SE Valley Times

Finding helpful information and insightful data for starting a business in Mesa just got a little easier. The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development updated two free resources – the Mesa Business Resource Guide and MesaBusinessBuilder.com - aimed at supporting Mesa small business owners.

The Mesa Business Resource Guide – now exclusively online - provides a start-up checklist and steps for opening a physical location in Mesa. The guide covers 17 topics from business licensing and zoning to environmental codes, permitting, and workers’ compensation, aimed at helping business owners avoid costly mistakes and potential fines for not obtaining the necessary licenses and permits or following the processes to open or expand.

On MesaBusinessBuilder.com, prospective and existing business owners can find competitive industry analysis through Mesa SizeUp, find available properties on Mesa SiteSearch, research permits and codes, get demographic data, and more. In addition, find business groups, coworking space, and connections to other resources that can help businesses.

"Small business owners think big and want their dreams to become reality as quickly as possible,” said Economic Development Director Jaye O’Donnell. “Our online Mesa Business Builder Resource Guide provides a road map to help entrepreneurs understand all the steps necessary to reach success.”

O’Donnell notes Mesa's commitment to providing meaningful assistance for the business community goes beyond these two resources. One-on-one customized consulting based on a business owner’s need is also available through the Mesa Business Builder (MBB) Small Business Assistance Program. To be eligible, companies must have a current Mesa General Business License and fewer than 25 full-time employees. Qualified businesses are paired with professional subject matter experts, who assist with a full range of services from developing a business plan and strategic growth plan to creating a marketing and social media strategy, designing a website, prepping a financial plan, and more. The program is available on a first-come, first-served basis until April 30, 2024, or until funds are exhausted for the program year.

"We are investing in our entrepreneurs and small businesses by offering consulting, training, and education to help them grow, become more resilient, and add to their long-term success. Mesa is committed to building a sustainable local economy for the future," O’Donnell said.

To learn more, visit the Mesa Business Builder FAQ page or call Project Manager Kelley Keffer at 480-644-6958. For more assistance starting or growing your business in Mesa, contact MesaBusinessBuilder@mesaaz.gov.

 

William Campos, Sophisticated Marketing Solutions turned to the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program and Mesa HUUBN to help him become more resilient running his business:  https://youtu.be/SP9D9fDhGUk     Longer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUBHnRFC_Wc

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