More than 99 percent of Arizona's businesses are considered small, with more than 40 percent of Arizona employees working for small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A study by Civic Economics found that when $100 is spent at a locally-owned business, that business puts $47 back into the local economy while the total is just $13 for non-local businesses.
Licenses set to expire during October
| License Holder | License Type | Lapse Date | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Miguel Lopez Sr. | Barber | 10/13/2020 | 08/10/2001 |
| Alex J. Smith | Optometrist | 10/20/2020 | 03/30/2007 |
| Veronica M. Grantham | Certified Residential Appraiser | 10/31/2020 | 10/15/2008 |