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James Gaulin
Crown West Land Group announced today that James Gaulin has joined the company as Director of Land, bringing with him…
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BizNEWS
Comcast Launches Xfinity Education Destination for Kids K-12 with Thousands of Free Resources
Comcast has made nearly 2,000 hours of educational programming and resources available to Xfinity video customers as part of the company’s comprehensive response…
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BizNEWS
How to maximize your internet experience – Keeping peace at home while everyone is online
By Lisa Lovallo Now that most of us are working and learning from home, you may be noticing that some websites…
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Angela DiFuccia
Venture capital firm Shot Ventures has named Angela DiFuccia as operating partner for its investment funds and portfolio companies, assisting…
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Bruce Goetz
Bruce Goetz has moved from Denver as director of operations to become VP of operations and COO for the Tucson…
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Kristie Stevens
Angel Charity for Children has selected Kristie Stevens to serve as the 2020 Vice Chair. Stevens is currently the assistant…
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Adriana Rincon
Angel Charity for Children has selected Adriana Rincon to serve as the 2020 General Chair for the venerable organization. Rincon…
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Lindsay Welch
Lindsay Welch has joined Tech Parks Arizona as executive director of corporate relations. She’s responsible for attracting new business to…
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Lindsay Pearson
Lindsay Pearson has become partner with Snell & Wilmer. The 2010 Vermont Law School graduate has been with the firm’s…
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Timothy Medcoff
Attorney Timothy Medcoff is serving a one-year term as chair of the Tucson Metro Chamber’s board of directors. He succeeds…
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Steve Crawford
Pepper Viner Homes promoted Steve Crawford to COO. He most recently served the community home builder as director of sales…
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Majid Arabshahi
In early December Rug Gallery made a leap from its previous home in Joesler Village to La Encantada’s busy restaurant…
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Eric Hawkins
The Farhang & Medcoff law firm added Tucson native Eric Hawkins as a partner. Hawkins, formerly with closed Durazzo, Eckel…
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Neal Eckel
Neal Eckel is now a partner with the Farhang & Medcoff law firm. He specializes in construction, business and employment…
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Robin Large
Land-use law firm Lazarus, Silvyn & Bangs added former Oro Valley planning commissioner Robin Large as a senior land-use planner.…
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Jed Gold
Former Yum! Brands officer Jed Gold is now CFO for Mister Car Wash. Gold has 20 years of financial and…
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Jay Gonzales
Tucson native Jay Gonzales is now president of the Tucson Sugar Skulls indoor football team. He previously was the team’s…
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Richelle Litteer
Richelle Litteer has joined the Kozolchyk National Law Center as VP of development following a successful role as the primary…
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Danette Bewley
Tucson Airport Authority elevated Danette Bewley to interim president and CEO following her five years of service as VP of…
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Jessie Butler
Jessie Butler expands her role at the Tucson Airport Authority by moving to the position of director of communications and…
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Celeste Fitzgerald
Tucson native Celeste Fitzgerald is now marketing manager for the Tucson Airport Authority after working for two years as marketing…
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Dr. Michele Boyce Ley
Arizona Oncology has expanded its multidisciplinary team by adding breast surgical oncologist Dr. Michele Boyce Ley. Ley has practiced in…
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Dr. Michael M.I. Abecassis
Dr. Michael M.I. Abecassis will become dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine in November. He comes from…
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Jill Clark
Jill Clark has joined the Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch team as director of sales, bringing with her more than…
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Karla Farias
Karla Farias is the new bank manager for Great Western Bank, 3002 N. Campbell Ave. The recent University of Arizona…
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John Green
John Green has joined R&A CPAs as assurance manager. He’s had a career in assurance practice at three New York…
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Bryan Hannley
Healthcare business consultant The Innova Group has brought Bryan Hannley in as senior consultant. He has more than 20 years…
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Alex Demeroutis
CBRE Tucson has named Alex Demeroutis an associate in advisory and transaction services for the commercial real estate company’s industrial…
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Otton A. Suarez
Coming off a successful 2017 renovation of El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort in Oro Valley, Otton Suarez was promoted…
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Edward T. Marley
Edward T. Marley, principal with Swaim Associates in Tucson, was elected a regional director for the National Council of Architectural…
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Tara Tocco
Tara Tocco, Hughes Federal Credit Union’s internal audit manager, received the 2019 Randy Manscill Excellence in Service Award. The award…
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Mike Wall
Mike Wall is director of commercial banking for Pacific Premier Bank’s Tucson branches. He leads a team that supports clients…
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Steven Szenasi
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain named Steven Szenasi, its director of operations for three years, as its GM. As operations director,…
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Johanna Cordero
Johanna Cordero joins Pacific Premier Bank as a VP, Relationship Manager. Johanna has been a resident of Tucson for 27…
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Scott Butler
Scott Butler has joined Ascent Aviation Services as its chief commercial officer, handling all sales, marketing and customer services functions…
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Ryan Harper
Ryan Harper is now COO at Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital after serving as the chief strategy officer of the Tenet…
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Kate Smith
Kate Smith is the new senior manager for the Power Project Finance group at National Bank of Arizona. The group…
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Lisa Rulney
Lisa Rulney is the senior VP of business affairs and CFO for the University of Arizona after serving as interim…
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Joseph Scheeren
Joseph Scheeren, who has a doctorate in pharmacy, is the new president and CEO for Critical Path Institute, known as…
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Ernie Buck
Ernie Buck is marking 25 years with BMW Tucson. He started in 1994 at Don Mackey BMW-SAAB and worked in…
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Gabriela Cervantes
Gabriela Cervantes joins Snell & Wilmer as the firm’s marketing and practice group specialist. She’ll provide marketing, business development and…
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Joseph Kroeger
Joseph Kroeger joins Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest law firms in the western United States, as a managing…
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Chad Driedger
Northern Trust Wealth Management promoted Chad Driedger to president of its Tucson and Southern Arizona regions. Driedger, a lifelong resident…
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Jo Alenson
Jo Alenson has joined R&A CPAs as marketing manager. She has nearly 40 years of experience in industries including airline/travel,…
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Barton Budman
Barton Budman is the new CFO for Ascent Aviation Services, one of the largest aircraft maintenance operations in the world.…
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Diana Dessy
Diana Dessy joins Rancho Sahuarita Management Company as director of land assets. She she is responsible for supporting the company’s…
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Melody Hudson
Melody Hudson is now public relations and marketing director for the Gordley Group. She joins Gordley after serving as the…
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BizTRIBUTE
Donald R. Diamond
By David Pittman A Powerful Force for Good’ The life of Donald R. Diamond – an immensely successful and influential…
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BizTRIBUTE
Karl Eller
By April Bourie ‘Consummate Team Player & Tremendous Leader’ “Integrity Is All You’ve Got” is the title of the book…
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BizTRIBUTE
Ann Blackmarr
By Mary Minor Davis and Donna Kreutz Patron of the Arts In April, Tucson lost a beloved and devoted patron…
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BizTOOLKIT
BizSALES
By Jeffrey Gitomer Is It Satisfied Customers You’re After? NO! I’m sick of customer satisfaction. The worst companies in the…
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Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense Workforce Summit
By David Pittman Collaborating to Fill a Talent Pipeline The aerospace and defense industry is already huge in Tucson and…
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Building Community
Champion of Ban on Texting & Driving Praised
By David Pittman Arizona Joins 47 States Restricting Motorists’ Cellphone Use Brendan Lyons, a Tucson safety advocate, has been called…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Two Groups Partner to Help Entrepreneurs
By Tiffany Kjos Two Tucson organizations are pooling their considerable energy and resources in a new program to help entrepreneurs.…
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FEATURES
Summer Issue 2019
From The Publisher – “Over the past 40 years, adventurous winemakers have been discovering that grapes love the sunny days…
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FEATURES
Sonoita Wine Country
By June C. Hussey – A Taste of Success Millions of Americans love a good wine with their steak or…
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IBM Impact on Tucson & the World
By June C. Hussey – 40+ Years of Innovation in the ‘Silicon Desert’ Arizona was but two years old, Congress…
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Dr. Andrew Weil Donates $15 Million
By Eric Swedlund – Gift Advances UA Center for Integrative Medicine The father of integrative medicine is making a major…
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Building Tucson for 50 Years
By Christy Krueger – Lloyd Construction Celebrates Quality, Longevity A multi-generational family business that reaches 50 years with hopes of…
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FEATURES
New Hospital Tower Rises in Tucson
By Jay Gonzales – Banner – UMC Tucson Provides State-of-the-Art Healthcare When a brand new hospital goes up in the 21st…
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BizPEOPLE
Tom Thaller
Tom Thaller has lived in Tucson for over 14 years, so he truly understands how important business development is to…
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Meghan Heddings
Tucson native Meghan Heddings is the new executive director of Family Housing Resources. The nonprofit helps low- and moderate-income families…
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Noel Daniel
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa named Noel Daniel its managing director. Daniel has more than 30 years of hotel experience…
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Lindsay Welch
Crest Insurance Group has tapped Lindsay Welch as its VP of community relations and business development. She manages philanthropy and…
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Edgar Martinez
Edgar Martinez is OOROO Auto’s new managing director for client-partners. He works with the Oro Valley vehicle repair service’s medium-…
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Rey Robles
Pacific Premier Bank named Rey Robles VP, relationship manager. The lifelong Pima County resident has worked in banking since 1997.…
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Mike Wall
Mike Wall joined Pacific Premier Bank as a senior VP, senior relationships manager. Wall has worked in commercial banking for…
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Jennifer Nunn
Clear Channel Outdoor Tucson tapped Jennifer Nunn as its VP of sales. Nunn has 30-plus years in media sales with…
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HONORS
Brent DeRaad
By Valerie Vinyard Giving His Children Rich Experiences At the end of the board meeting for Visit Tucson in October,…
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HONORS
Jon Dudas
By Romi Carrell Wittman His Parenting Philosophy – Lead with Love It’s not often that an entire family goes off…
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HONORS
Ali J. Farhang
By Romi Carrell Wittman Coach and Cheerleader for His Kids Step into the office of attorney Ali J. Farhang and…
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HONORS
Tony Finley
