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Arizona Biosciences Set Record Highs in Research Funding
Arizona continues to outpace the nation in several key bioscience industry and innovation ecosystem metrics, including gains in jobs and…
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Tucson Museum of Art Names Annie Breckenridge Barrett New Jon and Linda Ender Director, CEO
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Anne Breckenridge Barrett as the…
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University of Arizona Announces College Mergers
The University of Arizona today announced two strategic academic realignments that will take effect on July 1: The College of…
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Ken Marcus
Tech Parks Arizona has announced the retirement of Ken Marcus, executive VP and CFO, whose leadership and commitment have been…
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BizNEWS
Father of the Year Awards Gala Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Father’s Day Council Tucson honors men who are successful in their careers and serve as role models…
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National Geographic Calls Tucson the “Ultimate Star City”
Tucson has the distinction of being named one of the best places in the world to see the night sky,…
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International Logistics Solutions Opens Immense Warehouse in Tucson
International Logistics Solutions has announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art 115,000-square-foot warehouse located at 3780 E. Valencia Rd. The…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Gets Top Diamond Award
Hughes Federal Credit Union was among 180 credit unions nationwide named winners of the prestigious Diamond Award – the Marketing,…
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BizPEOPLE
Sam Sufi
CBRE announced that Sam Sufi has returned to its Tucson office as a VP. He will focus on capital markets…
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BizNEWS
Gootter-Jensen Foundation Gala to Honor 20 Years of Lifesaving Work, May 9
The Gootter- Jensen Foundation is pulling out all the stops this year to honor its 20 years of life saving…
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Arizona Names Becky Burke New Women’s Basketball Coach
University at Buffalo’s Becky Burke was named the 10th head coach in the history of Arizona Women’s Basketball by Wildcats’…
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BizPEOPLE
Jeremy Duda
Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge has announced the appointment of Jeremy Duda as its new CEO and GM. With more…
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BizNEWS
Arizona Startups Get Over $50,000 at IdeaFunding 2025 Pitch Competition
IdeaFunding, co-led by Startup Tucson and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation has played a significant role in the…
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Paragon Space Development Corporation Announces Nina Grigsby as New CFO
Paragon Space Development Corporation® has announced Nina Grigsby as its new CFO. She will lead Paragon’s finance team and report to Paragon…
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BizNEWS
Raytheon Awards Dual-Source Contracts for Solid Rocket Motor Development
Raytheon, an RTX business, has awarded contracts to Nammo and Northrop Grumman for initial phase work on MK72 solid rocket…
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Simmons Pump & Supply Opens Third U.S. Location in Willcox
Simmons Pump & Supply, one of the nation’s top providers of state-of-the-art pump systems and water well supplies, has opened…
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BizNEWS
Tucson Realtor Jenna Loving Launches New Safety App
Real estate agents know the thrill of closing a deal—but they also know the risks that come with the job.…
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FEATURES
Spring Issue 2025
Tucson 250 Years: Special Commemorative Edition Tucson 250 Years: The history of our presidio dates back thousands of years. With such…
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FEATURES
Tucson Celebrates 250 Years
A Salute to One of North America’s Longest Inhabited Regions By Jay Gonzales With thousands of businesses, some large, some…
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150 Years of Maynard Dixon
Born on a ranch near Fresno, Calif. on Jan. 24, 1875, Maynard Dixon became arguably the premier illustrator, landscape and…
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CENTURY CLUB
The Century Club
By Tara Kirkpatrick What does it mean to last a century? In this commemorative issue, BizTucson is proud to feature…
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FEATURES
Santa Cruz River, Redux
Historic Waterway Could be State’s First Urban National Wildlife Refuge By Tara Kirkpatrick The birthplace and lifeforce of Tucson, the Santa…
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Preserving the White Dove
Financial Support Remains Crucial for Mission San Xavier del Bac By Dave Perry Many might see Mission San Xavier del…
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FEATURES
Transforming Tucson’s Economy
Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR: $459 Million in Brokerage Sales & Leasing By Loni Nannini Over the past 40 years, Cushman…
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Company Culture
Trio of Women Lead the Charge at Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR By Loni Nannini Since it was founded 40…
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Employees as Employers
A Path to Ownership for High Producers By Loni Nannini At Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, employees can sometimes be…
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‘Good Business’
PICOR Charitable Foundation Gifts More Than $1.6 Million to Community By Loni Nannini Commercial real estate isn’t Cushman & Wakefield |…
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JCC Maccabi Games® Return
More than 1,100 Teens to Compete By Loni Nannini Teens from across the nation and beyond will go for the…
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‘Invested to Grow’
Roche Tissue Diagnostics Still Expanding Presence After 40 Years By Dave Perry It’s been decades since Roche employee Jill German…
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A Century-Plus of Care
Carondelet Health Network Celebrates 145 Years in Southern Arizona By Christy Krueger A contagious disease spreading through the U.S., a…
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FEATURES
Q&A with Monica Vargas-Mahar
Market CEO of Carondelet Health Network By Tara Kirkpatrick When Monica Vargas-Mahar joined the Carondelet Health Network in 2021, it was…
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Meeting a Modern Need
Carondelet, El Rio Health Partner to Offer Full Behavioral Health Services By Tara Kirkpatrick In partnership with another venerable and historic…
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Elevated Care
Pima Community College Opens $33 Million Health Professions Complex By Tiffany Kjos Pima Community College’s new $33 million Center of…
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Pima Community College Science & Technology Building
The renovation of Pima Community College’s Science & Technology Building is underway for 2025. The project, which began in January…
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FEATURES
Major Impact
New Projects by Schnitzer Properties Bolster Local Industrial Space By Tom Leyde Schnitzer Properties is betting big on the Tucson…
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GTL HONOREE 2024
Ted Maxwell
2024 Greater Tucson Leadership Man of the Year By Rodney Campbell It’s not easy to catch Ted Maxwell off guard.…
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GTL HONOREE 2024
Calline Sanchez
2024 Greater Tucson Leadership Woman of the Year By Valerie Vinyard With an already impressive resume, Calline Sanchez has one…
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GTL HONOREE 2024
Jonathan Rothschild
2024 Greater Tucson Leadership Founders Award By Rodney Campbell Six years removed from his days in the Tucson mayor’s office,…
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GTL HONOREE 2024
Paloma Santiago
2024 Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni Excellence Award By Sovay Hansen Now, more than ever, local communities need leaders who are…
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FATHERS 2025
Dr. Eric Cornidez
Family, Faith and Caring for the Community By April Bourie Dr. Eric Cornidez wanted to be a doctor since he…
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FATHERS 2025
Tommy Lloyd
Coach, Mentor, Role Model By Steve Rivera Chanelle Lloyd knew early in her relationship with Tommy – and definitely in…
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FATHERS 2025
Jim Tofel
An Everyday ‘Superhero’ By April Bourie The Father’s Day Council chooses its awardees based on their success in business, level…
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FATHERS 2025
Kaukaha “K” Watanabe
Driven, Disciplined Dad By Valerie Vinyard To be honored as a Father of the Year is a pretty big deal.…
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BizTRIBUTE
Ed Honea
Marana’s ‘Biggest Cheerleader’ By Tom Leyde For those who knew him well, he was just “Ed.” A man with a…
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CENTURY CLUB
Hotel Congress
Hotel Congress is the century-old, iconic downtown hotel made famous for its part in the capture of notorious gangster John…
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CENTURY CLUB
El Charro Café
In 1922, in a small building on Church Avenue and East Broadway, the indomitable Monica Flin started El Charro Café—now…
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Rialto Theatre
The Rialto Theatre got its start in the era of silent films and eventually became a venue for world-renowned entertainers.…
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Davis–Monthan Air Force Base
Named in honor of Tucsonans and World War I pilots Lt. Samuel H. Davis and Chief Engineer Oscar Monthan, Davis…
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Tucson International Airport
When Charles “The Bird Man” Hamilton landed his Curtis Bi-Plane on the bank of the Santa Cruz River in 1910,…
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Long Realty
Looking for a place to heal his sick wife, Roy H. Long moved to Tucson for its dry climate and…
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O’Rielly Chevrolet
Frank O’Rielly wanted a business of his own and a product he believed in. In March 1924, he opened O’Rielly…
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Tucson Metro Chamber
The voice of business for over a century, the Tucson Metro Chamber was founded in 1896 as the Tucson Grocer’s…
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Tucson Association of Realtors®
During its first decade in the early 1920s, the Tucson Association of REALTORS®, then known as the Real Estate Board…
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Silver Bell Mining District
Over more than 150 years, the Silver Bell Mining District, roughly 35 miles northwest of Tucson, has evolved into a…
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Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Electric Power is more than an electric company and has been for years. When the company began providing power…
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Tucson High School
Tucson High School was originally founded in 1892, and then re-established in 1906. Though previous schools offered some curriculum, the…
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Tucson Museum of Art
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block celebrated its century mark just last year. The downtown institution today boasts a…
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Visit Tucson
It started with the campy Tucson Sunshine Climate Club, which was founded in 1922 and served as a tourism promotion…
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La Fiesta de los Vaqueros
In this ruggedly stunning region, Tucson’s La Fiesta de los Vaqueros was established in 1925 to celebrate our frontier spirit…
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University of Arizona
Almost three decades before Arizona was a state, the University of Arizona was founded in Tucson in 1885 with a…
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Westward Look Resort
In 1912, the year Arizona became a state, William and Maria Watson commissioned a local architect to build a hacienda-style…
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Tanque Verde Ranch
After the Gadsden Purchase, Don Emilio Carrillo moved his family to Tucson in 1856 and began ranching in the lush…
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White Stallion Ranch
White Stallion Ranch is one of the premier guest ranches in the United States. Nestled in northwest Tucson, it was…
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YMCA
YMCA of Southern Arizona was established in 1914 as a gift from the El Paso & Southwestern Railroad Company in…
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YWCA
Since 1917, the YWCA of Southern Arizona has been at the forefront of the movement to eliminate racism and empower…
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United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona was founded in 1922 as the Tucson Community Chest, which was dedicated to…
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BizNEWS
The Chamber of Southern Arizona Hosts Inaugural Kickoff Luncheon May 2
The Chamber of Southern Arizona, the new entity formed by the merger between Sun Corridor Inc. and Tucson Metro Chamber,…
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Tucson Electric Power Customers to See Summer Savings for Second Year
Tucson Electric Power announced it will be reducing average residential bills by more than $4 per month beginning this summer,…
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Four University of Arizona Professors Named AAAS Fellows
By Niranjana Rajalakshmi, University Communications Four University of Arizona faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for…
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BizPEOPLE
Lindsay Thomae
Lindsay Thomae is celebrating 12 years of her boutique agency, Thomae Advertising. A Tucson native, Thomae’s deep ties to the…
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Becca Cammack
Tucson Airport Authority, operator of Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield has announced the promotion of Becca Cammack to deputy…
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BizNEWS
Sion Power Announces New Production Line, New Leadership
Sion Power, a leader in next-generation lithium-metal battery technology, has taken a significant step toward commercializing its Licerion® battery technology…
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Pima County to Acquire Historic Kelly Ranch
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has voted 4-1 to acquire 109 acres of historic ranch property adjacent to Catalina…
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Ballet Tucson to Offer Free Spring Pop-Up Performances
Ballet Tucson has announced an upcoming line-up of free Pop-up performances throughout the Southern Arizona community. These performances provide opportunities…
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BizPEOPLE
Darron Moffatt
Cox Communications welcomes Darron Moffatt as the director of government affairs for Cox in Arizona. Moffatt brings a powerful blend…
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BizNEWS
Raytheon Launches New Coyote Variant from Helicopter
Raytheon, an RTX business, fired a new version of the company’s combat-proven Coyote® family of products from a helicopter during a…
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BizNEWS
$14.2 Million Gift to Fund University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Scholarships
Phil Villarreal, University of Arizona Health Sciences, and the University of Arizona Foundation A San Francisco woman is fulfilling the…
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Vantage West Credit Union Celebrates 70 Years
Vantage West Credit Union celebrates 70 years of financial service, community impact, and member dedication in 2025. What began in…
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BizNEWS
Historic Arizona Inn, Family-Run for Nearly a Century, to be Sold
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced it has been retained to market the sale of the iconic Arizona Inn, a…
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BizPEOPLE
Erika Barnes
Erika Barnes, a veteran leader in collegiate athletics, has announced the launch of EB7 Advisory Group, a strategic consulting firm elevating collegiate…
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BizNEWS
Suresh Garimella Becomes University of Arizona’s New President in Installation Ceremony
By Kyle Mittan, University Communications Much like the iconic saguaro cactus is a “keystone species” in the Sonoran Desert, the…
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BizNEWS
Mattamy Homes Acquires 30 Lots for Oasis at Rocking K
Mattamy Homes, the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, has announced the acquisition of 4.1 acres of real estate in…
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Pima County Seeks Public Input on Climate Plan
Pima County and its coalition partners are seeking input from the community as they work to strengthen a comprehensive plan…
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Southern Arizona’s True Ranch Collection Dude Ranches Named Among Best in Country
True Ranch Collection is proud to announce that three of its historic dude ranches have been voted among the best…
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University of Arizona Center for Innovation Startup Clients Generate $664.8M in Economic Output
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation had an economic output of $664.8 million between 2021 and 2023, according to…
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BizNEWS
Barrio Brewing Co. Partners with Presidio Museum to Mark Tucson’s 250th+ Anniversary with Commemorative Beer
Presidio Pale Ale will ‘honor Tucson’s history, culture, and traditions’ Barrio Brewing Company, Arizona’s oldest brewery, announced a historic collaboration…
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BizNEWS
Digitize Your Old Home Movies, Photos and more, at the Wildcats Memory Lab at UA Library
If you’ve got old wedding videos or boxes of family photos collecting dust in your closet, the Wildcats Memory Lab…
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BizNEWS
Greater Tucson Leadership’s 72nd Annual Community Impact Awards April 11 at Casino Del Sol Resort
Celebrate Tucson’s top leaders at our signature event honoring individuals who inspire and shape our community. This year’s awards include the…
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BizNEWS
Pima Federal Credit Union Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire Republic Bank of Arizona
Pima Federal Credit Union (“Pima Federal”) is pleased to announce that it has received regulatory approval to acquire Republic Bank…
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BizNEWS
Banner – University Medicine, El Tour de Tucson Present Checks to Beneficiaries for 2024 Ride
El Tour de Tucson and Banner – University Medicine presented checks to Pima JTED and Banner’s Diamond Children’s Medical Center,…
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BizNEWS
Tucson Botanical Gardens Comes in at #4 in USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG) has been placed #4 in the nation for Best Botanical Garden in the USA Today 10Best…
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BizNEWS
College of Science 2025 Lecture Series on Thursday, Mar. 20th: Exploring the Science of Communication
Next Lecture: Thursday, March 20, 2025 -Dr. Ellen Riloff RSVP Today! Following Your Heart: Recognizing Emotions in Human-Computer CommunicationDiscover the…
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BizPEOPLE
Shannon Murphy
CBRE announced that Shannon Murphy has returned to its Tucson office as a First Vice President. She specializes in leasing…
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BizNEWS
University of Arizona Climbs to No. 31 Worldwide in Patent Rankings
By Paul Tumarkin, Tech Launch Arizona The University of Arizona is ranked No. 31 in the world on the National Academy of…
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Pima Industrial Development Authority Extends Help for First-Time Homebuyers
The Pima County Industrial Development Authority has launched another offering of the highly successful PimaTucson LIGHTHOUSE program, an initiative designed to…
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BizNEWS
Macula Vision Systems Gets $100,000 from Flinn Foundation Entrepreneurship Program
Arizona bioscience companies Macula Vision Systems and Anuncia Medical have been selected from a competitive field of startups to receive…
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BizPEOPLE
Kadi Tierney
Kadi Tierney has been named public affairs manager for Cox Communications in Southern Arizona. Tierney will oversee Cox’s corporate and…
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BizNEWS
56th Annual Fourth Avenue Street Fair, Mar. 21-22
The weather’s warming up, and that can only mean one thing, it’s almost time for the beloved Fourth Avenue Street Fair in…
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BizNEWS
Copenhagen Partners with Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona for Spring Fundraising Drive
Copenhagen Imports has partnered with community food banks across Arizona and Texas in a company-wide fundraising initiative, the 5&5 Charity…
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Pima County Touts Assets, Competitiveness at SelectUSA Mexico
Pima County Economic Development Director Heath Vescovi-Chiordi and District 2 Supervisor Dr. Matt Heinz and staff attended SelectUSA Mexico last month to…
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BizNEWS
Raytheon’s $2 Million Gift Commitment to UA Fuels Student Engineering Leadership
Raytheon, an RTX business, is expanding its University of Arizona support with a $2 million gift commitment for the College of…
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Pyx Health Co-Founders Cindy and Anne Jordan Named to Inc. Female Founders 500 List
Inc., a leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced its eighth annual Female…
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Casa de los Niños Expands Programming to Support More Tucson Mothers
Casa de los Niños has announced the expansion of its Nurse-Family Partnership® program to offer comprehensive care to even more…
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BizNEWS
TENWEST Returns to Tucson Mar. 25-30
TENWEST, by Startup Tucson, is back! This six-day festival and three-day conference will once again transform Downtown Tucson into a…
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BizNEWS
Arizona Public Media Hits Milestone in New Building Construction
Exciting progress is underway at UA Tech Park at The Bridges, where construction of the Arizona Public Media’s new state-of-the-art…
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Jim Click Launches 16th Millions for Tucson Raffle
Automotive dealer Jim Click, Jr. has announced the launch of the latest “Millions for Tucson Raffle” giving local charities another…
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BizNEWS
UA College of Science 2025 Lecture Series to Explore Science of Communication
By Logan Burtch-Buus, University Communications Imagine if your dog could answer you. What if computers understood your emotions? And if…
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BizPEOPLE
Jennifer Harris
The Carmelite Board of Members has announced the appointment of Jennifer Harris as Salpointe Catholic High School’s next president, effective Jul.…
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BizNEWS
2 Night Concert Series on March 7th & 8th at Rillito Park Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences
The Tucson Conquistadores and the Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences will host a two-night Concert Series Presented by Kaiser Garage…
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BizNEWS
Lundgren Consumer Science Lab launches at UA Terry J. Lundgren Center
From market trend data to 3D photography, the Lundgren Consumer Science Lab is designed to provide students with hands-on experience…
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Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher, Honored as a University of Arizona Alumni of The Year
On Feb. 27, the University of Arizona honored 17 outstanding graduates with Alumni of the Year awards. Among them was…
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BizNEWS
North Fourth Avenue Work Initiative Transforms Lives, Strengthens Community, and Fuels Local Economy
North Fourth Avenue Work Initiative Transforms Lives, Strengthens Community, and Fuels Local Economy. The North Fourth Avenue Merchants Association (FAMA) is making…
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BizNEWS
Angel Charity to Grant $1.75 Million to Tucson Nonprofits
For more than four decades, Angel Charity has been recognized as the “Halo for Hire” in Pima County. Its generous…
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Tucson Unveils First Electric Garbage Truck
The City of Tucson introduced its first electric garbage truck on Feb. 26, as part of its commitment to make…
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CBRE Opens New Office on River Road
CBRE announced the opening of its new office at 2502 East River Road in Tucson. The company recently moved into…
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BizNEWS
GUEST COLUMN: Connectivity in Southern Arizona is Good for Business
By Stephanie Healy – Southern Arizona Market VP, Cox In today’s digital-first world, connectivity is no longer a luxury—it is a…
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BizNEWS
Pima County Partners with ex2 Technology to Deliver Fiber Optic Network
Pima County’s Office of Digital Inclusion and eX² Technology, a Vivacity company, announced an agreement to build an approximately $43.2 million fiber optic middle mile network for the county. The open-access fiber optic network…
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BizNEWS
Regional Economic Development Leaders Host Japanese Business Delegation
The Arizona Commerce Authority, Pima County, Sun Corridor Inc. and the City of Tucson hosted a lunch reception on Feb.…
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UA Health Sciences Names Dr. Dan Theodorescu New Cancer Center Director
The University of Arizona Health Sciences has appointed Dr. Dan Theodorescu as the director of the UA Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive…
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KB Home Announces New Mirador Community
KB Home, one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., will be opening a new community, Mirador…
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BizNEWS
Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium Gets New Scoreboard, Improved Field
A state-of-the-art scoreboard and upgraded field are just a couple of the major improvements fans will find on their next…
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BizNEWS
Veteran Pilot and Nurse Launch Compassionate Senior Care Service in Tucson
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchisor with over 180 franchise partners and more than 350 territories nationwide, has…
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Frontier Airlines Launches New Nonstop Service from Tucson to Las Vegas
The Tucson International Airport has announced Frontier Airlines’ second nonstop destination–Las Vegas. The service is scheduled to begin on May…
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Pima County Honors Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Director with Proclamation
Craig Ivanyi, the recently retired executive director of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, was recognized by Pima County with a proclamation…
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BizNEWS
Hexagon Mining Leader Dave Goddard Nominated for Prestigious Board
Hexagon, a global leader in precision technologies, is excited to announce that Dave Goddard has been nominated to serve on…
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BizNEWS
2025 Tucson Bicycle Classic, Feb. 21-23
The 2025 Tucson Bicycle Classic is set to take place Feb. 21-23, featuring three days of exciting racing throughout Marana,…
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Tucson Electric Power Gives $1.6 Million, Volunteers 13,146 Hours in 2024
Tucson Electric Power contributed more than $1.6 million and thousands of volunteer hours in 2024 to help 167 nonprofit groups support community vitality,…
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BizNEWS
Raytheon Completes 10 Subsystem Demonstrations for U.S. Army
Raytheon, an RTX business, announced a series of 10 successful subsystem demonstrations for the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, which will…
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BizNEWS
Delta Development Team Expands Footprint with Tricon Refrigerated Containers
Delta Development Team, Inc., a Tucson-based leader in medical refrigeration technology, is pushing the boundaries of innovative storage and transport…
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UA President Suresh Garimella Elected to National Academy of Engineering
University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional…
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Tucson Wildlife Center’s Online Silent Auction Opens
Tucson Wildlife Center will hold its 13th annual fundraising benefit, “Born to Be Wild.” at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort on…
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Tucson’s GDP Growth Second Highest Among Western Peers
The Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area posted an increase in inflation-adjusted GDP of 4.6% in 2023. That placed Tucson second when…
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Sprouts Expands with First-Ever Sierra Vista Store
Sprouts Farmers Market has been signed by JLL as the signature anchor tenant for Tribute Plaza, a new neighborhood shopping center…
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Tucson Restaurants Spotlight Yellowtail for 2025 Taste of Japan
To popularize Japanese ingredients and promote unique umami flavors throughout Arizona, the Japan External Trade Organization is partnering with Tucson…
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BizPEOPLE
Jill Brooks
The Mahoney Group, Arizona’s largest independent insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage, welcomes Jill Brooks as its new commercial…
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BizNEWS
Why I Love TUS – Q&A with Susan Gray
“Given the industry I represent, I have an appreciation for the solar projects that shade the parking spaces and help…
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Crest Insurance Expands to Houston
Crest Insurance Group has announced the acquisition of Horizon Insurance Services, a full-service insurance agency based in Houston. This strategic…
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BizNEWS
University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management Announces One-Year MBA Program
The Eller College of Management in the University of Arizona has a new One-Year MBA program. The accelerated format delivers…
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BizNEWS
Daniele Chilton Named New CEO of Desert Diamond Casino
The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise has selected Daniele Chilton to serve as the new CEO, overseeing all five Desert Diamond…
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BizNEWS
Tucson Botanical Gardens Nominated for USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards
Tucson Botanical Gardens has earned a nomination for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest for Best Botanical Garden. Individuals…
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BizNEWS
Tucson Federal Credit Union Unveils Remodeled Midtown Branch
Tucson Federal Credit Union has announced the completion of its newly remodeled Midtown Branch, located at 3801 E. Speedway Blvd.…
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ICCU Expands to Arizona in Merger with Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union
ICCU, the 18th largest credit union in the nation, officially welcomed Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union employees and members on…
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BizNEWS
University of Arizona Seed Fund for Startups Enters Investment Phase
By Paul Tumarkin, Tech Launch Arizona A University of Arizona seed fund designed to help launch startups from the innovations…
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BizNEWS
Tucson Museum of Art Presents American West from Expanded Lens, Feb. 22-Jun. 22
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block presents Divergence of Legacy: Art of the American West in the 21st Century,…
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BizPEOPLE
