Month: April 2026
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BizNEWS
Alta Expands Tucson Presence with Addition of ConformaTech
Move strengthens what is becoming the most capable geotechnical and materials testing team in Southern Arizona Alta Environmental & Infrastructure…
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Alison Flynn Gaffney Named New Chair of The Chamber of Southern Arizona
The Chamber of Southern Arizona has announced that Alison Flynn Gaffney, CEO of Banner – University Medicine Tucson, will become…
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Raytheon Delivers Next Generation Jammer Pods to Royal Australian Air Force
Raytheon, an RTX business, has delivered its first Next Generation Jammer pods to the Royal Australian Air Force. NGJ is…
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Arteris Bio Relocates to UA Tech Park to Advance Novel Topical Technology
University of Arizona welcomes Arteris Bio, a life sciences company developing advanced topical technologies focused on skin physiology, microcirculation, and…
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BizPEOPLE
Leah Bogen
Junior Achievement of Arizona has announced the appointment of Leah Bogen as the new district director for Southern Arizona. Utilizing…
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FEATURES
Spring Issue 2026
From The Publisher LEADERSHIP IN ACTION Their missions were separate but complementary for decades. But now as one, the vision…
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Final Four Finally
Arizona Fans Celebrate Historic Season By Steve Rivera Suzy Reinier was in basketball heaven in Indianapolis, at Lucas Oil Stadium…
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Into the Stratosphere
Private Investment, New Partnerships Propel World View Enterprises By Dave Perry It has been a whirlwind, of recent, for World…
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A Unified Voice for Business
The Chamber of Southern Arizona By Jay Gonzales Their missions were separate but complementary for decades. But now as one,…
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A Boost for Freight
Ascent Aviation’s $70 Million Investment in Hangars for Jet Conversions By Tom Leyde Ascent Aviation Services has launched a major…
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FIT for Industry
Pima Community College’s New Flexible Industry Training Lab to Bolster Workforce Pima Community College’s new Flexible Industry Training Lab is…
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For Our Future
New Chamber Program to Train Next Power Players By Jay Gonzales When the words “economic development” and “competitiveness” enter a…
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Clean Room Expansion
$35.5 Million Investment a Boost for Semiconductor Innovation In a milestone for boosting Arizona’s semiconductor industry, Arizona Commerce Authority awarded…
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100% Compliant
Auditor General Report Lauds Rio Nuevo’s Efforts, Transparency By Jay Gonzales It’s been a long, redemptive road for the Rio…
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Taking the Reins
Laura Apitz Chosen as New President of Roche Tissue Diagnostics By Tara Kirkpatrick As a student, Laura Apitz found real…
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Dr. Lisa Chamberlain to Lead University of Arizona Steele Children’s Research Center
Alum Appointed to Chair UA College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson…
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A Legacy of Saving Lives
Gulshan K. Sethi, MD Endowment Ensures Future Impact By Valerie Vinyard “He saved my life.” Bill Petrella, a retired hotelier,…
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HSL Properties at 50
Building a Legacy in Real Estate & Community By Jay Gonzales Ask Humberto Lopez about his vision for building…
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Doing the ‘Right Thing’ for the Community
Company Culture Stokes Return on Investment for All By Jay Gonzales Nicole Garcia didn’t have to wait long to find…
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A Gift for the Generations
H.S. Lopez Family Foundation Creates a Legacy of Giving By Jay Gonzales As Humberto and Czarina Lopez look ahead to…
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The ‘Quiet Engine’
HSL Management Services ‘Keep the Numbers Straight’ By Jay Gonzales When projects and assets range into the tens, even hundreds…
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Hospitality with Heart
Creating a Culture of Genuine Care, Service and Community By Tara Kirkpatrick Through its Desert Hospitality Management arm, HSL Properties…
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Building to Fit
HSL Construction Services Sees the Community Landscape By Jay Gonzales It’s not lost on HSL Properties that what it builds…
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A Homegrown Housing Vision
True Communities with a Taste of Hospitality By Tara Kirkpatrick When you’ve built or own more than 40 apartment properties…
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Arizona Photonics Days
A Spotlight of the Region’s Global Optics and Photonics Prominence By Tyler McCusker This year’s Arizona Photonics Days conference offered…
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Tucson Velodrome
New, Olympics-Certified Track Enhances Region’s Elite Cycling By Steve Rivera Nicola Cranmer thinks so highly of the brand-new Tucson Velodrome that…
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Committed to Collaboration
Vanecia Kerr Takes Helm of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona By Loni Nannini Vanecia Kerr values teamwork. As…
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2026 Centurions Americana Extravaganza
