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.
REGISTER FOR BOOT CAMP REGISTER FOR BOOT CAMPArizona 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 (July 23, 2025) – Today, the Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona business leaders announced the launch of the Arizona Small Business Growth Coalition (SBGC), a statewide alliance of trusted small business providers committed to advancing Arizona’s economic vitality through entrepreneurship. Convened by the Arizona Commerce Authority, the coalition will foster alignment, collaboration, and collective actions to support small businesses across Arizona. At a charter signing ceremony held at the Arizona Commerce Authority, founding members of the SBGC reinforced their commitment to advancing Arizona’s entrepreneurial vitality and supporting Arizona small business growth.
READ MORE about Arizona Business Leaders Form Arizona Small Business Growth Coalition»PHOENIX, AZ (May 13, 2025) – The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), is thrilled to unveil its newest entrepreneurial program, SCALE (Strategic Coaching for Advancing Local Entrepreneurs), a dynamic new program designed to accelerate Arizona’s small business ecosystem. This two-part initiative embraces a holistic approach to small business development, blending expert-led education and training sessions with personalized coaching opportunities. SCALE supports business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs as they build, grow, and position their businesses for lasting success.
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