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Glendale City Hall- Office of Economic Development

5850 W Glendale Ave, Suite #217

Arizona

P:623-930-2983

The City of Glendale is committed to the health and economic prosperity of the businesses in our community. These are unprecedented times and every day presents new information and updates that not only impact business, but also our daily life. We remain committed to providing support and assistance to the community at this time.

The following links have been compiled to provide resources and up-to-date information from reputable sources.

Your Economic Development team is here to help. Contact us: (623) 930-2983 or e-mail: [email protected]

Do you need direct assistance or guidance with any of the CARES ACT programs?

Please contact SBDC's Mike Bull for one-on-one assistance to help navigate all available programs.
E-mail: [email protected] P: 480.784.0579 (Direct)
Additional SBDC information available below in the State Resources section of this page.

CARES Act Resources

How-To Video Guide – SBA Disaster Loan

by the City of Phoenix

The table below is a quick resource guide for the CARES Act program.
It has been put together by our partners at GPEC.
*Click image to open and view document

City of Glendale CDGB-CV
A pandemic response small business assistance program. A partnership of the City of Glendale and Chicanos Por La Causa, Prestamos CDFI. Grant amounts up to $25,000 are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, visit www.prestamosloans.org/glendale-cares/

"Glendale Gold Star" Program

New program helps Glendale businesses go above and beyond for customer peace of mind

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce and Visit Glendale are starting a program designed to help consumers and the visitors who come to Glendale understand the sanitization and health protocols local businesses follow. The idea is to highlight those businesses that have pledged to exceed the recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Many consumers are still concerned about visiting local businesses and restaurants. A lot of these businesses are struggling because of the lack of foot traffic that may be entering their once thriving business. The “Glendale Gold Star” program will help businesses to implement CDC recommended protocols and help customers to be informed about the sanitization and health standards being used in Glendale businesses.

Glendale businesses can participate in the “Glendale Gold Star” program by pledging to follow enhanced sanitization and health procedures. Interested businesses should contact the Glendale Chamber of Commerce or visit their website at www.glendaleazchamber.org.

The Chamber will provide a “Glendale Gold Star” checklist, which includes not only the sanitizing efforts set forth by the CDC, but it also specifies additional ways a business can go above and beyond and apply those practices to their operations. Once completed, they will return their signed checklist to the Chamber which will register them as a “Glendale Gold Star” business and provide them a certificate they can display in the window of their establishment.

The Chamber and Visit Glendale (Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau) will also maintain a list of participating businesses on their websites. Glendale businesses that take the pledge by Nov. 1 will be entered into a drawing for two round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines.

Consumers will still need to abide by any individual safety protocols set forth by local, county, or state mandates and CDC recommendations.

Signs for Local Businesses

Is your business offering pick-up and/or delivery? The City of Glendale is offering free banners to businesses to help promote these services.

It is a generic banner as shown above, (not customized) 4’ x 4’ with grommets. It allows your local businesses to communicate to the public that there is pick-up and/or delivery available during the current closures.

If you would like a banner for your business please e-mail Jessi at: [email protected]. Please include the name of your business, address and what banner you would like (Pick-Up or Pick-Up & Delivery) Help us #PaintGlendaleRed and support our local businesses.

Local Resources


The Glendale Chamber builds its program of work around these three core principles: Business Connection, Community Impact, and Economic Prosperity.		A public-private partnership of the 15 communities, the business community and the educational sector in the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix region.

State Resources

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)
The state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. For information about workforce, business financial support, supply chain and more.

Arizona Small Business Association
Site provides marketing ideas for businesses, financial information, general health information, small business guide and much more.

Greater Phoenix Economic Council
As an economic development organization for the Greater Phoenix Region GPEC is providing available resources across all metro Phoenix communities.

Local First Arizona
Resources such as how to continue to buy local, an extensive list of resources for business owners and educational webinars are available through Local First Arizona.

Arizona Small Business Development Center
The AZSBDC Network provides one-on-one confidential evaluation and guidance by Business Advisors with business ownership and management experience to help you fast-track your plans and position your business for success. If you are in need of one on one counseling assistance or have a specific question about SBDC programs, contact:
MIKE BULL -MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Business Analyst/ Maricopa SBDC / P: 480.784.0579 (Direct)
[email protected]

Arizona Together
Governor Doug Ducey launched the Arizona Together initiative to support Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak, connecting individuals and businesses to resources, and providing information on volunteer opportunities. ArizonaTogether, serves as the centralized location for Arizonans to find help or provide support.

Arizona Commission on the Arts
The Arizona Commission on the Arts has made available a collection
of resources that may be relevant to you and/or the artists, arts
professionals, and organizations with whom you work. Information
includes national arts & cultures updates as well as international
arts sector impact opportunities.

Chicanos Por La Causa
As a trusted resource, Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) is providing resources in
both English and Spanish to help residents and business owners navigate all
aspects of their lives during these uncertain times. If you have any
questions about COVID-19, available resources at this time, or CPLC
programs and services, please email: [email protected].

National Resources

U.S. Small Business Administration: Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.

US Chamber of Commerce
Guidance for businesses and employees as well as our small business guide. We encourage you to share these assets on social media, websites, and other channels, and send them to your colleagues and employees.

WBENC-Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
As a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs, WBENC is committed to helping our constituents address and respond to the impacts caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

NAWBO National Association of Women Business Owners
All women business owners are welcome at the NAWBO Institute! the NAWBO Institute is here to help you grow.

World Health Organization
WHO is providing advice and updated information on COVID-19, and on how employers can protect their employees, what measures they should take in the workplace and other related factors.

U.S. Department of Treasury
The U.S. Treasury Department is supporting American workers and businesses of all sizes who are impacted by the coronavirus. Support includes Title IV loans, worker and family support, paycheck protection, payroll support and more.

Recursos en Español

Asociación de pequeños negocios
La asociación provee recursos y orientación sobre prestamos para propietarios de pequeños negocios. Los demás recursos mencionados arriba también contienen información que puede ser traducida al español. Para preguntas, favor de llamar al 623-930-2986.