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Growth Partners Arizona

We offer loans and financial resources to nonprofits and small businesses in Arizona.

08/09/2026

Leadership Transition Announcement

After four years of transformational leadership, Executive Director Andre T. Whittington will conclude his tenure with Growth Partners Arizona on November 20, 2026.

Since joining GPAZ in 2022, Andre has helped strengthen the organization, expand access to capital across Arizona, and build a stronger foundation for entrepreneurs and the communities we serve.

We are deeply grateful for his leadership, vision, and stewardship, and for the lasting impact he has made on Growth Partners Arizona.

Please join us in thanking Andre for his dedication to our mission and wishing him continued success.

Thank you for your stewardship.

07/27/2026

Applications are NOW OPEN! 🎉

Ready to feel more confident about your business finances and more prepared for conversations about capital?

The Arizona Small Business Lending Academy is designed to help small business owners build the financial confidence, tools, and strategy to prepare for funding.

Because getting ready for capital is about more than filling out an application. It's about understanding your numbers, strengthening your financial foundation, and knowing how to tell the story of your business with confidence.

📣 Applications are now open for Cohort 2!
📅 Cohort begins August 31, 2025

If capital is part of your growth plan, this is your opportunity to learn, prepare, and get organized before the ask.

👉 Apply today: https://www.growthpartnersaz.org/academy/

07/22/2026

We're honored to be named a finalist for Green Living Magazine's Best of Arizona 2026 in the category: Green and/or Local Bank or Financial Institution.

This recognition isn't just about us. It's about the entrepreneurs chasing a dream, the nonprofit leaders serving their communities, the partners creating new opportunities, and everyone working to build a stronger Arizona. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.

If our work has made a difference in your community, we'd be grateful for your vote. You can vote by visiting: https://greenlivingmag.com/best-of-arizona-2026/

07/16/2026

Congratulations to the inaugural graduates of the Arizona Small Business Lending Academy!

Entrepreneurs from 10 Arizona cities and 12 industries have graduated from the Academy equipped with more than financial knowledge. They've gained the confidence, practical tools, and strategic insight to pursue capital with clarity and purpose.

The results are encouraging:
100% feel more confident pursuing funding
85% plan to apply for funding
85% plan to meet with a lender or advisor

Graduation isn't the finish line; it's the beginning.

The next step is funding. We're excited to continue supporting these Arizona business owners as they prepare to connect with lenders and pursue capital. Interested in joining the next cohort? Applications will be opening soon. Until then, hear directly from a few of our inaugural graduates about their experience.

07/09/2026

We are excited to welcome Najwa Ahmed to Growth Partners Arizona as our new Executive Assistant.

Najwa will provide executive support and strengthen organizational coordination, helping create greater capacity for GPAZ's continued growth and strategic priorities.

Based in Douglasville, Georgia, Najwa brings more than a decade of experience in operations, program management, and executive leadership, including prior service as a Chief People Officer. She is known for improving systems, streamlining operations, and supporting leaders with clarity and efficiency.

Outside of work, Najwa is a proud mom of three, plus one fur baby, and enjoys live music, great food, and true-crime documentaries.

Please join us in welcoming Najwa to the GPAZ team!

07/08/2026

We're proud to be a member of the Arizona CDFI Network!

Collaboration is essential to building stronger communities and expanding economic opportunity across Arizona.

As a member of the Arizona CDFI Network, we're joining organizations committed to advancing equitable access to capital, strengthening community development, and supporting the people and businesses that drive our state's economy.

We are looking forward to collaborating, sharing knowledge, and working alongside partners who believe that lasting impact happens when we work together.

07/04/2026

Celebrating 250 years of freedom, the strength of our diversity, and the shared belief that our greatest future is one we build together. Happy Fourth of July.

06/24/2026

Most entrepreneurs don't have a capital problem.

They have a readiness problem.

For years, conversations about access to capital have focused on credit scores, financial statements, and loan applications. While those factors matter, our latest Capital Brief suggests there may be a bigger story.

After assessing hundreds of entrepreneurs, we observed something important:

Entrepreneurs can appear both ready and not ready at the same time.

Strong business motivation, growth ambition, and financial confidence often exist alongside gaps in systems, documentation, financial infrastructure, or capital strategy.

This insight led us to explore what we call The Readiness Contradiction, the idea that capital readiness may be more developmental than transactional.

Our newest Capital Brief introduces a framework that looks beyond traditional measures and explores three dimensions of readiness:

✓ Behavioral Readiness
✓ Structural Readiness
✓ Capital Positioning

Because stronger businesses aren't built by access to capital alone. They are built through clarity, capability, and preparation.

📘 Download the full brief:
https://www.growthpartnersaz.org/capital-brief/

06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth.

A day that honors freedom, remembers sacrifice, and recognizes the strength, resilience, and contributions of generations who helped shape our communities.

Juneteenth is a reminder that progress is built together. Through culture, connection, courage, and a shared commitment to creating a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

As we reflect on the past, we also celebrate the people, stories, and communities that continue to inspire hope and possibility every day.

Freedom. Resilience. Possibility.

Address

333 N. Wilmot Road , Ste 227
Tucson, AZ
85711

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15203829218

Website

http://growthpartnersaz.org/

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