Small Businesses & Startups
Start or Grow Your Business in Mesa
Mesa makes it easy for small businesses to start, grow, and thrive with supportive city programs, accessible commercial space, and a collaborative community that’s invested in your success. From personalized guidance to streamlined permitting and strong local partnerships, Mesa helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into lasting impact at no cost to you.
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Mesa’s Office of Economic Development is approachable, responsive, and invested in your success, offering real guidance – not red tape.
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Mesa surrounds businesses with the right partners, programs, and resources designed to support you from early planning through long-term growth.
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No matter where you are in your business journey Mesa provides hands-on support and guidance to help you launch successfully and grow sustainably.
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$5,000 could help your Mesa business reach its next stage. In honor of National Business Women’s Week, we are sharing the Women Founders Grant, which supports women entrepreneurs from idea to revenue.
• Amount: $5,000
• Who can apply: Women 18+ in the U.S. with an idea or business that is at least 51% women-owned and operated
• Deadline: Oct. 30
• Application fee: $25, non-refundable
Ready to apply? Click here: my.mesaaz.gov/4k7dQAd
Not a fit for this grant? Visit my.mesaaz.gov/4yvat9Y to find the resources that match your business needs.
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Mesa’s business community has a team of women behind it every day. This National Business Women’s Week, we are celebrating the women of the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development, who help businesses of every size start, grow, and succeed in Mesa.
• Jaye O’Donnell, Economic Development Director
• Amanda Elliott, Deputy Economic Development Director, Small Business Services and Administration
• Chris Molnar, Economic Development Administrator
• Maribeth Smith, Administrative Assistant III
• Sky Stone, Program Assistant
• Angie Herrera, Marketing and Communications Specialist II
• Ava Frias, Marketing Assistant
• Yvette Armendariz, Economic Development Project Manager, Industry Engagement, Healthcare, and Biosciences
• Hayley Freestone, Economic Development Project Manager, Retail Development
• Ashley Gomes, Economic Development Specialist
Thank you for your leadership, your creativity, and your commitment to Mesa’s economy. Learn how our team supports Mesa businesses at my.mesaaz.gov/4ia762a.
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What could your Mesa business do with $1,000? In honor of National Business Women’s Week, we are sharing The Hustle Grant, a microgrant that helps women-owned businesses fund a business need and grow.
• Amount: $1,000
• Who can apply: Women 18 or older whose for-profit U.S. business is at least 50% woman-owned
• Listed deadline: Oct. 29
• Application fee: $15
The application asks you to briefly describe yourself and your business. Find the full details and application link on my.mesaaz.gov/4BeOOFx
Not a fit for this grant? Visit my.mesaaz.gov/3VUTaBE to find the resources that match your business needs.
We’re here to help businesses grow – with purpose and partnership.