The EAC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of a national and statewide network of small business assistance providers. Their main goal is to give local small businesses the tools and training they need to succeed. The Center is funded by Eastern Arizona College, with assistance from a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) grant. The EAC SBDC provides FREE counseling to help entrepreneurs find answers to the numerous questions that arise when starting or operating a business. The EAC SBDC works in cooperation with the SBA, local Chambers of Commerce, and other community partnerships.

Arizona Arts Academy – Gila Valley Campus (Pima, AZ) Arizona Arts Academy Gila Valley Campus offers a fine arts-integrated educational program inspired by Classical/Montessori methods that blends academic learning with artistic development. The school’s instructional approach is designed to help students explore and cultivate their academic and creative talents in a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Enrollment information, school calendars, and contact details are available on the campus page of the Arizona Arts Academy website.

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The Safford City-Graham County Library provides free access to information, technology, educational resources, and community programming for residents of Graham, Greenlee, and Gila counties. The library supports lifelong learning, literacy, creativity, and community engagement through collections, digital services, public technology, and programs for all ages.

Eastern Arizona College is committed to empowering students for lifetime success. Guided by our vision to create a sense of community and provide world-class education, we strive to prepare individuals to navigate a complex, ever-changing world. As a student-centered institution, we offer accessible, culturally enriching, and innovative educational programs. We proudly support our students with university transfer degrees, workforce-ready associate degrees, and certificates, while also providing quality support services to help them achieve their goals. Through our values of accountability, inclusion, innovation, integrity, quality, and tradition, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes leadership, citizenship, and lifelong learning. Join us in our endeavor to support the educational, cultural, and economic needs of our community.