Year: 2026
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BizPEOPLE
Robby Garvey
The Arizona Builders Alliance, a leading trade association for contractors in Arizona, announced Robby Garvey as its new Southern Arizona…
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Rudy Garcia Jr.
Arizona Builders Alliance, a leading trade association for contractors in Arizona, announced Rudy Garcia, Jr. as its new Board Chairman…
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Angel Charity for Children Announces 2026 Beneficiaries
For more than four decades, Angel Charity for Children has been a trusted partner in improving the lives of children…
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Tech Parks Arizona Combines Entire Team Under One Roof
Tech Parks Arizona which drives both UA Tech Parks and the UA Center for Innovation has combined the full team…
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Cox Gives $400,000 Grant to YWCA of Southern Arizona for Energy Upgrades
Cox Communications has awarded a $400,000 grant to the YWCA of Southern Arizona to support a comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade…
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KB Home Debuts New Design Studio in Tucson
KB Home, one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., has announced the grand opening of its…
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Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences Field Takes Shape, Ticket Info
2026 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences Tournament Chairman Dan Nentl announced the initial round of player commitments for the upcoming PGA TOUR…
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CQ Fest Unveils Full Concert Festival Lineup, Mar. 20
CQ Fest, the new concert festival hosted by the Tucson Conquistadores, announced the full concert lineup for the Friday, Mar.…
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Tucson Wildlife Center Online Auction Now Open Auction Ends on March 8, at Event
The Tucson Wildlife Center (TWC), a 501c3, will hold its 14th annual fundraising benefit, “Born to Be Wild,” on Sunday,…
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Phantom Space Corporation Acquires Assets, Intellectual Property from Vector Launch
Phantom Space Corporation, a leader in responsive space transportation, announced it has acquired key assets and intellectual property from Vector…
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Corals in Biosphere 2 Ocean Habitat May Save Reefs Around the World
By Daniel Stolte, University Communications Diane Thompson adjusts her scuba mask and checks her air gauge, then steps off the…
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Facial Artistry & Aesthetics Celebrates One Year in Business, Mar. 14
Facial Artistry & Aesthetics is celebrating its first year in business in Southern Arizona. The luxurious med spa, owned by…
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Alex Demeroutis
CBRE announced that industrial real estate broker Alex Demeroutis has joined the firm’s Tucson office, bringing deep market expertise and…
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Jesse Blum
CBRE announced that industrial real estate broker Jesse Blum has joined the firm’s Tucson office, bringing deep market expertise and…
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BizNEWS
Anonymous $20 Million Gift Helps University of Arizona Break Record
A $20 million gift from an anonymous donor boosted the impact of the University of Arizona’s annual Giving Day. In order…
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BizNEWS
Arizona Trade Mission to Taiwan Delivers New Global Semiconductor Company to Region
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation welcomed Taiwan-based startup, Jiann Sheng Machinery & Electric Industrial Co., into its incubator program, marking a direct outcome of the Taiwan trade mission led…
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New UA Housing Project to Support Student Success
By Logan Burtch-Buus, University Communications The University of Arizona celebrated a new student success milestone Thursday afternoon when the Arizona…
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Kino Sports Complex Chosen as FIFA World Cup Team Base Camp, Training Site
Kino Sports Complex will serve as a team base camp training site for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, hosting the Iran…
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Dr. Lisa Chamberlain Named Chair of Pediatrics, Director of UA Steele Children’s Research Center
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson has appointed Lisa J. Chamberlain, MD, MPH, as chair of the Department of…
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BizNEWS
“One Year Away” Program Expands Employment Support for Davis-Monthan Airmen
Desert Thunder Squadron is expanding its “One Year Away” program, a workforce-readiness initiative designed to help Airmen transitioning from Davis-Monthan…
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University of Arizona Opens Newly Expanded Semiconductor Lab
University of Arizona, government and industry leaders attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 17 to celebrate the opening of the expanded Nanofabrication…
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Pima Association of Governments, Regional Transportation Authority Elect 2026 Officers
