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SBDC Seminar: “Small Business Marketing Playbook”

Somerton, Arizona — As part of efforts to strengthen the regional business ecosystem, the City of Somerton provided its facilities for a specialized marketing workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Valley, in coordination with the Yuma County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), operated through Arizona Western College .

Business of the Year 2025

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Business and community leaders from across Yuma County gathered for an evening of celebration, reflection and recognition at the annual dinner gala event held at the Pivot Point Conference Center.

Company Spotlight: “Hidden Gems: Meet Jon Michael Perry of Imaginary Friends design studios”

Jon Michael Perry’s path to founding Imaginary Friends design studios started early, with equal parts curiosity and craft. In high school he was the kid who played computer games, then got curious about what made them work. That curiosity turned into teaching himself HTML through AOL on a 2400 baud modem, long before “learn to code” was a common slogan. At the same time, he was enrolled in CTE programs for drafting, electronics, and radio and television. Even then, the pattern was clear. He gravitated toward the intersection of creativity, communication, and systems.

#YumaStrong signs promote unity

#YumaStrong signs promote unity.The signs are popping up everywhere in Yuma. They remind residents that “We Will Get Through This Together #YumaStrong.” The signs were the result of ideas from several community members coming together. Like most great ideas, it grew...