Who we are
The Arizona MBDA Business Center is funded by the Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce and locally operated by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The Arizona MBDA Business Center was created to accelerate the growth and global competitiveness of small businesses, with access to credit, capital, markets, expert consultation, and vital resources.
MBDA’s vision: Economic prosperity for all American business enterprises.
Important Update: Arizona MBDA Business Center
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Important Update: Arizona MBDA Business Center *
As of June 30, 2025, the Arizona MBDA Business Center will pause its operations due to the expiration of federal funding. While there have been developments following the Executive Order issued in March - initially terminating, then later rescinding, the grant, we are still awaiting funding to allow us to continue serving clients beyond this date.
GOOD NEWS! We will be resuming services shortly. Please stay tuned. In the meantime, reach out to us via the Contact form, so we may serve you through additional programs available to you.
Although the Center is temporarily closed, businesses can continue to access resources and consulting services through the Capital Readiness Program offered by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC). Please reach out to the consultant listed below:
Christina Mercado-Gonzalez, Executive Director Direct: (480) 408-2195. Email: Christina@NABEDC.com
The Arizona MBDA Business Center Team
The Arizona MBDA Business Center is dedicated to you and your business growth needs. We've been around since 1997, operated by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Everything we do is directly focused on helping your business penetrate new markets - domestic & global ; and to help you in growing in size and scale. Whether it’s securing capital, competing for contracts, identifying a strategic partner or becoming export-ready, your success is our priority.
What We Do
The Arizona MBDA Business Center fosters the growth, expansion, & competitiveness of your business by assuring access to credit, capital, markets, and consultation (Business & Professional) collateral, and other resources. Services we provide include:
Access to Capital
Access to Markets
Capacity Building
Market Research
Export Readiness Assessments
