The Business Education Foundation’s programming is designed to support entrepreneurs and businesses of all kinds, from rural enterprises to those led by individuals from historically underserved backgrounds. Our programs equip both new and seasoned entrepreneurs with essential resources and expert guidance to build, grow, and sustain successful businesses. By empowering small business owners, we not only foster individual success but also help break cycles of economic disenfranchisement, creating pathways for wealth generation and job creation. The Business Education Foundation is dedicated to advancing the economic well-being of individuals, strengthening the workforce, and driving sustainable growth throughout Arizona.
Our Programs
The Growing Opportunities (GO) Program is a comprehensive training & mentorship program dedicated to educating and empowering aspiring entrepreneurs from underserved groups, including those from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, women, veterans, and individuals impacted by the criminal legal system.
Forge Ahead is a free education program that offers entrepreneurs & business owners access to a robust library of expert-designed strategic business courses related to digital marketing, financial acumen, data and technology, sales and networking, and human resources. Business owners can sign up for free and start learning today!
Elevate IT is a program designed to help small and medium-sized businesses in Arizona harness technology and cybersecurity as strategic tools to elevate their operations, protect their sensitive data, builds customer trust, and safeguards against threats that could disrupt their business and reputation.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity in partnership with the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), the Business Education Foundation relies on monetary support from Arizona businesses, individual donors, and grants from foundations and major corporations committed to supporting small business and workforce initiatives. Donations to the Business Education Foundation directly fund education and resources that ignite and sustain business and job growth, ultimately creating a stronger, more prosperous Arizona.
