Coconino Community College
Small Business Development Center
Upcoming Events
SBA ARC Loan Workshops
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes the creation of a new, temporary emergency loan program called "American Recovery Capital" (ARC Loans). This new loan program will be discussed during these events inculding an update on the small business opportunities contained in the stimulus legislation.
Key factors for application:
- To be elegible, business must be a viable small business, show financial hardship that requires temporary relief, and can clearl show they will remain open and healthy after the loan discperses.
- Max. loan amount is $35,000, no payments the first 12 months.
- Loans are 100% SBA guaranteed, no fees and interest free.
- Must meet SBA borrower eligibility for type of business.
- Proceeds can be used for payment of up to 6 moths of principle and interest including business loans, excluding SBA 7(a) loans made prior to 2/17/09. Payment of business credit card can be included with proper documentation.
SBA Workshops:
- June 17 Prescott - Yavapai Community College 1100 E. Sheldon St., Library, Community Room 6:30-8:30pm
- June 24 Phoenix - Phoenix Community College Osborne Campus, Dome Conference Center 6:30-8:30pm
- June 18 Goodyear - Goodyear Council Chambers 185 N. 145th Ave. & Van Buren, Courtroom #1 6:00-8:00pm
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Date:July 14, 2009
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Cost: Free (including validated parking)
Where: SBA Training Center
2828 North Central Avenue, Suite 800
Phoenix, AZ 85004 (SW corner of Thomas & Central Avenues)
Information: (602) 74507200 or Arizona@sba.gov
To Register: On line registrations on our web page at www.sba.gov/az then select the “On Line Registration” link under the SPOTLIGHT section. Under the drop down menu, select ARC Loans to complete the registration process.
Agenda:
- Who is eligible for the ARC Loan Program?
- What is a “viable” business?
- What forms do we use?
- What debts can be paid?
- How do we show “financial hardship?”
- What do we give to the lender?
- Which lender should I consider?
- How do we prepare the critical Cash Flow Budget to show repayment?
Local SBDC Workshop for lenders and applicants:
- Tuesday June 30 - Coconino Community College 4th St. Campus, Rm. B9, 11:30-1:30pm
General SBA Loan Clinics in Arizona
- Tuesday August 4th, 2009 Eastern Arizona University Mike Fox Commencing at 6:30 PM ( College Campus at Thatcher)
- Tuesday August 11th, 2009 Northland Pioneer College Mark Engle Commencing at 6:30 PM ( College Campus at Show Low)
- Tuesday August 18th, 2009 Gila Community College Ron Nielson Commencing at 6:30 PM ( College Campus at Payson)
- Tuesday August 25th, 2009 Coconino Community College Annette Zinky Commencing at 6:30 PM ( College Campus at Flagstaff)
- Tuesday April 6th, 2010 Eastern Arizona University Mike Fox Commencing at 6:30 PM ( College Campus at Thatcher)
- Tuesday April 13th, 2010 Northland Pioneer College Mark Engle Commencing at 6:30 PM ( College Campus at Show Low)
- Tuesday April 20th, 2010 Gila Community College Ron Nielson Commencing at 6:30 PM ( College Campus at Payson)
- Tuesday April 27th, 2010 Coconino Community College Annette Zinky Commencing at 6:30 PM ( College Campus at Flagstaff)
SBDC Counselor is honored with Arizona Small Business Development Center Network's State Star Award
He has been connected to the stars before and now Coconino Community College Small Business 
Development Center business counselor Kurt Haskell is being named The SBDC Arizona State Star. Haskell, who is in the NASA U.S. SpaceFoundation’s Technology Hall of Fame for helping to develop the technology that makes defibrillators portable, is being recognized in Chicago in September after Arizona’s SBDC office chose him as the top business counselor in the state.“I was very surprised and honored,” said Haskell. “I like to use my business experience to help others because I’ve been through it all. And I like to see the clients succeed. That’s my gratification. That’s why I work here.”
Haskell has more than 25 years of business management and entrepreneurial experience. He has owned several small businesses including a gas station, mini mart and an ice plant. And he has been the president of several specialty manufacturing firms that produce electronics and realize millions of dollars in sales. Haskell and his Maxwell Technologies team were inducted into NASA’s Hall of Fame in April 1999. He was president of Maxwell-Sierra Aerospace when the state of Nevada twice recognized the organization as one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies.
Welcome to Our Website!
The Coconino Community College Small Business Development Center is your 
premier business resource, providing rapid response answers to your small business questions and concerns. We welcome you to browse through the links on the left toolbar to learn more about our program and the resources available to help you start, improve and/or grow your small business.
Our Core Services Include:
- Free, One on One, Confidential Business Counseling
- Business Training Seminars
- Business Research Assistance and Library
Contact our office today and begin your journey towards a more profitable future.
Coconino Community College Small Business Development Center |
3000 N. Fourth Street |
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 |
(928) 526-7653 |
The Coconino Community College Small Business Development Center is made possible through a cooperative agreement between the US Small Business Administration, the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network and Coconino Community College.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the authors of this website and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.