Jim Kurtzman
Tofel Dent Construction has announced the appointment of Jim Kurtzman as VP. Kurtzman will oversee growth of our current markets,…
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Arizona Wildcats Announce 2025 Football Schedule
Arizona Football has announced its schedule for the 2025 regular season, celebrating its second year in the conference and the…
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OneAZ Launches New Partnership to Elevate Credit Unions’ Role Empowering Consumers
OneAZ Credit Union is thrilled to join eleven credit unions in launching Backbone, a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening and…
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Tucson’s Agave Heritage Festival Returns April 10-13
For the past 17 years one of the most meaningful rites of spring has been the Agave Heritage Festival (AHF)…
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Tucson Values Teachers Honors 2 Educators with Teacher Excellence Award
Tucson Values Teachers (TVT) presented two Teacher Excellence Awards in the month of January. The Teacher Excellence Award honors outstanding…
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United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Opens Feb. 8
Over $18 million refunded to Arizona taxpayers last year through free service In its annual commitment to provide free tax…
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Tucson Medical Center Mega Raffle Celebrates 13 Years
The annual TMC Mega Raffle enters its 13th year unveiling its largest prize package to date. The combination of cars, vacation…
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Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals Mix of Life’s Ingredients
Studies of rock and dust from asteroid Bennu delivered to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification and…
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Cultural Heritage Strategy Approved for Tucson
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and the City Council have approved the SOMOS UNO! cultural heritage strategy for Tucson. The plan identifies…
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Danielle Moser Acquires Facial Artistry & Aesthetics
Danielle Moser, PA-C, a 23-year veteran of aesthetic medicine, is the new owner of Facial Artistry & Aesthetics at 1745…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Shares MLK Day Service by Volunteers
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona engaged volunteers and community partners in events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King during…
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Canadian Companies Learn About Expansion Opportunities in Pima County
Pima County Economic Development staff met with a delegation composed of 12 Canadian companies that are actively looking to expand…
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Tucson Convention Center’s Kate Breck Calhoun Receives Prestigious Service Award
The Tucson Convention Center announced that Kate Breck Calhoun, director of sales and marketing, has been named a recipient of…
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Southern Arizona’s Mescal Movie Set Offers Tours
The iconic Mescal Movie Set in Benson, Ariz. has announced its spring Historical Film Tour schedule. Step back in time…
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Ballet Tucson Announces World Premiere of Barrio Viejo, Feb. 14-16
Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada creates another exciting world premiere, Barrio Viejo, as part of Ballet Tucson’s…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Office Building Sold in Downtown Tucson
Schmiggins Real Estate has purchased a 1,750 square-foot office building situated on a 8,715 square-foot parcel located at 239 N.…
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Pima County Recognized as a National Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
Pima County’s Office of Digital Inclusion has been honored as a Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. Established in August…
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Raytheon Gets $333 Million Contract for Multi-Use Missile
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $333 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce Standard Missile-6 Block IA missiles. “SM-6…
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Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences Offers Free Admission in Second Round with Donations
Golf fans who make a minimum $5 donation to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona between Jan. 15 and Mar.…
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Arby’s Southern Arizona Slated for $1 Million in Giving in 2025
Arby’s restaurants across Southern Arizona are on track to reach a remarkable milestone in 2025: $1 million in total charitable…
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Roche Gets FDA Clearance For New Diagnostic Test For B-Cell Lymphoma
Roche announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its highly sensitive in-situ hybridization…
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The Ritz Carlton-Dove Mountain Taps Brian McHugh as General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has announced the appointment of Brian McHugh as general manager. McHugh brings over two decades of leadership…
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Keys Inc. Celebrates Soft Launch of Safety Platform
Keys Inc., a leader in innovative technology solutions for the locksmith industry, has announced the successful soft launch of the…
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La Suprema Works & Events Announces New Ownership
La Suprema Works & Events is now entering a new chapter as Jacinta Esquer has become the new owner-operator of the…
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UA Professor, SynCardia Systems Co-Founder Marvin Slepian Advises U.S. Government on AI Strategy
On its 25th anniversary, the committee has called this year a “year of action” for establishing the USPTO as the…
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Schnitzer Properties Breaks Ground on $73 Million in New Industrial Developments
Schnitzer Properties has broken ground on two new industrial developments in Tucson. The $73 million total investment in two, unique…
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Tucson Recognized in BBC’s “Best Places to Travel in 2025”
Tucson was notably included in BBC’s list of “The Best Places to Travel in 2025” for its vibrant culture, rich…
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Pima Community College Enrollment Up for 8th Straight Semester
Pima Community College continued to grow as the first day of classes began for the Spring semester. Enrollment grew by…
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Pima County Wants Public Input for Future Development
Pima County’s Development Services Department is preparing to publish the 2025 update to the county’s comprehensive plan, Pima Prospers. The plan is the…
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2025 HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival Returns Jan. 17-25
After almost a year of organizing, planning and hard work, the 2025 HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival hits the ground running on…
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Casino Del Sol-Grant Road Breaks Ground
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Casino Del Sol-Grant Road on Jan. 13, marking the beginning…
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Pima Community College Cuts Ribbon on New Tech, Entrepreneur Center
Pima Community College celebrated its new Southern Arizona Technology & Entrepreneurship Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 17. SATEC…
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Salpointe Catholic High School Opens New Stevens Wellness Center
Salpointe Catholic High School marked a historic milestone on Jan. 12 with the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Stevens…
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Flores Family, Shamrock Foods Send Tamales to Help Fire-Stricken Los Angeles
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Flores family of Si Charro! Restaurants and Flores Concepts launched a food…
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TMC Health has named Deborah Dale, CFRE, as VP and Chief Development Officer
TMC Health has named Deborah Dale, CFRE, as VP and Chief Development Officer for TMC Health. “With more than 25…
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Arizona Photonics Days Brings Global Innovators to Tucson, Jan. 22-24
The Arizona Photonics Days 2025 conference will be held from Jan. 22-24, 2025, in Tucson, gathering top innovators, researchers and…
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Tucson Desert Song Festival: World’s Greatest Voices Dazzle the Region
The 13th annual Tucson Desert Song Festival, a treasured annual gathering of great voices, great music and beautiful weather in…
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Mister Car Wash Announces Transfer of Stock Listing to Nasdaq
Mister Car Wash, Inc., the nation’s largest car wash brand, announced that it will voluntarily transfer the listing of its…
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Mattamy Homes to Build 73 Homes in Tucson’s Blackhawk Community
Mattamy Homes, the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, has purchased 73 finished lots within the community of Blackhawk (southwest…
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Sarver Heart Center Receives $2 Million in Gifts Toward Cardiovascular Research Institute
University of Arizona Foundation Philanthropist and businesswoman Ginny L. Clements and her husband, manufacturing executive Tom Rogers, have each committed…
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FEATURES
Winter Issue 2025
NEXT GEN LEADERS 2025 – 22 Rising Stars to Watch! BizTucson is proud to announce our 2025 Next Gen Leaders…
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Next Gen Leaders
22 Rising Stars to Watch By Loni Nannini BizTucson is proud to announce our 2025 Next Gen Leaders – 22…
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2025 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences
Conquistadores Ready for 2nd Year at La Paloma By Steve Rivera Aaron Crowley has walked the La Paloma Country Club…
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A Century of Rodeo
Tucson Rodeo Marks 100 Years By Steve Rivera It was about 55 years ago that Sam Merriman roamed the grounds of…
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IBM Renews Lease at UA Tech Park
Tech Parks Arizona’s recent renewal of a long-term lease with International Business Machines solidifies the tech giant’s continued commitment to…
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A Tribute to Service
$3 Million Arizona Heroes Memorial Unveiled in Oro Valley By Dave Perry Visitors to Oro Valley’s Naranja Park can’t miss the…
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20 Years Strong
Sun Corridor Inc. Boasts $39 Billion Impact, Economic Synergy for Region By Jay Gonzales With a series of significant scores under…
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Upcoming Merger Consolidates Region’s ‘Voice’
Sun Corridor Inc. and Tucson Metro Chamber to Become One By Jay Gonzales Two of Southern Arizona’s leading and most…
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Modern House Numbers
Local Business Creates Cool Addresses for the World By Valerie Vinyard You might not think twice about the address numbers…
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A Boost for Healthcare Talent
New Mel and Enid Zuckerman Center for Health and Medical Careers and Potoff Private Philanthropy Veterinary Science Center By Jay Gonzales When…
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Child’s Play
New Play Zone at Diamond Children’s to Offer Therapeutic Space for Patients By Tiffany Kjos Banner-University is a stellar facility…
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Culinary Force
Pima Community College Expands Center of Excellence in Hospitality Leadership By Christy Krueger Pima Community College aims to make an…
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Epic Venue
First Phase of $425-Million Mosaic Quarter Breaks Ground By Tom Leyde The construction of Mosaic Quarter, one of Pima County’s largest…
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University of Arizona’s Grand Challenges Research Building
The University of Arizona’s $99 million Grand Challenges Research Building officially launched a new era of scientific innovation, opening in…
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A Leap for Space Exploration
University of Arizona Unveils Epic New Thermal Vacuum Chamber By Tom Leyde It’s 30 feet long, weighs 80,000 pounds, was found…
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Heal it Forward
Integrative Touch Celebrates 20th Anniversary By Valerie Vinyard While attending UCLA for a graduate degree in public health, Shay Beider…
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A Century of Cars
O’Rielly Chevrolet Celebrates 100 Years of Business Success By Dave Perry O’Rielly Chevrolet has been around so long, it needed two…
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Mister Car Wash Hits 500
Tucson Company Reaches Milestone with Newest Location By Tom Leyde Mister Car Wash just made history by opening its 500th…
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Susan Gray
President & CEO Tucson Electric Power Chair of the Board – Sun Corridor Inc. What’s the one thing that stands out to you…
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JUDY RICH
President & CEO (Retired) TMC Health Immediate Past Chair – Sun Corridor Inc. What’s the one thing that stands out to…
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DAVID SMALLHOUSE
Managing Director Miramar Ventures Secretary/Treasurer – Sun Corridor Inc. What’s the one thing that stands out to you as a success for…
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JOE SNELL
President & CEO Sun Corridor Inc. What’s the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc.…
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DANETTE BEWLEY
President & CEO Tucson Airport Authority What’s the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc.…
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Michael Crow
President Arizona State University What’s the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc. over its 20…
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Alison Flynn Gaffney
CEO Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Banner-University Medical Center South What attributes of this region attracted you here? Tucson and Southern Arizona’s…
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SURESH GARIMELLA
President University of Arizona What attributes of this region attracted you here? Naturally, the first thing that drew me to…
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LISA LOVALLO
Vice President & Market Leader (Retired)Cox Communications What’s the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor…
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ERIC MAJCHRZAK
CEO BeachFleischman PC What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc. over its…
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Fletcher McCusker
CEO UAVenture Capital What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc. over its…
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IAN McDOWELL
Vice President & Regional Director Tucson Sundt Construction Inc. What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for…
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Marco Melançon
General Manager Bombardier Aviation What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc. over…
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JENNIFER MENDRZYCKI
President & CEO TMC Health What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc.…
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JEFFREY NASSE
Chancellor Pima Community College What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc. over…
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ALICIA NUÑEZ
President & CEO Chicanos Por La Causa What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun…
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Col. Brant A. Putnam
Commander 162nd Wing Morris Air National Guard Base What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun…
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REGINA ROMERO
MAYOR CITY OF Tucson What’s the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc. over…
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REX SCOTT
Vice Chair Pima County Supervisor District 1 What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun…
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Cooper Sutherland
VP Acquisitions & Development Schnitzer Properties What’s the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor…
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Jose Arias
VP Business Banking, First Citizens Bank Honorary Commander, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base By Loni Nannini Through business banking and lending,…
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Dr. Bethany Bruzzi
Chief Medical Officer-Clinical Efficiency Banner – University Medical Center Tucson Banner – University Medical Center South By Loni Nannini Dr.…
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Frank Camp
Executive Director of Brand Strategy University of Arizona By Loni Nannini Frank Camp is a red and blue brand strategy…
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Casey Carrillo
Executive Director University of Arizona Center for Innovation By Loni Nannini Casey Carrillo is dedicated to incubating innovation and scaling…
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Robert Chorost
Owner Precious Metals Refinery By Loni Nannini Tucson native Robert Chorost is a community leader who boldly implemented his entrepreneurial vision…
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Irlanda Cuevas-Leyva
Membership & Community Engagement Manager Hughes Federal Credit Union By Loni Nannini Irlanda Cuevas-Leyva was born in culturally rich Ambos…
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Kurtis Dawson
President and CEO YMCA of Southern Arizona By Loni Nannini For more than 25 years, Kurtis Dawson has encouraged people…
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Tina Dorsey
Vice President, Commercial Banking—Middle Market JPMorgan Chase & Co. By Loni Nannini Since 2008, Tina Dorsey has built a distinguished…
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Emilia Eldridge
Human Resources and Organizational Development Manager University of Arizona By Loni Nannini To Emilia Eldridge, building relationships builds strong businesses. …
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Laura Jones
Senior Market Research Consultant Caterpillar Inc. By Loni Nannini In work and life, Laura Jones makes it her mission to…
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Dr. Adam C. Kaiser
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Casas Adobes Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery By Loni Nannini Adam Kaiser champions oral health as a…
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Courtney Leon
Vice President of Marketing Rancho Sahuarita By Loni Nannini Tucson native Courtney Leon puts her marketing and branding skills into…
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Tana Lopez
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Adriana G. Martinez
President & CEO Casa Martinez By Loni Nannini As president & CEO of Casa Martinez, Adriana Martinez elevates Hispanic culture…
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Joey Martinez
Principal Multi-Family & Investment Properties Cushman & Wakefield|PICOR By Loni Nannini Since 2019, Joey Martinez and colleague Allan Mendelsberg have…
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Lance Meeks
Vice President of Community Engagement Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona By Loni Nannini Literally and figuratively, Lance Meeks promotes goodwill. …
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Lacey (Nymeyer) John
Chief of Staff Tucson Electric Power/UNS Energy By Loni Nannini Lacey (Nymeyer) John believes that success in the workplace isn’t…
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Eli Peart
Chief Operating Officer Port of Tucson By Loni Nannini At the Port of Tucson, an inland port and intermodal hub…
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Steve Reichling
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer TMC Health By Loni Nannini As senior VP and CFO of the region’s…
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Patrick Spencer
CEO & Co-Founder Spencer Construction Spencer Trucking Spencer Materials By Loni Nannini Like community and country, construction is a calling for Patrick…
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Arika J. Wells
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona By Loni Nannini Arika J. Wells…
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Austin Wright
Chief Communications Officer Tucson Airport Authority By Loni Nannini Austin Wright models the mantra, “work hard, play hard,” for the…
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Sandra Watson
President & CEO Arizona Commerce Authority What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor…
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Wesley D. Kremer
A Legacy of Leadership and Service By Jay Gonzales As president of Southern Arizona’s largest private employer, Raytheon, Wes Kremer…
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Raytheon, Ursa Major Conduct Successful Flight Test
Raytheon, an RTX business, and Ursa Major announced its advanced long-range solid rocket motor completed a successful missile flight test for…
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Southwest Gas Honored by Beacon Group
Southwest Gas recently received the Beacon Group’s Visionary Award during its annual holiday luncheon. The award honors businesses or organizations that demonstrate…
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Pima County Launches New Site for Job Seekers
Pima County has launched a new, more user-friendly career website. The site, dubbed Workday, is part of a major new…
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BizNEWS
Cushman & Wakefield| PICOR Announces Beneficiaries of 30th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
As the season of giving comes to a close, the PICOR Charitable Foundation has announced the beneficiaries of its 30th annual…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Appoints Jill German to New Leadership Post
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced the appointment of Jill German to the position of business co-chair for…
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BizPEOPLE
Briclyn Chase
CBRE announced that Briclyn Chase joined its Tucson office as an associate working alongside Buzz Isaacson, specializing in leasing and sales…
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Ryan Clark
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has announced Ryan Clark as its new executive chef. A celebrated chef, industry expert and cookbook author,…
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University of Arizona Projects Research Activity to Surpass $1 Billion in FY 2024
Retrieving the largest asteroid sample ever brought to Earth, advancing a vaccine for Valley fever to human clinical trial – the…
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Regional Economic Development Partners Visits Belden’s New Fiber Tech Center
Pima County Economic Development, Sun Corridor Inc., and City of Tucson Economic Initiatives visited and toured Belden’s new 300,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Fiber Technology Center…
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Bank of America Names Literacy Connects its 2024 Neighborhood Champion
Commemorating its fifth year in Tucson, Bank of America’s Neighborhood Champions® program provides multi-year flexible grant funding annually to high-impact…
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Angel Charity for Children Completes Historic $1 Million Grant
Angel Charity for Children concluded one of its most successful fundraising campaigns at the 42nd Angel Ball, A Starry Night:…
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Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle Raises Record $1,883,925 for Local Charities
Automotive dealer Jim Click, Jr. announced that the 2024 edition of his annual Millions for Tucson Raffle raised a record…
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TUS Prepares for Holiday Travel
The holiday season takes off with 259,000 passengers utilizing Tucson International Airport. TUS expects to see its busiest day on…
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Cox Taps Stephanie Healy for Market VP as Lisa Lovallo Retires
Cox Communications has tapped public affairs director Stephanie Healy to serve as Southern Arizona Market VP. Her promotion comes as…
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Solana Spanish Villas are Tucson’s New Mini-Resort Rentals
The Tanque Verde Valley is now home to Tucson’s newest destination for group getaways: Solana Spanish Villas. Situated on a sprawling 5.7-acre private estate in East Tucson, this historic…
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University of Arizona to Lead $12 Million Study on Underground Carbon Storage
By Niranjana Rajalakshmi, University Communications The Arizona Geological Survey at the University of Arizona is leading a $12 million feasibility…
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Carson Arnold
DSW CRE has announced that Carson Arnold has joined their team after his graduation from the University of Arizona Eller…
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BizNEWS
Sun Corridor Inc., Tucson Metro Chamber to Merge
Sun Corridor Inc. and the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce boards of directors have announced that they agreed to merge…
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BizNEWS
IdeaFunding Returns to TENWEST, Applications Live for Pitch Competition
Applications for the 2025 IdeaFunding pitch competition are now live. Entrepreneurs will need to submit applications before Jan. 15, 2025. IdeaFunding is…
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University of Arizona Eller College of Management Launches One-Year MBA Program
The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona has announced its new One-Year MBA program. The accelerated format…
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New Signs Denote Tucson as Home to ‘America’s Best Mexican Food’
The city of Tucson has completed the installation of new signs denoting Tucson as home to America’s Best Mexican Food.…
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Larsen Baker Leases Airport Hangar to Tucson Jet Center
Larsen Baker has announced that Tucson Jet Center has leased the 10,000-square-foot airplane hangar at 1840 E Valencia Rd, at…
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Greater Tucson Leadership Announces 2024 Honorees
Greater Tucson Leadership has announced the honorees for the 72nd Annual Community Impact Awards. The Community Impact Awards have been a cornerstone of Tucson’s…
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Tucson Hosts World Baseball Classic Qualifier
The excitement is building as Tucson prepares to host the World Baseball Classic Qualifier from Mar. 2-6, 2025. This prestigious…
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Rio Nuevo Launches Grant Fund Program
Rio Nuevo has teamed up with Groundswell Capital, a nonprofit lender, to deliver grants for businesses located in the Rio…
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Pima County Hospitality Agreement Aids Pro Soccer Tournaments, Tourism Economy
The Pima County Board of Supervisors, at its Dec. 3 meeting, approved a hospitality and promotional agreement that will help…
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UA Engineers Tackle Energy Usage in Semiconductor Technology
The National Science Foundation – as part of its Future of Semiconductors, or FuSe2, program – recently awarded $3.8 million…
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Frommer’s Lists Tucson Among Best Places to Go in 2025
Continuing the legacy of founder Arthur Frommer (1929–2024), Frommer’s has renewed its commitment to transformative journeys that unite people across borders…
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BizNEWS
Pima County, Economic Partners Hosts French Delegation in Inaugural Visit
Pima County Economic Development, in partnership with colleagues at the Arizona Commerce Authority, City of Tucson Economic Initiatives, Visit Tucson, University of Arizona Center…
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Former Raytheon President Wesley D. Kremer Dies
Wesley D. Kremer, former president of Raytheon and a steadfast leader within Sun Corridor Inc., has died. Kremer served 11…
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Regional President Cathleen Walker to Retire from PNC Bank, Kyle Steinbuch Named Successor
PNC Bank has announced that banking and industry veteran Cathleen Walker will retire from PNC as regional president and head…
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YogaSix Debuts First Tucson Location
YogaSix, a modern fitness boutique offering a fresh perspective on one of the world’s oldest practices, will open its newest…
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Roche Gets Key FDA Approval for Companion Diagnostic in Biliary Tract Cancer
Roche has announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a label expansion into biliary tract cancer for the PATHWAY® anti-HER2/neu…
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Tucson Electric Power, Other Arizona Utilities Plan to Join Markets+ for Grid Resilience
Tucson Electric Power and UniSource Energy Services, Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project have announced plans to join Southwest…
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Corona Commerce Center Breaks Ground Near TUS
Corona Conference Center, a 146,963-square-foot industrial building adjacent to Tucson International Airport and located within the largest and most active sub-market…
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Larsen Baker Brings Pima County Recorder to Valencia Tech Park
Larsen Baker has announced that the Pima County Recorder’s Office has leased the 14,902-square-foot suite at Valencia Tech Park, 3000…
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Arizona Department of Transportation Launches Tri-University Arizona Transportation Institute
By Katy Smith, College of Engineering In a first for Arizona, the Arizona Department of Transportation is investing $6.5 million…
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TUS Named No. 1 in Seat Capacity Growth
Tucson International Airport, or TUS, ranks as the No. 1 airport for seat capacity growth among the top 30 airports…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson’s Denise Watters Named CEO of Year for Arizona
Denise Watters, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson has been awarded the prestigious Boys & Girls Club CEO…
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Six Tucson Credit Unions Team Up to Help First-Time Homebuyers
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TMM Family Services Gets Major Renovation from Arizona Builders Alliance
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2024 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Honors Legislators, Tucson Tech Leaders
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UA Gets $2.5 Million Grant from Freeport McMoRan Foundation for Mining Education
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Banner Health Names Alison Flynn Gaffney New CEO of Tucson Hospitals
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UA Ranked Among Top Five Universities for Service Members
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Cristie Street Joins SALC Leadership Team
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Paul Gregg
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2024 Impact Awards: Tops in Public Relations Honored for Excellence
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D1 Training Opens First Tucson Location
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Oracle Gateway Shopping Center Sold
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Anthony Schaefer
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Historic ASARCO Headquarters Reborn as Seventh Avenue Lofts
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El Tour de Tucson Helps Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson Raise $300,000
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Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air Expands to Tucson
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Granite Announces Phase 1 of $425 Million Mosaic Quarter Development
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City of Tucson Gets 2024 Golden Prospector Award for Academy of International Trade
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9th Annual Casino Del Sol Golf Tournament Raises More Than $110,000 for Charities
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UA School of Theatre, Film & Television Ranked No. 2 Public Film School in U.S.
