The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Series is a quarterly program designed to equip women business owners and professionals with practical knowledge, real resources, and the connections needed to build and sustain successful businesses in the Greater Florence community.

Each event is built around education, featuring subject-matter experts, business resource providers, and peer learning opportunities that address the real challenges women face in business.

From financial strategy and legal foundations to marketing, operations, and access to funding, every session delivers actionable tools you can put to work immediately.

Our speakers are intentionally selected for both their professional expertise and their perspective as women navigating unique and varied industries. They bring firsthand knowledge of what it takes to lead, build, and sustain a business and they speak from experience, not theory. Their stories don’t just inform, they remind you of what is possible.

This is a professional development platform where women gain access to the information, networks, and resources that move businesses forward. Every session is designed to leave you better prepared, better connected, and more confident in the decisions that drive your business.

Whether you are launching a new venture, scaling an existing business, or navigating a new professional chapter, the Women in Business Series connects you to the knowledge, community, and confidence you need to grow.
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is committed to building a well-resourced network of women leaders who strengthen the economic fabric of our community, because when women are equipped to succeed, the entire community rises with them.

NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA — Florence Branch
SBA Preferred Lender | 25 N Main St, Florence, AZ 85132 | (520) 868-0641
As an SBA Preferred Lender with a branch right here in Florence, National Bank of Arizona
specializes in SBA 7(a) and 504 loans for small businesses. Their relationship-based approach
means decisions are made locally by bankers who know the Pinal County market.
Services: SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans, business term loans, business lines of credit, checking & savings

nbarizona.com/business/business-financing/sba-loans

Community Lender | Multiple Locations Across Pinal County | (520) 381-3100

Established in 1953 and serving all of Pinal County with 6 convenient branch locations. PCFCU is committed to supporting local small businesses with competitive commercial lending. Their local decision makers understand the Arizona market and the unique needs of women-owned businesses. Following the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” PCFCU reinvests in the communities they serve. Services: Commercial loans, business lines of credit, equipment financing, business checking & savings, business banking
pinalcountyfcu.com

CAC SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CAC SBDC)

Pinal County’s Local SBA Office | Maricopa Campus & Signal Peak Campus

No-cost, confidential one-on-one business counseling and training for small business owners throughout Pinal County. Services include business and marketing planning, workshops, market research, and access to the new “Entrepreneur Experience” self-paced program.
Services: Free business counseling, workshops, market research, startup planning
centralaz.edu/sbdc

Federal resource for funding programs, women-owned business certification (WOSB), government contracting, business licensing, and disaster loan assistance. The WOSB Federal Contracting Program opens access to government contracts set aside specifically for women-owned businesses.

Services: WOSB certification, funding programs, government contracting, business resources
sba.gov

Free mentoring from experienced business professionals and executives. Covers business planning,
funding, marketing, operations, and more. Virtual and in-person sessions available statewide.
Services: Free one-on-one mentoring, workshops, business plan review
score.org | Phone: (928) 421-377

A certified CDFI with a mission to empower minorities and low-income families — particularly women and youth — through financial products, business services, and community development programs. Provides micro-loans, business loans, and small business training specifically serving Pinal County.

Services: Micro-loans, business loans (up to $250K), small business training
pmhdc.com

An SBA-backed Women’s Business Center providing business training, workshops, one-on-one
counseling, online programs, mentoring, and support networks. Focused on developing and
expanding women-owned businesses. Services offered in English and Spanish at no cost.
Services:

Free counseling, workshops, financial literacy, mentoring, online programs
awee.org

Statewide organization promoting full participation, equity, and economic self-sufficiency for working women. Provides advocacy, education, scholarships, and professional networking opportunities for
women in all industries.

Services: Advocacy, scholarships, networking, professional development
bpwaz.org

Part of the statewide ARIZONA@WORK network providing workforce development, employer
matching, and business services at no cost to Pinal County businesses of all sizes. Valuable resource
for women hiring and growing teams.

Services: Workforce development, employer matching, no-cost business services
pinal.gov/business-services

We invite you to become part of the conversation and help shape the future of business in Florence.

To learn more about Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce programs, events, and opportunities,
follow us on social media, call the Chamber office at 520-868-9433, or email
info@florenceazchamber.com.