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Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city and boasts one of the most unique economic profiles in the Southwest. The University of Arizona -- a tier-one research institution -- drives a massive education and research economy, while Raytheon Missiles & Defense, the city's largest private employer with 14,000+ workers, anchors a deep defense and aerospace supply chain. The UA Tech Park and bioscience corridor have made Tucson a nationally recognized hub for biotech and life sciences startups.
Beyond its anchor institutions, Tucson's economy includes a vibrant hospitality sector fueled by its UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation, a growing healthcare industry, and revitalized commercial districts along 4th Avenue and Downtown. SBA loans help Tucson businesses capitalize on these opportunities with favorable terms and lower down payments.
Equipment, facilities, and working capital for Raytheon subcontractors, defense suppliers, and aerospace services companies. SBA 7(a) up to $5M.
Lab buildouts, research equipment, and facility acquisitions for biotech companies in the UA Tech Park and Tucson's bioscience corridor. Up to $17M combined.
Practice acquisitions, medical office buildings, and specialty clinics serving Tucson's growing population. SBA 504 for facility acquisition with 10% down.
Restaurant concepts in Tucson's UNESCO City of Gastronomy, hotels, and hospitality businesses on 4th Avenue, Downtown, and the resort corridor.
Retail, dining, services, and student-focused businesses near the University of Arizona campus and Main Gate Square district.
Owner-occupied office, industrial, and retail properties throughout Tucson and Pima County. SBA 504 loans with as little as 10% down, up to $17M combined.
Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city with over 550,000 residents and a unique economy anchored by the University of Arizona, Raytheon Missiles & Defense (the city's largest private employer), and a nationally recognized bioscience corridor. The university drives research commercialization and startup activity, while Raytheon's defense contracts create a deep supplier ecosystem. This combination provides stable, diversified demand for SBA financing.
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Most for-profit Tucson businesses qualify, including defense contractors and Raytheon suppliers, bioscience and biotech companies, medical practices and healthcare services, University of Arizona area businesses, restaurants and hospitality on 4th Avenue and Downtown, and commercial real estate. Tucson's diverse economy supports SBA lending across all sectors.
Yes. SBA loans are widely used by defense subcontractors and suppliers in Tucson to finance equipment, facilities, and working capital. SBA 7(a) loans up to $5M cover operational needs, while SBA 504 loans finance facility acquisitions with just 10% down. Combined financing can reach up to $17M for major projects.
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