Dream Builder Workshop

teamsbdc on February 5, 2026

DreamBuilder is a no-cost, startup-level entrepreneurship program designed for individuals who want to start or formalize a business. Offered by the Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with Freeport-McMoRan, this program is open to all industries and welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs at any stage of the idea process.

The program runs weekly on Mondays from 5:30–8:00 PM in a hybrid format (in-person with virtual options). Participants will gain practical, hands-on guidance in areas such as business planning, marketing, pricing, financial management, funding, and business formalization. The program concludes with a graduation ceremony celebrating participants’ progress and achievements.

Classes begin March 9 and conclude April 20. Seating is limited and registration is required.

📍 Location: 1351 S. Redondo Center Dr., Classroom #164
📞 Contact: (928) 317-6151

Dream Builder Workshop

teamsbdc on February 5, 2026

DreamBuilder is a no-cost, startup-level entrepreneurship program designed for individuals who want to start or formalize a business. Offered by the Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with Freeport-McMoRan, this program is open to all industries and welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs at any stage of the idea process.

The program runs weekly on Mondays from 5:30–8:00 PM in a hybrid format (in-person with virtual options). Participants will gain practical, hands-on guidance in areas such as business planning, marketing, pricing, financial management, funding, and business formalization. The program concludes with a graduation ceremony celebrating participants’ progress and achievements.

Classes begin March 9 and conclude April 20. Seating is limited and registration is required.

📍 Location: 1351 S. Redondo Center Dr., Classroom #164
📞 Contact: (928) 317-6151

How to Start a Business in Yuma

teamsbdc on January 27, 2026

🚀 Ready to start your business in Yuma but not sure where to begin?

Join us for a NO COST workshop: How to Start a Business in Yuma:

📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026

🕒 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Small Business Development Center, 1351 S Redondo Center Dr, Yuma, AZ (Room #164)

💻 In-person & via Zoom!

Learn how to:

✅ Plan your business ✅ Conduct market research ✅ Create a business plan ✅ Choose your location ✅ Fund your startup

Transaction Privilege Tax: Understanding the Filing Process

teamsbdc on January 20, 2026

Join us for a FREE workshop that will make sense of Arizona’s Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT)—because taxes shouldn’t feel like rocket science!

What’s in it for you?

  • Learn the fundamentals of Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT).
  • Understand the features of filing a TPT return.
  • Address common misunderstandings and challenging concepts.
  • Includes resources for AZTaxes (taxpayer portal) for future reference.

AWC Music Faculty Recital

cori.kochis@azwestern.edu on January 20, 2026

The community is invited to join the Arizona Western College Music Faculty as they perform a recital on January 25. This annual recital will feature full-time and adjunct faculty members performing solos and small ensemble music.

The event is free and open to the public, although donations to support AWC music scholarships will be accepted.

For more information, contact Dr. Shawn Pollard at louis.pollard@azwestern.edu or (928) 344-7573.

LLC LAUNCH LAB

teamsbdc on December 10, 2025

🎯 Thinking of starting a business but stuck on choosing the right entity?
Let’s break down the mystery of LLCs in our upcoming workshop! 🕵🏻‍♀️✨

🗂️ What’s in it for you?
✅ A clear overview of LLCs (no legal jargon overload!)
✅ Materials in English, with Spanish guidance available
✅ A meeting is required with one of our counselors prior to taking this class.
👉 Book your meeting here: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/reg.aspx?mode=counsel&center=93080

💸 Heads up!

  • Workshop cost does not include the $50 application fee.
  • We’re educators, not lawyers or CPAs—so we’ll keep it general. For deep dives, you’ll need a pro!

📣 Let’s get your business brain buzzing!

 

**This a program that is open to all**

LLC Launch Lab

teamsbdc on November 24, 2025

🎯 Thinking of starting a business but stuck on choosing the right entity?
Let’s break down the mystery of LLCs in our upcoming workshop! 🕵🏻‍♀️✨

🗂️ What’s in it for you?
✅ A clear overview of LLCs (no legal jargon overload!)
✅ Materials in English, with Spanish guidance available
✅ A meeting is required with one of our counselors prior to taking this class.
👉 Book your meeting here: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/reg.aspx?mode=counsel&center=93080

💸 Heads up!

  • Workshop cost does not include the $50 application fee.
  • We’re educators, not lawyers or CPAs—so we’ll keep it general. For deep dives, you’ll need a pro!

📣 Let’s get your business brain buzzing!

**This is a program that is open to all.**

LLC Launch Lab

teamsbdc on November 24, 2025

Thinking of starting a business but stuck on choosing the right entity?
Let’s break down the mystery of LLCs in our upcoming workshop!

What’s in it for you?
A clear overview of LLCs (no legal jargon overload!)
Materials in English, with Spanish guidance available
A meeting is required with one of our counselors prior to taking this class.
Book your meeting here: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/reg.aspx?mode=counsel&center=93080

Heads up!

Workshop cost does not include the $50 application fee.
We’re educators, not lawyers or CPAs—so we’ll keep it general. For deep dives, you’ll need a pro!

Let’s get your business brain buzzing!

**This is a program that is open to all.**

LLC Launch Lab

teamsbdc on November 24, 2025

🎯 Thinking of starting a business but stuck on choosing the right entity?
Let’s break down the mystery of LLCs in our upcoming workshop! 🕵🏻‍♀️✨

🗂️ What’s in it for you?
✅ A clear overview of LLCs (no legal jargon overload!)
✅ Materials in English, with Spanish guidance available
✅ A meeting is required with one of our counselors prior to taking this class.
👉 Book your meeting here: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/reg.aspx?mode=counsel&center=93080

💸 Heads up!

  • Workshop cost does not include the $50 application fee.
  • We’re educators, not lawyers or CPAs—so we’ll keep it general. For deep dives, you’ll need a pro!

📣 Let’s get your business brain buzzing!

**This is a program that is open to all.**

LLC Launch Lab

teamsbdc on November 24, 2025

🎯 Thinking of starting a business but stuck on choosing the right entity?
Let’s break down the mystery of LLCs in our upcoming workshop! 🕵🏻‍♀️✨

🗂️ What’s in it for you?
✅ A clear overview of LLCs (no legal jargon overload!)
✅ Materials in English, with Spanish guidance available
✅ A meeting is required with one of our counselors prior to taking this class.
👉 Book your meeting here: https://clients.arizonasbdc.com/reg.aspx?mode=counsel&center=93080

💸 Heads up!

  • Workshop cost does not include the $50 application fee.
  • We’re educators, not lawyers or CPAs—so we’ll keep it general. For deep dives, you’ll need a pro!

📣 Let’s get your business brain buzzing!

**This is a program that is open to all.**