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Regional Small BusinessResource Directory2013-14

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t sBusiness Planning 1• Business Plans • Incorporation • Starting a Business

Business Support 2• Chambers of Commerce • Economic Development • Trade & Networking Associations, Commissions & Advocacy Groups

Finance 14• Financial Management & Reporting • Financing • Investor Networks• Real Estate • Taxes

Human Resources 17• Employee Insurance, Compensation & Benefits • Recruiting & Hiring• Termination, Compliance & Policies • Work Programs, Training & Education• Support Organizations

International Business 19• Trades & Exports • Support Organizations

Legal 20• Copyright, Patent & Trademark • Identify Theft • Support Organizations

Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations 21• Advertising • Market Research & Planning • Public Relations

Management and Learning 22

Media 23• Local TV, Print, Radio, Online & Outdoor• Local Hispanic TV, Print, Radio, Online & Outdoor

Operations 26• Development Services, Municipality Codes & Governmental Business Links• Procurement Programs in Southern Arizona • Travel for Business

Technology 28• Support Organizations

Transportation 29• Public Transportation • Support Organizations

Welcome to the MainStreet Small Business Resource Directory. We prepared this directory to provide you with easy access to community partners and resources to better serve your needs.

We acknowledge this is not a comprehensive list. However the directory includes a variety of organizations and resources to get you started when you are looking for additional assistance.

MainStreet does not endorse or recommend one resource over another. Instead, we leave it up to you to select the service that best meets your current needs.

You are welcome to share resources you recommend for possible inclusion in any future directories.

We wish you continued success in your business endeavors.

The RTA established the MainStreet Business Assistance Program as part of the $2.1 billion Regional Transportation Authority plan approved by voters on May 16, 2006. The program is designed to help businesses affected by construction of RTA projects. Please visit www.mainstreetinfo.org

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BUSINESS PLANS

Helpful Articles to Help You Write a Business Planhttp://articles.directorym.com/Starting_a_Business_Tucson_AZ-t5274_Tucson+AZ.html Many people share the dream of starting their own business. If you’re an entrepreneur, but you need a little help getting started on your business plan, read through the articles in this section for some helpful hints. Other organizations that assist with business plan writing are:• SmallBusinessAssociation-www.SBA.gov• SCORE–www.SCORETucson.org• MicrobusinessAdvancementCenter–www.mac-

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INCORPORATION

Arizona Corporation Commissionwww.azcc.govTheAzCCservesprimarilytoregulatepublicutilities. In addition, it facilitates the incorporation of businesses and organizations, securities regulation andrailroad/pipelinesafety.CommissionersfunctioninanExecutivecapacity,theyadoptrulesand regulations thereby functioning in a Legislative capacity, and they also act in a Judicial capacity sitting as a tribunal and making decisions in contested matters.

STARTING A BUSINESS

Arizona Secretary of State – Trade Name and/or Doing Business as (DBA) http://www.azsos.gov/business_services/filings.htm (800) 458-5842Visit this site to obtain information about how to protect your business name and to ensure you are notusinganexistingbusinessname.Also,obtaininformation and forms for protecting a trademark inArizona(i.e.,anywork,name,symbolordeviceorcombination thereof ). For information on trademarks outsideofArizona,contacttheU.S.PatentOfficeat(703)308-4357.

Arizona Small Business Guide www.sba.govThisorganizationhelpssmallbusinessesunderstandtheir legal requirements and locate government services from federal, state and local agencies. Business.govisanofficialsiteoftheU.S.SmallBusinessAdministration.

How to Register a New Business Name in Arizona www.ehow.com/how_6340159_register-business name-tucson_-az.htmlIfyouarestartinganewbusinessinTucson,youcanregister the business name so that no one else uses it.ThestateofArizonadoesnotrequirebusinessesto register their names, which are referred to as tradenames.TheArizonaSecretaryofState’sofficeprocessesallbusinessnameregistrationsforTucsonandtherestofthestateofArizona.IfyouwanttoregisteraDBA,ordoingbusinessas“name,”youfollow the same processes.

Resources for Entrepreneurs in Tucsonwww.gaebler.com/Starting-a-Business-in-Tucson-Arizona--Guide AreyoustartingabusinessinTucson?Thisarticlediscusses the most important things to consider whenopeningabusinessinTucson.

Small Business Enterprise Program – City of Tucson http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/office-equal-opportunity programs-small-business-enterprise-program ThissiteprovidesinformationregardingTheSmallBusinessEnterprise(SBE)Program,whichis a certification program that offers yet another opportunityforsmallbusinessesintheTucsonmetropolitan area to potentially do business with the CityofTucson.Itisaprogramthatfosterseconomicgrowth and serves to enhance business opportunities for local firms.

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Ajo Arizona Chamber of Commercewww.ajochamber.com (520) 387-7742 TheAjoDistrictChamberofCommerceisorganizedto promote economic programs, designed to strengthenandexpandtheincomepotentialofallbusiness within the trade area; to promote programs of civic, social and cultural nature which are designed to increase the functional and aesthetic values of the community; and to discover and to correct abuses whichpreventthepromotionofbusinessexpansionand community growth.

American Indian Chamber of Commerce www.aiccaz.org TheAmericanIndianChamberofCommerceofArizona(AICCAz)providesaformatforAmericanIndian entrepreneurs to promote their business, forcorporationstoconnectwithAmericanIndianbusinesses, to act as a liaison on tribal economic development issues and to offer the best in resources, trainingandnetworkingfortheAmericanIndianbusiness.AICCAzoffersourmemberstheopportunitytoexchangeideasandinformationwithbusinessowners throughout the state.

Arizona Holistic Chamber of Commercewww.azholisticchamber.com(480) 245-9632AHCCpracticesandpromotesdoingbusinessholisticallywithintheircommunity.Theirvisionisconnecting body, mind and spirit in business and community, and their purpose is:• Toeducateandprovidebusinessdevelopment

support for holistic businesses.• Tocreateanincreasedholisticcommunity

presence.• Toprovideaforuminwhichbusinesspeopleofall

professionscanbesupportedandaffirmedintheircommitment to a holistic approach to business and life.

Asian Chamber of Commerce www.asianchamber.org(602) 222-2009 Tosupport,promoteandfosterbusiness,culturalandeducational relationships between chamber members and the general public.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commercewww.bensonchamberaz.com(520) 586-2842TheBenson/SanPedroValleyChamberofCommerceis dedicated to promoting and supporting commerce intheSanPedroValleyandiscommittedtocommunity growth.

Bisbee Chamber of Commerce www.bisbeearizona.com (520) 586-2330 OurgoalistohelpcreateandexpandtheeconomicbaseofsoutheastArizonaandthesurroundingcommunities. We actively support the retention and expansionofexistingbusinessesandthestartupofnew businesses. Our emphasis is on building the economicbase,increasingthenumberofnewjobsand employers in our area.

Graham County Chamber of Commercewww.graham-chamber.com(928) 428-2511TheGrahamCountyChamberprovidesconnectionsandinformationabouttheGilaValleyandStaffordareas.

Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce www.casagrandechamber.org(520) 836-2125TheGreaterCasaGrandeChamberactsasthevoiceof business by leading, promoting and developing opportunities for the success of its members and the community.

Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce www.douglasazchamber.org (520) 364-7501 ThissitecontainsgeneralinformationregardingDouglas,Arizona’sCommunity.

Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce www.sierravistachamber.org(520) 452-0878 TheGreaterSierraVistaAreaChamberfocusesoncreating a strong economy, providing networking opportunities, promoting the community, representing the interests of businesses and engaging in political advocacy.

Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatervailchamber.com (520) 975-0385 TheGreaterVailAreaChamberofCommercehasbeen formed to advance the general welfare and prosperityoftheVailAreasothatitscitizensandallareasofitsbusinesscommunityshallprosper.Allnecessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of the area.

Green Valley – Sahuarita Chamber of Commercewww.greenvalleychamber.com(800) 858-5872ThischamberstrivestomakeGreenValleymuchmorethan a retirement community. With its golf courses, shopping plazas, clubs, volunteer organizations, medical facilities, places of worship and recreation centers,TheGreenValleyChamberstrivestomakethe area a destination for retirees seeking an active lifestyle.

Integrative Wellness Coalition & Southern Arizona Holistic Chamber of Commerce www.azintegrative.org (520) 261-1470 AIWCisacoalitionofdiversehealthcareprovidersandallies who meet and network to share their knowledge andexpertiseofcomplementaryandalternativemedicineandintegrativewellnesspractices.Theyoffer informative programs, networking and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of holistic health and wellness practices in the community.

Marana Chamber of Commercewww.maranachamber.com(520) 682-2303TheMaranaChamberstaffandmembersworkcollaboratively with all industries and levels of government to build a balance between economic growth and quality of life in our community.

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Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commercewww.thenogaleschamber.com(520) 287-3685Thischamberencouragesthegrowthofexistingindustries and businesses while giving assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking to locate in the Nogales-SantaCruzCountyarea.Tosupportallthoseactivities that are beneficial to the community and area; to oppose those that might be detrimental, as well as fostering friendship, cultural and economic tieswithMexico.

Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce www.the-chamber.com(520) 297-2191Themissionofthischamberistoserve,promoteandprotect its members and the business community of northernPimaCounty.

Rio Rico Chamber of Commerce www.rioricochamberofcommerce.com(520) 377-9336TheRioRicoChamberofChamberisdedicatedtopromoting the growth of business and the quality of life in Rio Rico and surrounding communities.

Southern Arizona Chamber of Commerce Alliance (SACCA) www.southernarizonachambers.comNineSouthernArizonaChambersmakeuptheSouthernArizonaChamberofCommerceAlliance.Theirpurposeistoprovideaunifiedvoiceininfluencinglocalgovernments’decision-makingand get measures approved so the region can be viewed as friendly to business, a good place to start a businessandagoodplacetorelocateabusiness.Thealliance emphasizes economic development, orderly growthandbusinessretention.ThenineparticipatingorganizationsaretheGreaterVailArea,GreenValley,Sahuarita,Marana,NorthernPimaCounty,SouthernArizonaGreen,TucsonGLBT,TucsonHispanic,TucsonMetroandTucson-SouthernArizonaBlackChambersofCommerce.

Southern Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce www.sagcc.org(520) 777-7138 TheSouthernArizonaGreenChamberofCommerceis a nonprofit trade association of businesses, organizations, students and individuals interested insustainabilityinsouthernArizona.TheGreenChamberdirectsitseffortsatpromotingthecommoneconomic interests of all its members and advocates a community based on ecologically sound policies and sustainable practices.

