Arizona Commerce Authority hosts 200th Small Business Boot Camp

The Arizona Commerce Authority will host the 200th Small Business Boot Camp on Thursday.

Launched in April 2020 as a six-week program to help small businesses respond to the immediate impacts of the pandemic, the Small Business

Boot Camp has developed into a comprehensive resource for small businesses.

The first-of-its-kind program connects entrepreneurs and small business leaders with local experts who provide support, guidance and resources.

The 200th session, which marks the 78th Week of the Boot Camp, will be held during National Veterans Small Business Week, providing resources for -veteran-owned small businesses in Arizona.

The Nov. 4 session will feature a special message from Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, Jim Pipper from the Small Business Administration, and Robert

Garcia of the Office of Economic Opportunity, along with success stories from some veteran owned small businesses.

Throughout the past year and a half, more than 10,000 attendees have participated in Small Business Boot Camp sessions. A session about an Update on the Paycheck Protection Program in January

2021 is the most attended session to date with over 450 registered attendees.

The sessions, which are held every Tuesday and Thursday, cover topics including funding, best operational practices, employee management, marketing, sales, and strategies to overcome challenges to be successful. Each session is presented by leading company partners and experts in business, finance, technology, restaurants, education, law and nonprofit organizations.

The 200th Arizona Small Business Boot Camp will be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To register and/or see upcoming or archived webinars, go to www.azcommerce.com/small-businessboot-camp.