Coconino Small Business Development Center

08/20/2026

This workshop is now VIRTUAL! Join us from the comfort or your home office and learn how AI can work for you.

Interested in learning more about how AI can help your small business grow, but not sure where to start? Did you see The Terminator as a younger person, and like me, think AI is as terrifying as The Terminator himself?

What if AI isn't as scary as the 80's had us believing?
What if AI could help you grow your business and increase sales in less time than it takes to pick out and rent a VHS at Blockbuster?!

Please tell me you're at least a little intrigued! If so, please join The Coconino SBDC and our friends at Grow with Google, for a very special, in-person workshop, where experts in AI will provide us with an education in how AI can support you and your small business.

Participants will leave with a personalized AI action plan and a better understanding of how you can make AI work for you.

The workshop is on August 25 from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at NAU’s Havasupai Room.
Space is limited, and registration is required at g.co/grow/Flagstaff
There is NO cost to attend.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Can't wait to see you there.
Bring your laptop and an open mind.

08/18/2026

Calling all Williams entrepreneurs! Don’t miss this shark tank style pitch event to win some money for your small business! I used to work for Moonshot and what they are doing for small businesses in parts of rural Arizona is incredible.

What is the day typically like?
Show up to pitch your business idea. Get expert advice about refining your pitch from subject matter experts in the small business world. Connect with mentors to help you further your business idea. The First place winner will go on to the finals in Oct in Phoenix for a chance to win $10,000 sponsored by APS!

Learn more or sign up here -
www.moonshotazpitch.com/williams
Moonshot City of Flagstaff Campus

08/12/2026

Interested in learning more about how AI can help your small business grow, but not sure where to start? Did you see The Terminator as a younger person, and like me, think AI is as terrifying as The Terminator himself?

What if AI isn't as scary as the 80's had us believing?
What if AI could help you grow your business and increase sales in less time than it takes to pick out and rent a VHS at Blockbuster?!

Please tell me you're at least a little intrigued! If so, please join The Coconino SBDC and our friends at Grow with Google, for a very special, in-person workshop, where experts in AI will provide us with an education in how AI can support you and your small business.

Participants will leave with a personalized AI action plan and a better understanding of how you can make AI work for you.

The workshop is on August 25 from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at NAU’s Havasupai Room.
Space is limited, and registration is required at g.co/grow/Flagstaff
There is NO cost to attend.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Can't wait to see you there.
Bring your laptop and an open mind.

08/05/2026

Boost your business with Google Gemini! Join the Route 66 edition tour with in Flagstaff with the Coconino SBDC, City of Flagstaff Economic Development Program, Coconino County Economic Development Department, ECoNA, and NAU. Practical skills and networking await! Sign up → g.co/grow/Flagstaff

08/03/2026

We hope that you made it to Local First Arizona's Flagstaff Business Networking speed bowling event on July 30th!

If you missed it, be sure to join the next one because this one really was a strike! It was an absolute ball to roll out with the great crowd that came ready to mingle.

Thanks to Aaron, Starlight Lanes and everyone who came out for a great evening!

07/21/2026

Join us tomorrow at 12 PM for a special webinar with Melissa Carroll, Preferred Banking Manager at Western Alliance Bank. Melissa will provide a brief overview of Western Alliance Bank's business banking accounts and services, highlighting options that can help support your business's financial needs.

Join us for a special webinar featuring Melissa Carroll, Preferred Banking Manager at Western Alliance Bank. Melissa will provide a brief overview of Western Alliance Bank's business banking accounts and services, highlighting options that can help support your business's financial needs.

07/14/2026

We love supporting women in our community, and attending inspiring events like the Flagstaff Women Connect monthly gatherings at Mother Road Beer.
Contact us at www.coconino.edu/sbdc
For more information about attending FWC meetings if if you’ve been thinking about starting your own business but aren’t sure where to start. We can help 🙌🏽

07/13/2026

The first Female Founders & Funders event happened at Moonshot City of Flagstaff Campus last week.
We had a great time meeting new entrepreneurs and connecting with so many inspiring founders!

07/09/2026

This week, Tynkertopia, Inc. collected hundreds of Thank You cards to deliver to our brave and beautiful local and wild land firefighters 👩‍🚒👨🏼‍🚒
Owner, Dr. Alice opened her doors and invited the public into this beautiful space for all to show their support.

Members of the Coconino SBDC and Econa AZ travelled to the MakerSpace location on Monday to get a tour and make a few thank you cards.

Our community is extraordinary!
Thank you Dr. Alice 💛

07/01/2026

Don't miss our upcoming webinars and events designed to empower small business owners and entrepreneurs. From the Female Founders and Funders event to our AI Day Virtual Summit, there's something for everyone. Join us to network, learn, and grow your business!

https://conta.cc/4p1gg3R

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