Tombstone Chamber of Commerce www.tombstonechamber.com (888) 457 3929 Themostfamouslittletownintheworld.Somanybooks, television programs and movies have immortalizedTombstoneastowhattheìWildWestîwas all about.

Tubac Chamber of Commercewww.tubacaz.com(520) 398-2704TheTubacChamberofCommerceactivelypromotesthebusinessescommunityofTubacandthesurrounding area through events, festivals and networking opportunities.

Tucson GLBT Chamber of Commerce www.tucsonglbtchamber.org(520) 615-6436Tucson’sGLBTChamberpromotesthesuccessandgrowthofthegay,lesbian,bisexual,transgenderandalliedbusinesscommunityinsouthernArizonathrough education, networking and advocacy.

Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commercewww.tucsonhispanicchamber.org(520) 620-0005THCC’sisamultipurposechamberwiththefollowingmission:Todriveeconomicdevelopmentwhileadvancing Hispanic businesses and providing access to the Hispanic market. Its vision is to be the gateway to business success and economic advancement.Moreover,THCCoffersconnectionstoother businesses interested in the Hispanic market to establish business contacts that can help companies succeed.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Tucson Metro Chamber www.tucsonchamber.org(520) 792-2250ThemissionofTMCistoleadallinterests,publicandprivate,intheTucsonregiontocultivateapositiveeconomicclimateforjobcreationandgrowth.

Tucson-Southern Arizona Black Chamber of Commercewww.tsabcc.org (520) 623-0099TSABCCpromotesgrowthanddevelopmentofblackbusinesses,strengtheningtheTucson-southernArizonaeconomy.TSABCCfunctionsasaresourcecenter and provides networking, education and businessopportunities.Economicempowermentenables members to have a voice at the table, to affect public policy, and to be able to facilitate financial support to social, religious and political interests.

United States – Mexico Chamber of Commerce www.usmcoc.org TheU.S.–MexicoChamberofCommerce(USMCOC)isa bilateral organization to promote trade, investment andjointventuresonbothsidesoftheborder.Nowinitsthirddecadeofoperation,theChamberhasgrown into a unique nonprofit corporation operating through10officesinMexicoand10officesintheUnitedStates.Allchaptersandoffices,withstronglocal membership and international contacts, help businesses bridge differences in legal, regulatory and economic systems, as well as language and culture.

Willcox Chamber of Commerce www.willcoxchamber.com (520) 384-2272 or (800) 200-2272 TheChamberisaworkingpartnerofbusinessandprofessional people and their interests in the commu-nity and the area. It is an organization of people who practice the vision of coordinating their efforts under effective leadership for the advancement and devel-opment of the community and area.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Arizona Association of Economic Developmentwww.aaed.com(620) 240-2233AAEDistheleadingadvocateforresponsibleeconomicdevelopmentforallofArizona.

Benson Economic Developmenthttp://www.cityofbenson.com/index.asp?Type=B_LIST&SEC={F91BF408-2031-4406-9DB6-6E0DDEFC1536} (520) 586-2245 Benson is situated along several trade routes: Interstate10,StateRoute80,StateRoute90andthemainlineoftheUnionPacificRailroad.

Bisbee Economic Developmenthttp://www.cityofbisbee.com/dept_comdev.html http://www.cochise.az.gov/cochise_economic_development.aspx?id=1584(520) 586-2330 OurgoalistohelpcreateandexpandtheeconomicbaseofsoutheastArizonaandthesurroundingcommunities. We will actively support the retention andexpansionofexistingbusinessesandthenumberofnewjobsandemployersinourarea.

Douglas Economic Development www.douglasaz.org/economicTheCityofDouglasEconomicDevelopmentDepartment is investing in infrastructure, developing partnerships and economic strategies to create aprogressiveandsustainablecommunity.TheseeconomicdevelopmenteffortsandexpansionoftheDouglasPortofEntrywillbekeytothedevelopmentof a new Douglas. We also maintain a close working relationshipwiththeDouglas,Arizona,ChamberofCommerce.ForanoverviewoftheeconomicprospectsforDouglasreadtheDouglasArizona2010EconomicOutlookcompiledbyCochiseCollege.

Marana Economic Developmentwww.marana.com/index.aspx?NID=706ThemissionoftheTownofMaranaEconomicDevelopmentOfficeistocreateeconomicprosperityand a superior quality of life through the recruitment, retentionandexpansionofasustainablebusinesscommunity, including diverse employment opportunities and tourism development, consistent with the community’s goals and values.

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Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau (MTCVB)www.visitTucson.org(520) 624-1817ThemissionoftheMetropolitanTucsonConventionand Visitors bureau is to drive and enhance the economicprosperityoftheTucsonmetroarea,bypromoting, selling and marketing the region for meetings, conventions and tourism.

Nogales Economic Developmenthttp://www.nogalesaz.gov/community-partners/TheCityofNogalesisactiveinourstatewideeffortto compete in the regional, national and global economiesofthefuture.Inconjunctionwithahostofpublicandprivatepartners,theCityofNogalesisprepared to assist you in your business development endeavors. We want to demonstrate that Nogales trulyisìwhereit’satîasyousearchforalocationtostartorexpandyourbusiness.

Oro Valley Economic Developmentwww.orovalleyaz.gov/Town_Government/Economic_Development.htm(520) 229-4735ThissitewillprovideyouwithmanyresourcesforconnectingtotheTown’sbusinesscommunity,currentprojectsinprocess,Townstaff,andourstrategic partners in economic development. We inviteyoutoexplorethesiteandtheopportunitiesfor commercial development in Oro Valley.

Sahuarita Economic Development http://www.ci.sahuarita.az.us/index.php/for-business.htmlTheTownofSahuaritaisdedicatedtoprovidinginformation for people or companies either currently in Sahuarita or looking to do business in Sahuarita. With a focus on recruitment of high wage employers, theTownhaslaidoutastrategicplanfordevelopingalocal, diversified and sustainable economy.

Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation (SVEDF) www.svedf.org(520) 458-6948SVEDFactivelypromotesandpreservestheeconomicstrengthoftheCitythroughactionsfocusedonbusinessrecruitment,expansionandretention,andinternational business development and alliances.

SVEDFoffersservicesandtechnicalassistancetobusinessesinterestedinrelocatingorexpandinginSierra Vista, including: confidential consultations, site location information and assistance, customized research on specific business questions, representation in Sierra Vista’s zoning and building permit approval process, private and public financing andjobtrainingassistance,supportoflocalbusinessexpansions,andinternationaltradeandjointventurepartnerships.

Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO)www.treoaz.org(520) 243-1900TREOwasformedin2005toserveastheleadeconomic development agency for the greater Tucsonareaanditssurroundingcommunitypartners.TREOstrengthenstheTucsonregionbyproviding a comprehensive menu of solutions and effective regionally based economic development leadershipwithvisionandcoordination.TREOoffersan integrated approach of programs and services to support the creation of new businesses, the expansionofexistingbusinesseswithintheregionandtheattractionofcompaniesthatofferhigh-impactjobs,andsharethecommunity’svalues.

Tucson’s Industrial Development Authority www.tucsonida.com (520) 623-3377 Tucson’sIDAisaquasi-publicenterprisewhichprovides a range of financing alternatives for communityprojects.Forexample,theIDAhasestablished a community investment fund that activelyseekstofundTucson-basedprojectsthat have economic development, affordable housing, downtown, neighborhood or community developmentobjectives.Loanscanbemadebetween$5,000and$75,000.Largersizeloansalsomaybemade in participation with other lenders.

Willcox Regional Economic Development Alliance (WREDA)www.wxed.org (520) 384-5515 WREDAiscommittedtosustainablegrowthanddevelopmentinWillcoxandthesurroundingregion.WewanttohelpyougettoknowWillcoxandthesurrounding areas and help make it the right fit for your business.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

TRADE & NETWORkING ASSOCIATIONS, COMMISSIONS & ADVOCACY GROUPS

AGRI-Business Council of Arizona Inc.www.agribusinessarizona.org/index.html(480) 558-5301TheCouncilservesastheState’sReclamationrepresentative to the National Water Resources Association.Itsmembersarecomprisedofgrowers,ranchers, suppliers of equipment, seed, chemicals and services, agricultural processors, financiers of agribusiness enterprises, commodity groups, trade associations, electrical districts and irrigation and drainagedistricts.ABC’spurposeistoensurethevitality and sustainable profitability of the agriculture industry, and to further ensure that it remains a strong contributor to the overall diversified economic healthofArizona.

Alliance for Audiencehttp://tucson.showup.com/AllianceforAudienceis,quiteliterally,anallianceforaudiencedevelopment-thesharedeffortofthebreadthofArizona’sartsandculturalcommunitytoraise their visibility and engage new audiences.

Alliance of Construction Tradeswww.actaz.net(520) 624-3002TheAllianceofConstructionTradesofferseducationaland safety seminars to the construction industry.

American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizonawww.acecaz.org/contact.html(800) 982-5986ACECAZisabusinessassociationwithmorethan200memberfirms(and30+sustainingmembers)employingover7,500employeesintheindependentprivatepracticeofconsultingengineering.ACECAZisamemberofthenationalACECorganization,headquarteredinWashington,D.C.,whichsupports5,200memberfirmsemployingapproximately150,000.

American Institute of Architects Southern Arizona Chapterwww.aia.org/index.htm(520) 323-2191AIAhasbeentheleadingprofessionalmembershipassociation for licensed architects, emerging professionalsandalliedpartnerssince1857.

Arizona Bioindustry Associationhttp://www.azbio.org/(602) 495-2938AZBio,therecognizedstatewidebioindustrytradeassociation, seeks to unify, empower and advance its member organizations, allowing them to benefit individuallybyactingcollectively.AZBiostrivestoenhancetheenvironmentthatmakesArizonaaplacewhere bioscience companies can grow and succeed.

Arizona Builder’s Alliancewww.azbuilders.org(520) 881-7930TheArizonaBuilders’Alliance(ABA)withofficesinPhoenixandTucsonrepresents350contractors,suppliers and professional service firms serving the needs of the commercial construction industry. Its purposeistoleadABAmembersandtheindustryto greater productivity and profitability through management education, craft training programs and government relations.