By Valerie Vinyard Doting on Daughter by Doing Kid Stuff Tony Finley is a down-to-earth, affable sort of fellow who’s…
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Steve Hill
By Romi Carrell Wittman Juggling Family Chaos While Mom’s Overseas On a bright, but chilly January morning, Senior Master Sgt.…
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Stuart Mellan
By Valerie Vinyard Modeling Kindness and Commitment Stuart Mellan and his wife, Nancy, have five kids, all of whom are…
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HONORS
Joe Snell
By Romi Carrell Wittman Prioritizing Children Requires Teamwork As the first president and CEO of Sun Corridor Inc., Joe Snell’s…
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BizPEOPLE
Christopher Irvin
Christopher Irvin joined Mark Irvin Commercial Real Estate Services as a sales associate. Irvin, son of company managing partner Mark…
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FEATURES
Spring Issue 2019
From The Publisher – Why The World Is Watching Tucson This was the bold statement that appeared on the cover of…
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FEATURES
Tucson’s Global Visionaries
By Steven E. Rosenberg – Influencing Our Region and the World When we launched BizTucson 10 years ago, our vision…
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FEATURES
New Tools Produce Faster Answers
By June C. Hussey Roche Changing Future of Medicine Through Digital Pathology If oncologists had been holding their breath waiting…
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Aerospace & Defense
State Funds Would Expand Student Training
By Tiffany Kjos Pima Community College Stands to Land $20 Million for Aviation Program A proposal to give Pima Community…
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BizMILESTONE
Tanque Verde Ranch
By Mary Minor Davis Historic Ranch Celebrates 150 Years This year, Tanque Verde Ranch is celebrating 150 years. The ranch…
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FEATURES
$4.3 Million for Type 1 Diabetes Research
By Tiffany Kjos Father’s Day Council Tucson Celebrates 25th Anniversary One minute you have a healthy, beautiful baby boy. …
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HEALTHCARE
Humanism in Healthcare
By Lee Allen Cindy Wool Memorial Seminar Enters Second Decade “Honoring 10 Years of Encouraging Compassionate Care” is the theme…
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FEATURES
Designing Tucson
By Christy Krueger Swaim Associates Making Its Mark for 50 Years Throughout its 50 years in business, Swaim Associates has…
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FEATURES
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute 25 Years Strong
By Mary Minor Davis 34 Physicians, 8 Locations When Tucson Orthopaedic Institute was established in May 1994 with 14 general…
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BizTRIBUTE
Truly Nolen Unveiled
By Lee Allen Following in his father’s footsteps, Truly David Nolen opened his first pest control company in Tucson in…
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Research & Innovation
New Leader for Tech Parks Arizona
By Rhonda Bodfield Helping Drive the Innovation Economy Running a science and technology research park is typically not the stuff…
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Building Community
Honoring Louise Glasser
By Tiffany Kjos ‘A Force of Nature’ Giving just a little is not in Louise Glasser’s character. This 70-some-year-old “force…
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BizTOOLKIT
5 Biggest Surprises Arising from New Tax Law
By Thomas K. Furrier and Laura Liewen 1) Owners of pass-through entities may get a significant deduction from the new…
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GLOBAL VISIONARY AWARD
Jennifer K. Barton
Jennifer K. Barton, a world-renowned University of Arizona researcher, is leading an effort to create tiny tools to solve big…
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BizPEOPLE
Brian McKeighen
Farm Bureau Financial Services is pleased to announce Brian McKeighen has joined its wealth management practice in Tucson, Arizona. As…
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FEATURES
Winter Issue 2019
From The Publisher – In this issue Jay Gonzales files an exceptional report on Rio Nuevo – which is a…
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HEALTHCARE
Northwest Healthcare Building Hospital in Sahuarita
By April Bourie – Sahuarita residents will no longer need to trek up Interstate 19 for emergency and medical services…
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FEATURES
Rio Nuevo Transforming Downtown
By Jay Gonzales – Hotels and Convention Center Upgrades in the Works To grasp the magnitude of the resurgence of…
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Research & Innovation
Time to Court Innovation
By Tiffany Kjos – Focus on Economic Development Efforts Once known as having a low-wage, low-tech job market, Tucson is…
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FEATURES
$120 Million to Commercialize UA Innovations
By Jay Gonzales – Game-Changing UAVenture Capital As a prominent Tucson businessman and ardent supporter of the University of Arizona,…
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FEATURES
Pima Community College’s Vision for the Future
By Romi Carrell Wittman – A Center of Excellence It’s not a stretch to suggest that if you haven’t taken…
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FEATURES
Cologuard Classic
By Steve Rivera – Continuing a Tradition of Golf and Charity If the Cologuard Classic doesn’t have a slogan, well,…
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FEATURES
Sahuarita Residents Help Guide Growth
By Christy Krueger – Safety, Education, Quality of Life for 25 Years As the Town of Sahuarita celebrates its 25th…
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BizPEOPLE
Rodolfo Paredes
CPA Rodolfo Paredes of R&A CPAs was named the 2018 Global Financial Leader of the Year by Global Chamber Tucson,…
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Mike Adams
Mike Adams is group president of Great Western Bank’s Southern Arizona market. He has been with the bank for roughly four…
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Tim Hyde
Tim Hyde, one of DPR Construction’s top builders, moved to Tucson from Phoenix to lead DPR’s Special Services Group, which…
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Taylor Fulkerson
Taylor Fulkerson is the co-lead for expansion efforts for DPR Construction in Tucson. He’s lived here for five years and…
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BizTOOLKIT
Tax Credits Can Benefit Schools and Those in Need
By Peter F. Beahan, CPA –For the next several months, you will have the opportunity to reduce your Arizona income…
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BizPEOPLE
Amalia Luxardo
Amalia Luxardo has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA). As WFSA’s CEO, Luxardo…
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BizTRIBUTE
Pete Herder
By Roger Yohem – Legendary Builder Had a ‘Servant’s Heart’ For a man who had friends in very high places,…
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HONORS
Larry Lucero
By Romi Carrell Wittman – 2018 Tucson Man of the Year Larry Lucero knew something was up when he walked…
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HONORS
Carla Keegan
By Romi Carrell Wittman – 2018 Tucson Woman of the Year Carla Keegan couldn’t figure out why her friend and…
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HONORS
Nancy Kinerk
By Romi Carrell Wittman – 2018 Tucson Founders Award Honoree “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens…
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HONORS
Suzanne McFarlin
By Romi Carrell Wittman – 2018 Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni Excellence Award Suzanne McFarlin was admittedly a little curious when…
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Building Community
Gootter Foundation Raises $4 Million for Cardiac Arrest Research
By Tara Kirkpatrick – Frank and Jana Westerbeke to be Honored at Gala A recent phone call to Andrew and…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
BlueStone Venture Partners
By Jay Gonzales – A $50 Million Local Venture Capital Fund The mantra, “Why not us?” has been used across…
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TOURISM
Southern Arizona’s $2.3 Billion Travel Industry
By Brent DeRaad – Visit Tucson Community Survey Seeks Input When it comes to industries, travel is an enigma. We…
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Aerospace & Defense
Morris Air National Guard Base
By David Pittman – Founder of 162nd Wing Honored in Naming Ceremony History first happens in the present – but…
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BizPEOPLE
Matt Siegel
CBRE announced the appointment of Matt Siegel as Managing Director and Market Leader for CBRE’s Tucson office. In his new…
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BizPEOPLE
Karen Sivert
Alliance Bank of Arizona announced the appointment of a new leadership role within the Southern Arizona region with the hiring…
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BizPEOPLE
Sandra P. Barton
Alliance Bank of Arizona announced the appointment of a new leadership role within the Southern Arizona region with the promotion…
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BizNEWS
Banner|Aetna Expands into Pima County
New Health Plan’s Revolutionary Model Offered Statewide Banner|Aetna, the Arizona joint venture owned by Banner Health and Aetna, announced their…
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BizPEOPLE
Gustavo Corte
There’s a new face at RBC Wealth Management – Gustavo Corte, a graduate of the Eller College of Management at…
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BizPEOPLE
Michael Guymon
Native Tucsonan and University of Arizona alumnus Michael S. Guymon is the Tucson Metro Chamber’s newest VP. He will manage…
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FALL 2018
Manuel Ramos
By Lee Allen – 2018 Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year Manuel Ramos, president and COO…
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BizTOOLKIT
BizSALES
By Jeffrey Gitomer – Friends Make the Best Customers Your mom said it best. As a child, when you…
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BizPEOPLE
Steve Moore
A top marketing strategist joined the University of Arizona last summer as its senior VP and chief marketing and communications officer.…
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BizPEOPLE
Tom Dunn
Tom Dunn is now president of Arizona Builders Alliance. Formerly VP of the Southern Arizona branch, Dunn replaces Mark Mintner,…
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BizPEOPLE
Tim Bee
Former Arizona Senate President Tim Bee is the Arizona Builders Alliance’s new director for Southern Arizona. He handles membership services,…
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BizPEOPLE
Michelle Trindade & John Alutto
GEICO’s regional office in Tucson has two new employees – VP Michelle Trindade and Assistant VP John Alutto. Trindade will…
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BizTRIBUTE
John McCain
By Rhonda Bodfield – An Inspiring Force Whether you agreed with him or not, people respected U.S. Sen. John McCain…
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FALL 2018
Pitch Perfect
By James Marten – Software Helps Public Speakers Hone Their Craft For many, public speaking conjures intense anxieties. The jitters…
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Aerospace & Defense
Military’s Economic Impact
By David Pittman – Southern Arizona Reaps $8 Billion Annually United States military operations have long been an enormous economic…
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FALL 2018
BIZTUCSON FALL ISSUE 2018
From The Publisher – United States military operations and the Aerospace/Defense businesses they support have an enormous economic impact on…
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FALL 2018
UA Steele Children’s Research Center Now 25
By June C. Hussey – Small But Mighty Jewel in the Desert Twenty-five years after commencing research, training and treatment,…
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BizMILESTONE
Mesch Clark Rothschild at 60 Years
By Rhonda Bodfield – Enduring Passion for Law and Community When Mesch Clark Rothschild celebrated its milestone of 60 years…
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FALL 2018
Col. Michael R. Drowley
By David Pittman – Davis-Monthan Welcomes New Commander Col. Michael R. Drowley is the new commander of Davis-Monthan Air Force…
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FALL 2018
Marshall Foundation Building Hotel, Apartments
By Rodney Campbell – Location Near University Appeals to Students, Young Professionals Colleges and universities are magnets for their communities.…
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FALL 2018
Sun Corridor Inc. Teams with Region’s Leaders
By June C. Hussey – SOUTHERN ARIZONA: ‘On the Doorstep of Greatness’ Economic development in Southern Arizona has been an…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Bowl Names New Executive Director
By Steve Rivera – Kym Adair’s Mission: Sell Out NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Kym Adair has loved watching football…
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FALL 2018
American Eat Co.
By Jay Gonzales – 10 Tucson Eateries Under One Roof If “made from scratch” is truly the end-all in cooking,…
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FALL 2018
The New Carondelet
By Mary Minor Davis – Redefining the Healthcare Network In its 135-year history in Southern Arizona, Carondelet Health Network has…
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FEATURES
BIZTUCSON SUMMER 2018 ISSUE
From The Publisher – Tucson has emerged as a world-class city for cycling. With Pima County’s recent opening of The…
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FEATURES
Cycling City U.S.A.
