By Kevin M. Connors, Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center Director
Pinal County, Az. – The CAC Small Business Development Center (CAC SBDC) has launched a groundbreaking new program, “The Entrepreneur Experience” (TEE), designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs start their businesses right and greatly improve their chances of success.
Course 1, “From Ideation to Execution” is a self-paced 8-module course blending 7 original podcasts created by the SBDC, and includes summary and deep learning readings, step-by-step Business Blueprints, assessments, and curated resources. This initial course represents over 275 hours of development.
A key innovation is Module 8’s “Business Blueprint Bot,” an AI-powered tool that enables entrepreneurs to instantly generate personalized business planning documents — including an Elevator Pitch, Feasibility Study, Revenue Model, Comprehensive Business Plan, Brand Guide, Social Media Campaign, SWOT Analysis, Marketing and Sales Plans, and more. From these documents, the Business Blueprint Bot creates a powerful 90 Day Action Plan that bridges planning and execution.
“This is about giving local entrepreneurs the best possible start,” said Kevin M. Connors, CAC SBDC director. “They leave the course with all the planning documents they need to start their business successfully, including a 90-day step-by-step action plan, and their own trained AI assistant to support their ongoing business success.”
The full course is currently available to CAC SBDC clients only. The 7 podcast episodes are free and available to the public here: https://www.youtube.com/@CentralAZSBDC.
The CAC SBDC is currently seeking sponsorships to expand this innovative program and its impact. Please contact Kevin M. Connors (kevin.connors@centralaz.edu or 520-494-6450) for a demonstration if you’re interested in being a part of this truly one-of-a-kind program for those starting businesses in Pinal County and beyond.
About CAC
For more than 55 years, Central Arizona College has been serving and educating the diverse communities of Pinal County. With five campuses located strategically throughout the county, CAC provides accessible, educational, economic, cultural, and personal growth opportunities for those of all ages.
CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‐discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 480‐677‐7853 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 520‐494‐5409 or studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.
About The Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center:
The Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center (CAC SBDC) provides no-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling and high-impact training to both aspiring and existing small business owners across Pinal County, Arizona.
As part of the nationwide SBDC network, The CAC SBDC helps entrepreneurs launch, grow, and strengthen their businesses through expert guidance in areas such as business planning, marketing, sales, financial management, funding readiness, technology adoption, and more.
By fostering innovation and building entrepreneurial capacity in the region, The CAC SBDC plays a vital role in driving local economic development and helping small businesses succeed.