Arizona Commerce Authority www.azcommerce.comThroughleadershipandcollaborativepartnerships,theAuthority’smissionistocreatevibrantcommunitiesandagloballycompetitiveArizonaeconomy.ItsWebsiteislistedastheìcenterforeconomicadvancementîinthestatewithdozensofresources, publications, programs and services for the small business community.

Arizona Entrepreneur’s Edge http://www.innovationaz.com/resources/entedge.aspArizonaEntrepreneur’sEdgeisaresourceguidetostarting, operating and growing a business in Arizona.Thisguideprovidesgeneralinformationfornew business owners and serves as a reference and directory for established businesses of all sizes.

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Arizona Jewish Business Alliancewww.azjba.comTheArizonaJewishBusinessAlliance(AZJBA)isanadvertisingco-opandmarketingprogramforlocalJewishbusinessownersandprofessionals.AZJBAisdifferentfromotherorganizations.AZJBAisNOTaleads group. We strategically leverage our dues to provideconsistentandeffectiveco-opadvertising.We believe in networking, providing quality referrals, supporting fellow members and giving back to the Jewish community in addition to our monthly business meetings and social events. One hundred percent of dues go directly to advertising and marketing.

Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnershipwww.arizonamep.orgArizonaMEPworkswithArizonamanufacturerstohelp them become more profitable and globally competitive,byprovidingtechnicalexpertiseandhands-onassistancetodelivercustomizedsolutions.

Arizona Registrar of Contractors www.azroc.gov (520) 628-6345ARCprovidesinformationaboutcontractorlicensesincluding license classification, bonding status, complaint history and more.

Arizona Restaurant Associationwww.azrestaurant.org(520) 791-9106DedicatedtoeducatingArizona’shospitalityindustryas the leading resource for information regarding the industry’s latest trends, management techniques and regulations.TheARAservesasthelegislativeliaisonforArizona’srestaurantsrepresentingtheinterestsofmorethan11,000foodserviceestablishmentsatthestateLegislature, county governments and municipalities.

Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA)www.asba.com(520) 327-0222ASBAisamembership-driven,not-for-profitcorporation of small business owners, providing a forum for networking, informative workshops, seminars,classroomandonlinetraining.ASBAactively represents members with legislation affecting small businesses at the state and federal levels of government.

Arizona Technology Councilwww.aztechcouncil.org(520) 829-3440AsanadvocatefortechnologycompaniesinArizona,theCouncilcontinuouslymonitorsfederal,stateandlocalpoliciesthatimpactthegrowthofArizona’stechnology industry. With the strength of almost 500membercompanies,theCouncilinformsandeducates policymakers on issues that are important toArizona’stechnologycommunity.TheCouncilis becoming one of the state’s leaders in driving apro-growth,business-focusedstateandfederaltechnologyagenda.TheCouncilservesasavoicefor the technology community, testifying before the Legislature on a regular basis.

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) – Tucson Chapterhttp://tucson.alpfa.org/ALPFAisthelargestLatinoassociationforbusinessprofessionals and students with chapters nationwide andover15,000members.ALPFAisdedicatedtoenhancing opportunities for Latinos and building leadershipandcareerskills.ALPFAisanonprofitentity registered with the Internal Revenue Service. Membership is open to anyone who shares our values, vision and mission.

Better Business Bureau of Tucson (BBB)www.tucson.bbb.org(520) 888-5353Tucson’sBBBprovidesservicesthatcanbehelpfultoconsumers before purchasing from local businesses. Services include: reports on businesses satisfactory/unsatisfactory operations; information about charity groups and organizations; assistance in helping resolve consumer disputes through conciliation, mediation and arbitration; and promotion of ethical businessstandardsandvoluntaryself-regulationofbusiness practices.

Business Resources - City of Tucson www.tucsonaz.gov/business.html (520) 792-CITYTucson’sdirectoryofdepartmentresources,formsandapplications necessary to operate a new business in the city limits, including: • Findinformationaboutaproperty• Startanewbusiness• InformationonCityservicesforexistingbusinesses

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• FindinformationforregisteredCityvendors• Viewcodes,ordinances,developmentstandards&

guidelines• RelocateabusinesstoTucson• Findtransportationoptions• Findtaxincentivesandresources

Campbell Avenue Business Partnershipwww.campbellavenue.com(520) 325-5097CABPisanonprofitorganizationpromotingavibrant and unique business environment through community awareness and positive interdependent relationships with customers, businesses, neighborhoods and a local government.

Chicanos Por La Causawww.cplc.org(520) 882-0018ChicanosPorLaCausaoffersprogramstoaddressthe problems encountered by small business entrepreneurs seeking financing and provides alternativesforexistingandemergingmicro-enterprisesintheTucsoncommunity.Loanfundsmay be used for working capital or the purchase of equipment,machinery,furniture,fixtures,suppliesand/or inventory.

Downtown Tucson Partnershipwww.downtowntucson.org(520) 547-3338TheDowntownTucsonPartnershipInc.(formerlytheTucsonDowntownAlliance)isanonprofitcorporation, charged with the mission of improving businessconditionsindowntownTucson.Theorganization was created to implement the services of the downtown business improvement district.Theseservicesincludeenhancedsecurity,maintenance, marketing and advocacy.

EMAT – The Tapestry of Tucson – European Multi-ethnic Alliance of Tucson Inc.(520) 326-7330TheTapestryofTucsonisamulti-culturalprojectdesigned to provide insight into the many cultural and historical influences that have helped shape our community.

Fire Department Business Assistance Unit – City of Tucsonwww.tucsonaz.gov/fire_prevention/Sections/Business_Assistance/business_assistance.html (520) 791-4010 TucsonFireDepartment’sBusinessAssistanceProgramwascreatedtohelpsmalltomedium-sizedbusinesses understand and follow the International FireCodeasadoptedbytheCityofTucson.Inadditiontotheseregulations,theBusinessAssistanceProgramteam has arranged to act as a liaison with the various agencies that may have an impact on your business.

Fourth Avenue Merchant’s Association (FAMA)www.fourthavenue.org (520) 624-5004FAMAiscomprisedofmembermerchantsfromtheFourthAvenueHistoricShoppingDistrict(theareabetween9thSt.,UniversityBlvd.,5thAve.and3rdAve).FAMA,formedin1974,isanonprofit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the businesses and communities in theFourthAvenuearea.However,FAMAalsobenefitsa wide range of other nonprofit groups throughout Tucson.FAMAsupportsprogramsofacivic,social,cultural or artistic nature that are designed to increase the function and aesthetic values of the community, and also economic programs designed to strengthen andexpandtheeconomicpotentialofNorthFourthAvenue.

Gateway Business Alliancewww.gbatucson.com(520) 509-3917TheGatewayBusinessAllianceisanonprofitbusinessorganizationwhosevisionistobeapositiveall-inclusive force in generating a healthy, viable, prosperous and safe business and community environmentinthegreaterTucsonarea.

Green Energy – Commercial Programswww.tucsonelectric.com/Green/Business/index.aspThissiteoffersseveralconservationandrenewableenergy options that you can incorporate everyday into your business life.

Governor’s Council on Small Businesswww.azgovernor.gov/sbTheGovernor’sCouncilonSmallBusinessprovidesanexecutivelevelforumtofocusonkeytopicsthatimpactArizona’ssmallbusinesscommunity.

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Local First Arizona www.localfirstaz.com(602) 956-0909LFAisanonprofitorganizationworkingtostrengthencommunities and local economies through its support of locally owned businesses throughout the stateofArizona.Theyeducatecitizens,stakeholders,business leaders and legislators about the significant environmental, economic and cultural benefits of strong local economies.

MainStreet Business Assistance Program www.mainstreetinfo.org (520) 838-4352MainStreet is a unique program focused on helping small businesses struggle less and prosper more duringtransportationconstructionprojectsbyproviding information, facilitating communication and offering free individual and group business supportconsultingservices.The$2.1billion,20-yearRegionalTransportationAuthority(RTA)planincludes an allocation for small business assistance for businesses that would be affected by road constructionalongmajorRTAprojectcorridors.TheRTAestablishedtheMainStreetBusinessAssistanceProgramtofulfillthiselementoftheplan.

Metropolitan Education Commissionwww.metedu.org(520) 670-0055TheMetropolitanEducationCommission(MEC),composedof34members,facilitatespartnershipsand collaborations among education, business, service and government agencies to promote education and to advocate on issues affecting educationinPimaCounty.

Metropolitan Pima Alliance (MPA)www.mpaaz.org(520) 751-1030MetropolitanPimaAlliance’s(MPA)goalistoparticipate, educate and influence public policy and decisionmakingforMetropolitanPimaCounty.MPAleads the charge in facilitating dialogue between members of the development community with those inthepublicsector.MPA’sgoalsdirectlyrelatetoimproving our region’s quality of life and economic vitalityandtothatend,MPAstronglybelievesinthepositive participation and contributions of the private business sector working in collaboration with local jurisdictions.

Microbusiness Advancement Center (MAC)www.mac-sa.org(520) 620-1241MAC,formerlyknownastheArizonaCouncilforEconomicConversion(ACEC)andtheTucson-PimaCountyWomen’sBusinessCenter,providessmallbusinessplanningconsultation,one-on-onesupport, seminars, business wellness services and loan packaging assistance. Services and training are providedinEnglishandSpanish.

Minority-owned BusinessArizona Business and Professional Womenwww.bpwaz.orgAzWApromotesfullparticipation,equityandeconomicself-sufficiencyforworkingwomen.We are the leading advocate for today’s working woman, and additionally support our cause through advocacy,educationandinformation.AzWAisastatewideorganizationconsistingof10localchapters.Membership is open to any individual who is willing toendorsetheobjectivesofAzWA.

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) www.nawbotucson.org(520) 32-NAWBONAWBO,GreaterTucsonChapter,propelswomenentrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheresofpowerworldwide.Asanorganization,theystrengthenthewealth-creatingcapacityoftheirmembers and promote economic development, create innovative and effective changes in the business culture, build strategic alliances, coalitions andaffiliations,transformpublicpolicyandinfluenceopinion makers.

National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)www.ncaied.orgThissiteisaresourceguidededicatedtodevelopingAmericanIndianeconomicself-sufficiencythroughbusiness ownership.

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Pan Asian Community Alliancewww.panasiantucson.org (520) 512-0144 ThePanAsianCommunityAllianceservesasanumbrellaorganizationforAsianPacificgroupsintheregion.PACAstrivestorecognizeandmeettheneedsoftheAsianAmericanPacificIslandercommunitiesinsouthernArizona.

