• Check List: Start, Operate and Grow a Business in Arizona
• Arizona Commerce Authority
• Small Business Development Center 
• Small Business Training and Workshops 
• Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE)
• US Small Business Administration 

The Chamber of Commerece  is an independent, government-free business organization. We do not accept government funding or represent any government agency.  Businesses may occasionally need official information regarding licensing, permits, zoning, economic development, and other regulatory matters. The resources below are provided as informational references to assist businesses in locating official sources.

• Surprise
• Peoria
• Glendale
• Goodyear
• Avondale
• Buckeye
• El Mirage
• Tolleson
• Youngtown
• Phoenix
• Mesa
• Chandler
• Scottsdale
• Gilbert
• Tempe
• Maricopa County:  Sun City, Sun City West, Anthem, Sun lakes,  Waddell, Wittmann, Leveen and others. These communities  do not issue or require a General Business license since they are considered unincorporated areas of the County. If you are located in an incorporated city or town

Veteran Resources

• Veterans – Ten Small Business Grants & Loans for Veterans
• Veteran-owned Businesses: SBA Resources
• Veteran Entrepreneur Portal: US Dept. of Veterans Affairs

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Free small business data and trendsThere are many reliable sources that provide customer and market information at no cost. Free statistics are readily available to help prospective small business owners.

Consider the following business statistics in your market research and competitive analysis:

Find statistics on industries, business conditions.

NAICS, USA.gov Statistics, Statistical Abstract of the United States, U.S. Census Business Builder
Consumer statistics
Gain info on potential customers, consumer markets.
Consumer Credit Data, Consumer Product Safety

Demographics
Segment the population for targeting customers.
U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Economic indicators
Know unemployment rates, loans granted and more.
Consumer Price Index, Bureau of Economic Analysis

​Employment statistics
Dig deeper into employment trends for your market.
Employment and Unemployment Statistics

Income statistics
Pay your employees fair rates based on earnings data.
Earnings by Occupation and Education, Income Statistics

Money and interest rates
Keep money by mastering exchange and interest rates.
Daily Interest Rates, Money Statistics via Federal Reserve

Production and sales statistics
Understand demand, costs and consumer spending. 
Consumer Spending, Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Trade statistics
Track indicators of sales and market performance.
Balance of Payments, USA Trade Online

Statistics of specific industries
Use a wealth of federal agency data on industries.
Statistics of U.S. Businesses