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Celebrating resilience and innovation: Women entrepreneurs shine at Graham and Greenlee Counties’ Small Business Woman of the Year Awards

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 - by News Director

TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – In a room brimming with inspiration and camaraderie, the Eastern Arizona College (EAC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted its annual Small Business Woman …

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Local entrepreneurs shine at 2025 Moonshot Rural Pitch Competition at EAC

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 - by News Director

TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Small Business Development Center hosted the 2025 Moonshot Rural Pitch Competition on July 11, bringing together some of the most innovative and passionate …

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Moonshot Pitch Competition upcoming

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 - by News Director

TweetPinShareShark Tank-style pitch event for rural Arizona Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – Do you have a “moonshot” idea or an existing business you’d like to expand? Or maybe you have …

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Joel Robinson named director of EAC Small Business Development Center

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 - by News Director

TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College (EAC) has appointed Joel Robinson as the new director of its Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a critical resource for entrepreneurs across …

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Have a slice and give a cheer for the 2024 Small Businesswomen of the Year

October 25, 2024October 26, 2024 - by News Director

TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Gherald L. Hoopes Activities Center hosted an evening of celebration Thursday night for women who succeeded in pursuing their dreams of …

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Community invited to nominate outstanding businesswomen for Small Businesswoman of the Year awards

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 - by News Director

TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is excited to invite the community to nominate exceptional small businesswomen from Gila, Graham, and Greenlee counties for …

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Eastern Arizona College SBDC Hosts Successful Young Entrepreneur Excellence Training (YEET) Program

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy EAC: The Eastern Arizona College (EAC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently concluded its highly anticipated Young Entrepreneur Excellence Training (YEET) program, aimed at nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit …

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Eric Bejarano of EAC’s SBDC honored with the Spirit of Excellence Award

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 - by News Director

TweetPinShareSophia Saldana Photo/EAC: Eric Bejarano of EAC’s SBDC has been honored with the distinguished Spirit of Excellence Award. By Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER, Ariz. — Eric Bejarano, director of Eastern Arizona College’s …

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Freeport-McMoRan Foundation grants support to the EAC SBDC DreamBuilder program

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 - by News Director

TweetPinShareEAC Photo: Sean Wenham, strategic community development manager at Freeport McMoRan, presents a $20,000 check on behalf of the Freeport McMoRan Foundation to Eric Bejarano, director, Torey Cranford, business analyst, …

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EAC’s SBDC invites the public to its DreamBuilder kick-off meeting

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Article GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES – Ever wanted to run your own business? The Eastern Arizona College Small Business Development Center is excited to invite the public to its …