Business Assistance ServicesThe Arizona Department of Commerce’s mission is to provide statewide leadership to foster a business climate which helps companies create and retain quality jobs, and strengthen Arizona’s economic base. The following divisions offer direct assistance to Arizona entrepreneurs and growing companies: The Small Business Services online program is a statewide resource center for every stage of your small business development: business structure, business name registration, state and city licensing, loans, employee hiring, procurement opportunities, or Small, Minority and Women Business Certification. Existing Arizona companies that are expanding their operations and are interested in the Arizona Job Training Grant, tax credits and/or location assistance, please contact Marketing and Business Attraction at 602-771-1124. If you are interested in relocating your company’s operations to Arizona, please contact Marketing and Business Attraction at 602-771-1124 for further assistance. The Office of International Trade and Investment offers export assistance, maintains the latest information on international business opportunities and offers demographic breakouts, statistical records on trade, and access to the latest research on international market strategies. For more information, please call 602-771-1192. Your company might qualify for a tax credit or grant to assist with expenses relating to SBIR/STTR proposals. For more information, please contact the Office of Innovation and Technology or call 602-771-1152. Additional resources of interest:
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