Pima County Small Business Commissionwww.pima.gov/sbcPimaCounty’sSBCiscomprisedofsmallbusinessowners or managers who represent the business communitythroughoutPimaCounty.ThemissionoftheSBCistobeaìvoiceforsmallbusinessîtoCountyelectedofficialsandstaff.TheCommissioniscomprisedof11businessrepresentatives–twoappointees from each Supervisor’s district, and one appointee selected from the commission members. TheSBCrepresentsavarietyofdifferentprofessionalorganizations to keep abreast of current business and community issues.

Pima County Health Department www.pimahealth.org(520) 243-7770If you’re going to start a restaurant, you’ll need a special license. You’ll also need to maintain certain standards to keep your business operating. Visit this sitetoobtain:ìHowtoStartaFoodEstablishment.îThisguideisprovidedtohelpfirst-timefoodestablishment owners or independent operators complete the licensing or plan review process for foodestablishmentsinPimaCounty.

Pima Public Library – Online Resourceswww.library.pima.gov(520) 791-4010Thelibrary’sWebsitecontainspowerfulresourcesandservices to help grow your business. It includes an InformationCenterforwwwlinksandtheEBSCOhostmagazinedatabaseforfulltextcoverageofover1,000magazines.

Research Informationwww.sba8a.com/stixaz.htmThissitegivesyouacompletelistingofMinorityandWoman–OwnedsuppliersthroughoutArizonaincludingTucson.

Sahuarita Business Serviceshttp://www.ci.sahuarita.az.us/phocadownload/economic-development/biz-services.pdfTownofSahuarita’ssupportservicestoassistwithbusiness and financial planning.

Servicios e InformaciÛn en EspaÒolwww.mac-sa.org/espanol(520) 620-1241ElCentrodeAdelantamientodeMicroempresazas(MAC)esunaorganizaciÛnnolucrativadedicadaalcrecimientoeconÛmicodelSurdeArizonayeldesarrollo profesional para clientes individuales proporcionando instrucciones, recursos, referencias, y apoyo para personas que desean empezar, financiar o ampliar un microempresa.

SCORE – Southern Arizonawww.scoretucson.org(520) 670-5008SCOREoffersfree,confidential,one-on-onebusinesscounseling to meet the needs of business startup, managementand/orexpansion.Moreover,theyprovidebusinessesproblem-solvingassistance,lowcosttaxseminarsandotherbusinessworkshops. Small Business Development Center (SBDC)http://mac-sa.org/about-2/sbdc/ (520) 620-1241 Ext. 109SBDCprovideshigh-impactconsultingandtrainingtostartup entrepreneurs and small business owners. SBDCbusinessanalystsprovideassistanceinbusiness planning, market assessment, technology commercialization, capital acquisition and strategic planning. Most services are provided at minimal or nocostduetosupportfromtheU.S.SmallBusinessAdministration.

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Small Business Waste Assistance Programwww.pima.gov/deq/waste/smallbusinwaste.html(520) 791-4014TheSmallBusinessWasteAssistanceProgram(SBWAP)providesasafeandaffordabledisposal/recyclingoptionforyourbusiness.SBWAPispartoftheCityofTucson/PimaCountyHouseholdHazardousWasteProgramandisoperatedbytheCityofTucson.

Solar Alliance of Greater Tucson www.solarinstitute.org/tucson_solar_alliance/index.html TheTucsonSolarAllianceisanonprofitcommunitycoalition dedicated to helping people access solar energy and related measures more easily on a practicalandcost–effectivebasis.

Southern Arizona Home Building Association (SAHBA) www.sahba.org(520) 795-5114TheSouthernArizonaHomeBuildersAssociation(SAHBA)isanadvocateforplanningandimplementing public policies that promote housing opportunityandchoice.TheirpurposeisthebusinessandpoliticalìvoiceîfortheresidentialconstructionindustryinPima,SantaCruzandCochisecountiesinArizona;tostimulatebusinesswithinthehomebuilding industry; influence political decisions by virtue of member strength; and provide a format for networking, information, training and support for members.

Southern Arizona Leadership Councilwww.salc.orgTheSouthernArizonaLeadershipCouncil’smissionistoimprovethegreaterTucsonareaandtheStateofArizonabybringingtogetherresourcesandleadership to enhance the economic climate and the quality of life in our community, and attract and retainhigh-quality,high-wagejobs.TheSouthernArizonaLeadershipCouncil,workingthroughitsfocus areas and their respective members, interacts with community organizations interested in the primaryobjectivesidentifiedannuallybytheCouncil.AconsciouseffortismadebytheCounciltoincludein that process leaders representing the various segments of the community.

Southern Arizona Lodging & Resort Association (SALARA)http://www.associationsites.com/SALARA’smissionistocreateandsustainanenvironment which enhances member and industry success today and in the future.

State of Arizona Web sitewww.Az.govArizonaisagreatplacetolocateorexpandyourbusiness, offering a positive economic environment and a quality workforce. Browse the many categories and resources for additional information.

Tucson Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/boards.php?board=40 Allmembersareknowledgeableaboutissuesandconcernsofimportancetothegay,lesbian,bisexualandtransgenderedcommunityinTucson.TheyactastheofficialadvisorybodyonGLBTissues.

Tucson Indian Center – American Indian Association of Tucson Inc. www.ticenter.org/about.html (520) 884-7131 ToservetheurbanAmericanIndianCommunityandothersby:Providingculturallyappropriatesocial,economic, education, housing, wellness and advocacy services. Raising awareness and recognizing the uniqueneedsandcontributionsofAmericanIndians;and building support to address these needs and contributions.

Tucson International Alliance of Refugee Communitieshttp://www.aztiarc.org/ (520) 881-4404 TIARCprovidesservicesprimarilytorefugees,toenable them to function productively in today’s society.Theseservicesareprovidedthroughclassesandinteractionwithstaffandcommunity.TIARCserves refugees and immigrants from all over the world. Services are not restricted to refugees and immigrants.Manylow-incomepersonsandfamiliesinthe local neighborhood take advantage of the services weoffer.Participantsrangeinagefrom5to65+.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Tucson Originalswww.tucsonoriginals.com(520) 343-9985Formedin1999,theTucsonOriginalsisworkingto preserve the culinary spirit of our communities. With the rapid rise of chain eateries, this alliance has helpedmanyofTucson’ssignaturerestaurantssurviveandthrive.TucsonOriginalmembersworktokeepour local economy strong and reinvest for the future.

Tucson Small Minority Women Owned Business Commissionhttp://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/files/clerks/uploads/bccfiles/6480.pdf(520) 837-4416SMWBCadvisesMayorandCounciloncurrentandproposed city policies affecting small businesses and facilitatescommunicationbetweentheCityandsmallbusinesses.CommissionmembersareappointedbytheMayorandCouncil.Meetingsareheldmonthlyand are open to the public.

Tucson Utility Contractors Association (TUCA)www.tuca-az.org/ (520) 623-0444TUCAisaProfessionalTradeOrganizationrepresenting the hard working people who build our community, their families and the issues that enhance our quality of life in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. We will maintain a close working relationship withelectedofficialstofurthersharetheconcernsof our industry. In addition, we continue to be a strong proponent of legislation that brings dollars to the construction industry. We also encourage your participation in our two fundraising events, marketing committee, and/or membership ambassador committee.

Tucson Young Professionalswww.tucsonyoungprofessionals.com(520) 829-4677TYPisagroupofyoungbusinessandcommunityleaders focused on the promotion, attraction and retentionofyoungprofessionalsinTucson.TYPisaquality group of diverse young professionals working togethertoshowcaseTucsonasaplaceforgrowth,prosperity and an engaging environment to live, workandplay.TYPseekstoworkhand-in-handwithcurrent community and business leaders to learn from theirexperiencesandtocreateayoungprofessionalatmosphere.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)www.sba.gov/localresources/district/az/AZ_NEWS.html(520) 670-7042TheU.S.SmallBusinessAdministration(SBA)wascreatedin1953asinindependentagencyofthefederal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise, and to maintain and strengthentheoveralleconomyofournation.TheSBAhelpsAmericansstart,buildandgrowbusinesses.

Warehouse Arts Management Organization (WAMO)www.wamotucson.orgTheTucsonHistoricWarehouseArtsDistrictisauniqueasset—andtheWarehouseArtsManagementOrganization(WAMO)isworkingtodevelopitintoathriving arts district.

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FINANCING

Arizona Community and Business Financing Guide http://azmemory.lib.az.us/cgi-bin/showfile.exe?CISOROOT=/statepubs&CISOPTR=5356&filename=5641.pdf Containsdescriptionsandcontactinformationforfederal, state and many private loan, grant and financing programs.TheGuideisorganizedbasedonapplicanteligibility–Communities/TribesandBusinesses.

Arizona Innovation Accelerator Program http://www.innovationaz.com/ AIAisdedicatedtoprovidingcommercializationassistancebyconnectingtechnology-focusedentrepreneurs with the resources needed to ensure Arizona’ssmallhigh-techbusinessesgrowintolargeglobal enterprises; creating a network of business support services that greatly improves the chances for start-upsuccessandgrowth,andprovidingintensivehands-onassistancetoentrepreneurs.

Business Development Finance Corporationwww.test.bdfc.com (520) 623-3377BDFC,Arizona’sNo.1SBA504Premierlender,offersa wide range of business loans that can range from $10,000to$3million.TheSBA504programoffersfinancingforbusinessesacquiringfixedassets.Eligibleprojectsincludeacquiring,constructingorexpandingbusinessrealestateorbuyingmachineryandequipment.Projectsizecanrangefrom$125,000toover$5million.Long-termfinancingisavailableforupto90percentoftheprojectcostwithaffordablefixedrates.BDFC’sSmallLoanProgramisavailabletofinancetermloansforanybusinesspurpose.Theseloanscanrangefrom$10,000to$100,000andhaveanattractivefixed-interestrateandnoprepaymentpenalty.

Science Foundation of Arizona – Small Business Catalytic Investments http://www.sfaz.org/live/collection/research-program-categories/10983 TheSmallBusinessCatalyticinvestmentprogramprovidesseedfundingtouniversity-basedspinoff companies, enabling researchers to secure larger amounts of funding for technology commercialization. Thegoalistocatalyzetechnologydevelopment,companyformationandhigh-techjobcreationin

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Arizona.CompaniescreatedasaresultofScienceFoundationArizonafundingmustremaininArizonafor a minimum of five years.

