For Small Businesses
Explore some of the resources offered to small businesses in Tucson below
Tucson Small Business Center
Groundswell Capital
Connect Tucson Facebook
Upcoming Events
Start a Business in Tucson
The Business Navigator Team will be hosting training sessions on steps to start a business in Tucson.
Every other Monday in English from 12:00 to 1:00 or in Spanish from 1:00 to 2:00.
Location: 600 S Meyer Ave Tucson Az 85701, parking lot and entrance are located in the back of the building.
Open Office Hours for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
An opportunity for local entrepreneurs and business owners to have their questions answered and receive expert guidance on what's most important to you.
Meet with Diana Weisbrod, Groundswell Capital's Business Coach and Financial Consultant.
Tuesdays — 10am-12pm
Thursdays — 2pm-4pm
Rio Nuevo Information Session
Ward 1 Small Business Highlight
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Monet Goode
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Emmett Marsh
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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Eleanor Parks
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
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Jamie Kokot
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
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Karl Holland
SALES MANAGER
Business Assistance
Local First AZ
Offers a comprehensive approach to aiding locally-owned businesses through education, one-on-one assistance and training.
Start Up Tucson
Startup Tucson works to support Southern Arizona entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their businesses
Arizona SBDC
Helping entrepreneurs launch, grow, and thrive—fueling local economies and building vibrant communities one small business at a time
AZ Department of Revenue
The goal of the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is to help business owners maintain tax and licensing compliance
Downloadable Resources
Contact
Have any questions?
Have an event for small business owners you want us to know about?
Want Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz or our Ward 1 staff to visit your business?
Let us know!
Contact our Community Engagement & Small Business Coordinator for any inquiries:
Giselle Taylor
Email: giselle.taylor@tucsonaz.gov
Office Phone: 520-791-4040