By Romi Carrell Wittman – Tucson Emerges as a Global Leader Have you heard the word? Cycling is the new…
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FEATURES
Amazon Picks Tucson
By Jay Gonzales – Adding 1,500 Jobs to Local Economy Tucson took another giant step forward in a strategy to…
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FEATURES
Loving the Loop
By Romi Carrell Wittman – How Private-Public Cooperation Created a Tucson Crown Jewel One would be hard-pressed to find someone…
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SUMMER 2018
Forbes Puts Cormier Among Top Women Hotel GMs
Lee Allen – If it were that easy, every woman in the work world would be recognized as tops in…
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FEATURES
King of the Gill
By Valerie Vinyard – After 25 years, Kingfisher Continues to Ride the Wave of Success When you walk into Kingfisher…
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BizTRIBUTE
Henry Koffler
By Tiffany Kjos – a Passion for Public Universities The name Henry Koffler might not immediately ring a bell today…
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FEATURES
BFL Construction Acquired by JV Driver Group
By Jay Gonzales – Local Company Now Backed by North American Giant In the four decades that Garry Brav built…
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FEATURES
Lute in Bronze
By Steve Rivera – Hall of Fame Coach Gets His Statue The idea had been in the works for years. To…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
CIO Balances Security, Staffing, Innovation
By Romi Carrell Wittman – Tucson Medical Center Leads Industry in Tech Technology is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, giving both…
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Research & Innovation
Avatars Seek the Truth
By Romi Carrell Wittman – UA Professor Sees Future with Human-like Lie Detectors Jay Nunamaker, a Regents Professor and Soldwedel…
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BizMILESTONE
Economic Impact of Airport Soars
By April Bourie – $7.4 Billion for Southern Arizona To say things are “flying high” at the Tucson International Airport…
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HEALTHCARE
Treating Invisible Scars of War
By David Pittman – Combat Veterans Recover at Boulder Crest Arizona Suicide is rising at epidemic rates. It is now…
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Building Community
Kassers Donate $2.5 Million to Tucson Museum of Art
By Chuck Graham – Latin and Pre-Columbian Collection to Have Own Wing Tucson’s role as a leading arts oasis of…
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BizTOOLKIT
BizSALES
By Jeffrey Gitomer – Present Customers A Gold Mine Worth Refining Looking for new prospects? Who isn’t! You probably have…
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Aerospace & Defense
Raytheon’s $500 Million Expansion
By Jay Gonzales – 2,000 New High-Wage Jobs The ribbon was cut May 10 on one of the region’s…
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BizPEOPLE
Sivan Korn & Jonathan Saffer
Sivan Korn and Jonathan Saffer have been named partners at the law firm of Rusing Lopez & Lizardi. Korn has…
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BizPEOPLE
Mike Trueba
Mike Trueba is the new VP and manager of business banking for Vantage West Credit Union. Trueba identifies and develops…
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BizPEOPLE
Lacey Roberts
Lacey Roberts has joined Bank of America in Tucson as a market manager. She is responsible for community partnerships, sponsorships and…
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BizPEOPLE
Carrie Gurenlian
Carrie Gurenlian is the new marketing communications manager at Sundt Construction. Gurenlian joined Sundt in 2016 as its public relations…
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BizPEOPLE
Carly James
Carly James has joined Barrett Business Services as director of business development for the Tucson branch. Barrett Business Services is…
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BizPEOPLE
Cheryl La Plant
Cheryl La Plant is the new assistant property manager at Tucson’s largest commercial office building, 5151 E. Broadway. La Plant…
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BizPEOPLE
David Toler
David Toler is the new director of sales and marketing for Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. He has more than a…
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BizPEOPLE
Mark Benz
Longtime healthcare executive Mark Benz is the new CEO of Carondelet Health Network. Benz brings more than 25 years of…
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BizPEOPLE
Dani Durnal Gomez
Dani Durnal Gomez has been promoted to marketing manager, business development and community relations, at Hughes Federal Credit Union. She…
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BizPEOPLE
Stephanie Quesada
Stephanie Quesada is the new VP of sales and marketing for the Tucson division of Miramonte Homes. She has been…
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BizPEOPLE
Dr. Michael Dake
Dr. Michael Dake has been appointed senior VP of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center. Dake is an internationally…
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HEALTHCARE
Banner Health Opens Outpatient Campus
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Miraval’s New Luxury Suites
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BizTUCSON SPRING 2018 ISSUE
From The Publisher – Jay Gonzales said it best: “Golf is supposed to be fun. It’s a simple notion and…
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Law Firm’s Perfect Recipe
By Christy Krueger – Farhang and Medcoff Work to Benefit Clients, Community “Secret sauce” is what law partners Ali Farhang…
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Mickelson’s Vision for Stone Canyon
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HONORS
Jonathan Rothschild
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Tony Penn
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Timothy D. Ledford
By Romi Carrell Wittman – 2018 Father of the Year Honoree Master Sgt. Timothy Ledford thought he was having a…
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By Jeffrey Gitomer – If You Would Do It Later – Why Wouldn’t You Do It Now? I met a…
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Remembering Lowell Rothschild
By Romi Carrell Wittman – Some years ago, local attorney Doug Clark was on an airplane with fellow lawyer Lowell…
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Richard Kauffman
By Rhonda Bodfield – 2018 Father of the Year Honoree He didn’t know it at the time, but at 15…
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National Award for El Guero Canelo
By Valerie Vinyard – A Hot Dog Like No Other Every year, Jennifer and Angel Gallego seem to have a…
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Ryan Hansen
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Rudy Dabdoub
By Jim Marten – 2018 Father of the Year Honoree It may sound simple, but the genuine secret to fatherhood,…
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Leadership Guides, Members Drive
By David Pittman – It should come as no surprise that the board of directors of the Southern Arizona Leadership…
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Giving Youth a Chance
By April Bourie – Youth On Their Own Guides Homeless & Needy Kids Toward Graduation Talk about grit. Like most…
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Bill Assenmacher
By Rhonda Bodfield – 2018 Father of the Year Honoree Bill Assenmacher’s parents weren’t college educated or particularly affluent, yet…
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Veteran’s Invention Spawns Online Family Business
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Amber Smith
By Romi Carrell Wittman – Takes the Reins of Tucson Metro Chamber “Better together” could be Amber Smith’s motto. After…
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Aaron Wilson, MD
Sierra Tucson, an internationally renowned leader in behavioral and mental health care, announces the appointment of Aaron Wilson, MD, as its chief…
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University Commons at Feldmans
New 10,000 SF retail and restaurant development located at the northeast corner of Speedway Blvd & 6th Ave named University…
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JIM TOFEL & DAVE DENT
Longtime builder Tofel Construction has changed its name to Tofel Dent Construction to reflect a management move from the founding…
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Kristine P. Hoey & Jamie A. Villaseñor
Regier Carr & Monroe named two tax managers for its Tucson office. Kristine P. Hoey joined the CPA firm in…
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Jeanne Johns
Commerce Bank of Arizona promoted Jeanne Johns to relationship manager, serving as a liaison between lending and operational staff. Johns…
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Andrew Downin
Vantage West Credit Union named Andrew Downin as its new VP of marketing and communications. He received his undergraduate degree…
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Mike Dehen
Mike Dehen was promoted to Tucson branch sales manager for Konica Minolta Business Solutions, USA. Dehen was the company’s government…
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Robyn Frey
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Daniel Arana
Fennemore Craig, a leading Mountain West business law firm, announced the promotion of Daniel Arana, to Director. Arana, who joined the practice…
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Valerie Sanchez
Valerie Sanchez returned to Chicanos Por La Causa as its regional manager of Southeast Arizona and director of development. She…
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Lee D. Lambert
Pima Community College is one of eight colleges nationwide selected by the Institute of International Education to receive an IIE…
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Christy Hall
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Tucson Metro Chamber Names Amber Smith New President and CEO
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Ernie Gomez Named Psomas Principal
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BizNEWS
GEICO ADDING 700 LOCAL JOBS, BUILDING NEW CORPORATE OFFICE
Bourn Companies today announced plans to develop and build a new 200,000 sf multi-level office building with indoor/outdoor amenities on…
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FEATURES
BizTUCSON 2018 Winter Issue
From The Publisher – As we head into our 10th year at BizTucson magazine, we have chronicled the remarkable resurgence…
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FEATURES
AC Hotel Electrifies Downtown
By Rhonda Bodfield & Jay Gonzales – Hip, Sleek, Modern, Unpretentious It was a mantra that built for more than…
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FEATURES
Culinary Dropout – Fox Restaurant Spurs Grant Road Development
By Tiffany Kjos – Culinary Dropout is like nothing you’ve ever seen in Tucson. But don’t take that from us;…
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Simpleview’s Annual Revenues Top $32 Million
By April Bourie – For the 11th consecutive year, Tucson-based Simpleview is on the Inc. 5000 list, the national magazine’s…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Setting the Bar High
By Romi Carrell Wittman – Ranked in Top 1 Percent Nationwide We have a member of the elite in our…
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Million-Dollar Economic Impact in 2 Days
By Mary Minor Davis – In just three years, the Oro Valley Music Festival has tripled audiences, attracts national award-winning…
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Calline Sanchez Leads IBM in Tucson
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Tony Phillips
Tony Phillips is the new GM at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort where he is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects…
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Tracy Moorman
Tracy Moorman has joined BMW Tucson as its GM. Moorman has 38 years of automotive experience in sales and executive…
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Damion Alexander
By Romi Carrell Wittman – 2017 Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni Excellence Award 60,000 That’s how many miles Damion Alexander estimates…
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Fred Boice
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Lynne Wood Dusenberry
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Learn Why They Buy to Learn How to Sell by Jeffrey Gitomer People don’t like to be sold but…
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Alan Lurie Always Answered the Call to Duty
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CEO Rose Lopez – Inspiring, Innovative, Strategic, Creative
By Valerie Vinyard Dedicated to Mental Health It takes someone exceptional to run one of the largest nonprofits in Tucson.…
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TOURISM
‘Festival & Event City,’ One of Nine Worldwide
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Donors Pledge $1 Million Match for January 8th Memorial
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Breakthroughs in Women’s Healthcare
By June C. Hussey – Led by Roche Tissue Diagnostics After 32 years of discovery and innovation, Roche Tissue Diagnostics,…
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Meredith K. Marder
Meredith K. Marder Named Top 100 Attorney Meredith K. Marder has been selected as one of Arizona’s top 100 attorneys…
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Stephanie Richter
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Dr. Romney Humphries
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. announced today the addition of Romney Humphries, PhD, D(ABMM), M(ASCP) to its executive management team as Chief…
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Dr. Kirsten Linaker
Tucson Native Joins the Dental Team of Davenport & Davenport Dr. Kirsten Linaker now an associate at Tucson family dental…
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Vicki Teeple
Vicki Teeple joins Tango Commercial Real Estate as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Associate. In addition to being responsible for…
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FALL 2017
Gabrielle Giffords
By David Pittman – USS Gabrielle Giffords Sets Sail Navy Ship Commissioned in Name of Former Congresswoman Former Congresswoman Gabrielle…
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Laura Oldaker
By Lee Allen – 2017 Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year Laura Oldaker learned early “how…
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FALL 2017
Marcel Dabdoub
By Lee Allen – 2017 Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year Entrepreneurial genes run deep in…
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BizSALES
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Truly Nolen Truly Inspirational
By April Bourie – It may seem odd, but many people think of cars rather than pests when the name…
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Dr. Charles B. Cairns
By Christy Krueger – Dr. Charles B. Cairns came to the University of Arizona in 2014 as vice dean of…
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UA College of Medicine – Tucson Takes the Fast Lane in Research, Education
By Christy Krueger – There’s a lot for Tucson to hang its hat on when one of the top public…
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Keeping The Lights on for 125 Years
By Jay Gonzales – It was 125 years ago when a locally owned electric company first fired up its generator, burning…
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Cradle to Career Benefits Students
By April Bourie – It’s common – almost automatic – for cities and counties in Arizona to rank economic development among…
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Aerospace & Defense