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Formula 1 Drivers Visit Arizona Proving Grounds
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Long Realty Cares Foundation Raises Over $51,000 at 17th Annual Ticket to Care Raffle
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Over the Edge Rapelling Fundraiser for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Takes Place Nov. 9
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Accomplished Scientist Tomás Díaz de la Rubia Tapped to Head UA Research Enterprise
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Vantage West, FHLBank San Francisco Donate $100,000 Grants to Arizona Organizations
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Diamond Wealth Management Opens Office at UA Tech Park
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Liga Arco Mexicana Del Pacifico’s International Series Presented by the Mexican Baseball Fiesta Brings Great Baseball Talent to Tucson, Nov. 1-3
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Fourth Annual, Free Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert on Nov. 10
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Mark Stebbings
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U.S. Army Awards Raytheon $676 Million for TOW Contracts
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Eller College of Management, Komatsu Partner for Digital Innovation, Workforce Development
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Desert Dove Apartments Breaks Ground in Tucson
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The Right Equipment: Special Needs Solutions Builds Tools to Help Disabled
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Deadline is Nov. 3 for Nominations for 72nd Annual GTL Community Impact Awards
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Eller College of Management Launches New Professional Development Center
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Bank of America Tucson Lauds Report that Latinas Contribute $1.3 Trillion in GDP
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American Battery Factory Announces Seven-Year Partnership with Tinci Materials
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TPA Group Breaks Ground on Butterfield Logistics Center
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UA Tech Park Renews Long-Term Lease with IBM
Tech Parks Arizona has announced the renewal of a long-term lease with International Business Machines, solidifying the tech giant’s continued…
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El Rio Health Honored by American Medical Association
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Sun Corridor Inc. Honors CEO Who Sparked Tucson’s Manufacturing Renaissance
Schnitzer Properties President and CEO Jordan Schnitzer received the prestigious Cornerstone Award at Sun Corridor Inc.’s annual luncheon. This rare…
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Arizona Pest Control Gives $100,000+ to Southern Arizona School Programs
Since 2022, Arizona Pest Control has donated over $100,000 to support sports and education programs at local high schools. Its…
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Arizona Photonics Days Planned for Jan. 22-24, 2025
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Raytheon Gets U.S. Navy Contract for ESSM Block 2 Missiles
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Cox Employees Top Last Year’s Giving, Raise $115,000 for Regional Nonprofits
Cox employees have raised $115,000 for Southern Arizona nonprofits in the communities where Cox employees live and work. This is…
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UA Asthma & Airway Disease Center, Arizona Asthma Coalition Get $400,000 to Support School Stock Inhaler Program
Mercy C.A.R.E.S. has awarded the University of Arizona Health Sciences Asthma & Airway Disease Center and the Arizona Asthma Coalition…
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Social Venture Partners Tucson has announced the appointment of Anne Miskey as its new president and CEO. Miskey brings a…
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Tucson Electric Power Net Zero Hero Award Recipients Support a Cleaner, More Sustainable Future
Tucson Electric Power is working to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 while keeping energy affordable and reliable. But…
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Net Zero Hero Conservation Partner Award
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Net Zero Hero Eco-Friendly Partner Award
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Net Zero Hero Community Impact Award
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Net Zero Hero Efficient Partner Award
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Fall Issue 2024
DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM It has been exciting, to say the least, to watch Downtown Tucson transform into a vibrant urban center…
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The ROI of RIO
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Wine & Dine
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Living Large
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Sun Link Streetcar Turns 10
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Museum Mainstay
Tucson Museum of Art Marks 100 Years By Tiffany Kjos The region’s oldest and largest museum has been a cultural…
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Premier Event, Premier Location
El Tour de Tucson Chooses Downtown for Start, Finish By Tiffany Kjos Everything about the nation’s top-rated El Tour de…
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Education Expansion
Children’s Museum Tucson Gets Record $1 Million Grant from Angel Charity for Children Education Center By Tara Kirkpatrick Housed in…
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Snoop Dogg Brings the ‘Juice’
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JKaiser Workspaces: Creativity & Personal Touch
Impacting Workplace Culture & Environment By Loni Nannini In the past decade, JKaiser Workspaces has evolved into a powerhouse in…
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Process & Communication Maximize Productivity
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Tech Parks Arizona Celebrates 30 Years
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University of Arizona Names New President Suresh Garimella
Suresh Garimella has been chosen as the next University of Arizona president and will begin on Oct. 1, after the…
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Ari on Fourth
$130-Million Apartment Project Opens Near Downtown By Tom Leyde A new 13-story apartment complex in the heart of Downtown Tucson…
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Town of Sahuarita
30 Years of Progress By Christy Krueger The Town of Sahuarita, set in the scenic desert vistas of Southern Arizona,…
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PowerPhotonic Finds U.S. Home in Sahuarita
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Julia Johnson Fitness Thrives in Sahuarita
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A Home for Hydronalix
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Farmer’s Investment Co.
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Top Shops
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Arizona Sports Enterprises
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Jeffrey P. Nasse is New Pima Community College Chancellor
Jeffrey P. Nasse, provost and senior VP of academic affairs and college operations at Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.,…
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United Way Takes on More
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New UA President Suresh Garimella Gets Warm Wildcat Welcome on Campus
By Alexis Blue, University Communications Wednesday marked the start of a new era for the University of Arizona, when Suresh Garimella spent…
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Pima Community College Earns Seal of Excelencia
Excelenciain Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, announced that Pima Community…
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Crest Insurance Continues Investment in Colorado
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Startup Tucson Wins Stage Two of 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
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Pima County Partners with Comcast for Pilot Digital Navigator Program
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Sun Corridor Inc. to Celebrate 2024 Annual Luncheon, 20th Anniversary on Oct. 9
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Open House for New Community Center on Creative Machines Campus on Oct. 12
A new community center in Tucson is being built on the Creative Machines Campus, 4141 E Irvington Road & Alvernon.…
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Tony Penn to Retire as President & CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
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Quiznos Returns to Tucson
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New $1 Million Gift to Advance Consciousness Research at University of Arizona
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Sonoran Institute Releases Latest Report on Santa Cruz River
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Chicanos Por La Causa to Honor Dr. Cecilia Rosales with First-Ever Legacy for Change Award
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Tucson Commerce Center is Fully Leased
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Kristina Swallow
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Simpleview Launches New Digital Asset Management System
Simpleview, now part of Granicus, has announced the launch of its newly reengineered digital asset management system, Simpleview DAM. This…
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USDA Recognizes Local First Arizona in Transforming State Agricultural System
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McDonald’s Foothills Location Holds Ribbon Cutting for Newly Built Restaurant
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Rockin’ 4 Heroes Seeks Nominations to Honor Veterans
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Southern Arizona Home Show Set for Oct. 25-27 at Tucson Convention Center
Homeowners and consumers can explore all the newest home trends and connect with more than 250 trusted home professionals and…
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University of Arizona Makes Gains in National Rankings
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Arizona, Mexico Benefit from Nearly $1 Billion in Ports of Entry Expansion
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Hexagon Unveils Newest Collision Avoidance System
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City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives Gets Gold Award for Trade Program
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Eller Partnership Helps Train Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals
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Lewis Roca, Womble Bond Dickinson Merge for International Presence
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Tucson Medical Center Uses New 3D Heart-Mapping System
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Pima County Institutes Heat Safety Ordinance for Companies
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Tint World Opens Location in Tucson
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Lincoln Property Company Breaks Ground on I-10 International
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Pima Industrial Development Authority Extends Help for First-Time Homebuyers
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Denova Collaborative Health Opens New Tucson Clinic
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Marana Unveils Long-Awaited New Segment of The Loop
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Record-Breaking Outdoor Mural Underway at Park Place Mall
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Promotes Arika Wells
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Macula Vision Systems Shines in Global Competitions, State Accelerator and Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program
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Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona Awarded Bank of America 2024 Economic Mobility Grant
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Skyline Country Club to Host Prestigious PGA Junior Championship This Weekend
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Larsen Baker Acquires Romano Real Estate
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Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance Generates $5 Million Economic Impact
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Green Monkey Boutique Opens Men-Focused GM Locker Room
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Doug Mance Joins Schaefer Present Corte Investment Group as Partner
RBC Wealth Management announces Doug Mance, AWM, CFP®, has joined Schaefer Present Corte Investment Group as full partner, now Schaefer…
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Arizona Football to Host NAU Saturday
Game 2 · #20 Arizona (1-0, 0-0 Big 12) vs. Northern Arizona (1-0, 0-0 Big Sky) Hot off an explosive…
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El Tour de Tucson Kickoff Event “Loop de Loop” Set for Sept. 21 at Rillito Race Track
El Tour de Tucson will hold the Pima County El Tour Loop de Loop on Saturday, Sept. 21, and will conclude with…
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Deployed Services Expands to UA Tech Park
Tech Parks Arizona has announced the newest UA Tech Park tenant, Deployed Services. The expansion of its Tucson operation marks…
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Visit Tucson Launches America’s Best Mexican Food Digital Guide
Visit Tucson has announced the launch of a free mobile-exclusive digital guide that allows visitors and locals to check in at some…
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New Home Depot Opens in Rita Ranch
The Home Depot has opened a new store in Rita Ranch, located at 10072 E. Old Vail Rd. This new…
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Eller Executive MBA Students Offer Innovative Ideas for Natera
On August 8, members of the Eller Executive MBA visited the Natera headquarters in Austin as part of their Innovation Immersive Experience.…
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Pima County Parks & Recreation Wins Award for Aquatics Program
Pima County Parks & Recreation has won the 2024 Outstanding Program for Aquatics Award from the Arizona Parks & Recreation Association. The…
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Elisa Ross Accepted into the International Women’s Forum Arizona
Hughes Federal Credit Union has announced that Elisa Ross, VP of marketing, has been accepted into the International Women’s Forum…
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TUS Welcomes New Nonstop Service to Sacramento
Southwest Airlines is launching new nonstop service between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Flights begin on…
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OOROO Auto Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies List
OOROO Auto, a multi-award-winning auto repair and maintenance service provider in Southern Arizona, announced it has been named among Inc.…
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Wilde Wealth Management Expands Presence in Tucson
For the past five years, long-time Tucson business and community leader JRS Wealth Management has been formally partnered with Wilde…
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University of Arizona Named a “Best College” by The Princeton Review
By Nick Prevenas, University Communications The University of Arizona is again included on The Princeton Review’s list of America’s best…
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Arizona Transportation Builders Association Names Lisa Hagins Executive Director
Lisa Hagins has been named executive director of Arizona Transportation Builders Association Hagins moved to Arizona in 2009 and fell…
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CBRE Announces Renewal of TDIndustries at Broadmont Drive
Tim Healy at CBRE represented the landlord Broadmont Investments in the renewal of 6,760 SF located at 3631 S Broadmont…
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Raytheon Gets $478 Million Patriot GEM-T Missile Contract
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $478 million contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to supply additional GEM-T missiles…
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Crest Insurance Acquires Scottsdale Agency
Crest Insurance Group has announced the acquisition of Dan Weinstein and Associates, a Scottsdale-based insurance agency specializing in group benefit…
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Black Rock Coffee Bar Opens Sixth Tucson Location
Black Rock Coffee Bar, a popular boutique coffee chain known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy…
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Pima County Accepts Nominations for Small Business of the Year Awards
The Pima County Small Business Commission is accepting nominations through Sept. 20 for its 2024 Small Business of the Year…
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Eric Rankin
Eric Rankin has joined Intermountain Centers for Human Development and will be serving as its VP of network compliance. A…
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Corbett’s First Birthday Bash: Full of Fun and Festivities Over Labor Day Weekend!
Corbett’s is excited to announce their upcoming first anniversary with a spectacular birthday celebration all weekend long (Thursday to Monday).…
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W. Silver Recycling Announces Hiring Plans for Tucson Expansion
W. Silver Recycling, one of the nation’s leading metals recyclers, has announced hiring and opening plans for its new Tucson…
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Tucson Water Wins National Equity Award
The Alliance for Water Efficiency recently selected Tucson Water as the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Equity Award. Tucson…
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Community Investment Corporation, Groundswell Capital Offer New Funding for Small Businesses
Community Investment Corporation, one of Southern Arizona’s pioneering alternative lenders, has announced its continued commitment to fostering economic growth and…
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Social Venture Partners Tucson Gets Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund Grant
Social Venture Partners Tucson was awarded a three-year grant from the Fidelity Charitable® Catalyst Fund. This funding drives the broadening…
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Ballet Tucson Appoints Christine Peters as Executive Director
Ballet Tucson has announced the appointment of Christine Peters as its new executive director. This significant leadership addition marks an…
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Bourn Companies Acquires Pepper Viner Homes
Bourn Companies, a Southern Arizona real estate development firm, has announced the acquisition of Pepper Viner Homes, a renowned local…
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AI Startup Wins Incubation Support from University of Arizona Center for Innovation
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation has announced the winning company for the UACI Sponsored Launch Fueled by the…
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Downtown Tucson Shows Off New Storefront Vinyl
The Downtown Tucson Partnership is unveiling the latest additions to its Storefront Vinyl Program. Since its inception in December 2023,…
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Canyon Ranch Announces New LONGEVITY8 Program
Canyon Ranch has announced LONGEVITY8™, calling it the most thorough and thoughtful offering yet in the category of extending lifespan and…
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La Olla Mexican Café Wins Taste of Marana Standout Award
La Olla Mexican Cafe in Marana is the latest Taste of Marana STANDOUT Restaurant Award winner. The restaurant’s dedication to fresh ingredients,…
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Automotive and Transportation Leader Pamela Fletcher Joins Sion Power as CEO
A trailblazer of electrification and business innovation, Fletcher will lead Sion Power’s path towards commercialization Sion Power Corporation, a leading…
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Tucson’s Pyx Health Ranks Among Nation’s Fastest Growing Organizations on Inc. 5000 List
Inc.Magazine revealed that Pyx Health ranks No. 517 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private…
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Chef Devon Sanner to Head Culinary Team at Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge
Chef Devon Sanner recently updated his extensive culinary repertoire when he accepted the position of Executive Chef at Ventana Canyon…
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BeachFleischman Appoints Travis Jones to Innovation Principal
BeachFleischman PLLC announces the promotion of Travis Jones, CPA, to Innovation Principal. Travis will lead efforts to enhance the firm’s…
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Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona Partners with two Tucson Rotary Clubs
Encouraging Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Financial Independence Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona (GISA) is proud to announce an ongoing partnership with…
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Arizona, UCLA Men’s Basketball Teams Agree To Multi-Year Series Starting in 2024
Former conference rivals Arizona and UCLA men’s basketball teams are set to face each other three times in the next…
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R&A CPAs Named a Top 500 Firm for 2024 by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA)
R&A CPAs announced today that it has been named a Top 500 Firm for 2024 by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).…
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Pima Community College Selected for Inclusion in FirstGen Forward Network
Recognized for Commitment to Improving Experiences and Advancing Outcomes for First-Generation College Students FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation…
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Intermountain Centers’ Paul O’Rourke Receives National Fundraiser of the Year Nomination
Intermountain Centers’ Vice President of Development & Communications, Paul O’Rourke, has received a national Fundraiser of the Year award nomination.…
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Junior Achievement of Arizona’s Keys to Success Event, Oct. 23rd
WHAT: Join Junior Achievement of Arizona and some of the key partners in the community to celebrate the combined efforts to…
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Suresh Garimella to be 23rd University of Arizona President
The Arizona Board of Regents proudly appointed Suresh Garimella as the 23rd president of the University of Arizona. The unanimous…
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Delta Development Team Introduces Revolutionary Single Unit Blood Warmer
Delta Development Team has announced the latest addition to its innovative system of prehospital blood delivery devices—the Single Unit Blood…
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Pima Community College Joins Other Arizona Colleges in Launch of ReadyTechGo
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunityhas announced the launch of ReadyTechGo, a collection of Arizona colleges focused on training students…
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Tucson Electric Power, Better Business Bureau Partner to Combat Solar Scams
The Better Business Bureau Serving Southern Arizona and Tucson Electric Power are offering warnings about rooftop solar scams and unfair…
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Given Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced that Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one of 10 recipients of the…
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Tucson Ranks No. 1 Fastest-Growing Hiring Market for New College Grads
CNBC featured an exciting article listing Tucson as one of the fastest-growing U.S. job markets for entry level positions, based…
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Tucson Electric Power Donates $935,000 in First Half of 2024 to Support Community
Tucson Electric Power contributed more than $935,000 to 65 nonprofit organizations during the first half of 2024, with an emphasis…
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Tucson’s Crest Insurance Group Ranked 58th Nationally in the Insurance Journal’s Top 100
For the fifth consecutive year, Crest Insurance Group is ranked 58th in the Insurance Journal’s Top 100 US Property and…
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Three Tucson Medical Center Buildings Named to National Register of Historic Places
Three buildings on the Tucson Medical Center main campus have been named to the National Register of Historic Places. “These…
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Larsen Baker Signs Another Local Retailer Sunny Days Gifts to Sol Block
Larsen Baker has announced its newest lease at the Rio Nuevo Sunshine Mile redevelopment project. Retro Trek, dba Sunny Days…
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By the numbers: 12 things to know about Arizona’s move to the Big 12
By Jason Ground, University Communications The football field at Arizona Stadium was updated this month to include the Big 12…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Ranks in Forbes’ 2024 Best-In-State Credit Unions List
Hughes Federal Credit Union announced its recognition in Forbes’ 2024 Best-In-State Credit Unions list. Forbes’ seventh annual ranking, conducted with…
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Tucson JCC to Host “Maccabi Games” – International Youth Sporting Event- Summer 2025
2025 Maccabi Games® expected to bring more than 1,000 visitors and $1.5M economic impact The Tucson Jewish Community Center (the Tucson…
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Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Releases Q2 Industrial Market Report
During Q2 2024, Tucson’s industrial vacancy rates rose to 5.6% from a historic low of 1.8% in Q1 2023, driven…
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University of Arizona Has Record Number of Inventions in 2024
By Paul Tumarkin, Tech Launch Arizona Tech Launch Arizona, the University of Arizona office that commercializes inventions stemming from university…
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Alliance Bank of Arizona Gets Top National Honors for Volunteerism
Junior Achievement of Arizona has announced that Alliance Bank of Arizona was chosen as one of the national recipients of the organization’s…
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SynCardia Remains World’s Only Commercially Approved Total Artificial Heart
Nearly 20 years ago, the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart became the first total artificial heart to receive commercial approval from the U.S.…
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Marana Gets New Luxury Apartment Community
Ascent Companies & Vanderbuild along with property management company, Bryten Real Estate Partners, officially opened Amavida Marana, the newest luxury…
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Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Releases Q2 Retail Report
During Q2 2024, the Tucson retail market maintained stability with a 5.7% vacancy rate and positive absorption of 52,500 square…
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Immersion Labs Expands Operations at University of Arizona Tech Park
Immersion Labs, a leading tech company at the forefront of spatial computing and artificial intelligence solutions, has announced its expansion…
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BIO5 Institute Celebrates 18th Annual KEYS Showcase
The University of Arizona BIO5 Institute hosted the 18th annual KEYS Research Showcase, celebrating the culmination of the KEYS research internship…
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Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board Chair, Members
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of three distinguished new members to its board of directors. …
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Kelly Huber
The Marshall Foundation has announced the appointment of Kelly Huber as its new executive director. Huber brings with her more…
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Tucson Named Top U.S. City in West for Gen Z in 2024
Tucson ranked No. 8 among the country’s top cities for Gen Z with a total of 57.7 points while also placing No. 1…
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U.S. News & World Report Names Banner-University Medical Center Tops in Tucson
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson was once again recognized as Tucson’s No. 1 hospital and the No. 3 hospital in Arizona…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Announces New Board Members
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona recently concluded its annual meeting with the election of new officers and board…
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Pascua Yaqui Entrepreneur Hopes to Create Opportunities for Others
By Kyle Mittan, University Communications Nicolette Gomez wasn’t sure what she wanted to study when she graduated high school in 2009…
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Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources Launches
Pima County has brought together the functions of several units to launch a new department –Conservation Lands and Resources. The…
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TUS Welcomes Daily Nonstop Flights to Sacramento
Alaska Airlines has announced new nonstop service between Tucson International Airport and Sacramento International Airport. The seasonal service is scheduled…
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Applied Energetics Expands Facilities at UA Tech Park
Applied Energetics, a leader in the advancement of ultrashort pulse laser technologies, has announced that it has exercised its option…
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Pima County Industrial Development Authority Offers Fifth Round of Assistance
The Pima County Industrial Development Authority has launched a fifth round of funding for its highly successful program aimed at…
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Steve Odenkirk Announces Peritus Commercial Finance
Access to 40 years of commercial banking and loan expertise is now available through Peritus Commercial Finance. Steve Odenkirk,…
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Pima County Approves $3.5 Million in Outside Agency Funding
The Pima County Board of Supervisors, at its July 2 meeting, unanimously approved funding of $3,510,674 for the Community &…
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Heather Wuelpern
Gordley Group, an award-winning Arizona integrated marketing agency, has announced the addition of Heather Wuelpern to its team as project…
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TUS Wins FAA Airport Safety Award
The Tucson Airport Authority announced that TAA President/CEO Danette Bewley and the Tucson International Airport have been awarded the prestigious…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Releases Candidate Review Guide
The Tucson Metro Chamber has announced the launch of its comprehensive Candidate Evaluation Guide for Pima County races. This essential…
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Pima County Hosts Economic Development Leaders
The Pima County Economic Development Department recently hosted a hybrid meeting of economic development leaders as part of its mission…
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Pima Federal Gives $10,000 in Education Awards
Pima Federal Credit Union announced that $10,000 has been awarded to five high school graduates who will be pursuing higher…
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Sebastian Alt
The Pima JTED Governing Board has appointed Sebastian Alt as the district’s new CFO. Alt, a U.S. Air Force veteran…
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Summer Issue 2024
We are proud to present our fourth annual Women Leading the Region Awards, honoring the extraordinary women who advance Southern…
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Women Leading the Region
By Tara Kirkpatrick Our Women Leading the Region issue is always one of our favorites to present each year and…
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Center for Integrative Medicine Opens Its New Home
From Dream to Reality By Christy Krueger Dr. Andrew Weil, the father of integrative medicine, has always dreamed of having…
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Tucson Metro Chamber
The Voice of Business By Loni Nannini The Tucson Metro Chamber is a conversation-starter, a change-maker and a community-builder for…
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Q&A with Board Chair Linda Welter
Q.What are the major local challenges the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is working on that businesses in the region currently face to…
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Advocacy
Tucson Metro Chamber is the Ultimate Advocate for Business By Loni Nannini The Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce is a champion…
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From Candidates to Emerging Leaders, Tucson Metro Chamber Does its Homework
By Loni Nannini Education is the hub around which successful business revolves. “With education and information—and opportunities to be involved…
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Connection
More than 100 Events for Members By Loni Nannini A good network means good business. Tucson Metro Chamber hosts more…
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Ascent Aviation Services Expands Regional Footprint
Gaining Altitude By Ken Cook Ascent Aviation Services broke ground on two new wide-body aircraft hangers this spring at Pinal…
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What Do Site Selectors Think?
