East Valley Community Entrepreneur Center

The MCC East Valley Community Entrepreneur Center helps students and community members grow their businesses. Whether you have an idea for a new business but don’t know where to start, or want to make your small business work better, we can help. A business expert at Mesa Community College will meet with you to answer questions, help develop or update your business plan, and connect you with resources. We can also match you with free or reduced-cost marketing, legal, education and financial services.

Businesses We Can Help

The center works with businesses in many industries, including:

  • online retail
  • cosmetics
  • sustainable agriculture
  • fashion design
  • art

Who We Work With

The East Valley Community Entrepreneur Center is an information resource that helps remove obstacles for small businesses. Please contact us if you:

  • Have an idea for a new business
  • Have questions about running or starting a business
  • Have an existing business that you would like to improve

The center can connect you with other organizations, including the Maricopa Small Business Development Center, Mesa Chamber of Commerce, lenders and funding competitions.

Schedule a Consultation

We are open to both MCC students and the community by appointment. Please contact Alan Beveridge to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting. The East Valley Community Entrepreneur Center is located in the BP building, room 6, on the MCC Southern and Dobson campus.