Mesa Business Builder HUUB
When it comes to running a business, there are times you need a little help from the City of Mesa. We are here for you.Â
Mesa’s economic development team is a group of professionals whose purpose is your business success. We can help you identify resources, navigate the world of permits or other city approvals with an advocate at your side.
We connect you with any of the resources you need for the questions or challenges you’re facing. Some resources come from the City of Mesa and others from our partners.
No matter your stage in the business life cycle: dreaming of starting a business, hiring more people, or thinking about bringing on new leadership, we are here to help you find what you need.
City Navigation
We help you navigate through city processes. You don’t have to know who to contact for assistance, we can connect you to the people you need to reach.
Expansion Assistance
Let's help you expand! Our city’s development team can support you in your building expansion. If you need help finding a location, we can prepare a site selection report of sites matching your criteria.
Community Connections
Beyond the resources within City Hall, we have knowledge of valuable community resources that can save you time and money. Let us help you get connected.
The Team
Jaye O'Donnell
Economic Development Director
Kelley Keffer
Project Manager
Chris Molnar
Management Assistant
Angie Herrera
Marketing/Communications Specialist
Tools & Resources
Search for Business Data
myBizPHX
Hard data is an important business tool, and finding that data is often a challenge. myBizPHX is your portal to the kinds of data that strengthens business plans, investor prospectuses and financing applications.
Take a Virtual Class
hive @ central
Hive @ central provides virtual classes and mentoring for small business owners and those who dream of launching their own business. Part of the Phoenix Public Library, hive @ central gears its offerings to share best practices and develop business concepts and plans. Learn the key strategies necessary for your small business to thrive.
Certify Your Business
Equal Opportunity Department
There are benefits when your business is certified by the City of Phoenix as a Small Business Enterprise or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. For more information on certification eligibility or virtual workshops, visit the Phoenix Equal Opportunity website, call 602-262-6790 or email Business.Relations.EOD @phoenix.gov.
Recruit and Hire Talent
HR
Phoenix is the only city in the Valley with a team to assist with your Human Resource needs. TeamPHX can help you recruit, hire, on-board, train and retain your employees. For more information, contact the Phoenix Business & Workforce Development Center at 602-256-3147.
Explore the Development Process
Office of Customer Advocacy
The Office of Customer Advocacy should be your first call before you lease space, buy a building or work with an architect to make improvements to your business. OCA, part of Phoenix Planning & Development, helps you understand development requirements, zoning, building permits, construction plans, and timelines. The OCA team also helps when the permitting process seems challenging or confusing. For more information, call 602-534-7344 or email Pdd.officeofcustomeradvocacy @phoenix.gov
One-on-One Consulting
Phoenix Neighborhood Services
The Management & Technical Assistance program offers small business owners the opportunity to work with experienced business consultants at no cost. Available assistance includes: loan packaging, accounting and finance, human resources, technology, and most business operations.
Register as a City Vendor
procurePHX
The City of Phoenix buys millions of dollars in goods and services from local businesses like you. Visit procurePHX and register your business as a City-approved vendor. Signing up also lets you subscribe to opportunities to sell to city departments when they are ready to buy. For more information, call 602-262-1819 or email Vendor.Support@Phoenix.gov.