Arizona SBDC Network

10/08/2026

Happy National APEX Day!

HAPPY NATIONAL APEX DAY!

Today is all about celebrating the businesses and people who make the government contracting community happen!

For more than 40 years, APEX Accelerators have helped businesses navigate government contracting—from “Where do I even start?” to “WE WON!”

At Arizona APEX Accelerator, we’re proud to help Arizona businesses:
Find government contracting opportunities
Understand registrations and certifications
Prepare to compete
Make connections with government buyers
Grow their businesses

And the best part? Our advising is confidential and free for Arizona businesses.

So today, we want to hear from YOU! 👇

💬 Have you worked with Arizona APEX?
🏆 Did APEX help you win a government contract?
🚀 Are you thinking about getting into government contracting?

Drop your APEX story in the comments! We’d love to celebrate with you. 🎉

Here’s to 40+ years of government contracting success — and everything still ahead! 🇺🇸

Happy National APEX Day! 💙

10/07/2026

Tomorrow! Veterans, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with valuable resources.

Join USDA Rural Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, Veterans Affairs, and Boots to Business to learn about resources for veteran entrepreneurs, starting a business, housing opportunities, and more.

📅 Tomorrow, October 8
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Cochise College – Sierra Vista Campus

Whether you're a veteran business owner, interested in starting a business, or looking for housing and other resources, come connect with organizations ready to help.

We hope to see you there!

09/30/2026

📣 Yuma businesses, save the date!

Mobile Business Services is coming to Yuma on October 27, 2026. This is a great opportunity for local businesses and entrepreneurs to connect with state resources and learn more about services available to support their business. 🚌

📅 October 27, 2026
📍 Yuma, Arizona

Learn more about Mobile Business Services: azsos.gov/business

09/30/2026

Veterans, connect with resources for your next chapter!

Join USDA Rural Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, Veterans Affairs & Boots to Business for an upcoming event focused on resources and opportunities for veterans.

Learn about:
• Starting or growing a veteran-owned business
• Entrepreneurship resources through Boots to Business
• Housing opportunities and resources
• Additional programs and services available to veterans

📅 October 8, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Cochise College – Sierra Vista Campus

Whether you're an established veteran business owner, considering entrepreneurship, or looking for housing and other veteran resources, come connect with organizations ready to help.

09/29/2026

Congratulations to the 2027 Rising Leadership Cohort! 🎉

We’re especially excited to celebrate Valerie Devoy from the Coconino Small Business Development Center as she begins this year-long leadership program alongside SBDC professionals from across the country.

We wish Valerie and the entire cohort a great year of learning, growth, and connection! 🌟

Congratulations to the new 2027 Rising Leadership Cohort! Yesterday's kick-off marked the start of a year-long program where SBDC professionals strengthen their leadership capacity, expand their network presence, and learn to lead with greater clarity and purpose.

09/29/2026

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsor, National Bank of Arizona, for their generous donation and unwavering support. Your generosity goes far beyond a contribution—it helps create opportunities, empower entrepreneurs, and make a lasting impact in our community.🌟

Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in our community! Your support means more than you know.

National Bank of Arizona

09/28/2026

We’re proud to partner with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office to connect with small businesses and entrepreneurs across Arizona.

Arizona SBDC centers throughout the state have participated in business tours and community engagement efforts, helping connect local business owners with state resources and support.

Want to learn more about some of the small businesses visited along the way? Check out the playlist below to hear directly from Arizona entrepreneurs. 👇

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfHXk77RuRz0

09/23/2026

🎉 Big news for Arizona!

Congratulations to Yavapai College on being selected as an award recipient through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s new Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program!

The SBA awarded $8.9 million to 18 organizations across the country, with grants supporting efforts to help small manufacturers address supply chain challenges, grow production, and expand their participation in important industries.

Yavapai College was selected as Arizona’s SCALE award recipient for Advanced Manufacturing. Through SCALE, grantees will provide technical assistance, accelerator programming, supplier matchmaking, and industry engagement to support small businesses and manufacturers.

We’re excited to see this investment supporting advanced manufacturing and small business growth right here in Arizona! 👏

👉 Learn more about the SCALE awards: https://legacy.sba.gov/article/2026/09/22/sba-awards-89-million-scale-funding-18-organizations-strengthen-domestic-supply-chains

Yavapai College Small Business Development Center

09/23/2026

Veterans and military spouses interested in starting or growing a business are invited to join the Arizona Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) for an upcoming Boots to Business | Reboot in Phoenix!

This in-person training will cover the foundations of entrepreneurship, including developing a business concept, creating a business plan, and connecting with SBA resources available to support your business journey.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST
📍 Papago Army National Guard

Boots to Business | Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Register today 👉 https://bootstobusiness.sba.gov/s/class/a00SJ00001MtMAtYAN/army-national-guard-phoenixinperson20261021reboot

09/09/2026

7 days away! 🌎📦

Get ready for the ACE Export Compliance Seminar, presented by the Arizona District Export Council and the U.S. Commercial Service.

This two half-day virtual training will help exporting professionals better understand export regulations, filing requirements, commodity classification, AES/ACE, and export controls.

📅 September 16–17, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–1:30 PM PDT
💻 Online
💲 $150

If you’re involved in the exporting process, this is a great opportunity to learn directly from federal experts and strengthen your export compliance knowledge.

👉 Learn more and register: https://azdec.org/event/ace-export-compliance-seminar-2026/