The Power of Small Business
Each year, the Business Resources Guide offers a timely reminder of the critical role small businesses play in shaping Arizona’s economy and communities. These businesses are more than just a part of the economy; they are innovators, job creators and neighborhood anchors that bring energy and opportunity to every corner of our state. Arizona’s small businesses make up more than 99% of all businesses in the state and employ nearly half of our private-sector workforce. They’re responsible for two-thirds of new jobs and are often the first to respond to local needs. From main-street shops to fast-growing startups, small businesses reflect the ingenuity and determination that define our state’s entrepreneurial