Honeywell Aerospace Picks Paragon Space Development Corporation
By June C. Hussey – When NASA Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on…
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FALL 2017
Focus on Economic Development
By April Bourie – “Great places to live are great places to visit,” said Brent DeRaad, president and CEO of Visit…
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FALL 2017
BizTUCSON Fall 2017 Issue
From the Publisher BizTUCSON Fall 2017 Issue – Dr. Robert C. Robbins is a world-class leader in higher education, business,…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
University of Arizona President Collaborates with Stakeholders
By Jay Gonzales – As a child in rural Mississippi, Robert Robbins didn’t purposely set out to be a university…
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FALL 2017
MiAn Sushi & Modern Asian Cuisine Lights Up Downtown
By April Bourie – Most restaurant owners don’t want the streets closed around their establishments for obvious reasons. However, Broadway…
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FALL 2017
Davis-Monthan Began as an Airport, Now a Force in Tucson
By David Pittman – It was nine decades ago when “The Jazz Singer” opened, marking the end of the silent…
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FALL 2017
Game-Changer
By Monica Surfaro Spigelman – Blood Test IDs Infectious Bacteria in Hours, not Days We know bacteria. Our lives are…
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BizLEADERSHIP
A Washing Machine
By Valerie Vinyard – Mister Car Wash is Soaking the Competition John Lai envisions Mister Car Wash becoming the Starbucks…
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FALL 2017
Blueprint for Success
By June C. Hussey – 10 Years Later, Momentum is on the Rise Guided by a carefully researched economic blueprint,…
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BizPEOPLE
Susan Stein Kregar Joins Rosie On The House
Native Tucsonan, Susan Stein Kregar, CAE, CNAP, has returned to Tucson to serve as Partner Development Manager for Rosie On…
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BizNEWS
Free Access to Millions of Xfinity WiFi Hotspots
FOUR MILLION LOW-INCOME AMERICANS, INCLUDING NEARLY 4,000 LOW-INCOME SOUTHERN ARIZONANS, HAVE CROSSED THE DIGITAL DIVIDE THROUGH COMCAST’S INTERNET ESSENTIALS PROGRAM Company…
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BizTRIBUTE
Rick Fink
By Mary Minor Davis – A Life of Adventures, Strangers Made Into Friends, Meals Shared With Those Who Were Hungry…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Tucson Values Teachers – A Champion for Change
By Valerie Vinyard – Cheerleader for K-12 Educators So what makes a great teacher? “You know one when you see…
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Udall Law Firm
By Steve Rivera – As someone who has been practicing law in Tucson for more than six decades David Burr…
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HEALTHCARE
Downtown Medical Center Opens – HealthOn
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The Relationship Edge – Are You on It, in It or over It? by Jeffrey Gitomer Beginning a relationship is…
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Building Community
Generosity Earns Cole & Jeannie Davis Click for Kids Award
By Steve Rivera – A Couple Helping Kids When Jeannie Davis handed the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson’s Chris…
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Aerospace & Defense
Davis-Monthan’s Power Couple
By David Pittman – Married Colonels Serve Country and Focus on Family They are literally the predominate power couple in…
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Mushroom Mania
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FEATURES
BizTUCSON Summer 2017 Issue
From the Publisher BizTUCSON Summer 2017 Issue – Mayor Jonathan Rothschild is in his fifth year as the elected leader…
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BizLEADERSHIP
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild Builds Relationships and Trust
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Frost – A Gelato Shoppe
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Tech Parks for Today & Tomorrow
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Ravenna’s Chic Old West Designs
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5 Key Truths About Site Selection
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Mi Nidito celebrates 65 years in business
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Katina Koller
Katina Koller has joined Vistage Worldwide as a strategic advisor. Vistage is an international private advisory board for CEOs, executives…
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David Larson
David Larson is the new CCO of BFL Construction Co. Larson will work with BFL President and CEO Garry Brav…
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Tom Marcopulous
Bank of America has named Tom Marcopulos as wealth management lending officer for the Tucson area. He is returning to…
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Meredith Ford
Native Tucsonan Meredith Ford is the new communications manager for Casa de la Luz, Southern Arizona’s leading provider of hospice…
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Duane Froeschle
Duane Froeschle has retired as president and senior executive officer of the Tucson region of Alliance Bank of Arizona after…
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Don Garner
Don H. Garner is the new CEO of Alliance Bank of Arizona, replacing James Lundy, who retired. Garner has been…
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Brian Barker
A Tucson-based commercial general contractor has returned to its original name. Barker Contracting, founded in 2004, has shed its Barker…
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Alice Templeton
Native Tucsonan Alice Templeton is the new business development director at Barker Contracting, Templeton’s background includes community relations, organizational management…
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BizSALES
Hard is Easy, When You Discover Easy is Hard by Jeffrey Gitomer Make a sale − that’s the easy…
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Research & Innovation
Expert in Alzheimer’s Focuses on Women
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BizTUCSON SPRING 2017 ISSUE
From the Publisher BizTUCSON Spring 2017 Issue – Women Who Lead The University of Arizona is home to world-class scientists.…
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HONORS
Gregory J. White
By Mary Minor Davis – 2017 FATHER OF THE YEAR HONOREE One of the things Gregory J. White found…
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Jennifer Barton
By Eric Swedlund – Taking on Ovarian Cancer with Teamwork As a renowned biomedical engineer and research administrator, Jennifer…
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Michael V. Varney
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Prepped For Success
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Robert Smith
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Ginny L. Clements
By Steve Rivera – Clements, Donors Make Academic Center a Reality The idea came to Ginny L. Clements as…
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Marana Turns 40
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By Jay Gonzales – 2017 FATHER OF THE YEAR HONOREE Out of what everyone would most certainly consider a tragedy,…
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Banner-University Medical Center Tops Out
By Romi Carrell Wittman – Last Beam Placed on $400 Million Project On a brisk January morning, with news…
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HONORS
Maj. Gen. Edward P. “Ted” Maxwell
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By Lee Allen – 2017 FATHER OF THE YEAR HONOREE Alan Lee Levin – “Butch” to those who know…
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SHRM-GT 400 Strong
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Sharing a Passion for Children & Families
By April Bourie – It’s funny how the smallest things can change life so quickly. Kate Maguire Jensen, the new…
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PCC Removed From Sanction by Higher Learning Commission
Pima Community College was notified this morning by the Higher Learning Commission that it has been removed from sanction after…
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TMA Reaches $1 Million in Naming Gifts
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block is pleased to announce three new gifts in its fundraising efforts through…
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BizNEWS
University of Arizona President Finalist Dr. Robert C. Robbins Visits Campus
Dr. Robert C. Robbins, announced Tuesday in Phoenix as the lone finalist to succeed Ann Weaver Hart as president of the University of…
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BizNEWS
U.S. Chamber Awards Tucson Metro Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Tucson Metro Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational…
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BizNEWS
Cox Communications and American Library Association Partner to Narrow Digital Divide for Low-Income Families
Collaboration Expands Reach of Libraries’ Resources and Services, Empowering More Families to Compete in Knowledge Economy Low-income students and…
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FEATURES
BizTUCSON WINTER 2017 ISSUE
From the Publisher BizTUCSON Winter 2017 Issue – SPACE: The Tucson Frontier Science writer Eric Swedlund captures the essence of our…
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FEATURES
The New Frontier
By Eric Swedlund – Space Industry Takes Off What began on a far-flung edge of the University of Arizona campus…
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Vector Rockets into Tucson
By Eric Swedlund – Fledgling Manufacturer Boosts Local Industry With advances in technology enabling satellites to become smaller, cheaper…
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Arizona Theatre Company
By Chuck Graham – 50th Season Brings Racially Diverse Productions After the final curtain nearly fell from hitting a…
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Creative Machines Manufactures Magic
By June C. Hussey – Selects Ideas Take Flight in Gargantuan Space Creative Machines transforms public spaces with monumental sculptures…
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Watermark Makes a Splash
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Aerospace & Defense
Major Expansion for Raytheon
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BizTRIBUTE
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
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Bringing Health to Downtown
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Downtown Rolls On
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Cristie Street
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Gootter Grand Slam Gala
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Si Schorr
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William Assenmacher
William Assenmacher was elected chairman of the board of directors of Commerce Bank of Arizona. The CEO of CAID Industries…
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Amy Chavez
CPA Amy Chavez of R&A CPAs, one of southern Arizona’s leading public accounting and business advisory firms, has been named…
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Jeremy Sharpe
The Urban Land Institute has named Jeremy Sharpe, VP of Community Development for Rancho Sahuarita, as a 2016 winner of…
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Keegan, Linscott & Kenon
Accounting firm Keegan, Linscott & Kenon is now part of the RSM US Alliance, uniting with firms from 120 countries…
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Deborah Kinkel-Suarez
Deborah Kinkel-Suarez is catering sales manager at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa. She returned to Tucson from…
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Andrew Stegen
Andrew Stegen is the new GM at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa. He will oversee daily resort…
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Jason Grabosch
Tucson native Jason Grabosch has joined Alliance Bank of Arizona as VP of commercial banking, senior loan officer, within the…
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BizNEWS
Long Realty’s Ferro and Durkin close 2016’s biggest sale in Pima County
One of Long Realty’s top-performing agent teams ended the year with a bang by closing the sale on a $3.25…
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Bourn Companies Acquires Foothills Mall, Again
Tucson based Bourn Companies and FHM Partners, LLC are pleased to announce the purchase of Foothills Mall. Bourn has past…
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University of Arizona Research, Expertise Made Impact in 2016
From unprecedented space-exploration initiatives to a deeper understanding of how viruses spread to the socioeconomic influence of ramen noodles, the…
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Tucson Medical Center to support January 8 Memorial
Communities build memorials to remember, to honor, to celebrate and to reflect. As a local community hospital, Tucson Medical Center…
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Ascensus Announces Plans for Offices at UA Tech Park
Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent retirement and college savings services provider, announced today that it plans to open an office…
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Lucid Motors Brings Electric Car Manufacturing To AZ
Governor Doug Ducey and Lucid Motors today announced the company has selected Casa Grande for its electric car manufacturing operation. The facility will bring…
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UA Steele Children’s Research Center Receives $1.73M
UA Steele Children’s Research Center Receives $1.73M Grant to Explore Triggers of Autoimmune Disease This study seeks to find answers…
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TAA Board Authorizes New Lease for Raytheon
Also Votes to Extend Tucson International Airport Lease with City The Board of Directors of the Tucson Airport Authority on…
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CASINO DEL SOL’S SECOND ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
CASINO DEL SOL’S SECOND ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $60,000 FOR COMMUNITY NONPROFITS Golfers raised money to benefit the Southern…
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UA Receives $10.3M to Help Unlock the Mystery of Alzheimer’s in Women
Five-year National Institute on Aging program project grant led by Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, inaugural director of the Center for…
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Arizona Businesses Rally to Send Thousands of Local ‘Heroes’ to the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl
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Dr. Elliot Jones
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Ultimate Arizona Wildcat® fan
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Sandra Riggins
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Kate Maguire Jensen
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Renaud Named President & CEO of Pima Federal Credit Union
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Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
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THOMAS W. WARNE
By Rhonda Bodfield – 2016 FATHER OF THE YEAR HONOREE Unconditional Love – Trust Serves as Foundation for Fatherhood for…
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A Reprieve for the ‘Warthog’
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Global Leader in Big-Data Science
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BJ Gibbons
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Instrumental Music Center recognized as the Best in Customer Service in the USA.