Landmark Event Marks 56 Years of Fundraising By Loni Nannini America is turning 250 and the Centurions will celebrate the…
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A Garden and a Legacy
Bobby’s Garden Honors Local Gardener, Teacher By Tom Leyde Bobby’s Garden is growing and flourishing. Vegetable and flower seeds were…
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Retirement Reimagined
Passion Meets Purpose at La Posada Pusch Ridge By Loni Nannini La Posada at Pusch Ridge is redefining retirement in Southern…
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A Home for Life
La Posada Leadership Team Values Resident-Driven Excellence By Loni Nannini La Posada at Pusch Ridge is dedicated to empowering active…
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Built for the Ages
Thoughtful Construction, Details Distinguish New Campus By Loni Nannini Against a backdrop of breathtaking panoramic views of Pusch Ridge, La…
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Amenities That Inspire
Endless Options at La Posada at Pusch Ridge By Loni Nannini La Posada at Pusch Ridge is all about retirement…
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The La Posada Foundation
A Legacy of Caring By Loni Nannini The La Posada Foundation is bringing philanthropy home, literally and figuratively, for seniors…
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In Support of Science
$5 Million Gift Creates College of Science Endowed Deanship By Valerie Vinyard Sarah Brown Smallhouse loves science. She loves it…
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Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery
Bridging Old West, New Media Through Art By Tiffany Kjos With millions of views online and a museum and gallery…
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From Convent to Concert Hall
La Rosa Live Music Venue Brings New Purpose to the Benedictine By April Bourie The rose-colored Benedictine Convent and Chapel…
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Devoted to Tradition
Silver & Turquoise Board of Hostesses Honors Tucson’s History, Heritage By Tiffany Kjos The Silver & Turquoise Board of Hostesses,…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Romeo Arrieta
Chief Executive Officer Tucson Association of REALTORS® What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next several years? …
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Danette Bewley
President & Chief Executive Officer Tucson Airport Authority Chamber Board Member What opportunities do you see for your business here…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Shawn Blubaum
Regional Director Tucson Sundt Construction What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next several years? We…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Michael Crow
President Arizona State University What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next several years? There is…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Sam Deneke
President Air & Space Defense Systems Raytheon an RTX Business What opportunities do you see for your business here in…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Alison Flynn Gaffney
Chief Executive Officer Banner – University Medicine Tucson Incoming Chair of the Board What opportunities do you see for your…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Suresh Garimella
President University of Arizona What opportunities do you see for the University of Arizona in the next several years? With…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Stephanie Healy
Market Vice President Cox Communications Chamber Board Member What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Eric Majchrzak
Chief Executive Officer BeachFleischman PLLC Chamber Board Member What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Marco Melançon
General Manager Bombardier Aviation Tucson Service Center Chamber Board Member What opportunities do you see for your business here in…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Jennifer Mendrzycki
President & Chief Executive OfficerTMC Health Chamber Board Member What opportunities do you see for your business here in the…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Jeffrey P. Nasse
Chancellor Pima Community College Chamber Board Member What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next several…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Alicia Nuñez
President & CEO Chicanos Por La Causa What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next several…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Walter Richter
Senior Legislative Policy Advisor Southwest Gas Corporation Chamber Board Member What opportunities do you see for your business here in…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Regina Romero
Mayor City of Tucson What opportunities do you see for the City of Tucson in the next five years? My…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Jordan Schnitzer
President & Chief Executive Officer Schnitzer Properties What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next several…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
REX SCOTT
Supervisor District 1 Pima County Board of Supervisors Chamber Board Member What opportunities do you see for Pima County in the…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
JEREMY SHARPE
Managing Partner Rancho Sahuarita What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next several years? Southern Arizona…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Greg Taylor
Regional Vice President Community Affairs Arizona Complete Health What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Dre Thompson
President & Chief Executive Officer Tucson Industrial Development Authority What opportunities do you see for your business here in the…
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Q&A – THE CHAMBER TRUSTEES 2026
Sandra Watson
