Small Business Commission

City of Tucson
Small Business Commission

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MEMBERS

Katharine J. Kent, PE CEM
Chair
*Past Vice Chair

*Past Secretary
The Solar Store

Jeff Bales
Vice Chair
PoolRock.com

Ralph Armenta

Debra L. Chandler
Micro Business Advancement Center

Jan Gordley
Gordley Design Group

Phil Hemmo
Southwest Guitars

Joe Higgins

*Past Chair
Sports Buzz Haircuts

Marion K. Hook
*Past Secretary
Adobe Rose Inn

Scott Polston
Garment Graphics

Keith Shuck

The UPS Store, #605

Advises Mayor and Council on current and proposed
City Policies affecting small businesses and facilitates
communication between the City and small businesses.

MEETING LOCATION
               The Small Business Commission meets every
                           4th Thursday of the month at the
                   Mayor and Council Chambers – City Hall
                                255 W. Alameda - 1st Floor
                                                 3:00 pm
                                  Unless Otherwise Noted

CHANGE IN THE CITY'S BUSINESS LICENSE POLICY
Effective January 1, 2008, a new business license policy went into effect
at the City of Tucson.

17-STEP BUSINESS LICENSE PROCESS FOR THE CITY OF TUCSON
The 17-step business licensing process was created and developed as a guide to assist City of Tucson business license applicants in successfully completing the business licensing process.

MEETING SCHEDULE 2010

AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
CURRENT AND PAST

PURPOSE
... Ensure that the interests of private enterprise are championed,
not to the detriment of, but to the greatest good of the public.
... Monitor taxes and other regulations imposed on small businesses
in the City of Tucson and help maintain a healthy environment in
which businesses can operate.
... Provide a forum for small businesses and bring issues to the
attention of the City Council.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Revamped ordinance to save the A-Frames (ongoing)
• Revision of the Peddlers Ordinance
• Instrumental in designing a new business license policy to
simplify and streamline requirements
• Instrumental in having liquor license increase in fees be a gradual
increase overtime
• Continues to establish a working relationship with the City of
Tucson Transportation Department regarding roadway issues and
assistance to businesses
• Participates on stakeholders' group working with Development
Services Department to improve and streamline processes and
procedures
• ...and much more

NEWSLETTER Published quarterly
CURRENT AND PAST

TAX SEMINARS AND SCHEDULE (FREE)
Learn your rights and responsibilities for Transaction Privilege (Sales)
Taxation by attending a Tax and License Seminar sponsored by the
City of Tucson Finance Department.

Tucson Electric Power Commercial Energy Solutions Small Business Program
TEP’s Small Business program encourages contractors to install selected high-efficiency lighting, HVAC and refrigeration measures for TEP small business customers.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email the Small Business Commission at small.business@tucsonaz.gov

The City of Tucson liaison, Ellen Hitchings, may be contacted at
520-791-4343 x 245. TDD 520-791-2639.