Superior Enterprise Newsletter

May, 2025

The Superior Enterprise Center is a program of Rebuild Superior Inc. funded through a partnership with Resolution Copper

Moonshot Pitch Event

Ten participants from Superior and the surrounding areas gathered to receive

mentorship and access to information that will help bring their business ideas from

concept to reality. First place in the competition was Lisa Hilchie of Superior for

Awakened Baked Goods, a new venture focusing on healthy ingredients and the

impacts of diet on overall health. Lisa will now compete for the $10,000 grand prize

through Moonshot and received $1000 from the local competition.

In second place was Maya Barton with Art 145 LLC with a $500 award as she scales up

her art studio, classroom and gallery at their Main Street location in Superior. In third

place was Billie Jo Villaverde for Dance Couture, a venture that trains local seamsters

and creatives to fabricate folklorico dance dresses, trajes and accessories. All ten

participants received scholarships for Moonshot’s Constellation platform that will

continue to provide them with resources to scale up their projects. The scholarships

were provided with funding from the Arizona Commerce Authority and have a value of

over $3000 in resources and connects them with experts in the field of business

development, marketing, legal, accounting and more.

Welding Update

Registration is now open for our welding classes!

Interested in welding?

Join us for our Fall Registration Event on June 18th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Welding Lab, 98 N. High School Ave.

Whether you're new to welding or looking to build your skills, our team will be on hand to help you register for one or more of the following classes:

• WLD 110
• WLD 222
• WLD 115
• Introduction to Metal Arts

Don’t miss this opportunity to start your journey in welding!

Arlynn Godinez

Program Director - Superior Enterprise Center

arlynn@rebuildsuperioraz.org

520.827.0433

Enterprise Center Tips

Here are smart small business strategies for the beginning of summer to help boost engagement, sales, and visibility:

🔥 1. Launch a Summer Promotion or Sale

• Create urgency with limited-time discounts.
• Offer bundle deals or "Buy One, Get One" specials.
• Highlight seasonal products or services.

☀️ 2. Refresh Your Marketing with Summer Themes

• Update your branding with bright, seasonal visuals.
• Use summer keywords in your social media and email campaigns.
• Run a photo contest or giveaway related to summer activities.

🌳 3. Engage Locally

• Participate in or sponsor community summer events, markets, or festivals.
• Offer pop-up experiences or mobile services outdoors.
• Partner with other local businesses for cross-promotions.

🧃 4. Adjust Your Offerings

• Introduce summer-specific products or packages (e.g., cold drinks, travel kits, outdoor services).
• Consider seasonal hours if traffic shifts during summer months.

📱 5. Boost Online Presence

• Optimize your Google Business Profile for summer hours and updates.
• Encourage happy customers to leave reviews after their visit.
• Share behind-the-scenes summer content on Instagram Stories or TikTok.

🎯 6. Retarget & Reengage

• Run a retargeting ad campaign for customers who visited your site in spring.
• Offer special deals to loyal customers or subscribers to bring them back.
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Do you have an idea for a business? The Enterprise Center can help you prepare a pitch to win money for your idea!

Join us May 19, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at The Hive for assistance with your pitch.