The Pima Association of Governments Regional Council and Regional Transportation Authority Board on Jan. 29 elected officers for 2026 among…
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Foothills Bank Reinforces Commitment to Arizona Communities
Foothills Bank has long believed that strong communities create strong futures. Founded with that principle, the bank continues to demonstrate…
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St. Augustine Catholic High School Announces Melissa Lopez Gruenhagen as President
St. Augustine Catholic High School has announced the appointment of Melissa Lopez Gruenhagen as president. She officially assumed the role…
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BizNEWS
73rd Greater Tucson Leadership Community Impact Awards
Event is Mar. 7 Deadline for Table/Ticket sales is Feb. 27 The 73rd GTL Community Impact Awards will be held…
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BizNEWS
Raytheon, U.S. Department of War Reach Landmark Agreements to Increase Missile Production
Raytheon, an RTX business, entered into five landmark framework agreements with the U.S. Department of War to significantly increase production…
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BizNEWS
Bon Voyage Travel to Host Annual Travel Show on Feb. 22, Featuring Expert Presentations and Top Travel Destinations
Bon Voyage Travel invites travelers and adventure-seekers to its upcoming Bon Voyage Travel Show, a one-day event designed to inspire, educate,…
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Marana, Oro Valley Finalize Bicycling Partnership
Cycling has become a powerful economic driver across northern Pima County, from long rides on The Chuck Huckelberry Loop to…
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GUEST COLUMN: RTA Gives Us the Tool We Need
By Ted MaxwellPresident & CEOSouthern Arizona Leadership Council Anyone who’s ever tried to fix something with the wrong tool knows…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Announces Executive Promotions
Hughes Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of four executives as part of a leadership expansion designed to support continued…
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BizNEWS
True Ranch Collection Brings Pop-Up Dude Ranch to Tubac
True Ranch Collection will host the Otero Pop-Up Ranch this spring at Southern Arizona’s Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, once the historic…
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BizNEWS
The Poderosa Wears Prida Celebrates Latina Leadership, Culture and Community, Feb. 21
Mini Poderosas will host The Poderosa Wears Prida, a fashion-forward community event celebrating Latina leadership, creativity and cultural pride. The…
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BizNEWS
Arrivia Acquires Bon Voyage Travel
Arrivia, a global travel loyalty and technology company, announced the acquisition of Bon Voyage Travel, a luxury-focused travel agency known…
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Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar to be Pima County Deputy Administrator
Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher has hired Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar to serve as deputy county administrator. Kasmar has…
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GUEST COLUMN: Why Props. 418 & 419 Need Our Support
By Joe SnellPresident & CEOThe Chamber of Southern Arizona The Chamber of Southern Arizona is a strong advocate and supporter…
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BizNEWS
Tucson Association of REALTORS® Gives $25,000 to Children’s Clinics
Children’s Clinics, a local nonprofit outpatient care center serving children with special healthcare needs, will receive $25,000 in proceedsfrom the…
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BizPEOPLE
Roxanne Wingate
Cox Communications promoted Roxanne Wingate to director of public affairs for Arizona and Nevada, where she will lead community affairs…
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BizNEWS
Space Forces Southern Activates at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
The U.S. Space Force and U.S. Southern Command officially marked the activation of Space Forces Southern during a Jan. 21…
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New Banner Rehabilitation Hospital Opens in Tucson
Joint venture partners Select Medical and Banner Health hosted a ribbon cutting on their fourth Banner Rehabilitation Hospital in Tucson,…
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Acclaimed University of Arizona Researcher Jennifer Barton to Lead Arizona Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee
An internationally recognized University of Arizona researcher and executive and a Phoenix Bioscience Core developer with Wexford Science and Technology…
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Tucson Airport Authority Names UA Tech Parks CEO Carol Stewart to Board
Carol Stewart, University of Arizona VP and CEO of UA Tech Parks and president of the UA Center for Innovation…
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BizNEWS
Jim Click Automotive Team, Tuttle-Click Automotive Group to be Acquired by Gee Automotive Companies
The Jim Click Automotive Team, which has owned and operated dealerships in Tucson, Arizona since 1971, announced that it has…
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Tucson Named No. 1 Winter Nature Getaway in U.S.
