SBDC celebrates Small Business Week with “Buy Local” campaign

Adrik Vargas
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is reminding the Yuma community to support local entrepreneurs.
The SBDC launched its “Please Buy Local” campaign, placing bright yellow banners across Yuma County in high-traffic areas to encourage residents to shop locally.
“We want to make sure we highlight the innovation, the resilience of our local entrepreneurs,” said Crystal Mendoza, Director of the SBDC.
The SBDC will also host a Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 14 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Career Center at 4 p.m.
The event will offer marketing tips and business planning advice for anyone interested in starting or growing a business.