Sun Corridor Inc. Leadership Forum By Jay Gonzales Sun Corridor Inc. hosted a panel discussion Apr. 18 with six prominent…
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Pima JTED Opens New Industrial Technologies Addition
Tool of the Trade Pima Joint Technical Education District, a boon for regional workforce development, recently celebrated another advancement in…
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Pima Community College Health Professions Center of Excellence
Building a Workforce By Rodney Campbell Pima Community College consistently makes significant contributions to improve local healthcare. The college’s health…
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Oro Valley at 50 Years
From Bedrooms to Business By Dave Perry When Oro Valley was incorporated 50 years ago, it was envisioned as a…
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Tested by Fire
Oro Valley Chamber Perseveres After Office is Destroyed By Dave Perry The Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce can say it…
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New Life for the ‘Marketplace’
Town West Investing in the Business Center By Dave Perry Reimagination of Oro Valley Marketplace is moving from concept to construction,…
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Roche Anchors Business in Oro Valley
Largest Employer Expanding its Footprint By Dave Perry Any conversation about business in Oro Valley must begin with Roche Tissue…
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Expanding Employers for the Community
By Dave Perry Oro Valley’s largest employers – Roche Tissue Diagnostics, Simpleview, and Oro Valley Hospital – create several thousand…
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Home Sweet Home
Simpleview Thrives from Oro Valley Location By Dave Perry With 1,000 clients around the world using its unique tools, Oro…
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Small Businesses Thriving
Affluent Customers Add Up to Good Business By Dave Perry Small business owners say business is good for them in…
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Changing Perception
Face-to-Face Strategy Designed to Be Welcoming By Dave Perry Most Mondays, Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield goes face-to-face with Oro…
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Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute Fuels Ambitious Mission
A Goal to Eradicate By Loni Nannini Ginny Clements stands roughly five feet tall, but her aspirations are gigantic. She…
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2024 Power of Real Estate Summit Offers State of Regional Housing Industry
Power House By Tom Leyde Demographics and attracting new businesses, the redevelopment of Foothills Mall and industry challenges were on…
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A Home for Wildcats Golf
Vision Comes to Fruition for State-of-the-Art Facility By Steve Rivera Ginny Clements has a pretty good idea what her late husband,…
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Bald Beauties Project Donates $150,000 for New Teen Room at Diamond Children’s
A Space of Their Own By Valerie Vinyard Michael and Maya Luria wanted to create something in memory of their…
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Mosiac Quarter Takes Next Step to Reality
Game Changer By Rodney Campbell Pima County is getting an exciting new place to gather and play, a project that…
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H.S. Lopez Family Foundation Center of Opportunity Celebrates Five Years
Homeless to Hope By Tom Leyde A program that offers hope for a life beyond substance abuse and homelessness celebrated…
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Lovell Foundation Closes after $50 Million in Gifts
30 Years of Giving By Christy Krueger When David and Lura Lovell were negotiating the sale of his family businesses…
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Amy Bhola
Devoted Volunteer, School Board Member, Mentor By Tara Kirkpatrick Whether in career or community service, it’s common to boast about…
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WOMEN LEADING THE REGION 2024
Lani Baker
Principal Partner, Chief Financial Officer Holualoa Companies By Romi Carrell Wittman Lani Baker doesn’t like to sit still. “I don’t…
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Cathie Batbie-Loucks
Senior Director, Content and Creative Services KVOA News 4 Tucson By Steve Rivera When Cathie Batbie-Loucks was a little girl,…
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Joni Condit
President & CEO La Posada By Tara Kirkpatrick Joni Condit is caring for our greatest treasure. As president and CEO…
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WOMEN LEADING THE REGION 2024
Roberta Diaz Brinton
Director Center for Innovation in Brain Science University of Arizona By Valerie Vinyard Roberta Diaz Brinton has spent decades studying…
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Beverely Elliott
Executive Director African American Museum of Southern Arizona By Romi Carrell Wittman When Beverely Elliott’s 7-year-old grandson asked if there…
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Kathleen Eriksen
President & CEO Downtown Tucson Partnership By Jay Gonzales As Kathleen Eriksen co-owned and operated her family restaurants with her…
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WOMEN LEADING THE REGION 2024
Carmala Garzione
Dean University of Arizona College of Science By Tiffany Kjos As a geologist, Carmala “Carmie” Garzione spent years digging up…
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Jill Harlow
General Manager La Encantada By Tara Kirkpatrick As general manager of one of Tucson’s premier shopping destinations, Jill Harlow is…
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Nancy Kluge
President & CEO Reid Park Zoological Society By Tiffany Kjos More than 600,000 people will visit Reid Park Zoo this…
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Melissa Lal
President & CEO Larsen Baker By Romi Carrell Wittman Melissa Lal confronted a harsh reality after she graduated with honors…
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Judy Lowe
CEO Tucson Association of REALTORS® By Jay Gonzales After a journey that began as an assistant in a real estate…
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Melanie Rice
Vice President Southwest Gas Corporation Southern Arizona Division By Romi Carrell Wittman Melanie Rice vividly remembers the day her father…
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Kara Riley
Chief Oro Valley Police Department By Dave Perry After years living in Sudan, 16-year-old new driver Kara Riley sped down…
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Shelley Watson
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Southern Arizona Leadership Council By Valerie Vinyard As senior VP and COO of Southern…
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Denise Watters
Chief Executive Officer Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson By Tiffany Kjos When Denise Watters moved to Tucson six years…
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SkyWest Expands Operations at TUS
SkyWest Airlines, which operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, is building a…
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Tech Parks Arizona Announces Key Leadership Promotions
With a strategic, forward-looking eye on the future, Tech Parks Arizona has announced several key promotions within the organization that…
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GUEST COLUMN: Leaving a Lasting Legacy on the State Bar of Arizona
By Benjamin Taylor Tucson AttorneyOutgoing President of State Bar of Arizona The State Bar of Arizona made history in June…
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UArizona’s First Satellite Built by Students Ready for Launch
By Penny Sophia Duran, NASA Space Grant Science Writing Intern The sun barely peeks over the horizon as a suitcase-like…
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Pima Community College Gets Highest Honor for Annual Report
For the 32nd consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement…
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New Tucson Auto Museum Acquired for $2.7 Million
One of the recent top sales at Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR was 4825 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., which sold…
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Pima Community College Names Jeffrey P. Nasse New Chancellor
Pima Community College’s governing board has selected Jeffrey P. Nasse, provost and senior VP of academic affairs and college operations…
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Tucson Eye Care Company iCRx Joins UA Tech Park
iCRx, a leader in eye care innovation through optic technology, has announced its move to the University of Arizona Tech…
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Arizona Wine Industry Study Shows Over 500% Growth Since 2011
Arizona’s wine tourism industry has seen explosive growth during the past decade, headlined by an astounding 677% increase in wine…
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Why I Love TUS: Q&A with Laura Shaw
“The Tucson airport is just so easy” LAURA SHAWSenior Vice President Sun Corridor Inc. Why do you like flying out…
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Reid Park Zoo Sets Attendance Record
Reid Park Zoo just set a record for the most people to visit in a fiscal year. Guest number 618,358…
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Edward Marley
Edward T. Marley, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, was elected as VP of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards at…
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Arizona Athletics Announces Creation of Arizona Sports Enterprises
The University of Arizona Department of Athletics has created Arizona Sports Enterprises to manage its multimedia rights agreements and operations, VP…
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CellMedics Wins Business Support with UArizona, Oro Valley
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation has announced the winning company for the UACI Sponsored Launch Fueled by the…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Announces 27th Annual Copper Cactus Awards
The Tucson Metro Chamber has announced the return of the prestigious Copper Cactus Awards, presented by Wells Fargo. This year’s…
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Princeton Review Names UArizona a “Best Value College”
By Nick Prevenas, University Communications The University of Arizona is one of 209 colleges and universities featured in The Princeton…
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Habitat for Humanity Tucson Builds 500th Affordable Home
Habitat for Humanity Tucson is celebrating its 500th home built since 1980. Habitat Tucson will bring eager homebuyers, volunteers, donors,…
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Mike Karpe
SaddleBrooke Two, a master planned community located north of Tucson, has named Mike Karpe its director of golf operations. Karpe…
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Roche Gets FDA Clearance for Digital Pathology Solution
Roche has that its whole-slide imaging system, the Roche Digital Pathology Dx (VENTANA DP 200), has received 510(k) clearance from…
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Sundt Construction Jumps 11 Spots to No. 51 on Top 400 Contractors List
Sundt Construction ranked No. 51 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 400 Contractors list, climbing 11 spots from the previous year.…
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Why I Love TUS: Q&A with Edmund Marquez
“TUS is a local gem! It is our community’s airport.” EDMUND MARQUEZAgencies OwnerEdmund Marquez Allstate Agencies Why do you like…
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Downtown Tucson Bar Uses Tucson Electric Power Rebates to Drive Green Practices
Going green wasn’t top of mind for co-owner Nick Wayne when he first started making plans to expand HighWire bar in Downtown…
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Multi-Tenant Warehouse at 2106 N. Forbes Blvd. Sells for $3.92 Million
A recent top sale at Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR is a 40,078-square-foot, multi-tenant investment industrial property at 2106 N…
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Andrés Cano
Former Arizona State Rep. Andrés Cano joined the City of Tucson team to serve as the city’s director of federal and state…
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TUS, Arizona Air National Guard Celebrate Finish of U.S. Largest F-16 Arm/De-Arm Pad
The Tucson Airport Authority, operator of the Tucson International Airport (TUS) and the 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guard announce the…
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Raytheon Gets $677 Million Contract for SPY-6 Family of Radars
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $677 million contract to continue to produce AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S. Navy. This is…
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Former ASARCO Headquarters Reborn as Seventh Avenue Lofts
Once a bustling office headquarters, the historic ASARCO building near Downtown Tucson is being thoughtfully transformed into the Seventh Avenue…
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Long Realty Cares Foundation Surpasses $4 Million in Grants to Community
The Long Realty Cares Foundation has announced a milestone in its mission to support the Southern Arizona community. The foundation…
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Sarah Horvath
Sarah Horvath has been appointed the new director of Kino Sports Complex and Stadium District, Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher announced…
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UArizona Gets $1 Million from Google for Cybersecurity Clinic to Aid Businesses
By Logan Burtch-Buus, University Communications Community and nonprofit organizations across Southern Arizona will soon have access to free cybersecurity services…
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Two Southwest Law Firms Merge for Regional Presence
Two prominent law firms based in the Southwest have joined to become Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod Waterfall LLP. Tucson-based Waterfall,…
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City of Tucson Gets $3.5 Million Grant to Develop Southwest-Focused Building Codes
The City of Tucson, as part of the Resilient Southwest Building Code Collaborative, secured a competitive $3.5 million grant from…
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GUEST COLUMN: How AI is Changing Small Business for the Better
By Lisa Lovallo VP, Southern Arizona Market Cox Communications For small business owners throughout Tucson, challenges ranging from staffing and…
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Tucson Electric Power Posts Top-Tier Reliability for 11 Consecutive Years
Tucson Electric Power continues to rank among the most reliable electric service providers in the nation, thanks to the safe,…
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SIXT to Open Rental Car Branch in TUS
SIXT USA, a subsidiary of Sixt SE – a global leader in premium mobility services – has announced the opening…
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Emagine Solutions Technology Launches New Integration with FitBit
Maternal healthcare tech innovator Emagine Solutions Technology has announced an exciting new integration with Fitbit, a pioneer in wearable health technology, software…
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UArizona Arctic Glacier Project Attracts $30 Million from NASA
By Daniel Stolte, University Communications A University of Arizona-led project that uses advanced airborne radar mounted to low-flying aircraft to…
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Tucson Federal Credit Union Names New Board Members
Tucson Federal Credit Union has announced Mike Herrier as board chair, Deborah Alter as vice chair, and Cori Rodriguez as…
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Barbi Reuter
Cushman & Wakefield|PICOR has announced that CEO Barbi Reuter has been recognized on multiple top industry influencer lists by CREi Summit. In…
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BizNEWS
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Launches 25th Annual Days of Caring
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is now inviting local non-profits, schools, child-care centers, long-term care facilities, community gardens,…
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H.S. Lopez Foundation Celebrates Five Years of Center for Opportunity
The H.S. Lopez Family Foundation is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the H.S. Lopez Family Foundation Center of Opportunity. A…
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Tempo by Hilton Coming to Uptown
A new collaboration with Valencia Hotel Group will bring the Tempo by Hilton brand to Uptown. Opening its doors in…
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Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $78,000 for Community
Pima Federal Credit Union has announced that its 11th annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $78,000. The event, held on…
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Canadian Trade Office to Open New Location in Arizona
The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be opening a new trade office in Arizona to strengthen the bilateral relationship…
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Survey Lets Public Share Regional Transportation Goals for Next 30 Years
Pima Association of Governments, the Greater Tucson region’s metropolitan planning organization, has launched the “Shape Your Transportation Future” survey to…
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Paragon Space Development Corporation Announces Water Purification System for Starlab
Paragon Space Development Corporation has announced that it is supplying an Alternative Urine Processor Engineering Development Unit to Starlab Space,…
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Pima Community College Announces Two Finalists for Chancellor
The Pima Community College Governing Board’s Chancellor’s search advisory committee has selected two finalists to become the college’s next leader.…
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KemperSports Selected to Manage Quarry Pines Golf Club
Quarry Pines Golf Club has selected KemperSports, a leading golf, sports, entertainment and hospitality company, to manage club operations at the upscale…
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Casa de los Niños’ Kelly Early Education Center Gets High Marks
Casa de los Niños has announced that its Kelly Early Education Center has once again received a four-star rating from…
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Julien Denat
World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, has announced the appointment of Julien Denat as VP of…
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Canyon Ranch Offers First-Ever Unlimited Spa Package for Summer
The ultimate fantasy spa experience becomes a reality this summer at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, where the legendary wellness resort’s first-ever Unlimited…
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UArizona Launches Website to Match Entrepreneurs, Investors with High-Tech Potential & Opportunities
Tech Launch Arizona StartupHub facilitates connections for venture-ready inventors seeking qualified co-founders. University of Arizona (UArizona) has launched a new web-based…
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BizNEWS
5151 E. Broadway Opens Tower 5151 Executive Suites and Unveils New Fitness Facility
5151 E. Broadway, Tucson’s largest commercial office building, announces Tower 5151 Executive Suites, from one office of 150 sq ft to multiple offices…
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‘Mind-boggling’ Quasars, Atmospheres of Vaporized Rock: UArizona Astronomers Explore Cosmos with Webb Telescope
Competition to secure observing time for the world’s most powerful space telescope is stiff – so stiff that for every…
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BizNEWS
Scott Matlick Named New President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern Arizona
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona (RMHC®-SA) announces the appointment of Scott Matlick as the new President and CEO…
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BizNEWS
Shade Connection, subsidiary of CAST & Associates, and Partner Company to Flame Connection, Announces Acquisition of Continental Shade Designs
Shade Connection, LLC, a subsidiary of CAST & Associates, and partner company to Flame Connection, proudly announces the acquisition of…
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Zio Peppe Celebrates Three Delicious Years
Devon Sanner and Mat Cable announce the third anniversary of their Italian-Sonoran fusion restaurant, Zio Peppe. June 1st marks three…
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Ajax Metal Forming Solutions Expands to Tucson
Third U.S. location to manufacture fabricated metal parts for OEMs and OEM suppliers Ajax Metal Forming Solutions, an award-winning metal…
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Pima Federal and RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. Announce Acquisition Agreement for Republic Bank of Arizona
Pima Federal and RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. Announce Acquisition Agreement for Republic Bank of Arizona. Pima Federal Credit Union (“Pima”) and…
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More than $24 million to be spent on Pima County roads in next fiscal year
Pima County plans to spend $24.1 million beginning July 1 for road repair and preservation, County Administrator Jan Lesher announced…
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Pima Community College Releases Truth in Taxation Information
College releases budget information in advance of Public Hearing and Special Meeting June 12 Pima County Community College District has…
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Tucson Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Service
NEXTGEN TV Delivers Enhanced Broadcast Video and Audio Features, Interactive Applications, and Upgradeable Technology Audiences in Tucson can now experience the future…
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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of New 806,606 SF Tucson Commerce Center for total of $118.65MM
Bridge Investment Group’s Opportunity Zone strategy acquires two multi-tenant buildings totaling 504,163 SF in projectFlint Development, the initial site owner…
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BizNEWS
The World is Watching Tucson: Steele Children’s Research Center – KVOA News 4 Tucson
BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Spring 2024 edition cover theme: The World is Watching Tucson in…
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Jim Click Named 2024 El Tour De Tucson Dedication Recipient
By Steve Rivera Cycling has been in Jim Click’s life for nearly 50 years, going from a runner to a…
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Fox Tucson Theatre Receives Grants for Education
This spring, the Fox Tucson Theatre received several grants supporting new and exciting developments in the KITT (Kids in the…
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Bicycle Ranch Tucson Earns 2024 NBDA Retailer Excellence Award
Bicycle Ranch Tucson is proud to announce their certification by the National Bicycle Dealership Association (NBDA) as being among this…
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Petco Love Invests in Pima Animal Care Center
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on May 7 to accept a two-year, $300,000 grant from Petco Love to Pima Animal…
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The World is Watching Tucson: Aerospace & Defense – KVOA News 4 Tucson
BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Spring 2024 edition cover theme: The World is Watching Tucson in…
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Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Announces Historic $1.3 Million for Nonprofits
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has announced the 61 remarkable nonprofits selected to receive a 2024 CORE Grant. This year, a historic…
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Four Tucson Leaders Named 2024 Flinn-Brown Fellows
The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation’s leadership program—dedicated to state-level policy and politics and forging professional…
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32nd Annual CCIM Economic Forecast
The Region’s Real Estate Outlook By Tom Leyde The status of real estate in Southern Arizona this year will remain…
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Pima County IDA Wins National Award for Lighthouse Program
The Pima County Industrial Development Authority won the 2024 Single Family Award of Excellence from the National Association of Local…
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The World is Watching Tucson: City of Wellness – KVOA News 4 Tucson
BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Spring 2024 edition cover theme: The World is Watching Tucson in…
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Why I Love TUS – Q&A with Lisa Lovallo
“When I fly in/out of our airport, my stress level is low, fellow travelers are courteous and airport employees are…
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Vantage West Opens New Branch in Golder Ranch
Vantage West Credit Union celebrates the grand opening of its new branch located at 15250 N. Oracle Road Suite 150…
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NAMI Surpasses Fundraising Goal in Campaign
National Alliance on Mental Illness Southern Arizona has announced the successful surpassing of its fundraising goal during the NAMIWalks event…
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Snoop Dog Arizona Bowl to be Presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop
The Arizona Bowl, which brings together teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference each year, announced a multi-year…
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OOROO AUTO Celebrates 10 Years
OOROO Auto, fresh from receiving its third Better Business Bureau “Torch Award for Ethics,” has celebrated its 10th anniversary. It…
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The World is Watching Tucson: UNESCO City of Gastronomy – KVOA News 4 Tucson
BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Spring 2024 edition cover theme: The World is Watching Tucson in…
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BizNEWS
The World is Watching Tucson: Bioscience Hub – KVOA News 4 Tucson
BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Spring 2024 edition cover theme The World is Watching…
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New Tech May Lead to Smaller, More Powerful Wireless Devices
By Daniel Stolte, University Communications What if your earbuds could do everything your smartphone can do already, except better? What…
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Rowena Tucker
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has announced the appointment of Rowena (Ro) Tucker as the property’s senior sales executive leisure sales. Tucker…
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Timothy Morrissey
Casino Del Sol has appointed Timothy Morrissey as director of gaming operations. With a career spanning over a decade in…
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World View Expands into Indo-Pacific with $25 Million Investment