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Bishop Gerald Kicanas
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Clarence Dupnik
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Fletcher McCusker
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Raul Aguirre Receives Highest Honor
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Johnson Named CEO at El Rio Community Health Center
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Nonprofits Benefit From Cox Charities
30 Local Nonprofits Benefit From Cox Charities Cox Charities is distributing a total of $110,000 in grants for Southern Arizona…
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Ellerson named CFO of Crest Insurance
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BizTUCSON Winter Issue 2016
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HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival
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$500,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
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HF Coors – Iconic Mimbreño Designs Return
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Lisa Vaughan
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BizPEOPLE
Amanda Sampson Lomayesva as general counsel
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BizNEWS
Uptime Magazine recognizes CAP’s Maintenance Program
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Larysa Kohn
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U.S. POLO ASSN. TO OPEN AT TUCSON PREMIUM OUTLETS
Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, is pleased to announce that U.S. Polo Assn. will open at Tucson Premium…
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Get Started Tucson pitch competition
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Funk Appointed Corporate Counsel for Mister Car Wash
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PICOR Thrives for 30 Years
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Winner of $250,000 Innovation Challenge Grant
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Patricia Schwabe
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Gootter Grand Slam Exhibition
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Mick Rusing Inducted into International Academy of Trial Lawyers
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SUMMER 2015
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From The Publisher – Science writer Eric Swedlund said it best – “The advances in optical sciences over the last…
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Enterprising Women Magazine Announces 2015 Enterprising Women of The Year Award Winners
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BBVA Compass appoints Mark Mistler its chief executive officer of Southern Arizona
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CBRE’s John Ash Joins Multifamily Investment Group
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January Jams – Inaugural Jazz Festival Brings Swing to Tucson
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World’s Biggest Gem Show – $120 Million Economic Impact
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Country Croonin’ Tucson Style – Randy Houser Duos with Visit Tucson
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Back to the Future – Omni Tucson National Resort Preps for Champions Tour
By Steve Rivera – Talk about good timing. Tom Kermabon, the new GM at Omni Tucson National Resort, was just…
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Strategic Growth – Raytheon, TREO Zero in on Economic Expansion
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Celebrating Native People from Alaska to Argentina
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2014 Tucson Founders Award Honoree Jim Murphy
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2014 Tucson Woman of the Year Helaine Levy
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2014 Tucson Man of the Year Bob Elliott
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Building on Sinfonía’s Success – Adding Medication Management to Home Healthcare
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Driven to be Green – Chapman Automotive Team Champions Environmental Stewardship
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Lewis Roca Rothgerber Welcomes Traci Riccitello’s Return to the Firm’s Real Estate Practice
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Keegan, Linscott & Kenon, PC promotes two of their top accounting professionals.
Our Directors are proud to recognize the hard work and exemplary skills of two top accounting professionals: Stacy Thompson and…
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Lewis Roca Rothgerber Announces the Election of Four New Partners
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Sonoran Gardens Landscape Design & Construction in Tucson, Arizona wins three major awards
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Wells Fargo No. 1 SBA lender for Arizona small businesses
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Tucson REALTORS® name Clifton and Rafferty as 2014 top award winners
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DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy Recognized by U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers®
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National Service Organization Bestows Highest Honor to Tucson Resident
The National Exchange Club is proud to announce that Robert Alan Davidson, Tucson, AZ, was inducted into the organization’s Court…
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Ventana Medical Systems Inc. Receives 2014 AME Manufacturing Excellence Award
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UACC researcher Jonathan H. Schatz, MD, awarded $1.59 million NCI grant to study drug resistance in lymphoma tumor treatment
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BBB Announces New Director of Marketing and Program Development
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BMO Private Bank Hires Paul Tees as Managing Director of Tucson Office
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Arizona Technology Council Promotes Alex Rodriguez to Vice President, Southern Arizona Regional Office
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UA Steele Children’s Research Center Welcomes New Special Events and Development Coordinators
Katie James, MPA, and Michelle MacDonald have joined the University of Arizona Steele Children’s Research Center ascoordinators, special events and development. As members of the…
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PANDA Children’s Neurological Center Opens at UA Medical Center Children’s Multispecialty Clinic on Wilmot
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National Bank of Arizona Executive Selected for Prestigious International Women’s Forum Fellows Program
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Jessica Miller, PhD, awarded Susan G. Komen grant to study breast cancer-related chronic pain
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Crest Insurance Donates Computers to Local Charities
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Donations to Give A Meal Hunger Campaign to be matched 2-for-1 by Bank of America; Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to Benefit
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TEP Invests in Children – Recipient of Raytheon Spirit of Education Award
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Driving Force for Tucson’s Modern Streetcar – Shellie Ginn Helped Steer Project to Fruition
By David B. Pittman – Though thousands of people played a role in creating Tucson’s Modern Streetcar, none was as…
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Dynamic Design Duo – FORS Defines Downtown Dining
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DM50 – To Host Celebration Honoring Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Nov. 10
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FALL 2014
TMC Launches Joel M. Childers, M.D. Women’s Center
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Changes Ahead for Carondelet Health Network
By Romi Carrell Wittman – A proposed joint venture to take over Carondelet Health Network – Southern Arizona’s only Catholic…
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Fab Collaborative – Downtown Co-Working Spot Provides Unconventional Office Space
By Eric Swedlund – Tucson’s newest co-working spot is alive in the historic Rialto Theatre block, a flexible and soon-to-be…
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Garage Start-up – Now Flying High
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Rising from the Ashes – Business Booming Since Reopening of Rincon Market
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FALL 2014
Diagnostics Summit Attracts Global Audience – UA/Miraval Institute Event Provides Pathway to Better Health
By Romi Carrell Wittman – Many of the top medical minds in the country gathered on an early summer evening…
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FALL 2014
2014 Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year – David Crowe
By Romi Carrell Wittman – When David Crowe was summoned to the front office, he thought his employees had put…
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FALL 2014
2014 Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year – Claudia Zanes
By Romi Carrell Wittman – You probably know Claudia Zanes. You see her on television. You see her face on…
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Therapeutic Trailblazers – TROT Celebrates 40 Years of Miracles
By Mary Minor Davis – In 1973, Barbara Rector had a near-death experience when the horse she was riding in…
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Aerospace & Defense
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By Eric Swedlund – Tucson’s World View Enterprises completed a scaled test of its commercial spaceflight balloon this summer, setting…
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FALL 2014
Downtown Health Gem – El Rio’s Congress Street Site Offers Quality Care
By Romi Carrell Wittman – When you walk into the new El Rio Congress Health Center at 839 W. Congress…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
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Affirmed – Quarles & Brady Marks Three Decades as a Legal Force
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Certified Success – Accounting Firm Celebrates 20 Years of Service
By Pamela Doherty – It was 1994 when CPAs Carla Keegan, Chris Linscott and Tony Kenon saw the writing on…
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From Afghanistan to Tucson – Davis-Monthan Welcomes New Commander
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FALL 2014
FALL ISSUE 2014
From The Publisher – Streetcar Named Prosperity Tucson’s Modern Streetcar ignited $900 million in investments along a four-mile route that…
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By David B. Pittman – The business of the Tucson Metro Chamber is business. It’s about serving small business and…
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FALL 2014
Wear it Well Style Mavens Present Tucson Fashion Week
By Valerie Vinyard – Sitting at a table at Goodness, a juice bar and restaurant on Campbell Avenue, Melanie Sutton…
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FALL 2014
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
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By Larry Copenhaver – John Lai, CEO of the nation’s largest full-service carwash, finds himself backed into a corner –…
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FALL 2014
Banner Health Deal for Tucson – Phoenix-Based Nonprofit to Handle Operations for UA Medical Facilities
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FALL 2014
Top of the World – Vivace Thrives in Foothills
By Edie Jarolim – Daniel Scordato is on top of the world these days – literally as well as figuratively.…
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FALL 2014
New Game in Town – PGA TOUR Champions Tour Replaces Match Play
By Steve Rivera – For Tucson golf fans it’s in one era and out the other. After eight years in…
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BizNEWS
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Tucson Fashion Week has come up with another way to give back to the community. The creators of the event…
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BizPEOPLE
LAURA NAGORE NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS OF TUCSON METRO CHAMBER
The Tucson Metro Chamber is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Nagore to the position of vice president of…
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Tucson Advertising Hall of Fame Adds 3 New Inductees
American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAFT) has announced that Jim Arnold, Jim Rowley and Steven Meckler will be inducted into the…
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Mission Strong Kicks Off Public Service Awareness Campaign
Southern Arizona news media unites for community education Today the major media in Southern Arizona – normally business competitors –…
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UNIVISION ARIZONA LOCAL MEDIA AWARDED HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT
Univision Arizona Recognized for its Univision Contigo Education Campaign with NATAS Governor’s EMMY Award The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of…
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Cox names Tucson native as new Community Relations Coordinator
Cox in Tucson has named Melissa Acuña the new Community Relations Coordinator for Southern Arizona. In her new position, Acuña…
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SUNDT FOUNDATION AWARDS $16,500 TO LOCAL NONPROFITS
Sundt Construction, Inc.’s Tucson employees have selected eleven local nonprofit organizations to receive Sundt Foundation grants totaling $16,500 this quarter.…
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Jim Susa Joins DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy Law Firm
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Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. to Lease 60,000 Built-to-Suit Project in Tangerine Commerce Park in Marana, Ariz.
