Introducing the Small Business Development Center
The Pima Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of a nationwide network of Centers funded by the Small Business Administration. Their goal is to help for-profit businesses start, grow, and succeed in Pima and Santa Cruz counties.
The counselors on-staff are a seasoned team of professionals, and they offer no-cost one-on-one business counseling, low or no-cost trainings, group in-person classes, and referrals to professionals in the community to help with the legal and financial issues that come with owning a small business. The center has been awarded the Center of Excellence for their commitment and assistance to clients.
They help with everything from starting your business to marketing and launching a product.
If you need business counseling the Pima Community College’s SBDC can be reached by phone or email:
Telephone: 520-206-4580
Email: pcc-sbdc@pima.edu
Address: 4905 E Broadway, Bldg C Room 117, Tucson, AZ
You can see and search Arizona SBDC workshops and events on their website at www.arizonasbdc.com/pima-community-college, opens a new window.
Introducing SCORE
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) provides many free resources to small business owners and nonprofits, including:
- one-to-one virtual mentoring
- webinars
- an online resource library
Upcoming webinars include sessions regarding Web3, social media, and Artificial Intelligence. If you can’t make a particular seminar, register anyway and you will get a link to the recording. Also, previously recorded webinars, opens a new window are available.
Connect with SCORE www.score.org/southernarizona, opens a new window
Introducing Startup Tucson
Startup Tucson is a Tucson nonprofit that supports founders and entrepreneurs at every stage — from early-idea to growth — by offering programs, mentorship, community, and resources tailored to Southern Arizona’s startup ecosystem.
They've recently rebuilt their programs around a simple, intuitive pathway designed to support founders from idea through growth:
LEARN - Explore & Evaluate
- Validate your idea and build foundational skills with programs like Startup 101 and events like Startup SIPS
BUILD - Launch & Establish
- Launch and establish your venture with structure and build momentum with programs like BUILD and support through the Founder's Network
GROW - Stabilize & Strengthen
- Work closely with mentors to increase your sales, streamline systems, and develop a growth strategy that scales with GROW and our new workshops
Their new Get Started page is a perfect place for founders, creatives and supporters to begin and discover your next step with Startup Tucson.
Email: info@startuptucson.com, opens a new window
Phone: (520) 477-8278
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1214, Tucson, AZ 85701
Website: startuptucson.com, opens a new window
