Expanding to Become a Statewide Resource
Over the last decade we have focused on building strong relationships and delivering on our commitments in Southern Arizona. Through these commitments we have been able to build strong relationships,…
Growth Partners Arizona receives funding from Opportunity Finance Network Finance Justice Fund
Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz) is excited to announce a generous grant as well as financing capital from the Opportunity Finance Network Finance Justice Fund.
GPAz Welcomes New Executive Director – Andre T. Whittington
Growth Partners Arizona is excited to announce that Andre T. Whittington will be serving as Executive Director! Andre will work with stakeholders and clients from across the state. He is…
Meet the Team!
Alexa, Kiva Capital Access Manager and Business Advisory, is your go-to Kiva loan expert! Kiva, a 0% interest crowdfunding loan, is a great option for small businesses and nonprofits…
The Dunbar: Revitalizing our Communities
2020 brought the world unprecedented challenges. Among them – losing our communities as we remained home isolated from friends, family and neighbors. As we resume activities, The Dunbar Pavilion, a…
Roberto Valdez-Beltran joins Growth Partners Arizona as Loan Program Manager
“This is an important position,” says GPAz Executive Director Lesli Pintor. “Roberto Valdez-Beltran will help increase awareness of our small business and nonprofit loan programs, building relationships with business owners…
Growth Partners Arizona Executive Director Lesli Pintor
Affordable and flexible small business loans
Does your small business need financing but you’re not quite ready for a bank loan? Perhaps a nonprofit community lender like Growth Partners Arizona can help. Our affordable and flexible…
Growth Partners Arizona loans benefit Dillinger Brewing Company
Eric Sipe and his business partner (and college friend) Aaron Long will open a second speakeasy-esque taproom on 4th Avenue in Tucson in 2021 with help from two Growth Partners Arizona…
We’re hiring a Loan Program Manager!
Growth Partners Arizona is hiring a Loan Program Manager who will report to the Executive Director. The Loan Program Manager is responsible for building community relationships and sourcing new loans…
Small Business Loan supports Block Azteca
Block Azteca owner Felipe Noperi is one of Growth Partners Arizona’s newest borrowers. The Small Business Success Loan is helping him grow his paver business, which he started in 2018…