Camp Verde among three rural communities that will benefit from the grant
The Regional Economic Development Center at Yavapai Community College recently received notice that a proposal to assist at least three rural communities in Yavapai County was selected for funding. According to a news release from the College, the award will allow its Small Business Development Center to expand its team and increase its consulting services in Camp Verde, Yarnell, and Wickenburg. The College did not announce the amount of the grant it expected to receive.
Small Business Development Center Director Ruth Ellen Elinski
The Small Business Develop Center Director, Ruth Ellen Elinski, said that “It has been a priority for our team to reach more rural, underserved communities across the county. I am so excited to know that we will have the resources to expand our services and really advance our mission and vision of serving Yavapai County and our small-town economies more fully.”
Elinsky also said that “We will have team members dedicating time and effort to meeting either virtually or in-person with business owners. It will also include more time connecting with community leaders and learning about the needs and challenges of each community.” She described the grant as “timely,” and the additional capacity will “ensure real and relevant” support to businesses.