Day: January 8, 2026
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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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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 Â
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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FEATURES
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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FEATURES
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 Â
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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FEATURES
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
Tony DanielÂ
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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NextGen2026
Sarah Fries
Customer Data Analytics Supervisor, Southwest Gas By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Sarah Fries embraces the mantra, “Be the change…
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NextGen2026
Briana Gabrys
Senior Manager, Public Relations, RTX By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini As senior manager of Public Relations at RTX, Briana…
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Edwin Hopper
Wealth Advisor, Focus Partners Wealth Management By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Since 2001, Edwin Hopper and his family have…
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NextGen2026
Tina McCloskey
Senior Director of Advancement, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Tina McCloskey is…
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NextGen2026
Kameron Norwood
Investment Sales & Leasing, PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini From Chicago to Tucson, Kameron…
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NextGen2026
Paul Pena
General Manager, Lloyd Construction By Tara Kirkpatrick & Loni Nannini Paul Pena, a LEED-accredited professional and registered architect, brings 19…
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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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NextGen2026
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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