly Thriving in the Verde Valley webinar hosted by Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization and gain valuable insights to help your business move with confidence.

Hear from local experts:
✨ Kathy Kemper-Zanck
✨ Aly Saxe

Topics include:
• Funding opportunities available for local businesses
• What lenders want to see in an application
• Resources and guidance to help you become loan-ready

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT
👉 Register for free: https://f.mtr.cool/jbuhkhysps

Build a stronger, more sustainable future for your business right here in the Verde Valley!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, mentors, and caregivers who help our communities grow stronger every day.

We especially celebrate the mothers who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders — balancing the demands of family and business with dedication, resilience, and vision. Your hard work helps drive innovation, support local economies, and shape a stronger future for the Verde Valley.

Thank you for all that you do, both at home and throughout our communities. Wishing you a joyful, relaxing, and well-deserved Mother’s Day!🌸

05/08/2026

🌱 National Economic Development Week: Local Resources from our Partners

This week, we’re celebrating the power of strong local partnerships that help the Verde Valley economy grow and thrive.

Across our region, entrepreneurs and small businesses have access to incredible free and paid resources that support business growth, innovation, and long-term success.

Some of those resources include:
🌟 The REDC at Yavapai College assists with business startup planning, career advancement, and grants for certificate programs.
🌟 Yavapai College Small Business Development Center provides no-cost advising, business planning assistance, and financial guidance to help businesses start and scale with confidence.
🌟 Moonshot Arizona supports innovators, startups, and rural entrepreneurs through programs, mentorship, and funding connections that create real economic impact.

Together with these partners — and many others — the Verde Valley is building a stronger, more resilient business ecosystem where ideas can take root and grow.

Economic development isn’t just about business — it’s about community, opportunity, and connection.

05/07/2026

Another wonderful Moonshot AZ event in the Verde Valley on Tuesday, co-hosted by VVREO, Moonshot AZ, and Yavapai College Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! We had 9 entrepreneurs pitch, supported by Moonshot's mentor team and SBDC.

This year's winners who recieved prizes funded by VVREO:
🥇 First Place: Joshua Baugh, Starline Biz Consulting, an app to support Foodtrucks manage their business data
🥈Second Place: Seth Namingha, Set IT Up Tech, a service to help bridge the digital divide in Norther Arizona
🥉Third Place: Isabella Constante, C.A.R.E, an app to support college students who have experienced sexual assault.

Thank you to all of the participants for bringing your best pitch forward - every presentation was amazing, and it really demonstrated the great entrepreneurial spirit of our region.

Congratulations to all who participated including:
🌟 Starline Biz Consulting
🌟 Set IT Up Tech
🌟 CARE
🌟 Birdogies Golf Simulation llc.
🌟 Sedona Maid to Order
🌟 Bird of Karadise
🌟 Wilderness Therapy Facilitators
🌟 Fearless Flavor LLC.
🌟 Next Level Kids, LLC DBA Verde Valley Biz Kids

Big thank you to Yavapai College for allowing us to use the beautiful Sedona Center, the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau for providing free memberships to our winners, and to Vespa Sedona for an amazing gourmet lunch.

Yavapai College Yavapai College Small Business Development Center Sedona Chamber of Commerce Birdogies Golf Simulation Sedona Maid to Order BirdofKaradise Verde Valley Biz Kids Moonshot

Address

P. O. Box 57
Cottonwood, AZ
86326

Telephone

+19283001640

Website

https://vvreo.com/

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