We want to help you grow in sahuarita.
Entrepreneurship and small business growth are foundational for a vibrant Sahuarita. Sahuarita is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed through GrowINSahuarita programs. GrowINSahuarita offers a variety of services and tools designed to empower and educate entrepreneurs and small business owners every step of the way. Learn more about program specifics below.
For additional information, contact the Sahuarita Economic Development Department at econdev@sahuaritaaz.gov.
IDEATION provides the resources and tools that introduce the fundamental steps required to launch a business. Market research, business planning, and goal setting are all key in jumpstarting a business.
- DreamBuilder is an online learning program that provides a step-by-step framework for starting a business. The program has 13 courses which include topics related to marketing, pricing, management, accounting, funding, and goal setting. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a personalized business plan. Contact us for more information.
- Small Business Digital Academy, offered by the Small Business Development Center and the Arizona Commerce Authority, is designed to equip small businesses with digital strategies and literacy. Over the course of six-weeks the Small Business Digital Academy will prepare small businesses to successfully operate in a digitally-driven economy. Contact us for more information.
- SizeUp is a free online tool designed to provide small-to-medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs market research and data analytics necessary to better understand competition and fine-tune a business model. Access SizeUp here >>
INCUBATION provides the resources and tools to assist businesses in taking the next step in advancing the idea to market. Workshops, expert guidance, and one-on-one mentoring are all provided through INCUBATION resources.
- BizLaunch program sponsors three Sahuarita aligned technology start-ups in the University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) incubator program. The start-ups receive 6-months of technical assistance by UACI and its resident mentors. Participants also receive access to UACI facilities and network within the University of Arizona and Tech Park. Contact us for more information.
- Industry Networks provide opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses to prove and/or place a new product, service, or technology within reach of existing local industry.
- SizeUp is a free online tool designed to provide small-to-medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs market research and data analytics necessary to better understand competition and fine-tune a business model. Access SizeUp here >>
ACCELERATION resources provide a continuum of learning experiences that better inform a business on how to address short-term objectives for long-term impact. All of which assist in making the business sustainable and profitable for years to come.
- GrowINSessions provide informative group workshops addressing various topics on goal and solution base and financial planning such as Lean Canvas and Profit Mastery.
- Subject Matter Experts provide specialized knowledge and experience in a particular field, subject, or service that the business lacks. Examples of the type of knowledge subject matter experts can provide include marketing and social media, business operations, and financing.
- Industry Networks provide opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses to prove and/or place a new product, service, or technology within reach of existing local industry.
- SizeUp is a free online tool designed to provide small-to-medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs market research and data analytics necessary to better understand competition and fine-tune a business model. Access SizeUp here >>