An affiliate of Cottonwood Properties announced they will be constructing and leasing a 60,000 square foot distribution facility for Ventana…
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Daniel Bradshaw recently earned his license in the State of Arizona as a Registered Landscape Architect while at The Planning…
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The University of Arizona Department of Pediatrics and the University of Arizona Health Network welcome new faculty member Mo Mortazavi,…
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TREO Plan for Prosperity: 5-Year Collective Goal – Create 40,000 Regional Jobs
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Tucson Emerges as Global Leader in Fight Against Cancer
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Growing Up & Out – Local Subaru, Volvo Dealerships Expand to Meet Demand
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Truly Magnificent – Firm Expanding its Tucson Presence
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Resorts Rebound – Frigid Snowy “Polar Vortex” Boosts Bookings
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Sweitzer Brings Researchers Together – Sarver Heart Center Poised to be a Real Force
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SUMMER ISSUE 2014
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Women of the Heart – Aligning Research from Bench to Bedside
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Retail Titans Share Strategies – Wisdom Flows at Global Retailing Conference
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Tech Parks Arizona Focused on the Future of Innovation
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President Hart Pushes Bold Goals – Never Settle Strategic Plan Sweeps Across UA
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Balancing Act – Gymnastics World celebrates 35 years of success
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Tackling a mini-mountain of laundry at animal shelter: Supervisor Sharon Bronson challenges community to purchase washer/dryer
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Deadline extended in Pima County anti-graffiti poster contest
Young artists have one more month to create and submit art to help Pima County fight graffiti. Graffiti is a…
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American Heart Association Names Lindsay Welch as Executive Director
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Stuart Shatken elected President of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona
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Dr. Szuter – New Amerind Executive Director Appointed
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Arizona’s Renowned Treatment Facility, Sierra Tucson, Recognized as a “Center of Excellence” Resource in ValueOptions® Signature Network
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One-Stop partners with manufacturers, PCC and high schools to meet employers’ need for machinists
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Arizona Public Media Receives Media Leadership Award
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BBB Warns Southern Arizonans of Robocalls Promising “Energy Savings”
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Salpointe Catholic High School Graduates 263 Students for Class of 2014
An Astounding $18,638,661 Earned in Merit Scholarships Salpointe Catholic High School is proud to announce that the 263 members of…
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Goettl Air Conditioning Celebrates 75th Anniversary
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Scraps on Scraps Wins Cox Business’ “Get Started Tucson” Pitch Competition
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New 3D Mammography at Northwest Women’s Imaging Offers Chance to Diagnose Breast Cancer Earlier
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Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards Now Accepting Nominations
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STUDENTS GO ON THE FLIGHT OF THEIR LIVES
Universal Avionics takes Amphi Middle School winning teams on Cessna flight Nine students from Amphi Middle School won an amazing…
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Barre3 Brings its Beloved Combination of Yoga, Pilates and Ballet Barre Work to Tucson
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Patrick Hayes Named Salpointe’s Assistant Principal for Student Services
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RETIRED SUNDT EXECUTIVE JOHN CARLSON, SR. HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY WITH TRANSPORTATION LEGACY AWARD
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Winners of Southern Arizona’s 2014 Champions for Children Awards Announced
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Pima County wins three Public Works Project of the Year awards
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Pima County looks to expand employer opportunities for internships this summer
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UA Sarver Heart Center Expert Offers Insights into New Uses of a Surgical Adhesive in New England Journal of Medicine Review
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New public affairs TV program Metro Week premieres June 6 on PBS 6
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H&R Block comes to Cochise Plaza in Sierra Vista
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Cox Business and Inc. Magazine Offer Start-Ups Chance to Win $5,000 Cash and Free Cox Business Tech Package at “Get Started Tucson” Live Pitch Event
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2014 – 2015 Tucson Metro Chamber Board of Directors Named
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Colliers International Completes $18.95 Million Sale of 143,650 SF Office in Tucson
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Fishkind, Bakewell and Maltzman Eyecare and Surgery Center’s new doctor: Brian A. Hunter M.D.
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SUNDT HOSTS ANNUAL MIKE GAINES CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IN TUCSON
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ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL RECEIVES PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CERTIFICATION
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Attorney Scott H. Gan to be inducted into the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
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Miller Joins Mutual of Omaha Retirement Services
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TUCSON DENTIST INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT OF THE ARIZONA DENTAL ASSOCIATION
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BAYADA Home Health Care Acquires Watermark at Home Agency in Tucson
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AZPM reporter Fernanda Echavarri receives 2014 New York Times Fellowship for The Changing Face of America: Immigration and the Politics of Reform
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AZ Illustrated Arts announces new host, Debi Chess Mabie
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Title Security and First American Title Will Merge Companies in Tucson, Green Valley
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JEWISH FEDERATION STARS HONORED
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American Airlines to add 4th daily flight to LAX in June
Starting June 11, American Airlines is adding a fourth daily round-trip between Tucson and Los Angeles International Airport. The new…
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UAMC Among ‘100 Great Hospitals in America’
University of Arizona Medical Center –University Campus was named today to the 2014 list of “100 Great Hospitals in America”…
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University of Arizona and Miraval Resort & Spa Launch Wellness and Sustainability Institute
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Cox Business Promotes Sebastian Lauber to Senior Account Executive
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BAYADA Home Health Care Announces Tucson Staff Promotions
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Local FASTSIGNS® Named One of the Top Centers in the Country
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SPRING ISSUE 2014
From The Publisher – Journalist Gabrielle Fimbres says it best – “There could be no more noble cause – finding…
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The Tucson Hispanic Chamber is pleased to present our newest leaders named to our Tucson Hispanic Chamber Boards
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Brightest Minds Focus on Cures for Kids
By Gabrielle Fimbres – There could be no more noble cause – finding cures for childhood illnesses and easing the…
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PlayAbility Toys Play Day: Bringing the Tucson Community Together
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Ventana supports World Health Organization’s global classification of haematopoietic and lymphoid cancers
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Importance of fatherhood
By Gabrielle Fimbres Whether it’s cheering at his daughters’ dance competitions or watching old reruns of “Magnum, P.I.” And “Murder,…
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High Life Arizona Basketball Soars Again With Sean Miller
By Steve Rivera – Sean Miller said yes. Then he said no. The future of men’s basketball at The University…
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Fans Fund McKale Facelift
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Finding Markets for New Ideas
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Electro-Optics See Through Water and Dust
By Eric Swedlund – Established in 1993, the Tucson division of Areté Associates has quietly grown its electro-optics business to…
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Coach Sean Miller Commercials Win National Awards
Hughes Federal Credit Union, received five Diamond Awards from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing & Business Development Council,…
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World’s Largest Military Solar Project
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Celebrating 5 Years 20 editions of BizTucson
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$280 Million for Downtown Infrastructure
David B. Pittman – New business development downtown “has hit a frenetic pace,” according to Downtown Tucson Partnership CEO Michael…
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UA’s Brainiac Barnes Unlocking Secrets of Normal Aging Brain
By Gabrielle Fimbres – Chances are good your brain will not be ravaged by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in old…
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Home in time to say good night
By Gabrielle Fimbres Leading a major insurance agency requires Cody Ritchie to spend a good chunk of his time in…
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Always on the go
By Gabrielle Fimbres Fatherhood makes Neal Weitman a better man. “Being a parent challenges you to be a better person,”…
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Leaving an imprint
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By Brent DeRaad Those who attended Mayor Jonathan Rothschild’s State of the City address heard how he and several community…
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Most important thing in the world
By Gabrielle Fimbres It’s what wakes him up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night – and…
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Great way to spend time together
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Salpointe Presents Annual Chuck Cecil Humanitarian Award to Roger Canchola
Tucson, Ariz., March 24, 2014 — Salpointe Catholic High School is honored to present its annual Chuck Cecil Humanitarian Award…
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Brody Leads Sales & Marketing at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
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Ivy Named Park Place GM
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Biggers Chairs Tucson Airport Authority Board
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Restoring the Glory of Rillito
By Monica Surfaro Spigelman Quarter horse legends have thundered through the starting gates of Rillito Park Race Track since 1943.…
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CAP Supports Colorado River Delta Pulse Flow Program
Central Arizona Project (CAP), the steward of central and southern Arizona’s Colorado River supplies, supports and has worked cooperatively on…
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BEN’S BELLS TO OPEN A NEW STORE LOCATION – Shop KIND: Goods for Kindness!
Continuing in our mission of spreading intentional kindness in the Tucson community and beyond, Ben’s Bells is opening its first…
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Claudia Zanes Wins National RADICAL Entrepreneur Award Award honors women ‘champions’ in professional, personal lives
Leading Southern Arizona injury law firm Zanes Law announced today that non-attorney co-founder Claudia Zanes has won the Doreen Rainey…
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Simpleview Announces Acquisition of Software Management
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Brian and Mara Mitchell Form Real Estate Team
Brian and Mara Mitchell have formed a real estate team at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s in Tucson. Brian Mitchell is the…
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ONE-THIRD OF INVESTORS STILL WARY OF THE STOCK MARKET
Wells Fargo Private Bank survey finds only 13% of investors adjusting retirement goals for greater growth as life expectancy increases…
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Calling All Screenwriters: Mex/US Treatment Competition
The Latin American Training Center-LATC, with support from Film Tucson, National Association of Latino Independent Producer-NALIP, UA Department of Spanish…
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Brauneis is New Gallery Director at Madaras Gallery
Brauneis is New Gallery Director at Madaras Gallery, Inc.- Owner Diana Madaras is pleased to announce that Laura Brauneis is…
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‘Mission Strong’ Effort Kicked Off To Voice Support for Area’s Military
A survey of Southern Arizonans released today as part of a new regional effort clearly shows strong support for the…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Corrects Figure Reported in Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Task Force Survey
In the Tucson Metro Chamber’s original release of the Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Survey Summary, the amount of Highway…
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Lewis Shuster Joins HTG Molecular Diagnostics Board of Directors
HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (HTG) today announced that Lewis (Lew) Shuster has joined its board of directors. Mr. Shuster is…
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AT&T INVESTS NEARLY $90 MILLION OVER FOUR-YEAR PERIOD TO ENHANCE LOCAL NETWORKS IN TUCSON AREA
Investment Expands Access to Nation’s Most Reliable 4G LTE Network, Benefits of Mobile Broadband AT&T* has invested nearly $90 million…
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Angel Charity Announces Three Local Nonprofits Selected to Receive $850,000 from 2014 Fundraising Campaign
Angel Charity for Children, Inc. announced it has selected Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, Aviva Children’s Services and El Grupo…
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Pathways Financial Partners Hires Layton Cox as Director of Retirement Plan Consulting
Pathways Financial Partners, a leading wealth management and retirement plan consulting firm, announces the addition of Layton Cox as Director…
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Chad Williams Named Director Operations For Local Builder, Pepper Viner Homes
Tucson, AZ — Bill Viner, Pepper Viner Homes CEO, has announced that Chad Williams has taken the position of Director of…
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Treasa M. Jones Promoted
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Claudia Zanes Finalist at National Get Radical Conference for Women
Leading Southern Arizona injury law firm Zanes Law announced today that non-attorney co-founder Claudia Zanes is a finalist for the Doreen…
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THE GOOTTER FOUNDATION TO GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE TO TUCSON
In an unprecedented move, the Steven M. Gootter Foundation will present the Tucson Police Department with 50 AEDs (automated external…
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Pima County part of UA Science Geotourism Initiative launching new website
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Nonprofit Loan Fund Makes First Loans to Three Local Organizations
The Nonprofit Loan Fund of Tucson and Southern Arizona (NPLF) is pleased to announce its first loans to three local nonprofit organizations: YWCA…
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UHS of Tucson, LLC acquires Palo Verde Mental Health from Tucson Medical Center
UHS of Tucson, LLC (UHS) has acquired Palo Verde Mental Health from Tucson Medical Center. Moving forward the operation will…
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Lewis & Clark Win Good Scout Awards
By Tara Kirkpatrick – If there is one common link between John P. Lewis and Gary Clark – two well-respected…
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390th Memorial Museum Foundation Announces New Executive Director
Walter Scales has been selected to assume the duties of the Executive Director at the 390th Memorial Museum located on…
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CBRE Recognizes 2013 Top Sales Professionals in Greater Tucson
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SalutarisMD Wet AM Choroidal Distance Study Initiated
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Joseph Herrick Accepts Position with Bates Paving & Sealing, Inc.
