Unlocking Opportunity: Supporting Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs for Arizona’s Future
Unlocking Opportunity: Supporting Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs for Arizona’s Future Unlocking Opportunity: Supporting Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs for Arizona’s Future By: Shamia Lodge, Co-Chair, Black Chamber of Arizona Entrepreneurship has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but for justice-impacted individuals—those who have been incarcerated or affected by the criminal justice system—that dream often feels out of reach. […]
Unlocking Funding: Grant Opportunities for Arizona’s Small Businesses
Unlocking Funding: Grant Opportunities for Arizona’s Small Businesses Securing funding is a critical challenge for many small businesses. Grants offer a valuable source of non-repayable funds to support growth, innovation, and sustainability. Available Grant Opportunities Arizona offers a variety of grant programs tailored to small businesses: Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC): Administered by the Arizona Commerce Authority, […]
Thriving Under the Trump Administration-How Small Businesses Can Leverage Pro-Growth Policies
Thriving Under the Trump AdministrationHow Small Businesses Can Leverage Pro-Growth Policies The Trump Administration has consistently prioritized economic growth, deregulation, and tax reform—creating a fertile environment for small businesses to thrive. With a focus on reducing government intervention, expanding access to capital, and promoting domestic job creation, entrepreneurs have unique opportunities to scale their businesses […]
Empowering Growth: The Black Chamber of Arizona’s Mission to Foster Employer Firms through Strategic Contracting Opportunities
Empowering Growth: The Black Chamber of Arizona’s Mission to Foster Employer Firms through Strategic Contracting Opportunities The Black Chamber of Arizona is dedicated to transforming small businesses into thriving employer firms, recognizing that such growth not only benefits individual enterprises but also strengthens the broader economy. A pivotal strategy in this mission is facilitating access […]