Yuma leaders ask local businesses to share what they need
Adrik Vargas
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A new effort is underway to better support local businesses in Yuma.
The City of Yuma, the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Arizona Western College (AWC) have teamed up to launch a survey aimed at hearing directly from business owners.
The survey is part of a Business Retention and Expansion program, or BRE, which aims to learn what local businesses need to grow and succeed. The feedback will be used to shape future programs, workshops, and resources.
“We want to hear about the challenges businesses are facing,” said Crystal Mendoza with AWC’s SBDC.
Mendoza also pointed out that small businesses play a big role in Yuma’s economy.
“Over 80% of the jobs in our community are created by the businesses we already have here,” she said.
The survey is now live and will close May 27. Local leaders hope business owners across the region will take a few minutes to fill it out.
The goal is to make sure growing businesses get the support they need and that Yuma continues to be a place where businesses can thrive.
To participate in the survey, click here.