Ignite your Business or Nonprofit this Fall

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by Matthew Landon, Community Engagement Manager - Adult Services

There are many community organizations that help businesses and nonprofits in Pima County, like Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, SCORE Southern Arizona, Small Business Development Center and Startup Tucson. The library is proud to be part of the network of support for businesses and nonprofits in the region through the valuable Ignite programming and resources we provide to the community free of charge.

Access to the library means access to powerful online tools like the Foundation Directory, Arizona Guide to Grants, Reference Solutions, Business Plans Handbook, Small Business Source, Arizona Legal Forms, Niche Academy, and Udemy. The library also hosts weekly online workshops for small businesses from SCORE Southern Arizona as well as the slate of workshops described below that support nonprofit grant seekers and small business owners looking to start or grow their business.

Look at the programming we’ve scheduled, mark your calendars, and plan a trip to the library for an upcoming workshop, or visit www.library.pima.gov/ignite for complete access to our business and nonprofit programming and online resources.

Ignite Your Business with Reference Solutions

Ready to find your next customer? Discover how Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) can help you identify qualified sales leads, research competitors, understand local markets, and build targeted mailing and contact lists. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to turn business data into smarter marketing and stronger business-to-business connections.

Whether you're starting a business, expanding into new markets, or refining your sales strategy, Reference Solutions gives you access to millions of business and consumer records, all free through the library. Join us to learn how this powerful research tool can help you reach the right customers, make informed decisions, and grow your business with confidence.

Grants Lab

Looking for funding to support your nonprofit or community project? Join Grants Lab to learn how to use two of the library's most valuable grant research tools: Foundation Directory Online and the Arizona Guide to Grants. Discover how to identify potential funders, research grantmakers, and build a targeted list of funding opportunities that align with your organization's mission.

Whether you're new to grant seeking or looking to strengthen your fundraising strategy, Grants Lab provides hands-on guidance to help nonprofits, community organizations, and aspiring grant writers navigate the grant research process with confidence. Best of all, these powerful resources are available for free through the Pima County Public Library.

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