咨询及援助机构 

The following resources are available to help entrepreneurs succeed in their business. 

  • 小企业管理局(SBA), Arizona District Office: Delivers assistance to businesses at every stage of development. They support local resource partners who provide counseling and mentoring, encourage lenders to offer capital access through guarantee loan programs, and certify entities so they can have more opportunities in the procurement arena. 在联邦灾难的声明中, small businesses can get guidance on low-interest recovery loans in combination with FEMA services. If you are looking to 成长 your business, the SBA website has the tools you need. (23)

  • Arizona 小型企业 Development Centers (AZSBDC) Network美中两国之间的创新伙伴关系.S. 小企业管理局 and eight of the state’s community college districts. The AZSBDC Network is Arizona’s largest and most accessible statewide source of assistance for small and 成长ing businesses, 提供免费的, one-on-one counseling and support from professional business counselors, 分析师和技术专家. 特殊的程序, workshops and training resources help new and expanding businesses fast-track their plans for success. AZSBDC在全州有25家分店. (23)

  • SCORE Arizona - For the Life of your Business: Nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, 成长, 并在全国范围内取得成功. 他们是美国的资源伙伴.S. 小企业管理局(SBA), and their network of volunteers offer small business entrepreneurs confidential business counseling services at no charge. In addition to meeting in person, you can use easy 面对面视频技术 比如b谷歌Hangouts, Skype or FaceTime to connect directly with an experienced SCORE mentor no matter where you're located. SCORE also provides local workshops and events to connect small business owners with the people and information they need, as well as online workshops available 24/7. (23)

  • Prestamos CDFI Women's Business Center (WBC) is hosted by Chicanos Por La Causa Prestamos and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. 小企业管理局(SBA). They assist women-owned businesses through education, technical assistance, and access to capital. They also help with government procurement opportunities, and certifications for government contracting. (23)
  • 亚利桑那MBDA商务中心: Federally funded by the Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce and is locally operated by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 中心的顾问, 由GrowthWheel认证, are focused on business development and capacity building which includes comprehensive business consulting, facilitation of large public and private contracts; financing transactions, 刺激创造和保留就业机会, and facilitating entry to global markets for eligible minority-owned businesses. MBC serves eligible MBEs with annual revenues of over $500,000 or participates in a high-成长th industry (e.g., 绿色技术, 清洁能源, 卫生保健, 基础设施, 宽带技术, 等). (23)
  • 马里科帕县小企业援助: 与马里科帕县合作, Local First Arizona is offering free technical assistance and training to small and micro businesses covering essential needs that help businesses operate. Through the Maricopa County small business assistance program, small and micro enterprises in Maricopa County will gain access to pro bono consulting on social media, 数字营销, and SEO searchability; event management and marketing; video production; recommendations for marketing efforts and savings; business liability assistance; operations and inventory control; and community engagement. Services will be available in English and Spanish. (23)
  • Women’s Business Center of Southern Arizona (WBC): Provides comprehensive business and management training, one-on-one business counseling and wrap around professional and personal development services to equip individuals with the confidence and tools they need to start and expand their businesses. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. 小企业管理局, hosted by Microbusiness Advancement Center and managed by the YWCA of Southern Arizona. (23)
  • 亚利桑那州经济安全部, Rehabilitation Services Administration (DES/RSA), 职业康复计划: Provides a variety of services to individuals with disabilities, 为最终目标做准备, 进入, 或者保留有竞争力的工作. The VR program is a public program funded through a Federal/State grant and administered by the Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), which is part of the 亚利桑那州经济安全部. Eligibility requirements for the VR program include having a documented disability which presents a barrier to employment, needing vocational rehabilitation services, and having the potential and desire to work. Self-Employment for entrepreneurs with disabilities is one of the many options in the VR program for individuals who want to pursue this avenue of employment. (23)
  • 亚利桑那州经济安全部, Rehabilitation Services Administration (DES/RSA), 商业企业计划: Provides entrepreneurship opportunities for individuals who are legally blind to own merchandising businesses, including vending and food service operations. (23)