World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, has announced the closing of a strategic $25 million investment…
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The World is Watching Tucson: Cycling City USA – KVOA News 4 Tucson
BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Spring 2024 edition cover theme The World is Watching…
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Albuquerque Eyes Tucson for Best Practices in Downtown Revitalization
Downtown Tucson was recently spotlighted in a series of articles by Downtown Albuquerque News. These articles, authored by Peter Rice,…
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Delta Development Team Announces Two Milestones
Delta Development Team, Inc. has announced two significant milestones with the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies. Delta’s medical…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Larsen Baker and Volk Acquire Airport Commerce Center
Larsen Baker, through its affiliate Commerce Center Developers, and Volk Company through its affiliate Commerce People, recently acquired the 135,760…
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Why I Love TUS: Q&A with Barbi Reuter
“I love the ease of travel from Tucson – it feels like home and is quick and easy to navigate.”…
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Jami Salyers
Jami Salyers was honored with the Ben’s Bells Founder’s Award, which recognizes Tucsonans who embody kindness through their behavior, choices,…
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Heath Vescovi-Chiordi
Heath Vescovi-Chiordi, director of the Pima County Economic Development Department, has been named the Economic Developer of the Year by…
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BizNEWS
Gov. Hobbs Awards Pima Community College $900,000 in Scholarships for Workforce Programs
Pima Community College will receive $900,000 in state funds for scholarships for students entering high-growth workforce fields such as advanced…
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BizNEWS
Media Move-Up: $65 Million Paul & Alice Baker Center for Public Media
By Tom Leyde Construction of Arizona Public Media’s new headquarters is off and running. Groundbreaking for the $65 million, state-of-the-art,…
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Cool to be Kind Donates Essential Refrigeration System to Gospel Rescue Mission
As part of the Cool to be Kind initiative, Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, American Refrigeration Supplies, and Cool Willy’s Air &…
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Ryan Jones
Surrounded by the stunning landscape of Tucson’s Santa Catalina Mountains, the celebrated Westward Look Resort & Spa has announced a…
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BizPEOPLE
Alicia Nuñez
Chicanos Por La Causa, a leading Arizona-based nonprofit empowering communities in six U.S. states, has announced the appointment of Alicia…
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TUS Reports Busiest Month Since March 2008
Tucson International Airport, TUS, welcomed 398,009 passengers in March, a 6.1% increase over March 2023. It was the busiest month…
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Raytheon Gets $344 Million Contract to Modernize Electronics for Missile Program
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $344 million contract for the development of two missile variants – the SM-2 Block…
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Cox Reaches Goal of Zero Waste to Landfill in 2024
Cox has announced the achievement of its ambitious goal to send Zero Waste to Landfill by 2024. Cox is the…
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QS Ranks Several UArizona Programs Among World’s Best
By Nick Prevenas, University Communications The University of Arizona is a world leader in more than three dozen academic disciplines,…
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Richmond American Announces New Tucson Community
Richmond American Homes of Arizona, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. has announced that Seasons at Blackhawk is opening soon in Tucson. Boasting a…
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BizNEWS
Silver & Turquoise Board of Hostesses to Hold 72nd Annual Ball at Arizona Inn
What began as a potluck party to thank volunteers more than 70 years ago has become one of Tucson’s most…
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Pima Industrial Development Authority Extends LIGHTHOUSE 4.0
The Pima County Industrial Development Authority has announced the extension of the highly successful PimaTucson LIGHTHOUSE program, an initiative designed to…
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Groundswell Capital Gets Funding to Finance Clean Water Projects in Arizona
Groundswell Capital, an emergent leader in sustainable and equitable community development, announced its award of significant funding and technical assistance…
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Heather Valdez
Gordley Group, an award-winning Arizona communications, community relations and creative services agency, has promoted Heather Valdez from senior graphic designer to art…
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El Tour de Tucson Partners with Banner to Host 41st Race
Banner – University Medicine and the Banner – University Family Care, are the official title sponsors of the 41st annual El…
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BizNEWS
Amistades Gets $500,000 Grant to Bolster Climate Resilience in Tucson’s Latino Communities
Amistades, Inc. a Latino-led, Latino-serving non-profit committed to race and equity issues, announced it has been awarded $500,000 over three…
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BizNEWS
Angel Charity for Children to Host Rock the Fox on April 25
Angel Charity for Children, Inc. presents its 2nd annual country concert series fundraiser event, Rock the Fox, which will feature…
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Katia Jones
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona has announced the appointment of Katia Jones as its new CEO. Jones…
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Teatro Carmen Façade Restoration Completed
The iconic, 1915 façade of the Teatro Carmen building, along with the 1941 Elks Club façade, which are both located…
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Ventana Canyon’s 40th: Programs with Purpose
Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge Values Family, Community and Wellness By Tara Kirkpatrick Throughout its 40 years, Ventana Canyon Club…
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Ernesto Badilla
San Miguel High School has announced that after an extensive application process, Ernesto Badilla has been selected as the new…
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Xavier Manrique
CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc., has expanded its leadership team and commitment to serving the community of…
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BizNEWS
R. Ken Coit Commits $5 Million to Hire Faculty, Expand Vision of Coit College of Pharmacy
Entrepreneur and alumnus R. Ken Coit has committed $5 million through his family foundation to bolster the University of Arizona R.…
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BizNEWS
19th Annual Gootter – Jensen Grand Slam Tennis Event Brings Kim Clijsters, Greg Kinnear
The Gootter-Jensen Grand Slam tennis event returns on Sunday, Apr. 21 at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. Over…
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BizNEWS
Ventana Canyon’s 40th: Glorious Golf is Just the Start
At the foot of the majestic Catalina Mountains in a 600-acre desert reserve, two 18-hole championship courses designed by legendary…
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Outdoor Magazine Lists Tucson Among Best Places to Travel in 2024
Outdoor Magazine just released its list of the 23 Best Places to Travel in 2024 and included Greater Tucson on…
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TMC Health Opens New Hospital – TMC Rincon
Tucson Medical Center Health opened its newest hospital, Tucson Medical Center Rincon, on April 4. Located at the intersection of…
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A Tucson Treasure Turns 40: Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge Celebrates a Milestone
By Tara Kirkpatrick This is a special place. Kimberly Wood knew it right away when she arrived in July 2021…
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Mattamy Homes Announces New Saguaro Reserve II
Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest privately owned homebuilder, has announced the grand opening of Saguaro Reserve II, a tranquil new community nestled in…
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Schaefer Present Corte Investment Group Named 2024 Forbes Best-In-State
RBC Wealth Management has announced that the Schaefer Present Corte Investment Group was named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management…
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BizNEWS
New Paradise Falls Project Promises Unique Public Destination
A Pima County-owned vacant lot south of the Rillito River is set to become a vibrant neighborhood gathering place, revitalizing…
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Rio Nuevo Approves Chase Bank Conversion to Event Center
The owners of the famous and historic Valley National Bank, built in 1929 and most recently occupied by Chase Bank,…
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Delta Development Team Gets Small Business Innovation Research Award
Delta Development Team, a Tucson-based leader in medical device innovation, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research phase two…
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Modern Market Eatery Expands to Tucson
Modern Market Eatery, a better-for-you fast casual dining brand, has expanded its franchise development opportunities to include Tucson as it spreads…
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16th Annual Agave Heritage Festival Brings Global Focus to Region
The new year brings an explosion of ideas and creativity leading up the 16th Annual Agave Heritage Festival in April. …
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FEATURES
Spring Issue 2024
The World Is Watching Tucson This was the bold statement that appeared on the cover of our premiere edition 15…
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15 KEY SECTORS
The World is Watching Tucson
In 15 Key Sectors By Tara Kirkpatrick What makes a global city? From the start, BizTucson has been inspired by…
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FEATURES
Honoring History, Forging Ahead
Tucson Convention Center Unveils $100 Million Renovation By Tom Leyde After an impressive 11-year, $100-million renovation, the Tucson Convention Center is…
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2024 SPECIAL REPORTS
The Power of Real Estate
Driving a Thriving Community By Jay Gonzales Building an economy in a community is a concept that literally starts from…
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2024 SPECIAL REPORTS
SAHBA Builds a Better Community
Advocacy, Outreach for the Home Building Industry By Loni Nannini The members of the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association are…
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2024 SPECIAL REPORTS
REALTORS® Help Chase the ‘Dream
Connecting Buyers to Land and Real Estate By Loni Nannini For individuals and families chasing the American dream, the Tucson…
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2024 SPECIAL REPORTS
Master Planning Creates Integrated Communities
Home Builders Flock to Large Developments By Jay Gonzales Understanding the “sense of place” that many feel characterizes the Tucson…
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Planning for Growth
Developers Seek Available Land to Foster Communities By Jay Gonzales The mountains that shape Tucson’s identity with their stature and beauty…
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2024 SPECIAL REPORTS
From the Ground Up
From the Ground Up Honoring the Construction Ecosystem By Jay Gonzales To count the multitude of vendors, contractors, suppliers, financers…
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FATHERS 2024
Father of the Year Honorees 2024 – Marcel Dabdoub
Values in Action By Valerie Vinyard When talking about his four children, Marcel Dabdoub is quick to give all the…
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GTL 2024
Dominic Ortega
2023 Greater Tucson Leadership Tucson Man of the Year By Valerie Vinyard It would seem after you’ve been awarded Man…
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FATHERS 2024
Father of the Year Honorees 2024 – Terry D. Hemmitt
Weathering the Storms By Loni Nannini Chief Master Sgt. Terry Hemmitt is on a mission to ensure the airmen he…
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FATHERS 2024
Father of the Year Honorees 2024 – Tim Medcoff
Experiencing Life By Steve Rivera There is nothing better for Tim Medcoff than being on a trip with his family…
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GTL 2024
Jana Westerbeke
2023 Greater Tucson Leadership Tucson Founders Award By Valerie Vinyard On the surface, Gadabout SalonSpas Co-Owner Jana Westerbeke is the…
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FATHERS 2024
Father of the Year Honorees 2024 – Jeff Ronstadt
Family and Philanthropy By Loni Nannini In a family known for commerce and leadership in Tucson—not to mention music royalty—Jeff…
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GTL 2024
Elizabeth Slater
2023 Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni Excellence Award By Tiffany Kjos Elizabeth Slater isn’t keen on promoting herself, but that’s fine…
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FATHERS 2024
Father of the Year Honorees 2024 – Jason Wong
Recipe for Fatherhood By Valerie Vinyard It’s been said the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. You…
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GTL 2024
Desha Bymers-Davis
2023 Greater Tucson Leadership Tucson Woman of the Year By Valerie Vinyard A fractured foot, a Facebook post and a…
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SPRING 2024
Uptown, an Update
Bourn Companies Breaks Ground on First Building of New Urban Village Uptown, the ambitious redevelopment of Foothills Mall, continues to…
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FEATURES
Pickleball & More Pickleball Corbett’s
Downtown Venue Marries Food & Fun By Steve Rivera It took four years, a trip to San Antonio, Tex., and…
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BizTRIBUTE
James C. Wyant
Global Optics Entrepreneur By Tiffany Kjos James C. Wyant, one of the world’s most renowned optical scientists and a longtime…
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15 KEY SECTORS
1. City of Wellness
By Romi Carrell Wittman With its optimal climate, natural landscapes, and pioneer spirit, Tucson has emerged as an epicenter of…
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2. Aerospace & Defense Mega Region
By Rodney Campbell The Tucson region is a vital and global hub for the aerospace and defense industries. The economic…
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3. UNESCO City of Gastronomy
By April Bourie Tucson was designated as the country’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in large part in recognition of…
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4. Space City of the Southwest
By Dave Perry Those in the space industry have their eyes on Tucson because “we are world class,” in the…
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5. Silicon Desert
By Dave Perry The Silicon Desert is gaining heat in Southern Arizona. As evidence, industry leaders point to dirt-breaking, new…
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6. Mining & Surface Technology
By Christy Krueger Mining has been a major industry contributor to Arizona’s economy and workforce for well over a century,…
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7. Downtown Revitalization
By Jay Gonzales In the simplest characterization of the revitalization that has taken place in Downtown Tucson, it was like…
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8. Bioscience Hub
By Rodney Campbell Spurred by innovation, a spirit of collaboration and respected global leaders in the field, bioscience is thriving…
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9. Arizona & U.S. Military Installations
By Rodney Campbell The impact of the military bases in Arizona goes well beyond the $15.5 billion and nearly 79,000…
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15 KEY SECTORS
10. World’s Largest Gem Show
By Christy Krueger When a city can claim to have the planet’s largest of anything, that’s a big deal. And…
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11. Optics Valley
By Rodney Campbell Southern Arizona is proud to be known as Optics Valley. The nickname, which was introduced in a…
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12. Cycling City USA
By Romi Carrell Wittman You’ve no doubt heard the term Old Pueblo. But what about Cycling City? It’s a nickname…
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13. City of the Arts
By Loni Nannini Against a backdrop of statuesque saguaros and epic sunsets, Tucson is renowned as a distinctive stage for…
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14. Steele Children’s Research Center
By April Bourie When he came to Tucson almost 30 years ago, Dr. Fayez K. Ghishan saw in this desert…
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Ascent Aviation Services Breaks Ground at Pinal Air Park, Marana Operation For Two New Wide-Body Aircraft Hangars
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OSIRIS-REx Team Wins Prestigious Aviation Award
The team behind the University of Arizona-led NASA mission to sample the asteroid Bennu joins the ranks of the Apollo…
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Named Finalist for National Medal
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Good Scout Awards to Honor Two Community Leaders
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Miss Saigon to Open in Downtown Tucson
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CBRE Brokers Sale of 484-Bed, Student Housing High Rise at UArizona
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Raytheon Gets $1.2 Billion Contract for Missile Defense Systems for Germany
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Crescent Edge Consultancy Launches in Tucson
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UArizona’s BIO5 Institute to Host Behind BIO5: Meet the Scientists
The University of Arizona BIO5 Institute invites the community to a captivating exploration of cutting-edge research at a special event…
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Long Realty Honors Agents, Staff with Prestigious Awards
Long Realty Company has recognized this year’s distinguished winners of the Samuel H. Woods Community Service Award and the esteemed…
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Tucson Ranked by Investors as a “Growth Frontier”
Imagine if you could approach investing in cities with the same strategies used in stock market trading. American cities operate…
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Sundt Foundation Awards $42,000 to Tucson Nonprofits
The Sundt Foundation distributed $42,000 in its latest round of grants to nine Tucson nonprofits. “Our employee-owners are proud to…
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Haiku Hike, with Global Entries, on Display in Downtown Tucson
The Haiku Hike literary competition and self-guided urban poetry hike has become one of Tucson’s signature “rites of spring,” signaling…
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Tucson Botanical Gardens Wins Fourth Place in USA Today’s 10Best Awards
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American Battery Factory Adds Partner for Automation Equipment, Machinery
American Battery Factory Inc., an emerging battery manufacturer leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate battery…
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Patio Pools & Spas Inducted into AQUA 100
Patio Pools & Spas has announced it has been inducted into the AQUA 100, an exclusive honor bestowed to just…
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More Than 60 Tucson Small Businesses Get Changemakers Grants
After committing $1 million to small business financial support in Tucson, providing bilingual technical assistance over the past two months,…
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Arby’s Cares Raises Nearly $16,000 for Candlelighters
A Mar. 2 fundraiser at the Arby’s location in Vail raised nearly $16,000 to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of…
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Isaac Figueroa
Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, of Larsen Baker has earned the SIOR office and industrial designation awarded by the Society of…
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Rex Scott
Rex Scott, vice chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, has joined Sun Corridor Inc.’s Chairman’s Circle. Pima County…
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Merger of Bank 34, Commerce Bank of Arizona to Become Southwest Heritage Bank
Bancorp 34, Inc. and CBOA financial, Inc., the parent companies of Bank 34 and Commerce Bank of Arizona, respectively, have announced…
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CBRE Reports Robust Big Box Activity in 2023
Retail big box leasing activity throughout the Tucson area was robust in 2023. Thirty-two spaces greater than 10,000 sq. ft.…
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Tucson Gets $2.57 Million Federal Grant to Create Blacklidge Bicycle Boulevard
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Vantage West Credit Union Launches Freelancer-Focused HUSTL
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Robert J. Steidl
Western National Parks Association has announced the winner of the renowned Emil W. Haury Lifetime Achievement Award, Robert J. Steidl, Ph.D.,…
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Arizona Athletics Generates Millions for Local, State Economies
Department of Athletics’ events generated approximately $265 million in economic output for the state during 2023 fiscal year. University Communications…
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Involta Receives Prestigious MSP Award
Involta, a Carlyle portfolio company and prominent national provider of colocation, cloud and connectivity infrastructure and services, has announced that CRN®,…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Goodwill of Southern Arizona Open Fourth Youth Reengagement Center
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona and Goodwill of Southern Arizona have opened the fourth Goodwill Youth Reengagement Center,…
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Cox Mobile Survey Warns That Location is the New Stranger Danger
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New 24/7 Workout Anytime Fitness Center & Spa Opens in Tanque Verde Valley
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Angel Charity for Children Selects Children’s Museum Tucson as 2024 Beneficiary
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Westward Look Resort & Spa Announces New Horseback Riding Club
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CrossFirst Bank Named to Newsweek’s List of Best Banks 2024
CrossFirst Bank, which has a location in Oro Valley, was named one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions…
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New Sign at Steam Pump Ranch Honors Heritage
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Edward Marley
Edward Marley, FAIA, has been elevated to the prestigious AIA College of Fellows, the institute’s highest membership honor. A principal…
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Pima County Board of Supervisors Approves Leases for Mosaic Quarter
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Tucson International Airport Grows Passenger Counts by 10% in 2023
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Tucson Association of REALTORS® Announces 2024 Power of Real Estate Summit
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Visit Tucson Launches America’s Best Mexican Food Field Guide
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Pima JTED, Pipeline AZ Partner to Get Students Workforce Ready
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Startup TheraCea Wins UACI Sponsored Launch Competition
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Park Place Mall Announces New Hours and 2024 Events Calendar
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Black Rock Coffee Opens its Fifth Tucson Location
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Fred Astaire Dance Studios Leases Last Space in Two Oracle in Oro Valley
Larsen Baker has announced that Fred Astaire Dance Studios has leased 4,097 square feet of space at 7315 N Oracle,…
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Jennifer Barton, an accomplished Arizona leader in the biosciences, higher education, and public policy, has been named vice chair of…
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After an extensive year-long search, Rocque Perez has been selected as the new executive director of the Metropolitan Education Commission, assuming…
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Sun Corridor Inc., Sonora Global Sign Historic Agreement to Boost Economic Cooperation
Sun Corridor Inc., Tucson and Southern Arizona’s regional economic development organization, and Sonora Global, the economic development organization for the…
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World View Secures Strategic Series D Funding Led by SNC
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Steward Observatory Balloon Mission Breaks NASA Record Above Antarctica
Seeking clues about the life cycle of stars, the GUSTO balloon mission, led by University of Arizona astronomer Chris Walker,…
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Tucson Federal Credit Union Combats Financial Literacy with Zogo App
Tucson Federal Credit Union has entered into a partnership with Zogo, a leading financial technology company, to bring Zogo’s app…
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A Decade In, Pima County’s Wireless Emergency System Remains a Success
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MHIRJ Aviation Group Renews Commitment to Tucson, Adding More Than 250 Jobs
The MHIRJ Aviation Group, a maintenance, repair and overhaul services provider to airline fleets globally, is planning to expand its…
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Tucson IDA, Pima IDA Announce Groundbreaking Lighthouse 3.0 Program for First-Time Homebuyers
In a joint effort to address the housing affordability crisis, Tucson IDA and Pima IDA have announced the launch of…
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UPS to Open $38 Million Small-Package Facility in Tucson
UPS plans to open a brand-new facility in Tucson, on March 15. The new facility will add 163,800 square feet of capacity, enabling…
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Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital Unveils New $2 Million Cardiac Catheterization Lab
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Giant Magellan Telescope Adds New Partner
Taiwan’s leading astronomy institute joins Australia, Brazil, Chile, Israel, South Korea and the United States in building one of the…
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UArizona Announces New Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois
