Operating a Business in Tucson

Owning and operating your own business takes a lot of work and perseverance. The first step is to research your business idea as well as all applicable rules and regulations that will affect your business. By contacting the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce you have begun the first critical phase. The Chamber is here to help you.

The Chamber represents 1,900 businesses in the Tucson area that employ nearly 120,000 people locally. The mission of the Chamber, which has not changed in its 110 years of operation, is to lead all public and private interests in Tucson to develop a climate in which business can create jobs and operate at a profit.

As you go through the Chamber’s website, follow the “Business Checklist” to ensure you have read the basic information necessary to start your business. It is also very important to stay organized. We STRONGLY recommend you download the Arizona Department of Commerce’s Entrepreneur’s Edge as we constantly refer to this publication. In addition, the Small Business Administration has put out a fabulous resource for new and small businesses containing online training courses and workshops.