Pima County

Mission of the Small Business Commission

The Pima County Small Business Commission (SBC) is comprised of small business owners or managers who represent the business community throughout Pima County. The mission of the SBC is to be a “voice for small business” to County elected officials and staff.

The Commission is comprised of eleven business representatives – two appointees from each Supervisor’s District, and one appointee selected from the commission members.

The Small Business Commissioners represent a variety of different professional organizations to keep abreast of current business and community issues. Here is a list of the organizations that the commissioners are involved in.

NAWBO – Lea Marquez-Peterson, Pat Taviss
ASBA – Lea Marquez-Peterson, Pat Taviss
Tucson Hispanic Chamber – Lea Marquez-Peterson
Marana Chamber – Pat Taviss
TREO – Ken Goodman
Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber – Tom Ward
Metropolitan Tucson Chamber – Jerry Long

If you are interested in being appointed to The Pima County Small Business Commission, please contact your representative County Supervisor at 520-740-8440.

Current Topics under Discussion:

• City Fees and Ordinances and their affect on County businesses
• County communication methods with existing small businesses
• Transportation in our region and its affect on local business
• Support for rural small businesses throughout the County
• Feedback and Discussion methods with our elected officials

And many more….

The SBC's Purpose is to...

…Advise the County Board of Supervisors on current and proposed County Policies affecting small business

…Facilitate communication between the County and small business.

…Provide a forum for small businesses and bring issues to the attention of the Board of Supervisors