Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the Business Education Foundation, with a mission to uplift entrepreneurs and small business owners across Arizona.   

The Business Education Foundation is dedicated to fostering economic opportunity and empowering entrepreneurs from all backgrounds. By offering essential services like education, mentoring, and access to essential resources and assistance, the foundation nurtures the creative vision of business owners and breaks down barriers to their success.   
 
Several programs will now be offered through the Business Education Foundation to provide targeted support to entrepreneurs and business owners: 

• Growing Opportunities (GO) Program - A dynamic training and mentorship program dedicated to educating and empowering emerging and established entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, women, veterans, and individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. The GO Program is currently welcoming applications for mentees and mentors for its 2025 cohorts. 

• Forge Ahead - A no-cost business education program featuring a robust library of expert-designed strategic business courses related to digital marketing, financial acumen, data and technology, sales and networking, and human resources. 

• Elevate IT - A program designed to help small and medium-sized businesses in rural Arizona harness technology and cybersecurity as strategic tools to elevate their operations, ensuring they remain competitive and successful in the modern market.  

Supporters who wish to contribute to the Business Education Foundation and its mission can learn more and donate by visiting businesseducationfoundation.org. Donations help fund education and resources that drive business growth and job creation across Arizona, fostering a more resilient and prosperous economy.   
 
The Business Education Foundation will also have a presence at ASBA’s upcoming BIG Thank You Awards & Mixer on November 14 at the National Bank of Arizona Headquarters, where it will accept donations and share more information about its impact.   
 
 
About the Business Education Foundation:   
 
The Business Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in partnership with the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) dedicated to fostering economic opportunity and empowering entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Through our programs, we equip new and seasoned entrepreneurs with the tools they need to build, grow, and sustain successful businesses. Our work strengthens not only business owners and their families, but also their future employees and the broader community, contributing to a more resilient and prosperous Arizona. For more information, visit businesseducationfoundation.org.   
 
About ASBA:  
 
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) was founded in 1973 and serves as the collective voice of small businesses in Arizona by driving a better environment for all of us to do business. Today, ASBA is focused on delivering statewide education, mentoring, networking, and advocacy programs, providing innovative entrepreneurs with the resources necessary to grow and evolve in an ever-changing marketplace. For more information, visit asba.com.