Crystal Mendoza, the director of Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Arizona Western College, is excited to announce that her organization is collaborating with other local agencies to assist entrepreneurs in Yuma, Arizona. The SBDC is hosting a resource fair in celebration of “Small Business Week” where participants can gain knowledge on starting and expanding their businesses.
The resource fair will take place on Thursday, May 2, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr Community Center, located at the corner of 13th Avenue and Third Street in Yuma. The event is free to attend, and individuals can register online by clicking the provided link.
Mendoza stated that there will be multiple agencies from Yuma County present at the fair to offer information and support for entrepreneurs in the area. In addition to informational tables, there will be brief presentations from various entities on how they can help entrepreneurs succeed.
Mendoza believes that this resource fair will provide valuable information and support for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their businesses in Yuma. She encourages all entrepreneurs to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about resources available to them in the community.
The SBDC’s goal is to help small business owners succeed by providing them with access to expert advice, training programs, and resources such as loans and grants. This resource fair is just one way they are working towards achieving that goal.
Overall, the resource fair promises to be an informative and engaging event for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their businesses in Yuma. With multiple agencies present offering information and support, attendees will have access to a wealth of knowledge and resources that can help them achieve their goals.
As a journalist covering this event I urge everyone interested in starting or expanding a business in Yuma to attend this resource fair which is sure to provide valuable insights into what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in this community!
