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Small Business Resources

The City of Maricopa Economic Development Department is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses locate the assistance they need to be successful in the community. We recognize that the majority of new jobs across the country are created by small businesses, often ones already present in the local community. In working with small business and entrepreneurs, the role of the City of Maricopa’s economic development department is to act as an advocate for the business community, a source of assistance in understanding City processes and policies, and an information clearinghouse of resources and contacts specializing in various areas of business growth.

The department operates under a “no wrong door” policy, which means that it is our mission to put those needing assistance in touch with the right resources, no matter which “door” they enter from. A strong partnership with local organizations such as the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce (focusing on small business assistance) and the Maricopa Economic Development Alliance (focusing on local growth companies and tech startup ventures) allows us to offer a wide menu of services.

If you are starting a new small business in the community, there are several useful resources and online step-by-step guides to assist you through the initial process:

• Checklist for Starting a Business in Arizona (courtesy of Arizona Commerce Authority)
• Arizona Entrepreneurs Edge Guide (courtesy of Arizona Commerce Authority)
• How to Start a Business in Pinal County (courtesy of Central Arizona College)
  

Entrepreneur Training Program

The City of Maricopa is pleased to offer local entrepreneurs and businesses with the opportunity to receive targeted training and assistance to grow their local enterprises. The program will include fall and spring sessions and ongoing counseling. Visit the program page for more details.

Maricopa Chamber of Commerce

The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce was established in 1990 to help the local business community to network, create professional development and advertising opportunities, and to assist entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses. For information on how the Chamber can help you, visit www.maricopachamber.com.

Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center

Central Arizona College is Pinal County’s community college. It offers over 50 university transfer programs and more than 90 degrees and certificates in various programs. In addition to academic and athletic excellence, Central Arizona College also operates a no-cost Small Business Development Center to help startup businesses with everything from creating a business plan to recruiting and training workers.

Business Retention & Expansion Program

Maricopa’s Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program, established in October 2006, is aimed at keeping existing businesses in the area and assisting in their growth. The program consists of conducting one-on-one interviews with business owners, following up with any information or special assistance needed. Assistance can range from providing additional information about networking opportunities in the community to working to recruit requested ancillary business services to the area. Maricopa is a member of the statewide “Building Bridges to Businesses” program sponsored by Arizona Public Service. Membership in this program has established an ongoing business retention and expansion strategy aimed at helping to develop and grow local business in the Maricopa community. In continued partnership with the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, the City is dedicated to ongoing communication efforts with all members of the local business community, the foundation of Maricopa’s economy.