Best Small Business Resources in the Flagstaff Area
Starting a business is a life-changing experience. Arizona has dozens of great resources to help entrepreneurs get started. Our team researched and vetted organizations in the Flagstaff area and compiled our list of recommended resources in this article.
You can also read our guide to starting a business in Arizona.
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Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
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Description
NACET is an incubator with several programs fitting both part-time entrepreneurs and startups ready to launch a business. Their flexible options offer mentorship and community support to anyone interested in starting a new venture. Their facilities boast furnished office spaces, collaborative areas, and a stocked laboratory featuring a scanning electron microscope. NACET is the incubation facility run by Moonshot.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
Coconino SBDC
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Offers Free Service
Description
The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
Flagstaff SCORE
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Offers Free Service
Description
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
Local First Arizona Foundation
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Description
This foundation offers a 6-month course (Fuerza Local) for minority entrepreneurs thinking of starting a business, teaching financial literacy, marketing, and business planning among other vital skills. During this 6-month program, each member is a part of a lending circle, making regular monthly payments that are reported to Experian, building a credit history. In exchange for these payments, each member receives one lump-sum amount that is matched by a grant from the foundation (this lump-sum payment is equal to the sum of their monthly payments).
Restrictions
Business must be located in Arizona.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
