SE Valley Times

Mesa, AZ – Applications for the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program open on July 3. The program, designed to help Mesa’s small businesses grow, offers free customized consulting, industry boot camps and business education opportunities to eligible small businesses licensed by the City of Mesa.

A link to the application will be posted at MesaBusinessBuilder.com, as well as on Mesa HUUB (myhuub.com/mesa), a free online community supported by the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development. 

Assistance is delivered as one-on-one consulting on topics such as marketing, business operations, finance, social media, strategic planning and more, as well as industry-specific training programs at no cost to the eligible business. The program does not provide direct financial assistance, but each business receives a package of support based on the applicant’s needs. 

The program is aimed at business with 25 or fewer full-time employees that are physically located in Mesa and have a valid Mesa General Business License. Program information is posted at: MesaBusinessBuilder.com.

The Mesa General Business License is required by most businesses operating in the city. The application fee is $10 through the end of 2023. Businesses are encouraged to apply for their license online at mesaaz.gov/business/licensing. The business license number is required when filling out the Mesa Business Builder (MBB) Small Business Assistance application.

The MBB Small Business Assistance Program, now in its third year, assisted more than 200 Mesa businesses during the past two years. Additionally, Mesa HUUB – a digital platform offering more than 100 webinars, online networking, grant information and other resources - currently is supporting 730 Mesa businesses. 

Program assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis through April 30, 2024, or until funds are exhausted. 

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