Business Glance

Sheltra Insurance sponsoring today’s Cut for a Cause

Sheltra Insurance Group is sponsoring the 10th annual Cut for the Cause Hair cutting event Sunday, Oct. 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the Yuma Regional Medical Center Cancer Center.

Five stylists are volunteering their time to this cause, including a barber for men and/or persons with less than the 8 inches who want to still participate with a $20 tax-deductible donation to get a cut.

All proceeds go directly to the local American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Center in Yuma. The donated hair will be used to make wigs for cancer patients. Each participant will receive a “free basic hair-cut” for donating their time and their hair to this cause.The event is on a “first-come, first-cut” basis until it reaches capacity or 4 p.m.

In addition, tickets will be on sale for raffle items and colorful cancer ribbons will also be on sale for $1 each. A drop box for donating previously used wigs, hats and scarfs will be available. Liquid nutrition can also be donated.

Everyone is encouraged to stop by and show their support and visit with the ACS Cancer Resource Center volunteers. The theme each year will be a “Rainbow,” so the public is invited to wear the color of the type of cancer that means something to them or someone they support.

Sheltra Insurance is hosting this community event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for those fighting all types of cancer every day. The business celebrates the anniversary of its Yuma opening in 2004 by sponsoring this annual event, now since 2008.

SBDC holding two-day ‘Profit Mastery’ workshop

A two-day workshop presented by the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center will be held Monday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the AWC Downtown Center, 1351 S. Redondo Center Drive, Suite 101, Yuma.

Attendees will learn how to read their financials and make smart business decisions. This workshop provides the tools that can move attendees from “profit mystery to profit mastery.”

Using case studies and a DVD-based program, they will also learn how to overcome business problems, understand their financial position, use tools to take active control, make effective pricing decisions, evaluate cost patterns and make their business bankable.

For cost and more information, contact Vanessa Castillo at vanessa.castillo@azwestern.edu or 928317-6151.

ABWA meeting set for Oct. 30

The American Business Women’s Association, Territorial Charter Chapter, is meeting at 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Radisson Hotel, 1501 S. Redondo Center Drive.

The program this month is “Live your best LIFE — Leap of Faith, Identity, Filter, Evolve,” a motivational program which will also include a piece “Fight Your Fear,” an introduction to situational awareness and personal protection. The presenter is Eric Frost of Eric Frost Consulting.

The cost is $20; first-time guests pay $5. The event includes networking, dinner and program. For more information and to RSVP, call 928-446-9833.

North End Coffeehouse named Retailer of the Year

North End Coffeehouse, 202 S. 1st Ave., Suite 203, is being recognized as 2018 Retailer of the Year for Legislative District 4 by the Arizona Retailers Association. State Rep. Charlene Fernandez nominated the Yuma business for this award.

The award goes to a retailer “who has taken the plunge, opened a storefront, built a customer base and lived the ups and downs of retail,” Executive Director Michelle Ahlmer wrote in a letter announcing the award.

“Both ARA and Rep. Fernandez know the value of small business in Arizona; therefore we are pleased to publicly acknowledge the impact of North End Coffeehouse in Legislative District 4 and reward you for your efforts. We know that retail demands a lot of you: the hours, the risks and all the daily responsibilities that may keep you up at night. We want to celebrate your accomplishments.”

Owners Terri and Jules Capozzi thanked their staff and customers for their hand in making their business a success. In a Facebook post, they wrote: “From the moment we opened our doors, our community has believed in us. They helped in every imaginable way from breaking those established habits to give us a shot, feedback throughout every new process, patience with the growth, and so much enthusiasm, love, and life.”

The award will be presented at the ARA Annual Awards Luncheon on Nov. 4 in Mesa.