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 Q1
| License Holder | License Type | Lapse Date | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Terry Hammers | Athletic Trainer | 01/13/2021 | 01/14/2020 |
| Korey Lynn Hawkins | Psychologist | 01/31/2021 | 12/28/2010 |
| Lisette Lorraine Leyva | Behavior Analyst | 01/31/2021 | 08/13/2019 |
| Michael L. Coutts | Athletic Trainer | 02/01/2021 | 10/02/2007 |
| John W. Reed | Optometrist | 02/03/2021 | 08/28/1978 |
| Neeka G. Najmi | Optometrist | 02/13/2021 | 07/13/2004 |
| Kerry K. Pearson | Optometrist | 02/21/2021 | 10/18/1985 |
| Darrin A. Wilkins | Certified Residential Appraiser | 02/28/2021 | 02/04/1992 |
| Brandie M. Peterson | Athletic Trainer | 03/06/2021 | 10/07/2013 |
| Felice Miranda Nicole Lowery | Athletic Trainer | 03/06/2021 | 02/05/2018 |
| Kristi Megan Sobeck | Occupational Therapist | 03/10/2021 | 03/11/2019 |
| Lela J. Dandoy | Occupational Therapy Assistant | 03/17/2021 | 03/18/2013 |
| David Elias Messer | Psychologist | 03/31/2021 | 01/26/2018 |
| Joni Christina Jarstad | Barber | 03/31/2021 | 03/15/2019 |