“I have found the GSBA to be a welcoming and very supportive organization. The GSBA board members are active in changing Gilbert into a business friendly, as well as a family friendly, community.”

    Mike Goldberg,
    Electronic Payments

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Christopher M. McSweeney
Sudden Values

“The GSBA has made a world of difference for my local business. I love owning my own business and am proud of surviving in these tough times. But these ARE hard times and can sometimes feel overwhelming. I am an expert in my field and products but having the support of GSBA for everything else makes life easier. I don’t know all of the politics or laws associated with running a business. What does small business do when they don’t have the answers?

The GSBA provides a support system that cares about your success just as much as you do. The services, events, and passion of their operation are a lighthouse beacon in the stormy night to a small business owner. There is hope and support for anyone who will merely ask for it. The government isn’t going to bail me out, but I have the GSBA on my side and that gives me a fighting chance.”

Mike Goldberg
MGap Savings

“I have found the GSBA to be a welcoming and very supportive organization. The board of the GSBA are active in changing Gilbert into a business friendly, as well as a family friendly, community. We are new to Arizona and the members of the GSBA have gone out of their way to help smooth our integration both personally and professionally.”

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Birgit Olson
Focused On Your Business Virtual Office Assistance

“Being a member of the GSBA has helped me tremendously over the last year!  Starting a new business can be very scary; well, it was for me.  Trying to make connections and learning how to network is a big step and through the networking events hosted by the GSBA, I’ve accomplished both.  I know the decision to becoming part of this group has helped me get my business of to a good start.”

On my way to the grocery store, when I noticed the temporary sign for Gilbert Small Business Alliance and wondered what was this all about. Curious, and being an owner of a small business in Gilbert I decided to check it out. Much to my pleasure I was greeted by Aimee Rigler, she was very enthusiastic and presented an outstanding explanation of the Gilbert Small Business Alliance. The organization sounded like something, we as business owners needed to support our voices and provide a forum to be able to make a BIG difference in our community. I returned to my office and decided to investment into this organization and that decision has been one of the best investments we made for being able to promote our business and begin to network within our community.

Since becoming a member in mid year our company BHB Repair & Maintenance has had numerous opportunities to attend business mixers begin to build an outstanding network of business contacts and sharing and obtaining referrals. Our community has been affected heavily on the current economy but through the Gilbert Small Business Alliance and my connections we are being able to keep our business going. I have not participated as much as I would like but the alliance offers a lot of other benefits — various business forums that can help each of our members with business planning, financial advice, and sales and marketing seminars. The Gilbert Small Business Alliance instills a sense of small town togetherness and support. If you are a small business in Gilbert you really need to consider this wonderful and very friendly group of business owners right here in Gilbert – as Aimee says “Where small Business has a BIG Voice”. .

Ken Behrmann
BHB Repair & Maintenance
Behrmann Home Basics, LLC

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Justin Clegg
5 Pints Productions

“Joining the Gilbert SBA was a great choice and great investment for my business! An excellent network and wonderful people, well done Lisa & Aimee!”