FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2026 PHOENIX, AZ. — Growth Partners Arizona (GPAZ), a statewide Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced a strategic partnership with the Latino Community Foundation (LCF)…
The launch of GPAZ Academy and the Arizona Small Business Lending Academy represents a new approach to supporting Arizona's small businesses — one rooted in financial empowerment, operational readiness, and…
As organizations grow, activity increases, programs expand, and demand rises. But visibility doesn’t always grow at the same pace. For mission-driven organizations working to expand economic opportunity, this poses a…
For Immediate Release February 8, 2026 Phoenix, AZ – Growth Partners Arizona is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Growth Partners Arizona Academy (GPAZ Academy), a new financial education…
For Immediate Release February 6, 2026 Phoenix, AZ — Growth Partners Arizona is proud to announce the appointment of Judie Scalise as its new Board Chair. Scalise succeeds Evelyn Casuga,…
Capital Access is Not a Moment. It's a System. For many small business owners, especially those facing barriers to capital, securing funding can feel overwhelming. Picture Maria, an entrepreneur who…
PHOENIX, AZ – November 17, 2025 — Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz), in collaboration with JPMorganChase, today announced a statewide initiative to expand financial literacy and business readiness for Arizona's small-business…
Dear Community, Three years ago, I stepped into leadership at Growth Partners Arizona with one driving question: What would it take for every entrepreneur in our state, no matter their…
In early 2025, an abrupt freeze of federal grant funds sent shockwaves through the nonprofit sector, upending carefully laid plans, fracturing trust among partners, and forcing organizations to scramble for…
For Immediate Release September 24, 2025 Andre Whittington, Executive Director Growth Partners Arizona info@growthpartnersaz.org Phoenix, AZ – September 24, 2025 — Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz), in collaboration with the J.…