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BUILDING BUSINESS • BUILDING COMMUNITY
Small Business Resources
BUY DINE STAY
 The “Buy Dine Stay in Flagstaff” program is a campaign that was created by the Flagstaff Chamber’s Small Business Division in January 2006, which focuses on the needs of smaller businesses and organizations that do not have the resources of larger corporations to promote their business. The local buying campaign encourages residents and visitors alike to “shop local” and educates the public about the importance of buying locally. When you “buy local”, not only are you helping a local business thrive in Flagstaff but you are also helping support the infrastructure of the community through the tax dollars earned. “Whether you’re a resident, a visitor or another business, each time you ‘buy in Flagstaff,’ a fireman gets paid, a street gets paved and a park gets plants,” said Monika Leuenberger of Avenues of the World, spokeswoman for the campaign. Many efforts have been made to bring public awareness to the program including distribution of “Buy Dine Stay in Flagstaff” decals to local member businesses and a newspaper ad campaign launched in late November 2006 encouraging residents to “Shop local this holiday season.” So what are you waiting for, get out there and BUY DINE STAY in Flagstaff!
SBDC CLASSES
 The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Coconino Community College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to present a series of business seminars. The SBDC is part of a nationwide program sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration to make technical assistance services available to the small businesses that drive our nation’s economy. Courses for small businesses range from Quickbooks for payroll, to business plan writing, to marketing and customer service. Please log on here for a schedule of upcoming classes.
U.S. CHAMBER
As a member of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce you are also automatically enrolled as a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Take advantage of this special joint benefit by logging on to the US Chamber’s Small Business Center at www.uschamber.com/sb for small business toolkits and the resources you need to run a successful business!
HELPFUL LINKS
Provided below are a list of helpful links for small businesses to use as a resource.
U.S. Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
and the latest issue of The Small Business Advocate
Small Business Association www.asba.com
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