Veteran intercollegiate athletics administrator Desireé Reed-Francois has been appointed the University of Arizona’s new Director of Athletics, pending approval by the Arizona…
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Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences Lists Top PGA Tour Champion Commitments
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Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Celebrates 2023 Achievements
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Spring 2024 Southern AZ Home Show Returns to Tucson
Consumers can explore all the newest home trends and connect with more than 200 home professionals and experts when the…
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Will Mattrey
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Critical Path Institute Revamps Website to Enhance Drug Development Collaborations
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Vantage West Credit Union Recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions in 2024
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UArizona Ranks 51st Among Top 100 World Universities Granted US Utility Patents in 2023
Successful University of Arizona patents from last year include many for innovations in health, such as improving cancer diagnoses and…
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Spirit of Children Donates More Than $84,000 to Diamond Children’s Medical Center
Spirit of Children presented Diamond Children’s Medical Center with a $84,629 donation during a check presentation ceremony this month. Proceeds were…
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Joshua D. L. Anderson
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Claudia Jasso
Amistades, Inc. has announced the appointment of Claudia Jasso as CEO, effective immediately. “As a proud Latina and daughter of…
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Tucson Convention Center to Unveil $100 Million Renovation
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Roche Tissue Diagnostics Joins New AI Collaboration to Expand Digital Pathology
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Granite Unveils Sophisticated Aggregate Plant in Tucson
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El Tour de Tucson, Banner – University Medicine, Banner – University Family Care Plan Present $25,000 to Pima JTED
After a very successful 40th El Tour in November, El Tour and Banner – University Medicine officials presented a check…
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Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum Gets Opulent Collection, Commitment for $1.6 Million Endowment
The donation and commitment for the Arthur Roe Micromount Collection and Memorial Endowment for Conservation and Education were made by the family…
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Sarah Gonzalez
WFSA has announced the appointment of Sarah Gonzalez as the organization’s new interim CEO. With a strong background in Justice,…
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Belden Expands in Southern Arizona
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Dental Technology Company Tekagogo Launches in Tucson
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Tucson Botanical Gardens Earns Nomination for USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards
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Larsen Baker Announces New Equity Partners
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BIO5 Institute’s KEYS Research Internship Program Gets Record Number of Applicants
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Amber Smith
Pipeline AZ , a statewide nonprofit organization powering a career-ready talent pipeline for Arizona’s economy, has announced Amber Smith as its…
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Tucson Museum of Art Celebrates 100 Years
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TMC Announces Leadership Changes
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The Learning Experience Expands to Tucson
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Camp Cooper Kicks Off $2.7 Million Phase One of Extensive Master Plan Renovation
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UArizona, Northern Arizona University to Boost State Semiconductor Industry
The agreement between the two universities formalizes a plan for the institutions and industry partners to collaborate on research projects…
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Canyon Ranch Launches Inaugural Beauty, Wellness Event
Canyon Ranch, a Tucson-founded global leader in destination wellness experiences known for its cutting-edge fusion of beauty, wellness and hospitality,…
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Arizona Basketball Cancer Awareness Shoes Up for Bid to Benefit Diamond Children’s
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Tucson Wildlife Center to Hold Feb. 25 Fundraising Benefit
The Tucson Wildlife Center will hold its 12thannual fundraising benefit, “Born to Be Wild,” at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort on…
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2024 Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase Opens
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Children’s Museum Tucson to Get $35,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
Children’s Museum Tucson has announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for…
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First Watch Opens New Location on Campbell Avenue
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Angel Charity for Children Announces 2024 Leadership
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Larsen Baker Acquires El Dorado Square Office Park
Larsen Baker, through its affiliate Dorado Opportunity Group, LLC recently acquired the nine- building office/medical campus located at 1200 N…
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Sion Power Gets $75 Million to Commercialize EV Technology
Sion Power Corporation, a leading technology developer of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles, has announced plans to expand its existing…
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Bank of America Invests More Than $670,000 in Tucson in 2023
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Pima Foundation Receives $110,000 from the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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BeachFleischman PLLC has appointed principal George Henderson as president, effective Jan. 1, 2024. He succeeds firm co-founder David Cohen, who…
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Yelp Names Tumerico the No. 1 Spot to Eat in America
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University of Arizona’s Tech Parks Arizona Celebrates 30 Years
Tech Parks Arizona is commemorating its 30-year anniversary, marking three decades of advancing technology, economic prosperity, and community development. Through…
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Arizona Welcomes New Football Coach Brent Brennan
University of Arizona VP and Director of Athletics Dave Heeke has introduced Brent Brennan as the next Head Coach of…
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Pyx Health Acquires InquisitHealth
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Karen Hollish
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona board of directors has announced that it hired Karen Hollish as the Chief Development…
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Imelda Unto-Dahl
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Keegan, Linscott & Associates Celebrates 30 Years
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Tucson Electric Power Contributes $1.5 Million, 8,500 Volunteer Hours in 2023
Tucson Electric Power contributed nearly $1.5 million and thousands of volunteer hours in 2023 to help more than 216 nonprofit groups support community vitality,…
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The Inc. 5000, one of the highest honors in business leadership and entrepreneurship and the single most recognized hallmark of entrepreneurial…
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CODAC Health Recovery & Wellness Earns National Reaccreditation
CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness has announced its recent reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. This accreditation…
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Brendan Lyons
The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association welcomes Brendan Lyons as its director of government affairs. “Brendan’s dynamic background in public…
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Raytheon Names Phil Jasper as New President, Wes Kremer to Retire
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Involta Expands Tucson Data Center Capacity to Meet Enterprise Demand
Amid the rise in artificial intelligence and enterprise edge demands, Involta, an award-winning data center infrastructure, hybrid IT and cloud-forward…
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Critical Path Institute Taps Dr. Klaus Romero as New CEO
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Southern Arizona Leadership Council, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Co-Host 2024 Governor’s State Report
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Tucson Wildlife Center Announces 2024 Fundraising Benefit
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Opens Tucson Location
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Pima County Expands Lawn and Garden Equipment Replacement Program
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Arizona End of Life Care Partnership Teams with Spectrum Healthcare
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Winter Issue 2024
From the Publisher SPACE CITY OF THE SOUTHWEST Journalist Tara Kirkpatrick wrote a compelling summary of Tucson as a “space…
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Honoring His Roots
$10 Million Gift to Launch HSLopez School of Business Analytics By Christy Krueger After spending a lifetime working hard and…
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Alliance Bank’s Creative Reuse
Murphey-Keith Building Restored, Modernized for New Branch By David Pittman Alliance Bank of Arizona recently closed its oldest bank branch in…
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A Wondrous Effort
UArizona Heralds Gifts Toward $3 Billion Fuel Wonder Campaign By Tom Leyde The University of Arizona shined a spotlight on its…
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65 Years for the Kids
A History of Tucson’s Best Working Together By Jay Gonzales In the last 65 years, there’s no telling how many…
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A Vision for Growth
New Funding, New Ideas Mean More Impact By Tom Leyde Underserved youth in Southern Arizona will continue to have more…
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Working Boards Make the Clubs Run
Prominent Community Members Commit to the Kids By Tom Leyde At 65, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is…
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INTRODUCING: BizTucson Next Generation of Leaders – 20 Rising Stars to Watch
By Loni Nannini BizTucson is proud to announce the list of 2024 Next Gen Leaders — 20 Rising Stars to…
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Eliezer Asúnsolo
Senior Vice President PNC Commercial Banking in Tucson and Southern Arizona As Senior VP and Group Manager for PNC Commercial Banking…
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John Carroll
Pima County Specialist Land Advisors Organization A fifth-generation Tucsonan, John Carroll has Arizona in his DNA. He has leveraged his…
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Diana Charbonneau
Corporate Learning Facilitator Tucson Electric Power 2023 Greater Tucson Leadership Community Impact Award Diana Charbonneau has built a career out of…
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Alexis Chavez
REALTOR ®/Team Lead Alexis Chavez Real Estate Team with Realty Executives Arizona Territory 2022 Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 40 Under…
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Melissa D’Auria
Chief Advancement Officer United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Melissa D’Auria is a dedicated marketing and communications professional with…
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Allison Duffy
President, Silverado Technologies 2021, 2022 Campaign Chair, 2024-2025 Board Chair, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona 2023 UArizona Eller College…
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Andrew Gasparro
Vice President of Land, KB Home-Tucson ProBuilder Magazine’s National 40 Under 40 List for 2023 Graduate, 2022 Greater Tucson Leadership…
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Susan Hyatt Dumon
Senior Vice President of Strategy Sun Corridor Inc. As Senior VP of Strategy for Sun Corridor Inc., Susan Hyatt Dumon…
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Travis Jones
Principal BeachFleischman PLLC A principal for BeachFleischman PLLC and member of its accounting & assurance department, Travis Jones has aided…
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Grant Krueger
Owner and Founder Union Hospitality Group Originally from Detroit, Grant Krueger moved to Tucson to attend UArizona and graduated magna…
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Lee McLaughlin
Vice President of Marketing Visit Tucson Tucson native Lee McLaughlin brings a background as an artist and designer with more…
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Wesley P. Mehl
Vice President Cottonwood Properties Wesley P. Mehl is dedicated to building a better Arizona through quality development, community involvement and…
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Jennifer Overpeck
Vice President of Marketing Pima Federal Credit Union Jennifer Overpeck believes the credit union philosophy of “people helping people” extends…
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Kelly Palmer, M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health El Rio Health Center Board of Directors Kelly Palmer works…
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Lacey Perry
Senior Vice President, Tucson Market Executive Bank of America Public Affairs Officer, Arizona Air National Guard Lacey Perry merges service of…
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Nick Prevenas
Director of Media Relations University of Arizona Nick Prevenas makes it his business to know what’s trending. UArizona’s director of…
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Ashley Stewart
Insurance Advisor, The Mahoney Group Tucson Metro Chamber Emerging Leaders Council Gala Chair, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona CREW…
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Jessica Sueskind
Executive Director Tucson Young Professionals Jessica Sueskind is a catalyst for positive change. She utilizes that talent in her dream…
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John Winchester
Director of Government and Community Engagement Arizona State University in Southern Arizona 2023 Chair, Emerging Leaders Council of Tucson Metro…
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James M. Wood Jr., CPWA®
First Vice President & Wealth Management AdvisorThe Wood/Cuesta Group of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated 2023 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth…
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Arizona Bowl, Pachanga Week Kick Off in Tucson
The Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl and its fan-driven Pachanga Week kick off Dec. 29 as Tucson prepares for Toledo and…
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Tucson’s Minimum Wage goes to $14.35 on Jan. 1
Arizona’s minimum hourly wage is rising 50 cents an hour with the new year, increasing from $13.85 to $14.35 an hour effective Jan. 1, 2024, according to…
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UArizona Scientists Begin Studying Samples from Asteroid Bennu
At the university’s Kuiper-Arizona Laboratory for Astromaterials Analysis, a suite of instruments allows researchers to study the particles collected by…
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Taco Bell New Year’s Eve Downtown Bowl Bash
Ring in 2024 at the best New Year’s Eve party in Tucson. We’ll have live music throughout the night, headlined…
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Southern Arizona CCIM Announces 2024 Board of Directors
The Southern Arizona chapter of CCIM is proud to announce the following slate of officers for 2024: CCIM President Isaac…
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CBRE’S Tim Healy Promoted in Tucson
CBRE has announced Tim Healy has been promoted to senior VP in its Tucson office. “Tim continues to impress me with his…
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5151 E. Broadway Tower Ends 2023 Strong with New Leases and Amenities
5151 E. Broadway has announced three new tenants, a barista, and a renovated fitness center at the commercial office tower —…
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Pima Community College Partners with Nonprofits to Solve Local Workforce Development Challenges
Pima Community College, in partnership with the Center for the Future of Arizona and the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, is celebrating solutions…
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Lisa Sullivan
Long Realty Company welcomes back Lisa Sullivan as the branch manager of the Tanque Verde Office. With 29 years of…
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Teresa Hill
The Tucson Values Teachers board of directors has selected long-time educator, Teresa Hill, as the non-profit organization’s new CEO. Hill…
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Reglagene Announces Closing of $5.4 Million Private Placement
Reglagene, Inc., a pioneering therapeutics company at the forefront of developing breakthrough therapies for brain diseases utilizing small molecule medicines…
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Raytheon to Build Defensive Microwave Antenna Systems for U.S. Military
Raytheon, an RTX business, will design, build and test two high-power microwave antenna systems that will use directed energy to…
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Mission Management & Trust Announces New Logo, Brand Image
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Rio Nuevo Finalizes Sunshine Village Terms, Approves New Roadrunner Coffee Downtown
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Midland, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers to Headline Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences Military Appreciation Concert
Award-winning country music trio Midland and one of America’s best live rock-n-roll bands, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers will headline…
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Pima Federal Credit Union Gives Out $26,000 in Donations, Prizes in Community
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Welz Kauffman
The Tucson Festival of Books, one of the nation’s largest book festivals, has announced the appointment of Welz Kauffman to…
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Raytheon Expands to The Refinery at University of Arizona Tech Park at The Bridges
Raytheon, an RTX business, has established operations at the new University of Arizona Tech Park at The Bridges, just minutes…
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Pima County Board of Supervisors Appoints Sylvia Lee to District 3 Post
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Tucson McDonalds’ Owner Paul Dias Gives 400 Pairs of Sneakers to Local Kids
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National Bobblehead Hall of Fame Unveils UArizona Mascots Wilbur and Wilma
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Adamari Juarez
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Social Venture Partners Offers More Than $140,000 to Benefit Nonprofits
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City of Tucson Streamlines Permit Review Process
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Announces VP Promotions
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UArizona Remembers Inventor, Leader and Philanthropist James C. Wyant
The founding dean and namesake of the University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, Wyant founded three…
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Angel Charity for Children Celebrates $1,166,275 Raised at Angel Ball 2023
Angel Charity for Children, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in Pima County, has announced…
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Craig Finfrock
The CCIM Institute Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has announced its 2024 board of directors at The CCIM Institute’s Annual Governance…
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L’Don Sawyer
The board of directors of Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona has announced L’Don Sawyer as the new CEO. Sawyer is…
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Eller College Economic Forecast: Arizona’s Economy Remains Buoyant
Fourth Quarter 2023 Forecast Update By George W. Hammond, Ph.D., Director and Research Professor, EBRC The Arizona economy continues to…
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Raytheon Interceptor Developed in Tucson Defeats Ballistic Missile Target
An Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, developed by Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully destroyed an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile during a recent test of…
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Greenlight Construction Hails New Southern Arizona Communities at Close of 2023
Greenlight Communities has announced it is closing out 2023 with several major milestones, including four completed and six new attainable rental communities currently under…
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UArizona No. 1 School in the West for Military Service Members
The University of Arizona rose two spots in the annual Best for Vets: Colleges list from Military Times, ranking No.…
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Greater Tucson Leadership Announces 2023 Community Impact Award Honorees
Greater Tucson Leadership has announced the honorees for the 2023 Community Impact Awards (Man and Woman of the Year, Founders,…
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BIO5 Institute Expands to Phoenix
With its focus on strengthening translational research, fostering collaborative projects and training the next generation of scientists, the BIO5 Institute…
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Pima County Board of Supervisors, Small Business Commission Honor Three Businesses
The Pima County Board of Supervisors and Pima County Small Business Commission at the Board’s Dec. 5 meeting honored three small businesses…
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New Nonstop Flights from TUS to Orange County Begin in December
Tucson International Airport has announced its newest nonstop flight to Orange County, California on Alaska Airlines. This exciting new flight…
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Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Gets Refrigerated Truck from Darden Restaurants
Darden Restaurants has helped Feeding America® once again provide 10 member food banks with a 26-foot refrigerated truck, which can…
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Arizona Bowl Announces Teams, Sponsorships Still Available
The Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl has announced the teams it selected to play in the 2023 edition of Tucson’s college football…
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Habitat for Humanity Named Bank of America’s Neighborhood Champion
Bank of America has announced Habitat for Humanity Tucson as the 2023 Neighborhood Champion® awardee for their work advancing economic…
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Lori Carroll & Associates Wins Prestigious International Design Award
The winners of this year’s designerati awards were announced at London’s Wembley Stadium on Nov. 22 to an audience of…
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UArizona Team Only Academics Invited to White House Tech Summit
The UArizona team developing NEPAccess – an online platform designed to aggregate, organize and analyze the thousands of Environmental Impact Statements created…
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CrossFirst Bank Expands Footprint in Tucson
CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc., is excited about its long-term growth strategy in Arizona and expansion into…
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Tucson Botanical Gardens Opens New Store in Alvernon & Grant Shopping Center
Tucson Botanical Gardens announces the grand opening of its newest venture, the Gardens’ Green Shop, located at the west end of…
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Sensor Company Develops Testing, Demonstration Site at University of Arizona Tech Park
GEOST has selected the University of Arizona Tech Park to develop a new testing and deployment site for its ground-based optical…
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Casino Del Sol Charity Golf Tourney Raises $50,000 for I Am You 360, Gospel Rescue Mission
Casino Del Sol has announced I Am You 360 and Gospel Rescue Mission as the beneficiaries of its 8th annual…
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$50 Million Luxury, Single-Family Rental Community Begins Pre-Leasing
Sanders and Amos, prominent real estate development and property management company in the southwest U.S., along with management partner MEB…
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Sonia Hammrich
As a professional sales leader of almost 20 years, Sonia Hammrich rejoins the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa…
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Hexagon Gets Prestigious Awards for Revolutionary Mine Safety Solution
Hexagon’s mining division was twice honored at the 2023 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, for HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System, the…
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Raytheon Secures $15 Million Contract for Improved Radio Frequency Sensors
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a four-year, $15 million contract from DARPA to increase the electronic capability of radio frequency…
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UArizona Named One of Nation’s Top Green Colleges
The University of Arizona was ranked No. 50 by The Princeton Review among academic institutions working to create a more…
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Pima County Supervisors Give $120,000 Grant to Aid Pima Animal Care Center Outreach
The Pima County Board of Supervisors at its Nov. 21 meeting voted 5-0 to approve a $120,000 grant to the County Communications…
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CBRE Arranges $15 Million in Financing for Oracle Wetmore Shopping Center
CBRE has secured $15 million in permanent financing for a shadow-anchored retail property located at the intersection of Oracle Road…
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John Ault
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa introduces John Ault as its general manager. As an experienced managing director and…
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Gantry Secures $7.8 Million to Refinance Marana Neighborhood Retail Center
Gantry, the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the U.S., has secured a $7.8 million permanent loan to refinance…
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UArizona School of Theatre, Film & Television Among Top 25 in U.S.