Joseph Herrick has accepted the position of project estimator with Bates Paving & Sealing, Inc. of Tucson. He will be…
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Walk in Empty Headed – Walk Out Empty Handed by Jeffrey Gitomer How much of your presentation is canned? Whether…
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WINTER ISSUE 2014
From The Publisher Historically, Arizona’s economy relied on the five Cs of copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate. Over the…
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Pima Community College Talent Pipeline
By Gabrielle Fimbres Lee Lambert grew up on three continents – an experience he says left him adaptable, comfortable with…
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Tucson 7th in Nation for U.S. Defense Dollars
By David B. Pittman The U.S. military and the defense contracting industry fly high in Tucson and Southern Arizona as…
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The Tucson Hispanic Chamber is pleased to present our newest Team Members to the Southern Arizona- Sonoran Community.
Ana Reynoso Brooke Office Assistant Ana is the first person you see when you visit the Tucson Hispanic Chamber building.…
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The Tucson Hispanic Chamber is pleased to present our newest Team Members to the Southern Arizona- Sonoran Community.
Alma Peralta Director of Operations Alma joins us as our Director of Operations after a career with the Pima County Library…
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The Tucson Hispanic Chamber is pleased to present our newest Team Members to the Southern Arizona- Sonoran Community.
Zulma Moore Director of International Relations Zulma formally served with the Sonora Department of Social Development. In addition, she was the…
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The Tucson Hispanic Chamber is pleased to present our newest Team Members to the Southern Arizona- Sonoran Community.
Laura Ciscomani Director of Corporate Relations Laura joined the Tucson Hispanic Chamber team and leads our Corporate Relations. In this…
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2013 Tucson Man of the Year Mike Hammond
By Romi Carrell Wittman Michael Hammond knew he would be leading the annual meeting of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council…
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2013 Tucson Woman of the Year Keri Silvyn
By Romi Carrell Wittman Growth. No growth. Freeway. No freeway. Downtown center. No downtown center. Tucson has a reputation for…
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2013 Tucson Founders Award Barbara LaWall
By Romi Carrell Wittman It was 6:30 a.m. in Los Angeles and Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall was waiting for…
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Junior League 80 Years of Women’s Leadership in Tucson
By Tara Kirkpatrick “We were just a group of girls anxious to do something helpful in the city in which…
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Sewailo Oasis Open for Play
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Delight in Flight Count Raises $12 Million for Aviation Museums
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$5 Billion in Local Defense Contracts
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$35 Million Makeover Westin La Paloma Restores Splendor to Iconic Resort
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Ninth Annual Gootter Grand Slam
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Passion for Community
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Aerospace & Defense
Navigating WWII Memories
By David B. Pittman It happened more than 68 years ago, but Art Schaefer remembers the details as if it…
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BizNEWS
Study Buddy Boosts Students’ Cognitive Function – Naturally
Brainiac Supplements, LLC, announces the launch of Study Buddy, a doctor-recommended, herbal-based study aid specifically designed to help college and…
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BizTRIBUTE
Dave Sitton
Tucson Bids a Tearful Farewell to Dave Sitton “No one ever said life was going to be all fun and games,…
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BizLEADERSHIP
Energize Your Enterprise
Energize Your Enterprise All Year Long By Eric Swedlund Success stories are contagious. By showcasing some of the local entrepreneurs…
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FALL 2013
FALL ISSUE 2013
From The Publisher According to Merriam-Webster, the term game changer is defined as “a newly introduced element or factor that…
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BizALERTS
Angel Ball
Angel Charity for Children’s 2013 Angel Ball Saturday, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m. Cocktails, games of chance, dining and dancing …
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BizALERTS
ENERGIZE YOUR ENTERPRISE
Entrepreneur Forum & Luncheon Wednesday Oct. 16 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa $50…
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BizTRIBUTE
Howard Rosenberg – Legacy of Giving
By Gabrielle Fimbres Blessed with a kind heart and an infectious spirit, Howard Rosenberg made life better for children and…
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BizPEOPLE
Julie Sherrill at Helm of St. Gregory College Prep
Accomplished educator Julie A. Sherrill is the new head of school at St. Gregory College Preparatory School, following an 18-month…
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BizPEOPLE
Sampert Named GM at The Westin La Paloma
Glenn Sampert is the new GM at The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, a AAA Four Diamond resort. Sampert…
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BizALERTS
Noche de Exitos Gala and Bi-National Awards
19th Annual Noche de Exitos Gala and Bi-National Awards Presented by Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Oct. 26 Casino…
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HONORS
2013 Hispanic Business Woman of the Year
Cecilia Mata, founder and owner of AllSource Global Management, is the 2013 Hispanic Business Woman of the Year, chosen by…
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HONORS
2013 Hispanic Business Man of the Year
Ricardo Cazares is a true Southern Arizona native son. And a very successful entrepreneur. He is the 2013 Hispanic Business…
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BizALERTS
Raytheon Spirit of Education Award
3RD ANNUAL Raytheon Spirit of Education Award A Salute to Sundt Construction Thursday, Dec. 5 5 to 7:30 pm Loews…
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HONORS
Raytheon Spirit of Education Award
Passion for Education Sundt Honored with Raytheon Spirit of Education Award By Eric Swedlund The third annual Raytheon Spirit of…
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BizALERTS
TUCSON FASHION WEEK
Thursday – Oct. 17 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tucson Desert Art Museum 7000 E. Tanque Verde Road Designer Fashion…
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BizTOOLKIT
BizSALES
A New Way to Look at Questions – Emotionally by Jeffrey Gitomer When you’re asking an existing or prospective customer…
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FALL 2013
SPECIAL REPORT: CARONDELET
Well–Being A New Vision for Healthcare By Mary Minor Davis Carondelet Health Network, a pioneer in Southern Arizona healthcare, is building…
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FALL 2013
SPECIAL REPORT: Tucson Metro Chamber
Change Ahead Tucson Metro Chamber Driving Pro-Business Initiatives By Joan Liess Tucson is experiencing a Copernican shift. The way we view…
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FALL 2013
COVER STORY – FALL 2013
Game Changer $72.3 Million Lowell-Stevens Football Facility Brings New Era for Arizona Wildcats By Steve Rivera Welcome to the 21st…
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FALL 2013
BizFASHION
Spotlight on Fashion By Valerie Vinyard Fashionistas and regular folks alike will be stylin’ at the third annual Tucson Fashion…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Small Town Big on Accomplishments
By Pamela Doherty Oro Valley is located three miles north of the Tucson city limits, covers 34 square miles and…
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BizMILESTONE
Celebrating 50 Years of Mentoring
By Romi Carrell Wittman It was the late 1970s, and Peter Backus had just returned to Tucson after living in…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
The Son Also Rises
By Christy Krueger When a Tucson business sells more than a hundred appliances each day, it must be doing something…
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FALL 2013
C-Path Emerging as Major Player
By Dan Sorenson Tucson’s Critical Path Institute, better known as C-Path, is emerging as a major player in a movement…
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BizMILESTONE
Handmaker – A Tradition of Caring Since 1963
By Sheryl Kornman In November, Handmaker celebrates half a century of providing respectful, responsible and medically appropriate care to Southern…
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FALL 2013
Tucson’s First World-Class Data Center
By Eric Swedlund Tucson’s first world-class data center launched operations earlier this year in a $15 million, 38,000-square-foot facility that…
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FALL 2013
Imagine a Vaccine to Prevent Cancer’s Return
By Eric Swedlund Imagine a vaccine created from the cancer cells of a child that could prevent the disease from…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Artful Fun
By Gabrielle Fimbres John Mayer bursts onto the iPod and artists pause for a moment – paint brushes and wine…
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Building Community
A Young Urban Hotel
By Sheryl Kornman ALOFT Tucson University by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide transformed an aging hotel property into a post-modern,…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Elegant Elements
By Valerie Vinyard When you walk into Elements, take a deep breath. You’ll immediately be enveloped in a scent akin…
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Research & Innovation
Rx for Economy: Medical Diagnostics
By Dan Sorenson Southern Arizona has the assets and the attitude to “own” an emerging biosciences niche – medical diagnostics.…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Spectacular Splashables – Aqua Design Creates Outrageous Water Features around the Globe
By Christy Krueger Anything with water, anywhere in the world. That’s the saying at Aqua Design International. And they do…
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HEALTHCARE
Impeccable Credentials + Solid Track Record
By Gabrielle Fimbres Dr. Michael Waldrum has a vision for The University of Arizona Health Network – one that brings…
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Research & Innovation
One Step Closer to Conquering NP-C
By Gabrielle Fimbres After nearly two decades of fundraising, research and devastating heartache, the Parseghian family is nearing the goal…
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Research & Innovation
Innovator of theYear
By Sheryl Kornman The ingenuity, intellect, vision, tenacity and entrepreneurship of University of Arizona Professor Hsinchun Chen produced crime fighting…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Developing Young Leaders
By Romi Carrell Wittman Tucson is known for many things – the gorgeous Sonoran Desert, year-round sunny skies, a top-rated…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
The Road Less Traveled – From Bullfighter to CEO
By Christy Krueger Carmen Bermúdez rose from poor beginnings in the Costa Rican jungle to become one of the most…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Super Bowl of Retail
By Tara Kirkpatrick Fashion designer Tory Burch gives aspiring retail students her tips for success, then chats and poses for…
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World of Colors
By Valerie Vinyard The first detail you notice about artist Chris Bubany are her striking blue eyes. Their distinctive shade…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Tattoos for Every Occasion
By Mary Minor Davis What was once a prize in a Cracker Jack box a century ago is now one…
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FEATURES
SUMMER ISSUE 2013 – Why The World Visits Tucson
From the Publisher Tourism pumps $2.4 billion a year into Southern Arizona’s economy. Marketing this destination is big business. We’re…
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Research & Innovation
Commercializing UA Research
By Eric Swedlund The University of Arizona is transforming the way new discoveries and inventions are commercialized – and leading…
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Research & Innovation
Revenues Soar – Wheelchair Lifts, Tie-Down Shelving, Containers
By Teya Vitu AGM Container Controls has tripled its annual revenue from $5 million to $17 million since Howard Stewart…
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Building Community
BANKING ON DOWNTOWN – 10 REASONS FOR OPTIMISM
By Dan Sorenson The recent settlement between the Rio Nuevo District and the City of Tucson lifted the dark cloud…
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Building Community
