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Accion Opportunity Fund: An award-winning nonprofit organization that increases access to business credit, makes loans, and provides training. Accion offers small business loans ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000 and other support, including credit reporting, business counseling, publicity opportunities and educational business resource events. (24)
520.682.3648 or toll free 800.508.7624

Arizona MultiBank Community Development Corporation, a division of Clearinghouse CDFI: Provides financing for the advancement of small businesses, affordable housing projects, nonprofit organizations and economic development. (24
602.412.1166

Business Development Finance Corporation (BDFC): A private, non-profit corporation dedicated to economic development by providing affordable financing for Arizona businesses. As an SBA Premier Certified Lender (PCL), they have tools and resources that simplify the SBA 504 loan process. (24)
Phoenix 602.381.6292 or toll free 800.264.3377
Tucson 520.623.3377 or toll free 866.630.1974

Community Investment Corporation (CIC): A non-profit agency created to assist with economic development in Pima County. They offer financial assistance and business loans to new and existing businesses within Pima County.
520.529.1766
Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States: Provides financing solutions – including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, and guarantees of commercial loans to foreign buyers – to empower exporters of U.S. goods and services. (24)
Western Regional Office: 949.660.1341 or 800.565.3946
Southwestern Business Financing Corporation (SBFC): A private, non-profit corporation that is certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration to make the SBA 504 loan to small businesses for buildings or heavy equipment. (24)
602.495.6495
USDA Rural Development - Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loans: Provides loan guarantees to eligible lenders for quality loans whose purpose is to improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities. (24)
602.280.8715
USDA Rural Development: Programs & Services for Businesses: Provides funding opportunities for rural small businesses through loans, loan guarantees, and grants.
602.280.8715

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BUSINESS COUNSELORS

Some organizations, such as the Arizona Small Business Development Centers (AZSBDC) Network and SCORE offer small business entrepreneurs confidential business counseling services at no charge, local and online workshops, as well as, resources, templates and tools to assist entrepreneurs.

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DISCLAIMER

The ACA Checklist Program is not intended to be comprehensive and should not be used as the sole reference when starting a business in Arizona. Regulations and other legal requirements change constantly and there may be some obligations for your specific business activity this Checklist Program does not cover. We strongly suggest you consult an attorney, accountant or other business consultant.

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Thank you for using the ACA Checklist Program. We hope you will take advantage of this statewide "go-to" resource for each phase of your business development. We wish you much success in your business endeavor.

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Arizona Commerce Authority - Small Business Services