The Wrap’s annual ranking of the Top 50 Film Schools also kept the school at No. 6 among public university…
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Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson Announces Resignation After 27 Years
After 27 years as a Pima County Supervisor, Bronson’s resignation concludes a historic and consequential career. A Democrat elected in…
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GUEST COLUMN: Four Tactics to Overcome a Tough Reinsurance Market
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Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Reveals its 29th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Raised Over $168,700
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Kerry Stratford
Caliber Principal Kerry Stratford has been appointed chair of the University of Arizona Alumni Advisory Council. The UArizona Advisory Council,…
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Long Realty to Broker New Saguaro Ranch Homesites
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Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa Announces Reinvigoration Steps
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Primavera Foundation Gets $5 Million from Bezos Day 1 Family Fund
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Vero Amore-Dove Mountain Wins Taste of Marana Award
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Le Macaron French Pastries to Open in Downtown Tucson
Le Macaron French Pastries is excited to celebrate its Nov. 25 grand opening in Downtown Tucson. Owned by the Haggart…
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Gospel Rescue Mission to Welcome Thousands for Thanksgiving Meal
Gospel Rescue Mission plans to welcome thousands of hungry men, women, and children in today to receive a warm Thanksgiving…
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Jody Yarbrough
Jody Yarbrough recently joined El Rio Health as the new CFO. Yarbrough is a finance and accounting professional with over…
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Tucson’s Barrio Viejo Among Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Places to Go in 2024
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Local Startups Awarded Over $75,000 at 2023 IdeaFunding Pitch Competition
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First in U.S. Dementia Care Village Near Marana to Open in 2025
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Christopher Kent
Carondelet Health Network has announced that Christopher Kent has joined the health organization as the new Assistant Chief Financial Officer for St.…
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Total Quality Logistics Expands State Footprint with New Tucson Office
Total Quality Logistics, the second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms, is…
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Arizona Commerce Authority Gives $35.5 Million to UArizona for Tech Center Expansion
The funding from the Arizona Commerce Authority includes workforce development to boost the ability to produce more computer chips domestically.…
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Nogales Firm Jeong Lizardi P.C. Joins BeachFleischman
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Tucson Airport Authority Awards Granite Another Contract for TUS Enhancements
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Jacqueline M. Martinez
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Eller College of Management Announces New HSLopez School of Business Analytics
Humberto S. Lopez: Fostering Opportunity Through Generosity The University of Arizona announced this weekend the public phase of its fundraising…
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U.S. Navy Approves Raytheon’s StormBreaker Smart Weapon on First Aircraft
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Pima County Industrial Development Authority Extends LIGHTHOUSE Program
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Greater Tucson Leadership Opens Applications for Civic and Political Leadership Academy Class of 2024
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UArizona Announces $118.65 Million in Gifts Toward $3 Billion Campaign
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Tucson International Airport Monument Sign Groundbreaking
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Habitat for Humanity Tucson Receives $4 Million Investment by Northern Trust
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Casino Del Sol Gets 15 Awards in Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Gaming 2023
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Branel Real Estate Company Celebrates One Year Anniversary
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Tech Parks Arizona’s Carol Stewart Elected VP to National Board of Directors for University Economic Development Association
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La Calavera Catrina Exhibit & Festivities Highlight Dia de los Muertos Celebración at Tucson Botanical Gardens
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Southern Arizona Construction Career Days, Nov. 15th and 16th
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The Club at Starr Pass Welcomes New Team Members
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Larsen Baker Completes Lease Up of San Dorado Plaza, New Construction Retail Building in Oro Valley
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Kenneth Silverman
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Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona Stands in Support of Israel
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OSIRIS-REx Flies On as OSIRIS-APEX To Explore Its Second Asteroid
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Diamond Children’s Play Zone Comes to Life For Young Tucson Patients
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RBC Wealth Management Tucson Donates $39,000 to IMPACT of Southern Arizona
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Arizona Land & Water Trust Purchases 372 acres at Sopori Farm and Creek
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Decibel Coffee Works Leases Iconic Palm Tree Building at Sol Block on Sunshine Mile
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Candice Hansen
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Jeremy Thompson
Jeremy Thompson of Cox is the incoming chair of the Oro Valley Chamber’s board of directors. Thompson succeeds Eric Renaud, president and CEO of Chamber Diamond…
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Banner-University Medical Center South Earns Lown National Honor Roll Status
Banner – University Medical Center South Campus has been named one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America, receiving…
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Critical Path Institute’s TRxA Announces $750,000 in Awards to Boost Drug Development
Critical Path Institute’s Translational Therapeutics Accelerator has announced its first two research grants supporting academic scientists in advancing novel compounds through…
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KB Home Heralds Opening of New Community in Vail
KB Home has announced the grand opening of Founders Ridge, a new community of one- and two-story homes in desirable…
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StartUp Spotlight: CarbeniumTec
CarbeniumTec enables the green-energy future by developing a new all-organic battery for long-duration energy storage that will provide utility companies…
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CBRE: Tucson a Top City for Tech Talent Growth
Tucson ranks No. 13 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming North American tech-talent markets in the annual Scoring Tech Talent report, which ranks…
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Jessa Turner
Tech Parks Arizona has announced the internal promotion of Jessa Turner to associate VP of marketing and communications for Tech…
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Casey Carrillo
Tech Parks Arizona has announced the internal promotion of Casey Carrillo, who will serve as the director of strategic partnerships…
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HSL Properties to Sponsor Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Grant Program
Downtown Tucson Partnership has announced a new sponsor for the Building a Downtown For Everyone grant program: HSL Properties. The grant program is…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Taps Zach Yentzer to Lead Business Advocacy
The Tucson Metro Chamber has announced Zach Yentzer as the new VP of Business Advocacy. He will manage local business…
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Delta Dental of Arizona, Banner Health Foundation Expand Oral Care to Southern Arizona
After piloting the program for nearly a year at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, an Age-Friendly Healthcare System recognized…
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Samantha McFee
AssuredPartners of Arizona celebrates a successful first few months with Samantha McFee as insurance sales executive, personal insurance consultant and…
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Emagine Solutions Technology Wins $1 Million from U.S. National Science Foundation
Emagine Solutions Technology was awarded $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research program to conduct research…
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Farhang & Medcoff Joins Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Business Improvement District
Downtown Tucson Partership welcomes Farhang & Medcoff to the downtown Business Improvement District. Farhang & Medcoff is a leading Arizona law firm with…
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IdeaFunding Pitch Competition Applications Now Open
IdeaFunding is one of Arizona’s largest entrepreneurial conferences and pitch competitions and the longest continually running startup event in all…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Announces New Board, Officers
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona recently concluded its annual meeting with the election of new officers and board…
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Katrina Powell
The Fox Tucson Theatre has announced Katrina Powell as its development manager. Powell earned her doctorate in organizational leadership with an emphasis…
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Scott DiBiase
Scott DiBiase took over as the director of Pima County’s Department of Environmental Quality on July 17 after nearly 20…
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MicroStar Logistics Chooses Tucson for New Facility
MicroStar Logistics , the world’s leading provider of circular, outsourced supply chain solutions for the beer industry, has chosen Tucson to…
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Visitors Spent $77 Million Per Day Across Arizona in 2022
As one of the state’s primary economic drivers, Arizona’s tourism industry continued to deliver for communities statewide in 2022. Post-pandemic…
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A Signature Path to Success: University of Arizona Center for Innovation’s 27-Point Roadmap Program
By Romi Carrell Wittman Launching a startup business is no different than embarking on a road trip. Without a map…
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UArizona, Partners Form Consortium to Address Southwest Water Concerns
As traditional sources of water run low, concern around Arizona’s water supply is growing. A team of researchers is working…
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Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Welcomes Eight New Trustees
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has welcomed eight new trustees as it begins the 2023-2024 fiscal year.The new additions…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Larsen Baker Sells Big Brothers Big Sisters Building
Larsen Baker has announced the sale of the 14,000-square-foot office building, 160 E. Alameda, the former home of Big Brothers…
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Sarah Whelan
The Fox Tucson Theatre has announced Sarah Whelan as director of finance and administration. Whelan is an accomplished and visionary finance and…
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Arizona Leaders Boost State’s Business Environment at Paris Air Show
Arizona business leaders and major aerospace and defense firms with a significant presence in the state, including leading job creators…
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Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Get Contract for More Hypersonic Weapon Advancements
Raytheon, an RTX business, in partnership with Northrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a follow-on contract from the Defense Advanced Research…
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Tucson Electric Power CEO Susan Gray to be New Chair of Sun Corridor Inc.
Sun Corridor Inc. has announced Susan Gray as its new chair. “I am honored to help lead Sun Corridor Inc.…
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Karen Via
Agave Title Agency, a leading title and escrow company in Southern Arizona, has announced the appointment of Karen Via as…
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BizNEWS
Raytheon, U.S. Air Force Finish Final Flight Test of New AMRAAM Variant
The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon, an RTX business, have successfully completed all developmental and operational testing of the AIM-120D-3,…
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OSIRIS-REx Team Practices Recovery of Earth-Bound Asteroid Sample
Everything must go smoothly when the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft releases its capsule with pristine asteroid material to land in the Utah…
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Cole Technologies Launches NextGen to Help Boost IT Security for Businesses
Cole Technologies, a managed IT service provider in Tucson, has announced the launch of NextGen – a combined managed IT,…
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Chris Schmaltz
Tucson Airport Authority has announced the recent accreditation of VP and General Counsel Chris Schmaltz. One of the hallmarks of…
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BizNEWS
OneAZ Awards $60,000 in Grants to Tucson Nonprofits
OneAZ Credit Union has awarded $60,000 in grants to 12 Tucson-area nonprofit organizations as part of its Community Impact Grant…
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Shannon Roberts
Shannon Roberts recently started his adventure as Scout Executive/CEO of Catalina Council, Boy Scouts of America. Catalina Council, BSA is…
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Brad Bohlander
Brad Bohlander has been named University of Arizona senior VP and chief communications and marketing officer following a competitive national search.…
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BizNEWS
Concord General Contracting, Teen Challenge of Arizona Break Ground and Transform Lives
On June 28, spirits were high in Tucson, celebrating the groundbreaking at the new Teen Challenge of Arizona Men’s Center.…
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Sundt Foundation Distributes Over $37,000 in Grants to Tucson Nonprofits
The Sundt Foundation recently awarded $37,610 in grants to eight Tucson charities. “These eight organizations are providing essential services to…
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BizPEOPLE
Patricia A. Engels
Arizona Theatre Company board of directors has announced that longstanding board member, local arts leader and Chair-Elect Patricia A. Engels…
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BizNEWS
Bicycle Ranch Tucson Gets Prestigious Award for Ninth Consecutive Year
Bicycle Ranch Tucson has been granted the 2023 National Bicycle Dealers Association Retailer Excellence Award. The NBDA is a non-profit…
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BizNEWS
Cox Gives Free Internet Speed Boost to Most Southern Arizona Customers
Cox Communications announced that it has updated its broadband packages, providing faster speeds at no extra cost to the majority of its…
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FEATURES
Summer Issue 2023
From the Publisher We are proud to present our third annual Women Leading the Region issue honoring the extraordinary women…
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FEATURES
BizTucson’s 2023 Honorees
By Tara Kirkpatrick It’s our pleasure to present our third annual Women Leading the Region issue. This year, we honor…
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FEATURES
Adjusting to a New Normal
Homebuilders Change Strategies to Meet Market Needs By Jay Gonzales If there is such a thing as “normal” in the…
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SUMMER 2023
Pillar of Support
Commercial Real Estate Women of Tucson By Tara Kirkpatrick Launched in Tucson more than two decades ago, the Tucson chapter…
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FEATURES
Leading With Vision
University Leaders Drive University of Arizona Center for Innovation Success By Romi Carrell Wittman University of Arizona President Dr. Robert…
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For Two Decades
Business Incubator Drives Economic Growth By Romi Carrell Wittman Whether it’s for babies or business, an incubator provides a nurturing…
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Destination: Innovation
University of Arizona Center for Innovation Headquarters & Regional Outposts By Romi Carrell Wittman The UArizona Center for Innovation is…
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FEATURES
A Giant Leap for Space Science Innovation
Applied Research Building Sets New Ceiling for UArizona By Dave Perry Take one small step into the new, $89-million Applied…
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FEATURES
Pima JTED Advances Healthcare
Mel & Enid Zuckerman Center for Health and Medical Careers Breaks Ground By Tom Leyde Pima County Joint Technical Education…
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Intelligent Design
Pima Community College Advanced Manufacturing Building Opens By Dave Perry Pima Community College’s new three-story, 100,000-square-foot, $35 million Advanced Manufacturing Building…
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Function, Fashion & Fun
JKaiser Workspaces Focuses on Environments By Valerie Vinyard Jessica Kaiser is a problem-solver. “We want to solve problems they haven’t…
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FEATURES
Equal Before the Law
Step Up to Justice Offers Free Civil Legal Aid By Dave Perry Michele Mirto, executive director of Step Up to…
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BizTRIBUTE
Mel Zuckerman
An Icon of Health and Wellness By David Pittman Mel Zuckerman – the visionary founder of Canyon Ranch who changed…
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SUMMER 2023
Women Leading the Region
By Tara Kirkpatrick It’s our pleasure to present our third annual Women Leading the Region issue. This year, we honor…
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SUMMER 2023
Jennifer Barton
Executive Director, BIO5 Institute University of Arizona By Loni Nannini At the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute, Jennifer Barton leads…
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SUMMER 2023
Lori Carroll
Owner, Lori Carroll & Associates By Tara Kirkpatrick When it comes to leadership, Lori Carroll’s approach can be summed up…
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SUMMER 2023
Desiree Cook
Founder, CEO, I Am You 360 By Christy Krueger As founder and CEO of I Am You 360, Desiree Cook…
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SUMMER 2023
Leigh-Anne Harrison
Director, CHASSE Building Team, Southern Arizona Division By Rodney Campbell From a job found on Craigslist to now running CHASSE…
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SUMMER 2023
Paula Register Hecht
CEO, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute By Tiffany Kjos Paula Register Hecht is the energetic, empathetic force behind Southern Arizona’s largest orthopaedic…
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SUMMER 2023
Kate Maguire Jensen
President & CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona By Loni Nannini Kate Maguire Jensen has crafted a wealth…
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SUMMER 2023
Cecilia Mata
Owner, AllSource Global Management By Christy Krueger Cecilia Mata’s compassionate nature and ability to see the positives in a situation…
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SUMMER 2023
Amy McReynolds
Division President, KB Home By Rodney Campbell A success in residential homebuilding, Amy McReynolds did the unthinkable in 2010: She…
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SUMMER 2023
Linda Morales
Owner & CEO, The Planning Center By Tiffany Kjos When there’s good news about Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, it’s often…
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SUMMER 2023
Lisa Rulney
Senior VP for Business Affairs & CFO, University of Arizona By Tara Kirkpatrick For more than 20 years, Lisa Rulney…
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SUMMER 2023
Keri Silvyn
Partner & Owner, Lazarus & Silvyn By Tiffany Kjos Keri Silvyn helps oversee millions of dollars in spending for everything…
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SUMMER 2023
Monica Vargas-Mahar
Market CEO, Carondelet Health Network By Tiffany Kjos The market CEO of Carondelet Health Network has been in Tucson just…
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SUMMER 2023
Jana Westerbeke
Co-Owner, Gadabout SalonSpas and VerVe Salons By Rodney Campbell Jana Westerbeke graduated from cosmetology school while in high school so…
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BizNEWS
Tucson is No. 6 Best U.S. City for Gen Z
CommercialCafe just published a new study ranking the top 20 best cities for Gen Z and Tucson makes the list at No. 6.…
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Money, QS Honor UArizona as a Top Public University
Money and Quacquarelli Symonds recognized the University of Arizona for strong return on investment and its international research network. By…
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Rio Nuevo Approves Up to $4.5 Million for New Grocery on The Sunshine Mile
The Rio Nuevo Board unanimously approved an investment of up to $4.5 million to attract an internationally known boutique grocery…
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Tucson Electric Power System Investments to Improve Summer Reliability
With the arrival of higher temperatures and powerful thunderstorms, Tucson Electric Power stands ready for the challenges of summer with…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Gantry Secures $11.9 Million Construction Loan to Develop New Arizona Luxury Multifamily
Gantry, the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the U.S., has secured a $11.9 million construction loan for development…
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Jacob Dinkel
AssuredPartners of Arizona has announced Jacob Dinkel as its commercial insurance sales executive. Dinkel’s ability to listen carefully, ask great…
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Arika Wells
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced the hiring of Arika Wells for the position of VP and COO.…
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BizNEWS
Pima County Gets $20 Million Federal Grant to Improve Valencia Road
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that Pima County will receive $20 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with…
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BizNEWS
Tucson, Pima Industrial Development Authorities Drive $3 Million Investment in Affordable Homeownership
The Tucson Industrial Development Authority and the Pima Industrial Development Authority have teamed up to develop an innovative, public-private housing…
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Arizona Ranks No. 5 Among Most Popular U.S. States to Move
New research reveals the top 10 states that Americans want to move to and relocate from according to Google search…
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Agave House Modern Cocina to Open in Main Gate Square
UniConcepts, the Tucson-based hospitality group behind Gentle Ben’s Brewing Company and Bacio Italiano, announced the expansion of its University Boulevard…
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Helaine Levy
NexMetro Communities, the country’s leading developer of luxury-leased single family home neighborhoods, has named distinguished Arizonan and long-time philanthropist Helaine…
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BizNEWS
PetWellClinic Brings Five Locations to Tucson
PetWellClinic, one of America’s fastest-growing veterinary pet-wellness franchise brands, has announced a new deal to bring five locations to Tucson.…
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Pima County Approves Two Affordable Housing Projects
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in its June 20 meeting to move forward on two proposals that…
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BizNEWS
RTX Gets $1.15 Billion AMRAAM Missile Contract – Largest to Date
RTX, the rebranded parent company of Raytheon in Tucson, was awarded a $1.15 billion contract for AIM-120 D-3 and C-8 AMRAAM® missiles. This…
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BizNEWS
Community Groups Partner to Support Airmen at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
The Desert Thunder Squadron and Tucson Young Professionals launched an innovative community engagement and mentorship program this spring in support…
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Lori Garver
World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, has announced former World View Exploration and Tourism Advisory Board…
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Stephen Wideman
World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, has announced Stephen Wideman as CFO. As CFO, Wideman will…
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BizNEWS
Raytheon to Produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles in $264-Million Modification Contract
RTX, the parent company of Raytheon, was awarded a $264-million modification to a production Lot 23 contract originally awarded in December 2022. Under…
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UArizona to Pilot New Department of Defense Training Program
The University of Arizona is one of four universities chosen to pilot the Defense Civilian Training Corps program to prepare…
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Downtown Tucson Partnership Adds New Banners, New Solar Trash Compactors
Visitors to Downtown Tucson will notice new colorful banners being installed on light poles. The 100+ banners are part of…
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Tucson Plastic Surgery Celebrates Five Years as NewBeauty Top Doctors
NewBeauty has recognized board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Raman Mahabir and Dr. Silvia Kurtovic at Tucson Plastic Surgery as they celebrate five years as…
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Kristina Swallow
Following an extensive national search and competitive process, the City of Tucson has announced the appointment of Kristina Swallow as…
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Sarah Frost
Sarah Frost, CEO of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center South, is featured as one…
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BizNEWS
Southwest Airlines to Start Seasonal Nonstop Service from Tucson to Dallas
Just in time for the holidays, Southwest Airlines is launching seasonal nonstop service between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Dallas…
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UArizona to Launch New Computer Science and Engineering Degree
By Katy Smith Experiential curriculum will produce graduates to fill a major worker gap. Right now, United States employers are unable…
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Pima County Approves New Contract with Longtime Economic Partner Sun Corridor Inc.
By a unanimous vote June 6, the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Sun Corridor Inc. to…
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BizNEWS
Film Tucson Highlights Recent Work with Hollywood Western, Honda Commercial
This month, Film Tucson shared some recent projects that have put the beautiful Old Pueblo in the spotlight. Its offices…
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BizNEWS
Monsoon Chocolate Café + Market Opens New Location in Central Tucson
Monsoon Chocolate, rated one of Food & Wine’s best chocolate makers in America, has announced the opening of its new…
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BizPEOPLE
William Russo
Tucson’s Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures announced that William Russo has been named the new executive director. Russo brings over…
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BizPEOPLE
Aaron Johnson
Gordley Group, an award-winning Arizona public relations and creative services agency, has hired Aaron Johnson as community relations project coordinator.…
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BizNEWS
BizTucson News Update: Startup Tucson’s Food Accelerator Launches 13 New Products for Region
Startup Tucson has just completed its fourth round of Recipes for Success Food Accelerator as a part of a $300,000…
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BizNEWS
UArizona Among First in U.S. to Get New MRI System Producing Better Brain Images
Thanks to an equipment grant from the National Institutes of Health, the University of Arizona will be among the first…
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Cheech Marin to Headline Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Market Outlook Event
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced that actor, writer, director, comedian, speaker, musician, and Chicano art collector Cheech Marin…
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BizNEWS
Maynards Kitchen Reopens in Downtown Tucson
After undergoing a summer refresh, Maynards Kitchen has reopened at 400 N. Toole Ave. next to the historic train depot…
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BizNEWS
Banner-University Medicine, Banner-University Family Care Named El Tour de Tucson Title Sponsor
Banner – University Medicine and Banner – University Family Care have been named the official title sponsor of El Tour…
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BizNEWS
Tucson is No. 5 Best Hiking City in the U.S.