Jewel in the Desert
By Monica Surfaro Spigelman Surely it is the light that first attracts us to this great house of worship. Light…
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Building Community
CEO of Softball – Candrea Inspires On and Off the Field
By Steve Rivera To say Mike Candrea has inspired through more than a quarter century of coaching at the University…
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Building Community
Inspiring Young Minds
By Sheryl Kornman In her blue-framed eyeglasses, leopard-print kitten heels and skinny jeans, Kathleen Perkins may look a bit like…
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BizMILESTONE
Melodramatic Tale of Success
By Chuck Graham How many people turn their dreams into a lifetime of success? Not many – but Tony Terry…
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FEATURES
SPRING ISSUE 2013 – Banking on Downtown
From The Publisher When “the book” on downtown Tucson’s revitalization is written, there will certainly be some cloudy chapters that…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Spanning Generations
By Pamela Doherty A second-generation retailer of fine apparel, Ann Carroll continues the business her father Albert Touché and his…
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HEALTHCARE
Arizona Oncology Foundation Offers New Support for Cancer Patients
By Dan Sorenson Sometimes winning the battle against cancer isn’t really the end of the struggle. “Sometimes it is as…
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Building Community
Acting on Faith
By Stephanie Collins Rev. Barbara Anderson had a vision nearly 30 years ago of creating an organization that would foster…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Wagering on Success
By Romi Carrell Wittman Vantage West Credit Union CEO Robert D. Ramirez began his credit union career on a wager…
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Aerospace & Defense
Flying High B/E Aerospace Expands to Meet Global Demand
By Romi Carrell Wittman Despite a brutal and prolonged downturn in the economy, super-first-class commercial airline cabins are a hot…
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FEATURES
WINTER ISSUE 2013 – A Solid Foundation for 2013
From the Publisher The University of Arizona is in many ways the heart and soul of our region’s business community.…
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WINTER 2013
Sun Mechanical Leads With Technology for 35 Years
By Christy Krueger Sun Mechanical Contracting has seen the industry go from paper-and-pen drafting to computer-generated 3D designs and automated…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Diamond, Kasser Invest in Growth Companies
By David B. Pittman Donald R. Diamond and I. Michael Kasser, two of Southern Arizona’s most successful businessmen, each has…
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Providing Customers Royal Treatment
By Dan Sorenson In a town where some car dealers are better known than the mayor and governor, you probably…
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Building Community
Making an Impact
By Romi Carrell Wittman It’s common these days for people to wear many hats in their jobs. Even so, Suzanne…
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BizMILESTONE
Tucson Conquistadores 50 Years, $25 Million
By Joan Liess In 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points…
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FEATURES
SynCardia Ready for Prime Time
By Gabrielle Fimbres “The Artificial Heart is Here.” That headline on the cover of LIFE magazine in September 1981 seemed…
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Building Community
Agent of Change
By Gabrielle Fimbres Ann Weaver Hart scoots across the University of Arizona campus in a golf cart, caught up in…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
A New Beginning
By Pamela Doherty After 52 years of selling men’s attire in Tucson, Franklin’s clothing store shut its doors in June.…
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Research & Innovation
Solving the Mysteries of Suddden Cardiac Death
By Eric Swedlund Dr. Jil Tardiff had her career in biomedical research steered toward endocrinology until a patient suffered a…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Artist Blossoms
By Valerie Vinyard As soon as you walk into Mary Schaefer’s home, you know an artist lives there. After being…
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Building Community
Rodeo Corrals Millions for Local Economy
By Monica Surfaro Spigelman Heads up! Come February, Western fever will be contagious. The dust billows, boots get polished and…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Awards Etched in Stone
By Ethan Orr Awards today go well beyond the traditional brass-on-wood plaque. They can be more innovative, leading presenters and…
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FALL 2012
FALL ISSUE 2012
From The Publisher – Champions of Transformation This issue of BizTucson highlights how some of Tucson’s truly transformative leaders are…
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FALL 2012
Advancing Knee Surgery
By Mary Minor Davis Oro Valley Hospital is the first hospital in Southern Arizona to provide patients with a revolutionary…
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Building Community
Recharging United Way
By Larry Copenhaver The world may be experiencing an energy crisis – but not the United Way of Tucson and…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
From Swim Coach to High-Tech Broker
By David B. Pittman Bob Davis, a prominent and successful Tucson commercial real estate broker, earned a reputation as a…
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FALL 2012
Out of Curiosity UA Explores Mars – Again
By Eric Swedlund When Curiosity perfectly executed the astonishingly difficult series of maneuvers to land on Mars, University of Arizona…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Savannah Guthrie A Meteoric Career
Tucson’s Golden Girl has arrived – on the morning set of NBC’s Today Show, that is. Savannah Guthrie, who grew…
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Building Community
Rich Rod Storms the Desert UA Wins Big in Oklahoma St. Shocker
By Steve Rivera The Whiz Kid from West Virginia has started to work his magic in the Arizona desert. Let…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
The Dream of an Artist
By Valerie Vinyard Entering Villa Feliz Flowers is a bit like walking into an enchanted garden. Visitors immediately will notice…
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Building Community
El Tour de Tucson Turns 30 Raised $32 Million for Charity
Richard DeBernardis remembers the day as though it was yesterday. It was early July 1983 and he was riding around…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Making Music
By Dan Sorenson – The “siege” just passed – the annual back-to-school onslaught of school band and orchestra students and…
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Building Community
Small School with a Big Heart
By Teya Vitu – Smarts and a college degree will only get you so far. You have to be able…
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Aerospace & Defense
Marana Aerospace Solutions Seeks New Business Heights
By David B. Pittman – Evergreen Maintenance Center, which operated for more than 30 years within the Pinal Air Park…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
House ’N Garden Exudes Playful Atmosphere
By Anna Rasmussen – In the corner of the House ’N Garden floor display sits a wrought-iron patio chair. Beside…
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FEATURES
SUMMER ISSUE 2012
From The Publisher – In business we all try to leverage our assets – and go for the gold. As…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Between the Lines
By Gabrielle Fimbres – Surrounded by stacks of laundry and with endless diapers to change, Kate Mathis needed a break.…
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Aerospace & Defense
Business Leaders Support Bringing F-35 to Tucson
By David B. Pittman – Lockheed Martin officials descended upon Sargent Aerospace & Defense in Marana recently to demonstrate the…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
70 Years in the Numbers Game
By David B. Pittman – What do R&A CPAs in Tucson and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St.…
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Research & Innovation
Schroeder’s Goal: Stopping the Spread of Breast Cancer
By Eric Swedlund – Joyce Schroeder anticipates the day when breast cancer treatments will use a drug that attacks the…
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Building Community
Trending in Tucson Upscale Rentals
By Christy Krueger – A new, upscale rental community called Encantada Riverside Crossing was recently completed on the near west…
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HEALTHCARE
Growing Strong Program Inspires Kids to Make Healthy Choices
By Romi Carrell Wittman – When Dr. Jessica Schultz began referring 12-year old children to the cardiologist for elevated cholesterol…
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Research & Innovation
Engineering Next-Generation Heat Shields for Spaceships
By Teya Vitu – Travel does not get more extreme than flying at Mach 5 or faster in an aircraft…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Taking Aim at Archery
By Christy Krueger – Secret gems lie hidden among us. They’re bright lights in their industries but barely create a…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Olympic Training Ground
By Steve Rivera – From George Young and Amanda Beard to Mike Candrea and Gayle Hopkins, Tucson and the University…
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Building Community
The Loft’s High-Tech Art Vision Celebrating the World through Film
By Monica Surfaro Spigelman – Don’t be fooled by The Loft Cinema’s funky Old Pueblo grit. It only adds to…
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Building Community
Downtown Rebounds on 2nd Saturdays
By Monica Surfaro Spigelman – Even with streetcar construction underway, is downtown’s trademark event – 2nd Saturdays – still an…
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FEATURES
SPRING ISSUE 2012
From The Publisher – Last year Forbes Magazine ranked Tucson as one of the 20 most innovative cites in the…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
AAA Landscape Grooms for Success
By David B. Pittman – Years ago Richard Underwood received advice from Tucson real estate legend Roy Drachman on how…
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HEALTHCARE
Carondelet Becomes Global Model for Neurological Care
By Christy Krueger – Not long ago, Southern Arizona residents who suffered a significant stroke or brain or spinal cord…
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Building Community
Arts Stimulate Local Economy and Civic Dialogue
By Monica Surfaro Spigelman – There’s no doubt that arts and culture influence quality of life. Now they also are…
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Research & Innovation
Research Corporation High risk + high reward = 40 Nobel Prizes
By Teya Vitu – Nobel Prizes typically get doled out some 30 years after scientists make their revolutionary discoveries. No…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Rug Dealer Couldn’t Stay Retired
By Christy Krueger – Majid Arabshahi is a living example of his personal mottos: “You can do anything you want”…
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Research & Innovation
Brain Scientist Leads UA’s Portfolio of Cutting-Edge Research
By Eric Swedlund – Leslie Tolbert remembers the electrifying feeling of the moment she decided what her life’s work was…
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Research & Innovation
Creating Next-Generation Diagnostics at Ventana Medical Systems
By Romi Carrell Wittman – Real-life medicine thankfully lacks the theatrical drama of a television show like House – but…
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Research & Innovation
Gas Up with Algae Kim Ogden’s Biofuel Research
By Teya Vitu – Algae is nothing more than pond scum to most of us. Kim Ogden dedicates her career…
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Building Community
Women’s Foundation Builds Economic Wellness
By Christy Krueger – A number of local charities have found that by teaming up they can make a greater…
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HEALTHCARE
The Haven’s Ambitious Expansion
By David B. Pittman – Times are tough for nonprofit social service agencies, most of which have been holding the…
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Building Community
Energizing Downtown UniSource Energy’s New Headquarters
By David B. Pittman – There’s a new energy in downtown Tucson and it’s emanating from UniSource Energy’s recently constructed…
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Building Community
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
By Teya Vitu – The Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s future is in the hands of a new executive director whose very…
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Entrepreneurs & Leaders
The Many Lives of I. Michael Kasser
By David B. Pittman – Modern-Day Renaissance Man The Many Lives of I. Michael Kasser He is an experienced and…
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