Small Business Lending through PrÈstamos www.prestamosloanfund.org ComercioArizonaRealEstateICDE,LLC(ìComercioArizonaî),asubsidiaryofChicanosPorLaCausa,Inc.,inassociationwithWellsFargoCommunityDevelopmentCorporationandtheCityofTempe,willprovide subordinate commercial real estate loans throughtheirNewMarketsLoanProgramasameansofstimulatingeconomicgrowthinlow-incomecommunitiesintheMaricopaCounty,PinalandPimaCounties.Theloanswillbefundedatbelowmarketpricing.

State Incentives, Programs and Grantshttp://www.azcommerce.com/incentives.aspxTheStateofArizonaoffersnograntstocoverstartingoroperatingexpensesforbusinesses,althoughawidevarietyofloanprogramsareavailable.TheCommunityandBusinessFinancingGuidecontainsdescriptions and contact information for federal, state, and many private loan, grant and financing programs related to community, economic and workforce development and planning.

INVESTOR NETWORkS

Angel Investor Networkwww.angel-investor-network.com/Desert-Angels.html We are a nonprofit organization serving as a forum for accredited investors who seek opportunities to investinstartuporearlystageno-tech,low-tech,orhigh-techcompanies.Weencourageco-ventureswithventure capital companies, other angel groups and individual investors.

Desert Angelswww.desertangels.org (520) 490-8137DesertAngelsisaTucsonbasednonprofitorganization of accredited investors who seek opportunities to invest in regional startup or early stageno-tech,low-tech,orhigh-techcompanies.

Idea Fundingwww.ideafunding.orgIdeaFunding provides networking, business integration and knowledge sharing events. IdeaFunding is part of IdeaXchange, a partnership comprised of individuals and organizations committed to economic prosperity and wellness in southernArizona.

Solstice Capitalhttp://www.solcap.com/(520) 514-8000SolsticeCapitalseekssuperiorventurecapitalreturnsforitslimitedpartnersthroughinvestmentsinseed-andearly-stagecompaniesintheindustryareasofalternative energy, education, the environment, life sciences and information technology.

REAL ESTATE

Arizona Multi-housing Associationwww.azama.orgTheArizonaMulti-housingAssociationisthestatewide, nonprofit trade organization for the apartment and rental housing industry. We serve approximately2,300memberswithover199,000unitswho are apartment property owners, developers, managersandmembercommunities.Alsoincludedinourmembershipareover475supplierswhoprovideproducts and services to our industry.

Building Owners & Manager Association Internationalwww.boma.org (520) 299-4956BOMAisarealestateadvocacygroupandservesasthe government watchdog for real estate industry issues. Members receive advance notice and information on legislation, regulation and codes.

Housing and Community Development – City of Tucsonhttp://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/hcd (520) 791-4505Tucson’sHCDdepartmentprovidesinformationand oversight of area and neighborhood plans, design guidelines, planned area developments, redevelopmentplans,sub-regionalplans,planamendments, etc.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

Finance Department – Business License Section – City of Tucsonwww.tucsonaz.gov/finance(520) 791-4566 ThissitecontainsinformationregardingoperatingabusinessintheCityofTucsonincludingonlinetaxforms, business privilege and occupational license applications.

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PPEP Microbusiness and Housing Development Corp. Inc. www.azsmallbusinessloans.com(520) 806-9513PPEPopensdoorsforpeopleinRuralArizonabyassisting those who want to start their own business orpurchaseaffordablehousing.PPEPprovidesfinancial services and technical assistance to small businessesandhome-basedbusiness,andprovidestraining, business planning and bookkeeping referral services.

Properties Available in Pima Countyhttp://www.treoaz.org/Business-Development Resources-Available-Properties.aspxInanefforttoprovidethemostaccurateandup-to-dateinformationtoourclients,allrequestsforinformationshouldbedirectedtoTREO’sBusinessDevelopmentteam.TREOstaffcanprovideyouwithcustomized demographic data, business data and commercialpropertyavailability.AmemberofTREO’sBusiness Development team will respond to any written inquiry within one business day.

Tucson Association of Realtorswww.tucsonrealtors.orgTheTucsonAssociationofREALTORS®isthelargesttradeassociationinsouthernArizona,representingtheinterestsofover5,000professionalsintherealestate industry.

Tucson Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)www.tucsoncrew.org Foundedin1989,CREWNetworkistheindustry’spremier business networking organization dedicated to supporting the achievements of women in commercial real estate.

TAxES

Arizona Department of Economic Security – Employee Recruitmentwww.azdes.gov (520) 584-8172Whetheryouareseekingoneor100employees,theArizonaDepartmentofEconomicSecurity’sEmploymentServicecanassistyouwithyourrecruitment efforts by matching your requirements withthequalificationsofjobseekers.TherecruitmentprocessbeginswhenyouplaceaJobOrderwithDES.

Arizona Department of Economic Security – Unemployment Taxeswww.azdes.gov (520) 628-6820AssoonasyoubeginabusinessinArizona,youmustcompleteandsubmitanArizonaJointTaxApplicationtoregisterwiththeArizonaDepartmentofEconomicSecurity(DES)andArizonaDepartmentofRevenue(DOR).YouregisterwithbothagenciesatthesametimebycompletinganArizonaJointTaxApplication(formJT-1/UC-001)andsubmittingittotheLicense&Registration Section of DOR. DOR will then forward a copytoDES.TheinformationyouprovidetoDESonthis application will be used to determine whether ornotyouareliabletopayArizonaUnemploymentInsurance(UI)taxes.

Arizona Department of Revenuewww.revenue.state.az.us(520) 352-4090AssoonasyoubeginabusinessinArizona,youmustcompleteandsubmitanArizonaJointTaxApplicationtoregisterwiththeArizonaDepartmentofEconomicSecurity(DES)andArizonaDepartmentofRevenue(DOR).YouregisterwithbothagenciesatthesametimebycompletinganArizonaJointTaxApplication(formJT-1/UC-001)andsubmittingittotheLicense&Registration Section of DOR. DOR will then forward a copytoDES.Moreover,ADRprovidesguidanceonallStateofArizonataxquestions.

Internal Revenue Service – Federal Income Tax Division www.irs.gov(800) 829-1040 Providesguidanceandformsforallfederaltaxquestions and filing requirements.

Tucson Tax & Incentive Programshttp://www.treoaz.org/Business-Resources-Assistance.aspxBusinesseslocatingtoArizonacantakeadvantageofincentiveprogramsofferedbytheStateofArizona.TREO’sstaffisavailabletoassistbusinessesindetermining incentive eligibility and to answer any questions regarding specifics.

EMPLOYEE INSURANCE, COMPENSATION & BENEFITSState Compensation Fund of Arizona – Workers’ Compensation Insurance www.scfaz.com (520) 292-4000Companieswithatleastoneemployeemustprovideinsuranceforworkerstocompensateforjob-relatedinjuries.Workers’compensationcoveragecanbepurchased from any insurance company.

RECRUITING & HIRINGArizona Department of Commerce – Arizona Workforce Connectionwww.azworkforceconnection.com/resources/businesses.asp (800) 542-5684ArizonaWorkforceConnectionisastatewidesystemofworkforcedevelopmentpartners–providingfreeservices to employers who seek access to skilled new hiresorexistingworkertrainingresources.

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) – Employment Service www.azdes.gov/aspnew(520) 293-1919TheArizonaDESEmploymentServiceservesbothemployersandjobseekersbymatchingthequalificationsofjobseekerstotherecruitmentrequirements of local employers.

TERMINATION, COMPLIANCE & POLICIES

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)www.tucsonaz.gov/eoo/ada.html(520) 791-4593In1990,theAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)wasestablished to ensure inclusive and equal opportunity forpersonswithdisabilitiesinallaspectsofAmericanlife.TheADAprohibitsdiscriminationonthebasisofdisability and provides for equal access to programs, services and activities.

Diversity Program – City of Tucsonwww.tucsonaz.gov/diversity/index.phpTheCityofTucsonDiversityTeamrepresentsvariousdepartmentsandpositionsthroughouttheCity.TheyworktobringforwardideasandsuggestionsonhowtheCitycanbetterservethecommunityandthe workforce in a way that is supportive, inclusive, respectful, and free of intolerance and discrimination.

Equal Opportunity Office - City of Tucsonwww.ci.tucson.az.us/eoo(520) 791-4593TheOfficeofEqualOpportunityPrograms(OEOP)implementsandenforcesequitypolicyfortheCityofTucson.

WORk PROGRAMS, TRAINING & EDUCATION

Arizona Department of Education http://www.ade.az.gov/arizonaheat/Courses/Program_list_filtered.asp?returnP=2&County=Pima&category=&city=Tucson&Ptype=training%20program ThissiteprovidesyoutheresourcesofthevarioustrainingprogramsthatexistwithintheTucsonCommunity.YoucansearchbyKeyWord,LearningEnvironment,ReportTypeorGeographicAreaofPreference.

Cochise Community Collegewww.cochise.eduCCC’sprogramsincludetheCenterforProfessionalDevelopment,SmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter,CareerServicesCenter,ConferencesandElderhostelProgram,PrisonEducationPrograms,AdultEducation,Bi-nationalEducationProgramsandFortHuachucaMilitaryEducationPrograms.ItiscommittedtoservingsouthernArizonacitizensbyofferingclassesinWilcox,Benson,Bisbee,FortHuachuca,SierraVista,Douglas and outlying areas.

Community Services, Employment, and Training – Pima Countywww.pimaworks.com(520) 243-6703 or (520) 798-0500One-StopCentersconnectbusinesseswithjobseekers.TheCentersprovideuniversalaccesstocareer and labor market information and services forjobseekers.ServicesavailabletosouthernArizonacompaniesincludejobdevelopmentforjobseekers,customizedtrainingforbothjobseekersandemployers,on-the-jobtrainingdollarsforeligiblecompanies,incumbentworkertraining(suchasH1Bmonies),andincentivesandtaxcreditsforemployers.

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Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) www.tucsonleadership.org (520) 512-5GTLGTLisanonprofitorganizationwhosepurposeis to identify community leaders, broaden their perspectives and enhance their abilities to serve thecitizensofGreaterTucson.ItsupportsqualityleadershipintheTucsonregionthrougheducationalprograms and community events that inform and motivateaction.Eachyear,approximately50classmembers are selected to participate in the program.

