Economic Impact

The Arizona SBDC has supported small businesses in our state since 1988. As our small business clients start, grow, and build thriving businesses, they contribute to local, regional, and state economic growth. Explore the information below to learn more about the Arizona SBDC statewide economic impact.

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Arizona SBDC’s Statewide Impact

Economic Impact 2025 Calendar Year

Total Advising Clients
3872

New Business Starts
482

Jobs Created
857

Total Capital Infusion
60548346

Sales Increase
46082432

Success Stories

Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit in Williams:
Junipine Early Learning Academy

Creating Meaningful Impact During Early Childhood Education and Development:
Back 2 Nature

Building Confidence Through Creativity in Flagstaff:
Mountain Boogie Music Studio

Enhancing Flavors From My Kitchen To Yours:
Las Machas De La Heidy

From Employee to Entrepreneur: Cheynna Benedict’s Journey to Ownership at Spatique Day Spa

Purpose-Led and Pet-Focused: How PV Bark is Becoming Arizona’s Premier Dog Boarding and Care Destination

Emerging from the Ashes:
Red Heritage

From Food Truck to Restaurant and Book Store:
Bear and Dragon

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