Tucson just added to its list of accolades as Travel+ Leisure Magazine just featured it as the nation’s top destination…
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BizNEWS
GUEST COLUMN: Our Regional Competitiveness is on the Mar. 10 Ballot
By Ted Maxwell President & CEO Southern Arizona Leadership Council Props 418 & 419: Our Regional Competitiveness is on the…
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University of Arizona Announces Kyl Institute for National Security
The University of Arizona announced the launch of the Kyl Institute for National Security today, marking a strategic, expanded university…
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BizPEOPLE
Nickolas Koustik
Pools by Design, Southern Arizona’s only Master Pools Guild member and an award-winning custom pool design and construction firm, announced…
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BizNEWS
University of Arizona Research Expenditures Top $1 Billion
University Communications and Office of Research and Partnerships Newly released data from the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development…
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Arizona Technology Council Appoints Paloma Santiago to Lead Southern Arizona Office
The Arizona Technology Council has announced that Paloma Santiago has been chosen to lead its Southern Arizona Regional Office. As VP of…
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BizPEOPLE
Lisa Nutt
Tucson Association of REALTORS® has announced the promotion of Lisa Nutt to VP of education and school administrator. In this…
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BizNEWS
University of Arizona Center for Innovation, Startup Tucson Launch IdeaFunding 2026 Applications
UACI and Startup Tucson have announced the launch of IdeaFunding 2026 applications on Jan. 9. This year, the competition will…
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BizNEWS
James O’Kimosh Named New GM of Desert Diamond Casino Southern Arizona Properties
The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise has announced that James O’Kimosh will serve as the new General Manager overseeing Desert Diamond…
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BizPEOPLE
Elizabeth Rogers
The Tucson Rodeo Foundation has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Rogers as director. In this role, she will help advance…
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BizPEOPLE
Monica Solis Peña
The Multiple Listing Service of Southern Arizona has announced the promotion of Monica Solis Peña to COO of the MLS.…
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FEATURES
Winter Issue 2026
From The Publisher Tucson Airport Authority $10.9 Billion Economic Impact, Potential to Soar Higher “The Tucson Airport Authority is flying…
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Next Gen Leaders
22 Rising Stars to Watch By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini BizTucson is proud to announce our 2026 Next Gen…
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FEATURES
An Icon Sold
New Owners of Arizona Inn Include Local Investors, NBA Coach Steve Kerr By Tiffany Kjos The Arizona Inn, with its…
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Tucson Airport Authority
$10.9 Billion Economic Impact, Potential to Soar Higher By Loni Nannini Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is flying high with a…
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Easy, Enhanced Airport Experience
New Signage, Carpeting, Lighting Bring Modernization in Motion to TUS By Loni Nannini Established in 1948, TAA has a legacy…
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Fly Tucson First
Heading to Phoenix for a Flight? Think Again By Loni Nannini With a new business-to-business campaign called “Fly Tucson First,”…
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Bear Down Bound
New Partnership Encourages Wildcats to Travel from TUS By Loni Nannini A strategic partnership between University of Arizona and TAA is…
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Sugar Skulls Change Hands
Local Ownership Group Takes the Reins By Steve Rivera It was 35 years ago when Edmund Marquez helped lead Sabino…
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Golf and Hoops at the 2026 Cologuard Classic
Tournament Settles into New Home at La Paloma By Steve Rivera Dan Nentl isn’t out to make the 2026 Cologuard…
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Reaffirming its Presence
Raytheon Executive Speaks at Summit for The Chamber of Southern Arizona By Tom Leyde The state of Raytheon in Tucson…
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TENWEST Returns with New Programming, Summits
From its inception, TENWEST has played a central role in building Tucson and Southern Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Now in its…
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Artificial Heart
Stock Offering Hopes to Fund Advances in Technology By Dave Perry For patients with end-stage heart failure, the SynCardia Total…
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Off the Beaten Path
Visit Tucson Unveils Rebrand that Celebrates Region’s Authenticity By Dave Perry Visit Tucson has wrapped itself around a new logo,…
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Just Deserts
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum a Gem for All Ages By Valerie Vinyard Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum tops the list of must-see attractions…
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Real Gem
