SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, we have provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs.
SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Thanks to this generous support from the SBA and because of the selfless contributions of our more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers, we are able to deliver most of our offerings at no cost.
Arizona Small Business Association The mission of the Arizona Small Business Association is to foster and empower a thriving Arizona small business community by offering relevant, dynamic, and innovative resources and the highest level of advocacy as THE VOICE of small business in Arizona.
Arizona Small Business Development Center Network The Arizona Small Business Development Center Network provides high quality, high-impact one-on-on counseling, resource assistance and training to preserve and create small business jobs and revenue, and to facilitate capital formation throughout Arizona. There are ten SBDC Service Centers located in Casa Grande, Flagstaff, Kingman, Phoenix, Prescott, Show Low, Sierra Vista, Thatcher, Tucson and Yuma, and additional satellite and meeting locations throughout the state.
U.S. Small Business Administration Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Veterans Business Outreach Center The VBOC mission is to provide business training and counseling services to active duty personnel, veterans from any era, and military spouses who want to learn more about, then start and grow a small business of their own. The VBOC network has 22 centers spread across the US to serve veterans and military spouses in all 50 states and US territories.
Prestamos Women's Business Center Hosted by Chicanos Por La Causa Prestamos and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Provide counseling, training, business assistance and access to capital for women looking to grow or start their company.
Women's Business Center of Southern Arizona WBC programs and services are open to everyone who wants to start or grow a business – even those who are just thinking about it. Services include business classes & technical training, free one-one-one business counseling, and access to capital.
Arizona Commerce Authority - Links to local resources
Inventors Association of Arizona The Inventors Association of Arizona (IAA) is a non-profit organization formed to educate, support and provide a centralized source of information for inventors at all levels.
PHX Startup Week PHX Startup Week is a five-day online event, providing education, connection, and support to entrepreneurs.
Startup Tucson Startup Tucson is a community-oriented nonprofit, committed to supporting the dreamers, builders, and makers that fuel the economic future of their vibrant city.
Glendale Idea Center (Glendale Innovation Development and Entrepreneurial Assistance Center) at Glendale Public Library
THINKspot at Mesa Public Library
StartUpPhx at Phoenix Public Library
Ignite at Pima County Public Library
Coworking Oasis at Yuma County Library