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Small Business Development Center


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MAC is proud to host the Small Business Development Center (SDBC) in Pima County. Tucson entrepreneurs can now obtain a greater depth and breadth of assistance to help their business thrive.

MAC Small Business Development Center

With an entrepreneurial spirit, we provide high impact, quality consulting services and training to help business owners and managers achieve their goals, thereby strengthening the economy of the Southern Arizona region. Our mission is to support Arizona’s economy by helping small businesses achieve success. We strive to promote small business growth, expansion, innovation, and increased productivity for the businesses that we serve. The SBDC provides the following resources to the business community:

  • Confidential one-on-one counseling by skilled professionals at no charge
  • Referrals to outside resources such as accounting, legal, market research, website development
  • Seminars and workshops on a variety of business topics
  • Facilitation of strategic planning retreats including implementation of strategic plans
  • Focused small group sessions to assist business owners with cash and profit management
  • Help in preparing for government contracts and assistance with obtaining certifications at the federal, state, and local levels
  • Assistance in accessing both debt and equity capital
  • Advising owners in business planning and forecasting

Arizona SBDC Network

Our SBDC is part of a national network of over 1,000 SBDCs administered by the SBA. In Arizona our AZ SBDC Statewide Network office supports our 11 SBDCs and numerous satellite locations. SBDCs work with community organizations and local, state and federal agencies to create a broad network of resources for the small business community.

Click here to request counseling with one of the SBDC Analysts.

The SBDC is located at MAC’s offices at 330 N. Commerce Park Loop, Suite 160. Counselors can be reached by telephone at 520-620-1241.

SBDC Staff:

Ellen Kirton, Director, Ext. 112
Bob Fick, Business Analyst, Ext. 105

Karen Burns, Business Analyst, Ext. 103
Amanda Holbert, Business Analyst, Ext. 107

 

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