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Statewide Assistance

Arizona Department of Commerce
Executive Tower , Suite 600
1700 W. Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 771-1100
Web Page: http://www.azcommerce.com

The Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center ("SBDC")2400 N. Central Ave, Suite 104
Phoenix , AZ 85004
Phone: 480 784-0590
Fax: 602 230-7989
Web Page: http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/mccdsbdc/

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Environmental Issues

Small Business Environment Assistance Program (SBEAP)
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department
1001 N. Central Ave., Suite 200
Phoenix , AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 506-6750
Fax: (602) 506-6669
e Web Page: www.maricopa.gov/sbeap/

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
3033 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix , AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 207-2202 or (800) 234-5677

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Restaurant and Food Related Issues

Maricopa County Environmental Health Department
1001 N. Central Ave., Suite 300
Phoenix , AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 506-6970

Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association
2400 N. Central Ave #109
Phoenix , AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 307-9134 or (800) 888-0701
Fax: (602) 307-9139

Arizona Department of Liquor License & Control
800 W. Washington St., 5th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-5141
Web Page: www.azll.com

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Federal Assistance

U.S. Small Business Administration
2828 N. Central Ave., Suite 800
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1093
Phone: (602) 640-2316 or (800) 8-ASK-SBA
Web Page: www.sba.gov
Gopher://gopher.sba.gov
Telnet://sbaonline.sba.gov
The SBA provides a variety of assistance programs for small businesses, including:

• SBA Loan Program
• Women's Pre-qualification Loan Program
• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
• National Directory Assistance - (800) 634-0245
• Phoenix Counselors - (602) 640-2329

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