Entrepreneur Speaker Series
This free four-part educational and community-building event is made for anyone who runs or aspires to run a business in Arizona. Hosted weekly, each session will tackle a theme or topic central to the entrepreneur's journey and the aim is that attendees will walk away better equipped and inspired to pursue their venture.
Beyond Business
The journey of entrepreneurship can be a lonely one with a lot of questions. Join us for our bi-monthly Beyond Business events and find a community of supportive entrepreneurs as well as dynamic programming that offers valuable insights and resources from experts around Arizona.
Entrepreneur Grants Program
Each year, State Forty Eight Foundation awards grant funding to small business owners across Arizona. Tied directly to our mission to fuel Arizona dreams and drive local prosperity through entrepreneurship, we know that businesses often need a boost to flourish! This program supports our vision of vibrant and thriving ecosystems for all who call Arizona home.
Entrepreneur Speaker Series
The Entrepreneur Speaker Series is the State Forty Eight Foundation's Flagship Program. Each year, we bring together Arizona's most remarkable founders, CEO's, and industry experts for a free series that is meant to educate, inspire, and provide attendees with direct access to resources for Arizona entrepreneurs.
Beyond Business
Guided by our mission to strengthen Arizona’s startup and small-business community, our bi-monthly Beyond Business networking events offer valuable resources, inspirational storytelling and ample opportunities for connection and collaboration among local entrepreneurs.
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Grant Awards
State Forty Eight Foundation is committed to helping entrepreneurs get their business ideas into our communities. Because we stand by our mission to drive local prosperity through entrepreneurship, each year we create a grant fund for business owners who join us for the Entrepreneur Speaker Series and fulfill the outlined requirements. To date, we've awarded nearly $100,000 to 38 Arizona small businesses.
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