New Horizons Computer Learning Center www.nhtucson.com/localweb(520) 290-5600NewHorizonsComputerLearningCenterissouthernArizona’sonlyMicrosoftCertifiedGoldPartnerintraining.TheyprovidetrainingprogramsforMicrosoftapplications,Adobeproducts,MacroMediaandWebdesign.TheyalsoofferafulllineoftechnicaltrainingonallMicrosoftproducts,CompTIA,Sun/Solaris,Securityandmanyothers.TheyaretheonlyauthorizedcenterinsouthernArizonatodeliverCrystalReportTrainingandCISSPsecuritytraining.TheycanprovidetrainingintheirTucsonandSierraVista classrooms, or at onsite business locations.

Pima Community College www.pima.edu(520) 206-4500PimaCommunityCollegeisaplacewherepeoplefrom all walks of life receive a quality higher education. Whether you’re going to college for the firsttimeorcomingbackafteryearsaway,Pimacanhelp you reach your dreams through small classes, affordable tuition, and convenient class times and locations.

Pima County Environmental Education and Outreach www.pima.gov/deq/educ/index.html PDEQprovidesFREEenvironmentaleducationandoutreach for youth, business, association, agency and communitygroupsofallagesandaffiliationsinPimaCounty

Tucson Urban Leaguewww.tucsonurbanleague.com(520) 791-9522TULoffersjobtrainingprogramsconsistingofGEDpreparation, basic education, life skills support, career exportationandon-the-jobtraining.

University of Arizonawww.arizona.edu(520) 621-2211TheUniversityofArizonaisastudent-centereduniversitywithover34,000students.Itsmorethan150academicunitsareorganizedinto12schoolsand18colleges,offeringmorethan300degreeprograms.

University of Phoenixwww.phoenix.edu 1-866-766-0766TheUniversityofPhoenixmakesitpossibleforbusyadults to earn their college degree while maintaining their career and personal life. Bachelor, master and doctoral degrees, as well as professional certificate degrees, are offered in the following areas: business, administration, accounting, management, technology management, information systems, education, counseling and nursing.

SUPPORT ORGANIzATIONS

Human Relations Commissionwww.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/boards.php?board=42TheHRCstudiesdiscriminationwithinthecommunityand encourages mutual understanding, respect and cooperationamongallgroupswithintheTucsonmetropolitan community.

Society for Human Resource Management of Greater Tucson www.shrmgt.org (520) 299-6787TheSocietyforHumanResourceManagementofGreaterTucsonhasover300membersinthelocalarea dedicated to serving the HR professionals in our community and advancing the professional. AsthepremierorganizationforhumanresourcesprofessionalsandinterestedpartiesinTucsonsince1940,wehaveavibrantorganizationwhosemembers in addition to professional development initiatives assist with and promote Job Fairs, foster workforcedevelopmentandco-sponsortheWorkforceExcellenceAwardseachyear.Beaguestatour luncheon meetings and attend our events; more information at www.shrmgt.org.

TRADES & ExPORTS

International Trade Resources – U.S. Commercial Service Arizona www.buyusa.gov Thissiteprovidesinformationregarding:GettingStarted, Market Research, Market Development, Links&Directories,HarmonizedSchedule/ScheduleBNumbers,ExportRegulationsandStandards,Shipping,Logistics,Documentation,CulturalandCountryInformation,ExportLegalAssistance,U.S.GovernmentExportFinanceProgramsandMultilateral Development Banks.

National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade www.natlaw.com (520) 622-1200 TheNationalLawCenterforInter-AmericanFreeTradeisa501(c)(3)nonprofitresearchandeducationalinstitutionaffiliatedwiththeJamesE.RogersCollegeofLawattheUniversityofArizona.TheCenterisdedicatedtodevelopingthelegalinfrastructure to build trade capacity and promote economicdevelopmentintheAmericas.TheCenterhas worked closely with the public and private sectors on legal reform and development of best business practices in a number of substantive areas, including (butnotlimitedto)thefollowing:alternativedisputeresolution, banking, bankruptcy, business formation and associations, competition law and policy, customs, electronic commerce, environment, family law, intellectual property, investment securities, judicialreformandtraining,labor,productsliability,real estate, securitization, secured transactions and transportation.

Sunbelt World Trade Association www.sunbeltworldtrade.com(520) 744-0430SWTApromotesTucsonandsouthernArizonaasagatewaytoglobaltrade.SWTApromotesTucsonandArizonaasameanstoencouragebetterrelationshipsbetween countries by providing a valuable forum for ideas and discussions pertaining to foreign trade.

U.S. Export Assistance Center www.buyusa.gov/arizona (520) 670-5540Arizona’sU.S.ExportAssistanceCenters,partoftheU.S.CommercialService,arefederalofficesdedicatedtohelpingArizonacompaniesdevelopinternationalmarkets.TheirexperiencedstaffofInternationalTradeSpecialistsinTucsonwillhelpfindanswerstoexportingquestions;matchinternationalbuyerswithArizonasuppliers;locatetradeeventsandseminars; make contacts and connections around the world; and assist businesses to become successful in exporting.

SUPPORT ORGANIzATIONS

International Business Development Networkwww.globaladvantagenet.comGlobalAdvantageisaWebsitededicatedtoTucson’seconomic alliances and international network of cities. Thissitecontainskeyreports,headlines,highlights,newsletters, local links about international business andtradeopportunities.Thesitealsocontainsacalendar of events that also includes listings entered byourpartnersinBerlinandManchester.Thereisalsoa business forum where business, academic, research needs can be posted for review by constituents of memberregionsinanefforttospurcross-borderbusiness activity among the partner cities.

Southern Arizona Logistics Education Organization (SALEO)www.saleo.org (520) 243-1929SALEOisyourgatewaytoeducationandworkforcedevelopmentinlogisticsandtoanetworkofArizona-Mexicologisticsserviceprovidersandusers.SALEO’smission is to advance global and regional logistics through education, networking and workforce development.

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COPYRIGHT, PATENT & TRADEMARk

United States Copyright Officehttp://www.copyright.gov/WeintheCopyrightOfficeareproudtobepartofa long tradition of promoting progress of the arts and protection for the works of authors. We are also excitedaboutthereengineeringofouroperations.Ourgoalistomakemajorimprovementsinourpublicservices and a key part of this initiative is providing the opportunity to register your works online via our Web site.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Officehttp://www.uspto.gov/Providinghighqualityandtimelyexaminationofpatent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide.

IDENTITY THEFT AND OTHER SCAMS

Federal Trade Commission – Consumer Protection Complaint Centerhttps://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/TheFederalTradeCommission,thenation’sconsumerprotection agency, collects complaints about companies, business practices and identity theft undertheFTCActandotherlawsweenforceoradminister.

SUPPORT ORGANIzATION

NALS – Association for Legal Professionals, Tucson Chapterhttp://www.nalsoftucson.org/NALSofTucson&So.AZisalocalcharteredchapterofNALSInc.,amulti-level501(c)(6)professionalassociation.NALSisaleaderinthelegalservicesindustry, offering numerous opportunities for education and professional development by providing continuing legal education, professional certifications, scholarships, and training to anyone who has chosen the legal services industry as their career.

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MARkET RESEARCH & PLANNING

Legal Marketing Association – Southwest Chapterhttp://www.legalmarketing.org/Chapters/SOUTHWEST/tabid/106/Default.aspxTheSouthwestChapterjoinedtheLMAnetworkin2002andincludesArizona,NewMexico,NevadaandUtah.Weare60membersstrongandgrowing.LikemanyotherChapters,themajorityofourmembersarein-housemarketingprofessionalswithnationalorinternational,regional,local,singleofficeorboutique law firms. In addition to legal marketers, our membership includes individuals from the local media, state bar, public relations and graphic design firms, service providers, and others involved with the legal community.

Tucson American Marketing Association www.tucsonama.comTucsonAMAbelievesthateducatedandnetworkedmarketers and business owners make better resources fortheircompanies.Throughmonthlyluncheons,seminarsandworkshops,individualsexpandtheir knowledge and stay on the cutting edge of marketing-relatedtrendsanddevelopments.Theirevents offer great opportunities to widen one’s network of contacts and develop relationships with other marketing professionals and business owners in southernArizona.

Tucson Community Affairs and Mexico Marketing http://www.visittucson.org/includes/media/docs/ 10-11MarketingPlan.pdfhttp://www.vamosatucson.com/ (800) 638-8350 Ext. 132 ReadtheMetropolitanTucsonConventionandVisitorsBureau’scurrentMarketingPlan,andvisittheTucson-MexicoeconomicdevelopmentprogramVamosaTucsonWebsite!

ADVERTISING

AD2 Tucsonhttp://www.ad2tucson.com/index.htmlAd2Tucsonisanorganizationmadeupoflike-mindedindividualsandprofessionalsages21to32interested in the fields of advertising, marketing and communication.

American Advertising Federation Tucsonhttp://www.aaftucson.org/TheAmericanAdvertisingFederationTucson(AAFTucson)missionistoimprovetheindustrystandards,recognize the best in advertising and to educate and inform advertising professionals.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

IAP2 - International Association of Public Participationwww.IAP2.orgIAP2isaninternationalassociationofmemberswhoseek to promote and improve the practice of public participation in relation to individuals, governments, institutions, and other entities that affect the public interest in nations throughout the world.

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)www.PRSA.orgCharteredin1947,thePublicRelationsSocietyofAmerica(PRSA)istheworld’slargestandforemostorganizationofpublicrelationsprofessionals.PRSAprovides professional development, sets standards ofexcellenceandupholdsprinciplesofethicsforitsmembersand,morebroadly,themulti-billiondollarglobal public relations profession. We also advocate for greater understanding and adoption of public relations services, and act as one of the industry’s leading voices on the important business and professional issues of our time.

