SCALE Roadshow is Coming to Mesa to Empower East Valley Entrepreneurs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2025

CONTACT:

Arizona Small Business Association,

Louie Picazo, 602-306-4000, lpicazo@asba.com

SCALE Roadshow is Coming to Mesa to Empower East Valley Entrepreneurs

Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, is proud to bring its SCALE Roadshow to the East Valley. This high-impact event will take place in Mesa, Arizona, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Mesa Convention Center.

As part of ASBA’s SCALE (Strategic Coaching for Advancing Local Entrepreneurs) initiative, this interactive, one-day event offers small business owners and entrepreneurs access to educational resources, expert-led sessions, and regional support networks.  

Event Highlights Include: 

City Panel: Empowering Small Business in the East Valley

• Municipal leaders from Tempe, Scottsdale, and Mesa will share strategies and opportunities designed to foster small business growth in their communities.

Breakout Sessions & Roundtable Discussions

• Engage in breakout sessions that dive into hot topics affecting small businesses today, and don’t miss the roundtable discussions, an opportunity to connect directly with business owners and industry professionals, ask questions, and get expert advice tailored to your business needs.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Mesa Convention Center - Building A: 263 N Center St Building A

Mesa, AZ 85201 United States

Cost: Free to attend (registration required)

Register: HERE

Includes complimentary coffee and lunch 

Why Attend?

Whether you’re a startup founder, an established business owner, or a side-hustler, this event will help you connect with experts, discover funding opportunities, and walk away with actionable insights for growth. It’s your opportunity to learn, connect, and grow, right here in the East Valley.

Get Involved

Want to learn more about the SCALE initiative or become a partner? Contact scale@asba.com to get involved.

Special thanks to our SCALE partners and community supporters:

Arizona Commerce Authority, Society for Human Resource Management of Greater Phoenix, National Safety Council - Arizona Chapter, InterLink Engineering, City of Mesa, City of Tempe, City of Scottsdale, and Salt River Project (SRP)

About ASBA

Founded in 1973, the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) serves as the collective voice of small businesses in Arizona by advocating for a better business environment. Today, ASBA focuses on delivering statewide education, mentoring, networking, and advocacy programs, providing innovative entrepreneurs with the resources necessary to grow and evolve in an ever-changing marketplace. For more information, visit asba.com.