President & Chief Executive Officer Arizona Commerce Authority What opportunities do you see for your business here in the next several…
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GTL HONOREE 2025
Alejandro Angel
2025 Greater Tucson Leadership Tucson Man of the Year By Rodney Campbell After growing up and graduating from college in…
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GTL HONOREE 2025
Karla Bernal Morales
2025 Greater Tucson LeadershipTucson Woman of the Year By Rodney Campbell New to her position with The Chamber of Southern…
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GTL HONOREE 2025
Louise Thomas
2025 Greater Tucson Leadership Tucson Founders Award By Tiffany Kjos Few people have shaped Southern Arizona’s philanthropic landscape like Louise…
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GTL HONOREE 2025
Randy Accetta
2025 Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni Excellence Award By Tiffany Kjos Randy Accetta’s dedication to a healthier, more vibrant Tucson –…
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BizNEWS
Arizona Board of Regents Approves Tommy Lloyd Contract Extension
By Logan Burtch-Buus, University Communications On the heels of the winningest season in program history, the Arizona Board of Regents…
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University of Arizona, Banner Health Perform Tucson’s First Robotic Kidney Donation Surgery
U of A Department of Surgery and Banner Health For the first time in Tucson, and across the Banner Health…
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Tucson Federal Credit Union Gives Over $106,000 to Community Programs
Tucson Federal Credit Union has given $106,200 to Southern Arizona communities, directing resources toward education, youth development, housing stability, disability…
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Busey Bank Names Sergio Cossio New Tucson Market President
As Busey Bank continues to expand and strengthen its leadership structure across the company footprint, it has announced that Sergio…
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BizNEWS
The Centurions Americana Extravaganza – Red, White & Boots, April 25
The Centurions’ highly anticipated 2026 annual fundraising event, The Centurions Americana Extravaganza: Red, White & Boots, will take place on…
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Angel Charity’s HALO Fiesta at La Encantada, April 19
Angel Charity for Children is proud to present its first fundraiser of the year, HALO Fiesta — a vibrant afternoon of music,…
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Pima County Program to Help Grow Regional Supply Chains with Mexico
Pima County is advancing international business opportunities through its Pima Global Supply Chain Index Program, a cross-border initiative developed in…
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Phantom Space Corporation Acquires Thermal Management Technologies
Phantom Space Corporation, a leader in responsive space transportation, announced it has completed the strategic acquisition of Thermal Management Technologies, a…
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University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law Names Jason Kreag New Dean
Office of the Provost Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Jason Kreag has been appointed dean of the James E. Rogers…
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Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Gives $245,000 in Southern Arizona Grants
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has awarded grants to 37 non-profit organizations that work with underserved populations of all ages…
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Long Companies Announces New Leadership
Long Companies has named Kevin Kaplan as its new CEO to oversee the organization’s strategic vision and continued growth, including…
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University of Arizona, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tommy Lloyd Agree to Contract Extension Through 2031 Season
The University of Arizona and men’s basketball head coach Tommy Lloyd have agreed to a contract extension that will continue his leadership…
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Opens, Bringing a Destination Retailer to the City of Tucson
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is now open at Tucson Marketplace at the Bridges, offering Tucsonans a premier shopping experience…
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BizNEWS
From Pitch to Prize: Over $50,000 Awarded to Arizona Startups at IdeaFunding 2026
On March 26, Southern Arizona’s largest and longest continuously running pitch competition, IdeaFunding, awarded over $50,000 to Arizona-based startups. Co-led by Startup Tucson and…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Receives Nearly $300,000 from Wellpoint to Strengthen Families, Support Older Adults, and Expand Care Workforce
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced today that it has received grants totaling nearly $300,000 from Wellpoint. The…
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Arteris Bio Relocates into UA Tech Park to Advance Novel Topical Technology Platform
The University of Arizona (UA) Tech Park is pleased to welcome Arteris Bio, a life sciences company developing advanced topical technologies focused…
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The Chamber of Southern Arizona Industry Impact Series
Presented by The University of Arizona Join us for a focus on National Security in Space April 21, 2026 5:00 PM…
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2026 Gootter-Jensen Foundation Grand Slam Gala Celebrating 21 Years of Life-Saving Work April 10, 2026
The Gootter-Jensen Foundation will host its 2026 Grand Slam Dinner on Friday, April 10 at 6:00 p.m. at The Westin…
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