The Arizona Commerce Authority offers a wide range of programming to support small businesses around the state such as the Small Business Checklist, the Small Business Academy, the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the Small Business Boot Camp.
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The Arizona Small Business Checklist is a free interactive tool to help guide business owners to launch, operate and scale their business. Explore all the resources available in the checklist with the help of the virtual assistant SALLI.
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The Arizona State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program supports small businesses by improving their access to capital. The initiative is part of a broader federal effort to help small businesses grow and create jobs. The program provides funding to state programs that partner with private lenders to extend capital to small businesses that might not otherwise have access to loans or investment capital.
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Arizona’s Small Business Academy equips small businesses across the state with the knowledge to scale their business. The Arizona Commerce Authority works with experienced and successful business owners to share their insights and strategies with entrepreneurs and SMBs. These courses are often out of reach and the Academy aims to provide the resources and close the knowledge gap completely free of charge.
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The Arizona Small Business Boot Camp is a statewide initiative to help Arizona’s small businesses grow and thrive. Local business leaders and subject matter experts provide real-time support and available resources through virtual webinars and hands-on workshops.
VIEW VIRTUAL WEBINARS VIEW VIRTUAL WEBINARSArizona Business One Stop is a secure, user-friendly portal that helps entrepreneurs and business owners quickly plan, start and grow their businesses in Arizona. By centralizing tasks across multiple state agencies, the platform streamlines processes like business registration, licensing and compliance. Whether launching a new venture or expanding an existing operation, users can save time and reduce paperwork with a single, simplified experience, all in one place.
The Arizona Small Business Growth Coalition (SBGC) is a statewide alliance of six trusted organizations dedicated to helping small businesses across Arizona start, grow and thrive. Led by the Arizona Commerce Authority, the Coalition brings together service providers who align resources, share data and collaborate to create measurable impact. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive economy.
SCALE (Strategic Coaching for Advancing Local Entrepreneurs) is a statewide initiative developed by the Arizona Small Business Association in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority. The program is committed to strengthening Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by delivering accessible, expert-led education and personalized coaching to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
PHOENIX, AZ (November 13, 2025) – As Arizona continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in technology and innovation, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced it is accepting event submissions for Arizona Tech Week—the state’s first-ever decentralized, statewide tech conference. Taking place April 6–12, 2026, the weeklong celebration will feature events across Arizona, spotlighting the state’s dynamic tech ecosystem. Arizona Tech Week will showcase Arizona’s innovation leadership, leveraging a distributed event model that empowers the tech community to host affiliated events through a simple, host-managed approval process. Those interested in hosting an event at Arizona Tech Week are invited to submit their event form on the Arizona Tech Week website.
READ MORE about ACA Opens Call for Events During Inaugural Arizona Tech Week »TEMPE, AZ (November 6, 2025) – RoviSys, a leading provider of automation and information solutions, yesterday celebrated the opening of its new over 9,000-square-foot office located in Tempe, Arizona. The Arizona office represents a key expansion of North American operations for RoviSys and will support up to 100 new jobs over the next several years. RoviSys & RoviSys Building Technologies provide automation and information solutions to support a variety of industries including biotechnology, life sciences, data centers, semiconductors, energy, and more. The Tempe office enhances the company’s ability to deliver specialized solutions to these expanding markets with an immediate focus on data center sector opportunities and a long-term strategy for growth in life sciences and semiconductor manufacturing.
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