Launching

Revenue-Ready Microbusinesses in

NE Arizona

(6-Week In-Person Pilot)!

A workforce-aligned entrepreneurship track helping residents start real businesses in Construction, Medical, Mining, Technology, Transportation, Renewable Energy, and Hospitality—built for measurable outcomes and partner reporting.

We work with Counties, Chambers, Employers, and Workforce Partners to convert priority sectors into fast-launch microbusinesses that generate revenue in 30–60 days.

Let Me Introduce Myself...

I've spent 20+ years helping entrepreneurs build fundable businesses.

The St. Johns pilot is my way of scaling that impact across NE Arizona through workforce partnerships.

PARTNER WITH US

Who This Is For:

  • County Economic Development

  • Chambers of Commerce

  • Employers in priority sectors

  • Workforce agencies & community orgs

  • Libraries / colleges (host sites)

  • Foundations & local sponsors

What Partners Can Do:

  • Host the program on-site

  • Sponsor 2–10 participant seats

  • Refer eligible participants

  • Co-brand outcomes and recognition

What Partners Get:

  • Local vendor pipeline aligned to priority sectors

  • KPI reporting (seats sponsored, businesses launched, leads generated)

  • Recognition at the Community Business Showcase

  • Quarterly cohort partnership options

If your goal is job creation, vendor pipeline development, and measurable economic outcomes, this pilot is built for you.

For Community & Workforce Partners

Priority Sectors → Fast-Launch Microbusinesses

We translate workforce-aligned sectors into service microbusiness models that can generate revenue in 30–60 days.

Construction → Cleanup, Hauling, Handyman, Real Estate Turnover

Medical → Office Cleaning, Transport, Admin/Billing Support

Mining → Industrial Cleaning, Safety Supply, Catering

Home Services (pest control support, yard care, minor repairs)

Technology → VA Services, Websites, AI Digital Marketing Agencies

Property Services (turnovers, trash-out, light maintenance)

Transportation → Trucking Biz Setup, Dispatch, Courier

Renewable Energy → Solar Cleaning, Install Crews

Hospitality → STR Cleaning, Laundry, Events Support

Administrative / Back Office (bookkeeping support, virtual admin)

Food & Mobile Catering (cottage food, vending, meal prep)

Beauty & Personal Care (braiding, esthetics support services)

We align cohorts to priority sectors and local demand—based on employer needs, community gaps, and fast-launch revenue potential.

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Sponsor Seats / Fund the Pilot

We are seeking community partners to sponsor 15–30 seats for the St. Johns pilot so participants can attend at no cost.

Sponsorship may be funded by County ED, Chambers, Employers, Foundations, or workforce partners consistent with program guidelines.

Host a Cohort at Your Location

We partner with libraries, colleges, and community spaces to host in-person cohorts. Host partners provide room access and technology; we handle facilitation, curriculum, and reporting.

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Outcomes You Track

We measure what matters.

  • Businesses launched

  • Leads generated

  • Vendor contracts secured

  • Participant follow-up plans

  • Partner recognition & co-branding

Participant Success Stories

FAQs

Your Questions Answered: Insights for Business Success with Jaclynne.

What is the St. Johns pilot?

The St. Johns Pilot is a 6-week, in-person microbusiness launch program designed to help participants start revenue-ready service businesses aligned to local demand and workforce priorities. It’s built to produce measurable outcomes for participants and clear reporting for community partners.

Who can apply?

This pilot is for families, jobseekers, underemployed residents, and microbusiness starters who are ready to commit to a 6-week in-person track and take action each week. You do not need a business already—just the willingness to execute.

How much does it cost?

Many seats are intended to be sponsor-funded so participants can attend at no cost. If there is a participant cost for your cohort, it will be clearly stated on the application page before you submit.

What happens after the 6-week pilot ends?

After the pilot, participants receive a follow-up plan and next steps based on their track—this may include referrals to local resources, continued training options, and guidance on how to keep building traction.

Where is the program held?

The pilot is delivered in person in St. Johns / NE Arizona at a local host site (library, college, or community space). The exact location and session schedule will be shared on the application page and confirmation email.

What sectors or business types are covered?

We align tracks to priority sectors and local demand. Examples include Construction, Medical, Transportation, Hospitality, Technology, and more. Final tracks may expand based on partner priorities, community needs, and participant fit.

How long is the program and what’s the time commitment?

The pilot runs for 6 weeks in person. Participants should plan to attend weekly sessions and complete simple action steps between sessions to move their business forward.

What will I leave with at the end of 6 weeks?

Participants leave with a clear microbusiness model, a launch plan, and the basic setup needed to start getting customers—plus a next-step roadmap for the first 30–60 days of traction.

How can an organization partner with the pilot?

Partners can engage in three main ways: Host a cohort, Sponsor participant seats, or Refer eligible participants. Partner support helps expand access, strengthen outcomes, and build a local vendor pipeline.

What reporting do partners receive?

Partners can receive KPI-style reporting aligned to the pilot, such as participants served, seats sponsored, businesses launched, leads generated, and follow-up status. Reporting can be tailored based on the partner’s goals and guidelines.