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Chapter 8 – Associations / Organizations
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Arizona Commerce Authority – Arizona’s leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy.
100 N. 7th Ave., Ste. 400
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 845-1200
Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) – A program by the Arizona Commerce Authority dedicated to helping Arizona manufacturers achieve their business goals.
Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) – Provides education opportunities for small business owners.
11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. P-195
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 306-4000
Arizona Small Business Development Center Network (AZSBDC) – The AZSBDC Network helps launch, grow and sustain small businesses in Arizona.
State Office
2411 W. 14th St.
Tempe, Arizona, 85281
(480) 731-8200
azsbdc@domail.maricopa.edu
Arizona Chamber of Commerce – Business advocate for free market policies and economic growth.
100 N. 7th Ave., #120
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 248-4430
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Advocate for Arizona Hispanic owned businesses and consumers.
1020 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 279-1800
Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce – Information and resources to connect the Asian business community.
1305 E. Hatcher Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 529-8475
Black Chamber of Arizona – Tools and education to help businesses access capital to create competitive advantages.
2390 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 130
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 307-5200
Chicanos Por La Causa – Organization to assist and support Hispanic communities, businesses and individuals.
1112 E. Buckeye Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-0700
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Arizona – Provides assistance and guidance to businesses within and owned by the Chinese community.
PO Box 32865
Phoenix, AZ 85064
Info@ccocoarizona.org
Downtown Mesa Association (DMA) – Promotes and unites Downtown Mesa businesses and opportunities.
100 N. Center St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 890-2613
East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Information and education for the growth of Hispanic businesses in the East Valley.
245 W. Second St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 223-0157
info@evhcc.org
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce – Provides resources and connections to help businesses grow.
2575 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 410
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 495-2195
info@phoenixchamber.com
Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) – Economic development group dedicated to growing the Arizona economy and helping businesses succeed.
2 N. Central Ave., Ste. 2500
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 256-7700
info@gpec.org
Greater Phoenix Leadership – Information and resources on public policy and economic growth in Arizona.
400 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 555
Phoenix, AV 85004
(602) 252-5667
International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) – Provides industry best practices through education while enabling collaboration, mentorship, peer-based learning, and the sharing of innovative ideas for entrepreneurs across the globe.
6555 Sanger Rd.
Orlando, FL 32827
(239) 402-4450
info@inbia.org
Local First Arizona - We Rise – Education and resources for Black entrepreneurs.
407 E. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 956-0909
Maricopa Association of Governments – Organization that provides a forum for research, discussion and study of regional issues.
302 N. 1st Ave., Ste. 300
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 254-6300
Mesa Chamber of Commerce – Educational, promotional, and networking organization for Mesa businesses.
165 N. Centennial Way, Ste. 208
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-1307
Mesa Community College Downtown Campus – Local Community college offering courses and degrees in Downtown Mesa.
145 N. Centennial Way
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-6220
Minority Business Development Agency Business Center – Promotes the growth and global competitiveness of minority owned businesses.
1020 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 248-0007, Ext. 113
NABEDC – A minority business development agency that provides resources to grow minority-owned businesses.
525 W. Southern Ave., Ste. 100
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 343-2799
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development – Assists American Indian Tribes and tribal people with business and economic development.
953 E. Juanita Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(888) 962-2433
info@ncaied.org
PHX East Valley Partnership – Regional group that advocates to improve business climate and provides resources to promote and build businesses.
Mesa, AZ 85201
RAIL CDC – Retail, Arts, Innovation & Livability community development organization building that works with businesses to improve their communities.
237 W. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 331-3049
SCORE East Valley (Service Corps of Retired Executives) – Education and mentorship provided by experienced businesspeople.
4041 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1000
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(928) 421-3778
greaterphoenix0105@scorevolunteer.org
U.S Small Business Administration – Provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. Connections to partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.
Arizona District Office
APPOINTMENT ONLY
4041 N. Central Ave., Ste. 1000
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 745-7200
Visit Mesa – Promotes Mesa as a must experience destination in Arizona. Promotes the value and vitality of our 1 visitor economy to create a better community.
1 N. Macdonald St., Ste. 209
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 827-4700
info@visitmesa.com