Nogales Community Development

Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz) is a community development financial institution dedicated to supporting small businesses and nonprofits throughout Arizona. With a mission to foster an inclusive economy, GPAz offers innovative lending programs designed to empower local organizations and promote sustainable growth. Through initiatives like the Thrive Together Lending Program and the Moments of Impact storytelling model, GPAz goes beyond traditional financial assistance to cultivate a robust ecosystem of collaboration and mutual development. Their commitment to transforming lives and communities solidifies their role as a vital ally in the journey toward lasting success and prosperity. Generated from the website

Alpha Pro Tech, with headquarters in Markham, Ontario, develops, manufactures and markets innovative disposable and limited-use protective apparel products for the industrial, pharmaceutical, laboratory, clean room, food service, medical and dental markets. Its products include gowns, coveralls, face masks, eye shields, bed pads, wheelchair covers and operating room table services. The company also manufactures and distributes a line of medical bed pads and accessories as well as a line of pet beds. Its products are sold both under the Alpha Pro Tech brand name, as well as under private labels. In addition, it manufactures a line of construction weatherization products, including building wrap, roof underlayment and mold resistant framing sealant. This location is in Nogales, Ariz., but the company also has manufacturing facilities in Salt Lake City; Janesville, Wis. and Valdosta, Ga.