MARkETING, ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS

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MEDIA

TELEVISIONChannel 12 – City of Tucson100N.StoneAve.Tucson,AZ85726-7210(520)791-2582or(520)837-6116www.tucson12.tv

Comcast Cable Communications8251N.CortaroRd.Tucson,AZ85743(520)744-1900www.comcast.com

Cox Cable Communications1440E.15thSt.Tucson,AZ85719(520)884-0133www.cox.com

Cox Media Sales (Cable TV advertising)1650ERiverRd#201Tucson,AZ85718-5967(520)867-7100www.coxmedia.com

kGUN - ABC Ch. 9/kWBA CW Ch. 587280E.RosewoodSt.Tucson,AZ85710(520)722-5486www.kgun9.com

kMSB - Fox Ch. 11/kTTU My Network Ch. 187831N.BusinessParkTucson,AZ85743(520)770-1123www.fox11az.com

kOLD – CBS Ch. 137831N.BusinessParkTucson,AZ85743(520)744-5230www.kold.com

kUAT - PBS POBox210067Tucson,AZ85721(520)621-5805or(520)621-7358www.azpm.org

kVOA- NBC Ch. 4P.O.Box5188Tucson,AZ85703(520)792-2270www.kvoa.com

PRINTAjo Copper NewsP.O.Box39,Ajo,AZ85321(520)387-7688www.cunews.info

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press- ASDM Press 2021N.KinneyRoadTucson,AZ85743(520)883-2702www.desertmuseum.org

Arizona Daily Star4850S.ParkAve.Tucson,AZ85714(520)573-4388www.azstarnet.com

Arizona Daily Wildcat (520)621-3425www.wildcat.arizona.edu Arizona Jewish Post3822E.RiverRoadTucson,AZ85718(520)319-1112www.azjewishpost.com Bear Essential News1037S.Alvernon#150Tucson,AZ85711(520)792-9930www.bearessentialnews.com

Biz Tucson Magazine4729E.SunriseDrive#505Tucson,AZ85718(520)299-1005www.BizTucson.com

The Desert Leaf3978E.Ft.LowellRoadTucson,AZ85712(520)881-5188www.DesertLeaf.com

Entertainment Book (888)231-SAVEwww.entertainment.com/discount/home.shtml

Fitness Plus 4474E.5thSt.Tucson,AZ85711(520)881-6696www.fitplusmag.com

Foothills News3029S.KinneyRd.Tucson,AZ85713(520)578-1505www.thefoothillsnews.com

Good News Tucson Magazine 5151E.BroadwaySuite1600Tucson,AZ85711(520)512-5403www.goodnewstucson.com

The Green Valley News and Sun & Sahuarita Sun 101-42S.LaCanadaGreenValley,AZ85614(520)625-5511www.sahuaritasun.com

Inside Tucson Business/Territorial Newspapers3280EHemisphereLoop,Suite180Tucson,AZ85706(520)294-1200www.insidetucsonbusiness.com

Loving Life After 50 (520)297-1220www.seniormedia.com

Marana Weekly News 3029S.KinneyRoadTucson,AZ85713(520)578-1505www.maranaweeklynews.com

MANAGMENT AND LEARNING

100 Best Management Web Siteswww.slideshare.net/monikamittalsekhri/100-best-management-learning-websitesThefollowinglinkwillleadyoutowhatmanyconsidertobethebest100sitesontheInternettodayformanagement and personal development, based on one simple criterion: the quality and quantity of FREEmaterialtheyoffer.Thematerialyou’lldiscoverranges from something as simple as a personality questionnaire,tosomethingasdetailedasa383-pagebook-fullofideasandadvice.Ifyou’reinterestedin developing your own skills, or those of your team youwillfindthisbooktobehighlyvaluable.Thereareapproximatelyover1,000hoursoftraininganddevelopmenthere,allwaitingforyoutoexploreanduse.

2000 Business Toolswww.c4lpt.co.uk/directory-of-learning-performance-tools/collaboration-spaces/Over2,000toolsforlearningandproductivityintheworkplace can be found here. Here you can find: • Publiclearningsites• Instructionaltools• Socialandcollaborationspaces• Twitterapps• Webmeeting,conferencingandvirtualworldtools• Document,presentationandspreadsheettools• Blogging,webandwikitools• Image,audio&videotools• Communicationtools• Othercollaboration&sharingtools• Personalproductivitytools• Browsers,players&readers

Small-Medium Enterprise Toolkithttp://us.smetoolkit.org/us/enTheSMEToolkit,broughttoyoubytheInternationalFinanceCorporation(IFC)andIBM,isdesignedespeciallyforAsian,Black,Hispanic,NativeAmericanandWomen-ownedbusinesseswithessentialbusiness tools. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, you can find the tools, content, resources, advice, mentoring and more to serve your needs.

Top 100 Tools for Business Learning http://c4lpt.co.uk/top-tools/top-100-tools-for-learning-2011/Thissiteoffersbusinessestheopportunitytolearnmore about the most technologically advanced and business-savvywebsitesintoday’smarket.Here,professionals worldwide can vote on their favorite web sites based on their capabilities, advantages and features. Many of these sites listed are popular; however this site mentions their capabilities that mostpeoplemaynotknowexist.

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Natural Awakenings 4880N.SabinoCanyonRd.#12149Tucson,AZ85750-7010(520)760-2378www.naturaltucson.com

Northwest Explorer7225N.MonaLisaRoad,Ste.125Tucson,AZ85741(520)797-4384www.explorernews.com

TREND Report (TucsonRealEstate&NewDevelopment)3661N.CampbellAve.,Suite241Tucson,AZ85719(520)603-2175www.trendreportaz.com

Tucson Green Times POBox18331TucsonAZ85731(520)751-7926www.tucsongreentimes.com

Tucson Home and Tucson Guide MagazinesP.O.Box42915Tucson,AZ85733(520)322-0895or(800)444-8768www.tucsonhomemagazine.com

Tucson Lifestyle & Dining Guide7000E.TanqueVerdeRoad,Suite11Tucson,AZ85715-5318T(520)721-2929www.tucsonlifestyle.com

Tucson Move MagazineT1-888-615-552www.tucsonmovemagazine.com

Tucson Shopper1861W.GrantRd.Tucson,AZ85745(520)622-0101www.newtucsonshopper.com

Tucson Weekly3280E.HemisphereLoop, Suite180TucsonAZ85706(520)294-1200www.tucsonweekly.com

The Weekly Observer P.O.Box50733Tucson,AZ85703www.tucsonobserver.com

zócalo Tucson MagazineP.O.Box1171Tucson,AZ85702-1171(520)940-1229-Business/AdSaleswww.thezmag.com

RADIOArizona Public MediaPOBox210067Tucson,AZ85721(520)621-5805

kUAz 89.1 FM (1550 AM) – NPR/Jazz kUAT 90.5 FM - Classical www.azpm.org

Citadel Radio575W.RogerRoadTucson,AZ85705(520)887-1000

kIIM 99.5 FM – Tucson’s Country Favorites-www.kiimfm.com

kSzR 97.5 FM – “Bob” - Tucson’s Greatest Hits-www.975bobfm.com

kHYT 107.5 FM – k-Hit - Tucson’s Classic Hits-www.khit1075.com

kTUC 1400 AM – Tucson’s All Time Favorites-www.ktucam.com/

kCUB 1290 AM – Sports – Home of the Wildcats-www.kcubam.com

Clear Channel Radio3202N.OracleRd.Tucson,AZ85705(520)618-2100

• KRQQ93.7FM–Today’sHitMusic - www.krq.com

• KOHT98.3FM–Hot98.3Tucson’s Hits and Hip-Hop-www.hot983.com

• KWMT92.9FM–TheMountain - Tucson’s Modern Music - www.929themountain.com

• KNST790AM–NewsTalk790-www.790knst.com/

• KWFM1450AM–Funny1450– Comedy Radio -www.funny1450.com

Good News Radio Broadcasting3222S.RicheyAve.Tucson,AZ85713(520)790-2440

• KCEE690AM–PopClassics-www.690kcee.com

• KVOI1030AM–TheVoice–Talk Radio - www.kvoi.com

• KGMS940AM–ChristianTalk– www.kgms.com

Journal Broadcasting7280E.RosewoodSt.Tucson,AZ85710(520)722-5486

• KMXV94.9FM–“MixFM”-Soft Rock – www.mixfm.com

• KQTH104.1FM–“TheTruth” Talk Radio – www.1041thetruth.com

• KGMG106.3FM–Mega–Tucson’s Old school and R&B – www.mega1063.com

• KFFN1490AM/104.9FM–“The Fan” ESPN Radio – www.espntucson.com

MEDIA MEDIA

kJLL – 1330 AM – The Jolt Talk Radio4433E.Broadway,#210Tucson,AZ85711(520)529-5865www.tucsonsjolt.com

Lotus Broadcasting3871NCommerceTucson,AZ85705(520)407-4500

• KLPX96.1FM-Tucson’sRealClassic Rock - www.klpx.com

• KFMA92.1&101.3FM–Tucson’s New Rock – www.kfma.com

kxCI 91.3 FM – Community Radio220S.FourthAve.Tucson,AZ85701(520)623-1000Ext.13www.kxci.org

ONLINEkVOA Local Ad Network (represents several local Web sites)P.O.Box5188Tucson,AZ85703(520)792-2270www.kvoa.com

Tucson SentinelP.O.Box3006Tucson,AZ85702www.tucsonsentinel.com

OUTDOORAdVision Outdoor (Bus Shelters & Benches)1120N.AnitaAve.Tucson,AZ85705(520)292-6200www.advisionoutdoor.com

Clear Channel Outdoor441East25thSt.Tucson,AZ85713(520)622-6777www.clearchanneloutdoor.com/markets/tucson

Sun Tran (bus wraps, bus exterior advertising)(520)623-4301http://www.suntran.com/business_adv.php

HISPANIC TELEVISIONkHRR Telemundo - Ch. 405151E.BroadwayBlvd.#600Tucson,AZ85711(520)396-2617www.msnlatino.telemundo.com

kUVE Univision – Ch. 46kFTU Telefutura – Ch. 342301N.ForbesTucson,AZ85745(520)204-1288www.univision.com

kUDF-LP AztecaAmerica – Ch. 142919E.BroadwayBlvd.Suite305Tucson,AZ85716(520)881-0334www.aztecaamerica.com

kWBA – LA TV - Ch. 58.27280E.RosewoodSt.Tucson,AZ85710(520)722-5486www.latv.com

kTTU – Estrella - Ch. 18.21855N.6thAve.Tucson,AZ85705(520)770-5426www.estrellatv.com/network

HISPANIC PRINTArizona Bilingual Magazine245S.PlumerAve.#13Tucson,AZ85719-6347(520)305-4110www.azbilingual.com

El Imparcial/Healy Newspapers1661N.SwanRoad,Suite208Tucson,AZ85712(602)870-8254www.elimparcial.com

La Estrella de Tucson4850S.ParkAve.;P.O.Box26807Tucson,AZ85726(520)807-8029www.azstarnet.com/laestrella/

HISPANIC RADIOClear Channel Radio3871N.CommerceDriveTucson,AZ85705-2983(520)407-4500

