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Real Americans, Real Stories
Why We Fight for Arizona
"As a small business owner, free enterprise allowed me to turn an idea into a livelihood. My team and I work hard to serve our customers, create jobs, and support our community, but rising costs and burdensome regulations make that harder."
Carlos Ruiz
HT Metals | Tucson, AZ
"Owning a small business has shown me how essential economic freedom is. Hard work and innovation only succeed when policymakers create an environment where independent businesses can thrive."
Susan Wilcox
Pivot Culinary | Scottsdale, AZ
"…I'm proud to support CFFE. They're championing the values that give small businesses a fair chance. Their work is essential to keeping our state a place where entrepreneurs can dream big and build something lasting."
Sandy Robinson
Bling Boutique | Lake Havasu, AZ
Our Mission
The Single Most Powerful Engine of Prosperity
Citizens for Free Enterprise stands at the center of the fight for continued American prosperity. We promote free enterprise, so all Americans understand the role it has in creating a dynamic economy and people's ability to climb the income ladder.
With the help of principled lawmakers and people like you, we can safeguard for everyone an economic system that provides equality of opportunity for all who seek a happier, more financially secure life. Citizens for Free Enterprise exists to act against threats to economic freedom and to tell the story of free enterprise's importance in achieving the American Dream.
Our Work
What We Do
Promote Free Enterprise
America's free enterprise system has helped deliver incredible opportunities and extraordinary prosperity across our country's 250-year history. Now more than ever, we need to ensure that the next generation continues to enjoy this unique system that helped build America's success.
Fight Bureaucratic Overreach
From statehouses to city councils and beyond, we work to deliver the latest information on how red tape is hindering job creators from growing and expanding. From traditional media to your inbox and more, we're delivering the latest news to ensure you stay on top of how public policy impacts your business and day-to-day life.
Pushing Back on Socialist Policies
As socialism surges in major cities, we're working to push back on the big government policies that are on the rise around the country. Socialism has failed every time it's tried, and we're here to help protect your future and to stop its spread around the country.
Our People
Arizona Team
Vince Gil
Arizona State Director
David Barletta
Deputy Arizona State Director
Jaxon Wilcox
Grassroots Engagement Director, Scottsdale Region
Charity Peaslee
Grassroots Engagement Director, Phoenix Region
Sean McMahon
Grassroots Engagement Director, East Valley Region
Jaden Shroll
Grassroots Engagement Director, West Valley Region
Sean Bock
Grassroots Engagement Director, Colorado River Region
Ron DeSouza
Grassroots Engagement Director, Southern Arizona Region
Lalo Mercado
Grassroots Engagement Director, Tucson Region
Joseph Goodwin
Grassroots Engagement Director, Canyon and High Country Region
Latest News from Arizona
Delivering Opportunity: How Food Apps are Helping Independent Businesses Grow
Since food delivery services surged during COVID in 2020, they're now reaching new heights for independent businesses.
Mamdani’s Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Should Put Independent Businesses on High Alert
New York City's famous horse-drawn carriages have been part of the city's tourism industry for generations. Now, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under considerable criticism for a proposal to ban them altogether.
Cutting Federal Food Stamp Fraud Helps Taxpayers & Families in Need
There is an active coordinated campaign by many liberal advocacy groups to attack the Trump Administration’s efforts to bring integrity to the federal food stamp program which is formally known as the “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”).
Chandler Council Moves Forward with Second Utility Rate Increase This Year
The Chandler City Council has tentatively approved another round of utility rate increases that would raise the cost of water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and solid waste services beginning in January 2027.
How Capitalism Saved Big Brussel
Remember brussels sprouts? You know the gross vegetable your parents forced you to eat at dinner, usually boiled until it was soft and mushy. Well, there’s a reason brussels sprouts used to taste so bitter, and it wasn’t necessarily the way they were cooked.
Cash Flow Basics: How to Keep Money Moving in Your Independent Business
Learning how cash moves through a business, how to read a basic cash flow statement, what causes shortages, and which habits can improve financial stability will help you keep the business moving in a positive way.
Press Releases
CFFE Launches New Interactive "Socialism is Spreading" Map
October 9, 2026
CFFE Partners with Ballotpedia to Launch New Voter Tool
October 2, 2026
CFFE Statement: Tempe City Council Proposal Threatens Small Business
May 22, 2025
CFFE Statement: California Unions Will Not Extort Arizona Businesses, Kill Arizona Jobs
April 15, 2025
Hobbs State of the State: 3 Years of the Same Issues, Lack of Leadership
January 13, 2025
CFFE Statement: Anti-Business Activists Try To Destroy AZ Restaurants
June 24, 2024
