Small Business Development Center at Arizona Western College

Small Business Development Center at Arizona Western College Empowering the Greater Yuma County Arizona small business community since 1995. We Can Help … At Any Stage! Welcome to the Arizona SBDC Network!

We’re Arizona’s largest and most accessible statewide source of assistance for small businesses at every stage of development. Make Our Team Your Team! The AZSBDC Network’s 10 Service Centers and 16 Satellites and/or Meeting Sites provide access to professional business counselors, analysts and technology specialists who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Our partnerships with the SBA and the Association of Small Business Development Centers puts nationwide resources within your reach. From A to Z, We Have What Your Business Needs To Succeed
Providing free, one-on-one business counseling, planning assistance, technology development and identifying sources of capital are only some of the services that we provide. (See What We Do tab above.)AZSBDC State Map Web format 3in We also have special initiatives in Veterans Assistance, Clean Technology and Government Contracting.

📣 Cheer on local entrepreneurs at the 4th Annual Plant, Pitch, and Prosper Pitch Competition!Join us as dynamic founders...
09/25/2026

📣 Cheer on local entrepreneurs at the 4th Annual Plant, Pitch, and Prosper Pitch Competition!

Join us as dynamic founders take the stage in an exciting, Shark Tank-style battle! Vote for your Crowd Favorite, network with community leaders, and connect with fellow business owners.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdtnjq2LLZCUFfMWxjkSoRjhj-z5nd0havvcWlp-i6FSJxYA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100818212423660290638

Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: AWC Schoening Conference Center - North Wing
Cost: $45 per ticket
Prepaid reservations are required. RSVP by September 30!

Come support the entrepreneurs helping shape the future of Yuma and La Paz Counties!🌵

🤖Take Your Business to the Next Level with AIAmerica’s SBDC is partnering with Grow with Google to launch the AI Ready C...
09/23/2026

🤖Take Your Business to the Next Level with AI

America’s SBDC is partnering with Grow with Google to launch the AI Ready Challenge, giving small-business clients the opportunity to earn Google’s AI Professional Certificate and gain practical skills with tools like Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Google Workspace.

📅 Campaign: September 15 – December 31, 2026
🏆 8 scholarships will be awarded
🎓 Winners announced April 2027

Visit Grow with Google to sign up now! grow.google/smb

Follow the steps posted when completing the process.

To view more information about eligibility, scholarships, and other information use the following link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vuKQTCTmkjjZHSy3qo57xrLiN3EenBHYvJA1fQ3oWd0/edit?tab=t.0

⏰ Sign-ups are open through December 31, 2026.

¡CONOCE A NUESTRO CLIENTE! 🌟Detrás de cada negocio hay una historia, una visión y la determinación de lograrlo. Hoy, est...
09/16/2026

¡CONOCE A NUESTRO CLIENTE! 🌟

Detrás de cada negocio hay una historia, una visión y la determinación de lograrlo. Hoy, estamos orgullosos de destacar a Brenda y Sergio, clientes del SBDC.

Desde dar el primer paso hasta alcanzar nuevos logros, nos sentimos honrados de ser parte de su viaje y apoyarlos en el camino. 🤝

Tortilleria Recién Salidas

Celebrating Dreams, Growth & New Beginnings! 🎓Today, we celebrate the incredible entrepreneurs who completed our Dream B...
09/15/2026

Celebrating Dreams, Growth & New Beginnings! 🎓

Today, we celebrate the incredible entrepreneurs who completed our Dream Builder Cohort! 👏

From turning ideas into action to building the skills and confidence needed to move their businesses forward, these graduates have shown dedication, resilience, and a true entrepreneurial spirit.

Congratulations to our newest DreamBuilders! 🎉 Your journey doesn’t end here—it’s just the beginning. We can’t wait to see the businesses, opportunities, and impact you create in our community.

Here’s to dreaming big, building boldly, and making it happen!

A big THANK YOU to our local radio station, Radio Sin Fronteras, for partnering with us to help spread the word about ou...
09/15/2026

A big THANK YOU to our local radio station, Radio Sin Fronteras, for partnering with us to help spread the word about our upcoming events and opportunities! 🙌 Your support helps us reach more local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community members who can benefit from these resources.

We truly appreciate you helping us keep our community informed, connected, and empowered!

Here’s to continuing to work together and making an impact in our community! 🤝

Radio Sin Fronteras 99.9 FM

Meet Jaime Hernandez, a client of the Small Business Development Center at Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College.We’re...
09/15/2026

Meet Jaime Hernandez, a client of the Small Business Development Center at Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College.

We’re proud to support entrepreneurs like him by providing personalized guidance and step-by-step support to help turn their business ideas into reality. 🚀

Big smiles in the office this week, thanks to a visit from Ben Smithwick, the new Executive Director of the Yuma County ...
09/10/2026

Big smiles in the office this week, thanks to a visit from Ben Smithwick, the new Executive Director of the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce! 🌟

We look forward to building a strong relationship, collaborating on new opportunities, and continuing to support the success of our local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Welcome to Yuma! Yuma County Chamber of Commerce

¡Tu idea de negocio puede convertirse en realidad! 🚀¿Tienes una idea y no sabes por dónde empezar? El programa DreamBuil...
09/09/2026

¡Tu idea de negocio puede convertirse en realidad! 🚀

¿Tienes una idea y no sabes por dónde empezar? El programa DreamBuilder está aquí para ayudarte a transformar esa visión en un negocio. 💡💼

Clases híbridas
Comenzamos el 20 de octubre
Martes y jueves | 5:30–8:00 PM
Programa sin costo
🎓 Abierto a todos | Cupo limitado

Aprende, planifica y desarrolla las herramientas necesarias para llevar tu sueño empresarial al siguiente nivel. 🌟

👉 ¡Regístrate hoy y comienza a construir tu sueño!

Your business idea can become a reality! 🚀

Do you have an idea and don’t know where to start? The DreamBuilder program is here to help you turn that vision into a business. 💡💼

Hybrid classes
We start on October 20
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 5:30–8:00 PM
💙 Free program
Open to everyone | Limited spots

Learn, plan, and develop the tools you need to take your business dream to the next level. 🌟

👉 Sign up today and start building your dream! https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/workshop.aspx?ekey=80460086

RESCHEDULE: No-Cost Small Business Advising at the Quechan Business Development Center! 🚨Ready to start or grow your sma...
09/09/2026

RESCHEDULE: No-Cost Small Business Advising at the Quechan Business Development Center! 🚨

Ready to start or grow your small business?
Whether you're exploring a new business idea, need support with marketing or financing, or want guidance on your next steps, our team is here to help.

📅 September 21, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (AZ Time)
📍 Quechan Business Development Center
400 Picacho Rd., Suite E
Winterhaven, CA 92283

Business Planning
Marketing Support
Financing Guidance
Start-Up Assistance
Growth Strategies

No appointment necessary—stop by for no-cost business advising on a first-come, first-served basis.
📞 (928) 317-6151
📧 [email protected]
We look forward to helping you turn your business goals into action!

Now THAT was a successful Government Contracting Workshop!From great conversations to new connections and plenty of ques...
09/09/2026

Now THAT was a successful Government Contracting Workshop!

From great conversations to new connections and plenty of questions, we loved seeing local entrepreneurs show up, get involved, and level up! 🙌

Government contracting doesn’t have to feel intimidating—it can be an exciting opportunity to grow your business, reach new customers, and open doors to new possibilities.

👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event such a great time! Along with our guest speakers and partners.

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