• KCMT102.1FM-LaCaliente - www.kcmt.com

• KTZR97.1FM–Mia–SpanishHits - www.mia971.com

• KXEW1600AM–RadioTejano - www.tejano1600.com

kEVT 1210 AM – Regional Mexican2919EBroadwayBlvdTucson,AZ85716(520)294-1030

kzLz 105.3 FM – Regional Mexican2961EGrantRdTucson,AZ85716(520)325-3054

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OPERATIONS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, MUNICIPALITY CODES & GOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS LINkS

City of South Tucson – Business Services Links• DevelopmentServices-www.southtucson.org/user/

department.php?choice=department&deptid=17

City of Tucson – Business Services Links• BusinessResources-http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/

business

• CityCodes-http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/signs

• DevelopmentServicesCenter-www.tucsonaz.gov/dsd

Pima County – Business Services Links• BusinessResources-www.pima.gov/navigate.

aspx?L1=1&L2=1

• CountyCodes-library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientID=16119&stateID=3&statename=Arizona

• DevelopmentServicesCenter–www.pimaxpress.com

Town of Marana – Business Services Links• BusinessResources-www.marana.com/index.

aspx?NID=963

• TownCodes–www.marana.com/documentview.aspx?DID=112

• DevelopmentServicesCenter-www.marana.com/index.aspx?NID=638

Town of Oro Valley – Business Services Links• BusinessResources-www.orovalleyaz.gov/

Business.htm

• TownCodes–www.codepublishing.com/az/orovalley/

• DevelopmentServicesCenter-www.orovalleyaz.gov/Town_Government/Development_Infrastructure_Services_Dept.htm

Town of Sahuarita – Business Services Links• BusinessResources-www.ci.sahuarita.az.us/

phocadownload/economic-development/biz-services.pdf

• TownCodes–www.codepublishing.com/AZ/sahuarita.html

• DevelopmentServicesCenter-www.ci.sahuarita.az.us/index.php/town-departments/planning-a-building

PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS IN ARIzONA

Amphitheatre School District Procurementhttp://www.amphi.com/departments--programs/purchasing.aspx

Arizona Department of Education Procurement www.ade.state.az.us/procurement (800) 352-4558 We purchase and contract for goods and services that are educationally oriented and related to the operation of the Department, such as:• consultingservices

• publicopinionsurveys

• auditsofschoolfoodandnutritionprograms

• warehousinganddistributionofUSDAsurplusfoods for schools

• studentachievementtesting

• AIMStesting

We purchase goods and services:• fromvendorsthathavebeenawardedstate

contractsbytheStateProcurementOffice(SPO)

• fromDepartmentcontractsdevelopedforspecialized goods and services that are not on state contracts

• fromopenmarketvendors

Arizona Department of Housing – Procurement Dept.www.azhousing.gov/ShowPage.aspx?ID=191&CID=10 (602) 771-1000AllstateagenciesarerequiredtousetheStateProcurementOfficetopurchaseequipment,supplies,outside training services, etc.

Arizona State Procurement Office www.spo.az.gov (602) 542-5511 TheStateProcurementOffice(SPO),locatedwithintheArizonaDepartmentofAdministration(ADOA),serves as the State’s central procurement authority and is responsible for the authorization, oversight and management of the contracting and purchasing activities of the state.

Catalina Foothills School District Procurementhttp://www.cfsd16.org/public/_admin/AdminMain.aspx

Department of Veteran Affairs Procurement Opportunities www.va.gov VAimplementsandcoordinatesprogramsforveteran-ownedsmallbusinesses.Annually,VAoffershelptoveteran-ownedbusinessesandworkswith them to locate government and corporate procurement opportunities.

Flowing Wells School District Procurementhttp://www.flowingwellsschools.org/index.cfm?pID=181

Marana Procurement www.marana.com/index.aspx?NID=713 ThislinkwillprovidesupplierstotheTownofMaranawithabasicunderstandingoftheTown’sprocurement process, general requirements and sources of information that might be useful in preparingaresponsetotheTown’ssolicitationsformaterials and services.

Marana Unified School District Procurementhttp://www.maranausd.org/index.aspx?nid=151

Nogales Procurement http://www.nogalesaz.gov/Procurement-Finance/ TheProcurementDepartmentistheofficeresponsible for the acquisition of supplies, services and construction in support of the operations of the CityofNogalesandisauthorizedtoissueInvitationstoBidandRequestsforProposal.TheDepartmenthandles release purchase orders, develops term contracts,andacquiressuppliesandservices.TheDepartment also disposes of surplus property and equipment.

Oro Valley Procurementhttp://www.orovalleyaz.gov/Town_Government/Procurement.htm

Pima County – Procurement Department / MWBE Programwww.pima.gov/procure (520) 740-8161PimaCounty’sProcurementVendorRelations/MWBEDivision is designed to facilitate the procurement process and to respond to the needs and concerns of PimaCountyvendors.

Sahuarita Arizona Procurement http://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/sahuarita,az/buyer/public/home TheTownofSahuaritavaluesitspublic/privatepartnership and strives to facilitate the delivery of goods and services from our vendors.

Sahuarita Unified School District Procurementhttp://www.susd30.us/district/business-services-2/purchasing/

Sierra Vista Procurement http://www.sierravistaaz.gov/department/?fDD=23-0TheCityofSierraVistaProcurementDivisionprovidesaservicethatmaximizestheeffectivenessofthetaxdollarwhilemaintainingtimelyandadequatesupportoftheCity’sneedsformaterialsandservices.Procurementassistsdepartments/divisionsinobtaining needed goods and services for the best possiblevalue.Theyalsodevelopbidandproposalpackages to distribute to prospective vendors, evaluate submitted bids and proposals, and develop awardrecommendationsanddocuments.Allawardsare made to the most responsible/responsive bidder.

Sunnyside Unified School District Procurementhttp://www.sunnysideud.k12.az.us/district/purchasing-property-control-warehouse

Tucson Procurement www.tucsonprocurement.com (520) 791-4217ThissitelistsallsolicitationsavailablethroughtheCityofTucson.NoteyoumustregistertoparticipateasavendortodobusinesswiththeCityofTucson. Tucson Unified School District Procurementhttp://www.tusd.k12.az.us/contents/depart/purchase/index.html

The University of Arizona Procurement and Contracting Services/Arizona BuyWays http://pacs.arizona.edu/AZ_Buyways (520) 621-7631 E-ProcurementisWeb-basedrequisitioning.TheUniversityofArizona’sE-Procurementsystem,ArizonaBuyWays, allows access to multiple Vendors from one Internet location.

Vail School District Procurementhttp://www.vail.k12.az.us/district-services/business-office/request-for-proposals/

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Arizona Hi-Tech Connect http://www.sazhightechconnect.com/ThiswebsiteincludesHi-TechBusinessConnections.

Community Information and Telecommunications Alliance www.tucsonlink.org(520) 321-1309CITAisanonprofitorganizationdedicatedtobuildinglinks to the electronic future that will support Arizona’seducational,economicandcommunitydevelopment.

Innovative Technologies Development Center www.inno-tech.org (520) 299-4551ITDCisaself-sustainingnon-profitlearninglaboratorywhereinternationaltradeinitiateshands-oneducation and economic development in southern Arizona.Servicesprovidedincludehelpingtobringbuyers and sellers together, consulting, capital sourcing and training.

Southern Arizona Technology Council www.satc-az.com(520) 742-6601Anon-profitorganizationwhosemissionistopromoteandimplementhigh-techindustry,economic development and competitiveness in TucsonandsouthernArizona.

TRANSPORTATION

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Sun Tranwww.suntran.com(520) 792-9222SunTran,Tucson’saward-winningregionalbussystem,operates40fixedroutesand13Expressrouteswithafleetof240coaches.Askaboutour “GetonBoard”Programforemployers. Sun Ridesharewww.884ride.org (520) 884-RIDESunRideshare,aprogramofPimaAssociationofGovernments(PAG),assistsareaemployersinfindingthebest transportation options for their employees. With the assistance of Sun Rideshare’s business development staff, employers can review available options, evaluate the costs and benefits, and then make informed decisions about employee benefits, infrastructure needs or employee recruiting strategies. One of the many free services offered by Sun Rideshare is an interactive online carpool matching system. Registrants can quickly find carpool partners or the fastest transit route to get to their work location. Vanpool and bike buddy matching is also available. Other services offered for commuters includetaxiserviceincaseofanemergencyandleasedvansforlong-distancecommutes.

TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS

Airfare Finder and Airport Guide www.airtucson.comTucson’sBestAirfareFinderandAirportInformationGuide.AirTucsonisaboutmakingairtravelplanningforTucsonansandregionalvisitorsmoreconvenientand economical.

Arizona Tourism Alliancewww.aztourismalliance.org(602) 452-2906TheArizonaTourismAlliance(ATA)isanindependent,non-profitorganizationbasedonunifyingArizona’smanytravel-relatedbusinesses.Itsmissionistoensure the future growth and success of tourism throughourcollectiveefforts.ATAanditspartnerswork throughout the year to advocate, educate and unite the tourism industry.

Southern Arizona’s High-Tech Connection (Tucson Supplier Partnership) www.sazhightechconnect.com SouthernArizonaHigh-TechConnectionisanetworking leads group with select members that can help a businessperson bring a new idea from concept to product or take care of an order of thousands of an itemwithmanufacturingtakingplaceinTucson.

University of Arizona – Office of Technology Transfer www.ott.arizona.edu (520) 621-5000ThemissionoftheOfficeofTechnologyTransferisto assist the faculty in matters related to intellectual property, including interactions with commercial partners, and to bring the inventions and discoveries developedwithintheUniversitytomarketforthepublicgood.Itworkscloselywiththehigh-techclustersinsouthernArizonaonabroadrangeoftechtransfer matters.

University of Arizona – Science and Technology Parkwww.uatechpark.org(520) 621-5287TheUniversityofArizonaScienceandTechnologyParkisoneofthenation’spremierresearchfacilities.Auniqueenvironmentdedicatedtotransferringtechnology from the laboratory to the market place.Itsitson1,345acresinsoutheastTucson,AZ.Almost2millionsquarefeetofspacehasbeendevelopedfeaturinghightech-office,R&Dandlaboratoryfacilitieson345acres.Hometoseveralhigh-technologycompanies,theTechParkhousesfiveFortune500companies:IBM,Raytheon,GeneralDynamics,CanonUSAandCitigroup,emergingtechnologycompaniesAmplimedandNPPhotonicsandatechnologybusinessincubator,theArizonaCenterforInnovation,tonameafewtenants.

TECHNOLOGY