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 week ending April 24
| License Holder | License Type | Lapse Date | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey J. Meier | Optometrist | 04/18/2021 | 09/20/1984 |
| Arra-Mela V. Wilson | Occupational Therapy Assistant | 04/19/2021 | 04/20/2015 |
| Lauren Christine Bernal | Athletic Trainer Temporary License | 04/19/2021 | 01/19/2021 |
| Lorenia Martinez | Barber | 04/20/2021 | 06/08/2016 |
| Grete K. Dichiara | Occupational Therapist | 04/21/2021 | 04/22/2013 |
| Megan M. Olson | Occupational Therapy Assistant | 04/21/2021 | 04/22/2013 |
| Stephanie Ann Cole | Occupational Therapist | 04/21/2021 | 04/22/2013 |
| Carlos Melendrez | Barber | 04/23/2021 | 07/30/2018 |
| Frank Barraza III | Barber | 04/23/2021 | 04/03/2019 |
| Kevin D. Steele | Property Tax Agent | 04/23/2021 | 04/23/2019 |
| Annemarie Ruggiero | Occupational Therapy Assistant | 04/24/2021 | 04/25/2017 |
| Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. | Continuing Education Course | 04/24/2021 | 04/24/2019 |
| Howard J. Miller | Optometrist | 04/24/2021 | 05/10/2002 |
| Suzanne M. Streff | Optometrist | 04/24/2021 | 07/22/1994 |