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Generates $286 Million for Local Economy The 2025 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase, held Feb. 1-16, generated $286…
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Flandrau Turns 50
Science Center and Planetarium a Community Cornerstone By Christy Krueger The University of Arizona has a treasure on campus, and…
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From Sport to Business
Football Instincts Key Business Success By Tom Leyde A background in athletics will serve you well in the business world,…
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Tucson Small Business Center Offers One-Stop Help
By Tom Leyde Tucson small business owners and those who want to start a small business have a new, “one-stop”…
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NextGen2026
Teresa Bravo
Senior Government Relations Representative & Tribal Liaison, Tucson Electric Power/Unisource Energy Services With a rich career history in international relations,…
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Aaron Crowley
Senior Portfolio Manager Group-Focus Manager, Falbaum Crowley Investment Group, RBC Wealth Management Aaron Crowley is an elite young talent in…
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Tony Daniel
Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation and Engagement, University of Arizona Tony Daniel is the…
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Kevin Foster
Senior Prototype Engineering Planner, Raytheon, an RTX Company It didn’t take long for Kevin Foster to give back to a…
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Sarah Fries
Customer Data Analytics Supervisor, Southwest Gas Sarah Fries embraces the mantra, “Be the change you wish to see in the…
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Briana Gabrys
Senior Manager, Public Relations, RTX As senior manager of Public Relations at RTX, Briana Gabrys is responsible for the development…
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Edwin Hopper
Wealth Advisor, Focus Partners Wealth Management Since 2001, Edwin Hopper and his family have jumped into everything from community projects…
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Tina McCloskey
Senior Director of Advancement, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Tina McCloskey is a master of connection and community…
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Kameron Norwood
Investment Sales & Leasing, PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services From Chicago to Tucson, Kameron Norwood excels in the dynamics of…
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Paul Pena
General Manager, Lloyd Construction Paul Pena, a LEED-accredited professional and registered architect, brings 19 years of building industry experience in…
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Derrick Polder
The Polder Group, CrossCountry Mortgage By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Derrick Polder has built a reputation for blending sharp…
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Fernanda Quintanilla
Director of Special Projects, Diamond Ventures By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Construction and community are at the heart of…
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Ben Ridder
CEO, Northwest Medical Center By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Ben Ridder has helped usher Northwest Medical Center into a…
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Dr. Manny Rodriguez, DMD
Owner, Dental Wise By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Rooted in family and community, Dr. Manny Rodriguez is dedicated to…
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Shayla Sandoval
Senior VP of Client and Creative Services, Sandoval Creative By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini For Tucson native and University…
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Katie Schwertz
Senior Manager of Optical Assemblies and Technology, Edmund Optics By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Katie Schwertz’s award-winning advocacy and…
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Courtney Slanaker
Executive Director, Serving Southern Arizona, American Red Cross By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Courtney Slanaker is fueled by a…
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Robert Stark
President, Stark Electric Inc. By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini As president of Stark Electric Inc., Robert Stark is taking…
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Teresa Vasquez
Project Manager, HSL Properties, Inc. By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Teresa Vasquez loves a good project. Whether it’s a…
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Keysha Webb
Senior VP, Market Development, Vantage West Credit Union By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Keysha Webb recognizes the value of…
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Alicia White
Chief Financial Officer, La Frontera Arizona By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Alicia White is dedicated to enhancing community well-being…
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Jennifer Whitman
CFO, Partner, Larsen Baker By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini From college to CFO, Jennifer Whitman has flourished in her…
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