To mark National Trails Day on June 3, LawnStarter ranked 2023’s Best Hiking Cities in the U.S. The site compared the 200…
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BizNEWS
Emagine Solutions Technology, Withings Health Solutions Partner to Broaden Pregnancy App
Maternal healthcare tech innovator Emagine Solutions Technology has announced an exciting partnership with Withings Health Solutions, the business-to-business division of Withings, the global leader…
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BizNEWS
UArizona Gets $10 Million from EPA for Environmental Justice Center
The grant will fund the university’s Western Environmental Science Technical Assistance Center for Environmental Justice, one of 17 Environmental Justice Thriving…
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BizNEWS
Sonoran Wines Wins Double Gold, Best in Class at 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition
Sonoran Wines, located on the eastern edge of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, has announced its 2021-22 releases have won seven awards,…
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BizPEOPLE
Beau Bisson
Beau Bisson was named Associate Director of Programming at Fox Tucson Theatre. Beau brings over twenty years of experience in both…
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BizPEOPLE
Joan Pliego
Gordley Group, an award-winning public relations and creative services agency, has hired Joan Pliego as Community Relations Project Manager. Pliego…
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BizNEWS
Revolutionary Heart Procedure Hits 300th Milestone at Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) provides minimally invasive alternative for aortic heart valve repair The Structural Heart Program at Carondelet St.…
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BizNEWS
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Launches 24th Annual “Days of Caring”
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is now inviting local non-profits, schools, child-care centers, long-term care facilities, community gardens,…
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BizNEWS
Tucson-Based Buffalo Exchange Helps Support Pets Waiting for Forever Homes
Buffalo Exchange, a resale fashion favorite based in Tucson, awarded Friends of PACC a $30,000 grant with the help of…
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BizNEWS
Hughes Federal Credit Union Supports Tucson Wildlife Center with $12,000 Donation
Hughes Federal Credit Union announced a $12,000 donation to the Tucson Wildlife Center as part of its ongoing commitment to…
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BizNEWS
International Dark-Sky Association Hosts Global Photo Contest
International Dark-Sky Association Hosts Global Photo ContestEntries must be received by June 30, 2023 International Dark-Sky Association(DarkSky), a leading global…
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BizPEOPLE
Mimi Coomler
Tucson Medical Center CEO Mimi Coomler has been named a 2023 “Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know” in Becker’s…
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BizNEWS
Five Tucson Residents Chosen Among 2023 Class of Flinn-Brown Fellows
The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation has selected 28 leaders from across the state as the…
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BizNEWS
NASA Honors UArizona Regents Professors, Alumna for Space Exploration, Astronomy
University of Arizona Regents Professors Marcia and George Rieke and UArizona alumna Jane Rigby have been recognized with NASA Distinguished…
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BizNEWS
Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $80,500 for the Local Community
Pima Federal Credit Union has announced that its 10th Annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $80,500. The event, held on…
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BizNEWS
Doughbird Now Open in Tucson
Tucson-native Sam Fox, and his team at Fox Restaurant Concepts announce an offbeatand delicious new dining experience in Tucson on…
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BizPEOPLE
Shaima Namazifard
Tucson Federal Credit Union has announced Shaima Namazifard as its VP of business services. The newly created role reflects TFCU’s…
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BizNEWS
The Leo Kent Hotel Opens in Downtown Tucson
The Leo Kent, Tucson, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has opened inside the iconic One South Church building. The lifestyle hotel…
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BizNEWS
UArizona Breaks Ground on New William M. “Bill” Clements Golf Center
The University of Arizona, Arizona Athletics and Tucson Country Club have reached an agreement to construct a new facility to…
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BizNEWS
Hughes Federal Credit Union Celebrates 14 Years of CUNA Diamond Award Wins
Hughes Federal Credit Union has that it received two prestigious Diamond Awards from the Credit Union National Association’s Marketing &…
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BizNEWS
Cox Charities’ Grant Application Cycle to Close May 26
As inflation rises, nonprofit organizations throughout the state are especially feeling the pinch, particularly since charitable giving declined in 2022. This year,…
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BizNEWS
The Future of Steele: Researchers Advance on Pediatric Cancer, Disease
By Loni Nannini At Steele Children’s Research Center, a cadre of talented researchers, physicians and community partners are paving the…
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BizNEWS
Wildlife Rehab: Tucson Wildlife Center Marks 25 Years of Saving Injured Animals
By Dave Perry Growing up in a wilder, less-populated Tucson, Lisa Bates rescued large, injured animals. Deer. Bobcats. Raptors. Then…
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BizNEWS
Tucson International Airport Welcomes New Nonstop Daily Service to Orange County
Alaska Airlines has announced new nonstop service between Southern Arizona and Southern California with flights connecting Tucson International Airport (TUS)…
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BizNEWS
Gadsden Company Announces Construction of Bautista Apartments in Mercado District
Joint-development partners PEG Companies, a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment firm known for their innovative projects and The Gadsden…
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BizNEWS
Crew Completes First Mission in Pressurized Habitat at Biosphere 2
Shooting for the stars means first practicing on Earth, says a University of Arizona researcher. By Mikayla Mace Kelley, University…
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BizNEWS
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Confers 2023 Circle of Excellence Awards
In its annual celebration of outstanding community champions who volunteer their time, talent, and resources to build a thriving community, United Way…
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Pima County Launches New Spanish Facebook Page
Pima County launched a new Facebook page dedicated to providing information in Spanish. By creating this page, the county hopes…
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BizPEOPLE
Ricardo Bolivar
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union recently welcomed Ricardo Bolivar as a relationship manager working out of the Tucson Branch at…
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BizPEOPLE
Stephen W. McCahon
Applied Energetics, Inc., a leader in the advancement of ultrashort pulse laser, announced that Stephen W. McCahon, age 63, has…
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BizNEWS
Pyx Health Named Finalist in Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas
Pyx Health, a Tucson-based tech-enabled services company that provides health plans and their members an innovative, scalable solution that effectively…
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BizNEWS
Simpleview Launches “Game-Changing” Data Engine for Destination Marketing Companies
Simpleview has launched a business intelligence suite and warehouse that provides destination marketing organizations with highly reliable, accessible, and digestible…
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BizNEWS
Tucson on Ballot of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards
Visit Tucson has announced that the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards survey is now live with Tucson on…
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BizNEWS
Rancho Sahuarita Self Storage & RV Opens
Rancho Sahuarita Self Storage & RV has opened for business in the Rancho Sahuarita masterplan. The new facility, located at…
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UArizona Ranks No. 29 in Top 100 Universities Granted Utility Patents
University of Arizona inventors were issued 92 patents in 2022. By Paul Tumarkin , Tech Launch Arizona The University of…
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OOROO to Offer Auto Service at Tucson International Airport
Known for convenience and customer service, Tucson International Airport has welcomed a new amenity that will add to the customer…
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Millennial CEO Partners with Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa for Women’s Wellness Retreat
A highly anticipated collab with Miraval Resort and Spa, that begins on June 22, will bring “quiet luxury” within reach…
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La Paloma Country Club Unveils New Toptracer Range
La Paloma Country Club recently unveiled its new Toptracer Range on its practice range. Toptracer Range delivers the same ball-tracking…
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BizNEWS
Tucson’s Commerce Bank of Arizona to Merge with Bank 34 to Create $1 Billion Bank
Bancorp 34, Inc. the holding company of Bank 34, and CBOA Financial, Inc., the holding company of Tucson-based Commerce Bank…
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BizNEWS
Tucson Startup Lunasonde Chosen for Amazon Web Services’ Space Cohort
Tucson-based startup Lunasonde has been selected as one of 14 startups in Amazon Web Services’ 2023 Space Accelerator Cohort, a technical, business…
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Pima County Partnership Creates Pipeline from High School to High-Paying Jobs
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Announces Andrew Britton as New CEO
Hughes Federal Credit Union has announced that long-time credit union executive Andrew Britton has been appointed president and CEO, replacing…
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Alice Templeton
Stantec has announced the hiring of Alice Templeton as a client relations and community leadership specialist. She is joining Stantec’s…
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Tumerico Tops Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the Southwest
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Carondelet Health Network Celebrates 143rd Anniversary of Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital
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Lee Lambert
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CBRE Arranges $110 Million Sale of JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
CBRE facilitated the sale of the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, a 575-key resort located at 3800 West Starr…
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UArizona MIS, Earth Sciences Named Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report once again ranked the University of Arizona’s management information systems program No. 1 among public…
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Pima Federal Receives Diamond Award for Outstanding Marketing
Pima Federal Credit Union has announced it received a Credit Union National Association Diamond Award. This prestigious award is presented…
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Lance Jones
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Megan Powe
Carondelet Health Network has announced that Megan Powe is now the COO for Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital. Powe joined Carondelet Health Network as…
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Salad and Go to Open Fifth Tucson Location Amid Expansion
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Pima County Approves Economic Development Plan
The Pima County Board of Supervisors, at its April 18 meeting, voted 3-2 to approve an updated economic development strategic…
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Robert Swick
Hughes Federal Credit Union has announced that Robert J. Swick will be retiring from his position as president on Apr. 28, followed…
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Jimena Valdés
Jimena Valdés has been promoted to senior VP of member experience for Vantage West Credit Union. In her new role,…
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Eller College of Management Entrepreneur Showcases New Clothing Brand
By Quin Madden, El Inde Arizona Eller College of Management student entrepreneur, John Michael Filippone ’24 BSBA, has taken his clothing brand,…
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Tucson Museum of Art Honors Two Philanthropic Families
The Tucson Museum of Art (TMA) is honored to commemorate Alice and Paul Baker and Beth and I. Michael Kasser…
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Carondelet Health Network Opens New Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
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Tucson Federal Credit Union Marks First Namesake Day with $50,000 to Charities
Tucson Federal Credit Union celebrated the first annual TFCU Day Apr. 14. In 2022, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, proclaimed the…
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FEATURES
Spring Issue 2023
From the Publisher TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY AT 75 REGION’S COMMERCIAL AVIATION SECTOR The Tucson Airport Authority is truly a community powerhouse.…
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A Beacon for Pediatric Care
UArizona Steele Children’s Research Center Celebrates 30 Years By Loni Nannini Vision and passion converge with scientific innovation at the University…
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Space Science is Our Super Bowl
UArizona Programs Generate $560.5 Million Each Year By David Pittman When it comes to outer space, the University of Arizona is…
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Tucson Airport Authority at 75
$8.3 Billion Annual Economic Impact By Jay Gonzales Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) has come a long way in the 75…
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In Plane View
Tucson Airport Authority Board Champions Diverse Perspectives By Jay Gonzales Keri Silvyn thinks there’s a passion needed to be a…
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An Airport for the Future
$1.5 Billion Investment in TUS Over Next Decade By Jay Gonzales If you have a window seat flying in or…
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Connecting for Success
MPA’s 25 Years as Facilitator and Connector for Southern Arizona By Romi Carrell Wittman “Rising tides raise all ships. Many hands…
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Metropolitan Pima Alliance at 25 – Empowering the Future
MPA’s ‘Immersion’ Program Connects, Educates By Romi Carrell Wittman MPA’s Immersion program trains the next generation of community leaders to…
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Today’s Visitor, Tomorrow’s Talent
Sun Corridor Inc. Ramps Up Talent Attraction, Social Media Campaigns By Tara Kirkpatrick As potential talent looks for new…
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Commercial Aviation
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A Mission for the Mission
Preservation of Desert Icon Needs Revenue Streams By Christy Krueger One of the greatest attributes of the Mission San Xavier…
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The New Gootter-Jensen Foundation
Partnership with Tennis Star Murphy Jensen to Boost Cardiac Awareness By Christy Krueger There is a thought that sometimes when…
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2023 FATHERS OF THE YEAR
Peter Backus
Loving Father, Grandfather and Big Brother By Rodney Campbell One of this year’s Fathers of the Year has also been…
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Shane Clark
Dedicated to Family, Service By Rodney Campbell Lessons from more than 30 years of military service remain important in Shane…
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Fierce Dedication to Family By Tara Kirkpatrick When Vance Falbaum and Tammy Caillet-Falbaum married and blended their families, they brought…
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Reggie Geary
An all-star on the court and at home By Steve Rivera Nothing Reggie Geary has done – help lead the…
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Dave Heeke
‘All in’ as athletics family By Dave Perry A career in college athletics can consume all of a family’s time,…
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Q&A with Danette Bewley
From Top Gun to Tucson Airport Authority By Jay Gonzales There was never a doubt in Danette Bewley’s mind that…
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Jeffrey Quijano
Jeffrey Quijano has been named PNC Private Bank market leader for Arizona, leading a team of advisors providing wealth planning,…
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Commercial Retail Advisors Announces A. Torano Wines Lease at Broadway Village
A. Torano Family Wines has signed a lease for 892 square feet located at 14 S. Eastbourne Ave., in the…
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Tucson’s Dark-Sky Association to Launch Global Activities
The Tucson-based International Dark-Sky Association invites Tucsonans and audiences worldwide to reconnect with the benefits of a dark, star-filled sky…
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Spreading Threads Clothing Bank Gets $50,000 Grant from City of Tucson
Spreading Threads Clothing Bank has announced it is one of several small businesses and nonprofit organizations located within the “Thrive…
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Ambassador Jewelers Leases at Larsen Baker Building
Larsen Baker has announced that Ambassador Jewelers/Arizona Stamp & Coin, has leased the 2,600 square-foot suite at the Larsen Baker…
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El Tour de Tucson Ranked #1 in U.S.
USA Today has named El Tour de Tucson as the best road cycling event for 2023 in its just-released 10Best…
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UArizona A Capella Students to Compete in International Competition
From engineering to data science to biochemistry, students in all fields are bringing their voices together to create music and…
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Tucson City of Gastronomy Announces 2nd Annual Pueblos Del Maiz Festival
The nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy will kick off Pueblos del Maiz, the second annual month-long, bilingual festival that celebrates…
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Pima Community College’s Fashion Runway Show Features Sustainable Designs
Pima Community College’s Fashion Design Department has announced its Spring runway event, “A New Aesthetic – presenting a wardrobe that is…
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El Rio Vecinos Block Party to Support El Rio’s Teen-to-Teen Health Initiative
The El Rio Vecino Block Party will be hosted at the historic Pima County Courthouse on Apr. 15. Attendees can…
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Eliezer Asúnsolo
Eliezer Asúnsolo has been named senior VP and group manager for PNC Commercial Banking in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Asúnsolo previously served…
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Keysha Webb
Keysha Webb has been promoted to Senior VP, Strategy & Market Development for Vantage West Credit Union. In her new…
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UArizona Opens New, Game-Changing Applied Research Building
The University of Arizona celebrated the grand opening of its Applied Research Building Wednesday. The new facility will support the…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Gets 5-Star Superior Rating from BauerFinancial
BauerFinancial, Inc., an independent bank and credit union rating agency that analyzes and reports on the financial strength of the…
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Copenhagen Imports, Community Food Bank to Raise $90,000 to Support Hunger Relief
Copenhagen Imports has partnered with community food banks across Arizona and Texas in a company-wide fundraising initiative to raise $90,000…
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San Miguel High School Raises $23,000 from 2023 Golf Tournament
San Miguel High School hosted the 6th annual Rising Stars Golf Tournament on Feb. 17 at the beautiful Omni Tucson…
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Long Realty Company Announces Honors
Recently honored at Long Realty Company’s annual recognition event were two longtime company stalwarts, who won kudos—and prestigious awards—for outstanding…
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Magdalena Verdugo
The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders has announced that Magdalena Verdugo has been selected for the inaugural class of the…
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Don Jenks
Canyon Community Bank has promoted Don Jenks to Tucson Market President. Jenks has been with the bank for over three…
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Tucson Startup Aims for FDA Approval of Blood Test to Screen for 20-Plus Cancers
When Mark A. Nelson, PhD, came to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson in 1993, he was just launching…
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Mattamy Homes Announces Grand Opening of Westbridge at Silverbell
Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest privately owned homebuilder, is thrilled to announce the opening of Westbridge at Silverbell in Tucson. This community of single-family homes…
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Award-Winning Sonoran Wines Releases New Vintage
Sonoran Wines has announced the release of its newest vintage, the 2020 Mourvèdre red. This limited boutique bottle production is…
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15th Annual Agave Heritage Festival Kicks Off April 27
The City of Tucson was named America’s City of Century Plants during the 2022 Agave Heritage Festival, a uniquely southwestern event that embodies…
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Kim Allison
The Tucson Airport Authority has announced the hiring of Kim Allison as VP and CFO. As VP, Allison will join…
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Larsen Baker Signs First Lease at Sol Block
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UArizona Astronomers Race to Solve Brightest Gamma Ray Burst Ever Seen
University of Arizona astronomers have joined an international effort to study the aftermath of the brightest flash of gamma rays…
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Raytheon Gets $619 Million U.S. Navy Contract for SPY-6 Radars
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Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library Honor Hughes Federal Credit Union for 20 Years of Support
Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library has recognized Hughes Federal Credit Union for its ongoing partnership and contributions, helping…
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Pima County, City of Tucson Partner on Historic Fort Lowell Preservation Project
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Tucson related…
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Rodeo Hard Brings U-Haul Rentals to Marana
U-Haul Company of Arizona has announced that Rodeo Hard, a gear and tack store, signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood…
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Eric Entringer
Miramonte Communities, a subsidiary of award-winning Miramonte Homes, has announced Eric Entringer has joined its leadership team as president. Miramonte…
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Northmarq Secures $44.9 million in Construction Financing for Amavida in Marana
Northmarq’s Debt and Equity team of Brandon Harrington and Tyler Woodard secured $44.9 million in construction financing for the development…
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Tucson Botanical Gardens Ranks No. 4 in U.S.
Tucson Botanical Gardens has placed fourth in the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest for Best Botanical Garden. “We want…
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UArizona Student Success District Gets National Recognition
University of Arizona’s Student Success District has received the National AIA Interior Architecture Award, the institute’s prestigious awards program celebrating the…
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Carondelet Health Network First to Use New Tech to Treat Heart Disease Patients
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital is the first in Tucson and Southern Arizona to utilize a new technology and mapping catheter…
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Legendary Jonathan’s Cork Restaurant Has New Ownership
For over 40 years, Chef Jonathan Landeen has delighted Tucson palates with his signature brand of culinary genius. After a long…
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Paula Toomey
Southern Arizona Leadership Council has named Paula Toomey as its new communications and membership coordinator. Toomey previously served as the…
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Allen Kinnison
Allen Kinnison has joined the Southern Arizona Leadership Council as VP. Among other aspects of his new role, Kinnison will…
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University of Arizona Center for Innovation Generates $35.3 Million Economic Output
The University of Arizona business incubator network facilitates the growth of startups and expands industry through innovation. Tech Parks Arizona…
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Nova Home Loans is First Lender to Go Live with CreditXpert’s New Platform
CreditXpert, the predictive credit score platform that helps mortgage lenders extend better, more compelling financing options to every applicant, has…
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Cox Communications Updates Huachuca City Residents on Expansion Plans
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Fox Restaurant Concepts Announces Flower Child to Open in Tucson Apr. 4
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Tucson Medical Center Receives $5 Million Gift from Humberto and Czarina Lopez
Tucson Medical Center has announced a major gift from the Humberto and Czarina Lopez family that will establish an endowment…
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Carlos Smith
Paragon Space Development Corporation has announced Carlos Smith as the new CFO. Smith will lead Paragon’s finance team and report to Paragon…
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City of Tucson Announces Pioneer Pitch Competition
The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives, Pima Community College Small Business Development Center along with Local First Arizona,…
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UArizona Engineers Lead $1.2 Million Project to 3D-Print Parts for Hypersonic Vehicles
When engineers 3D-print metal objects, they use metals originally developed for conventional manufacturing processes. It’s a bit like trying to…
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WaFd Opens New Bank Location in Tucson
WaFd will open a new banking center, located at 3286 N Campbell Ave. to service the needs of the Tucson…
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White Stallion Ranch Makes 2023 List of Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film, TV History
Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the…
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CBRE Arranges Lease to New Operator of Sweet Tomatoes at Former Tucson Location
CBRE has arranged a 7,024-sq.-ft. lease at the former Sweet Tomatoes location at 6202 E. Broadway Blvd. to ST Three,…
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UArizona Startup Metfora to Advance AI-Enabled Diagnostic Technology
University of Arizona startup Metfora has announced that it is the recipient of a Small Business Innovation Research Phase l Award…
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The Tower at 5151 Broadway Announces Two Level 3EV Charging Stations
Kent Circle Partners | Seldin Real Estate, Inc. has announcedthat5151 E. Broadway tower has installed two Level 3, 50kW DC…
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Meritage Homes Introduces Houghton Reserve Alameda, Esplanade, and Promenade
Meritage Homes, the U.S. sixth-largest public homebuilder, has announced the opening of three new models and series in Tucson. Located…
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Beth Frantz
After an extensive nationwide search, the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation board of directors is pleased to announce that Beth Frantz…
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KB Home Named 2022 Production Builder of the Year
KB Home, one of the U.S. largest and most recognized homebuilders, has been named the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association’s…
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Roche Tissue Diagnostics Receives FDA Approval for Assay Label Expansion
Roche Tissue Diagnostics has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay as a…
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Cologuard Classic Moves to La Paloma Country Club in 2024
Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences tournament officials announced that the 2024 PGA TOUR Champions tournament will be played at La…
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City of Tucson Gets $900,000 Grant to Design Interstate 19 Pedestrian Bridge
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that the City of Tucson was awarded a $900,000 planning grant as part…
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DL Poole
Damone “DL” Poole, will be joining El Rio Health as the new COO beginning Mar. 27. Poole comes to El…
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Ian Thomas
World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, has announced the appointment of Ian Thomas as Chief Revenue…
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Angel Charity for Children Names UArizona Steele Children’s Research Center its 2023 Beneficiary
Angel Charity for Children, Inc. has announced that it has selected the Steele Children’s Research Center as the recipient for…
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Rio Nuevo Enables Las Vegas Celebrity Chefs to Open Downtown Tucson Restaurant
Chef Antonio Nunez of Las Vegas appeared at the most recent Rio Nuevo meeting with a request to support approximately…
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UArizona Wins Regents’ Cup, Gov. Katie Hobbs Provides Keynote Address
The University of Arizona is the winner of the 2023 Regents’ Cup, the Arizona Board of Regents’ debate and speech…
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Pima Community College Gets $1.4 Million Grant to Serve First Generation College Students
A new federal grant enables Pima Community College to serve 60 low-income and first-generation students interested in STEM from Alta…
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Errin Mendibles
Tucson Tea Company has announced that Errin Mendibles will serve as the new director of business development and public relations…
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Jana Weiland
Jana M. Weiland was elected as the first CEO for Rusing Lopez & Lizardi in January. She will continue to…
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Visit Tucson Joins Global Movement for Sustainable Tourism
Visit Tucson has joined the GDS-Index, a benchmarking tool run by the global GDS-Movement which is committed to promoting sustainable…
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Two Tucson Startups Chosen for Flinn Foundation Bioscience Program
The Arizona bioscience startups representing the 10th cohort of the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program are developing innovative products and devices…
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Vantage West Credit Union Pays TUSD Fall Student Lunch Debt Bill
Vantage West, one of Arizona’s largest credit unions, has paid off the total fall 2022 lunch debt for Tucson Unified…
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Jim Click Launches 14th Millions for Tucson Raffle
Automotive dealer Jim Click, Jr. has announced the launch of the latest “Millions for Tucson Raffle,” giving local charities another…
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Lori Carroll & Associates Wins Top Prize from National Kitchen & Bath Association
Lori Carroll & Associates was presented with the prestigious 1st Place Powder Room Award by The National Kitchen & Bath…
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Forbes Names UArizona One of “America’s Best Large Employers”
The University of Arizona is home to one of America’s best workplaces, according to Forbes. UArizona was included on the 2023…
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Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Celebrates Record 2022 Performance
At Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR’s annual awards ceremony held at Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch, 2022’s top producers and…
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Farhang & Medcoff Donate $50,000 for “A New Day in Court” Initiative
Tucson-based law firm Farhang & Medcoff, has donated $50,000 to the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law…
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Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink Extends to Oro Valley with New Name, Concept
Local restaurateur Tyler Fenton and his siblings have a new name and concept for their Oro Valley location of Reilly…
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CBRE Arranges $38.6 Million Construction Financing for Tucson Multifamily Property
CBRE has secured $38.65 million in financing for the construction of Aerie Northwest, a 144-unit multifamily property located at the…
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Barrio Viejo Nominated to Receive National Historic Landmark Designation
One of Tucson’s downtown neighborhoods, Barrio Viejo, is slated to receive National Historic Landmark designation by mid-2023. Barrio Viejo is…
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Catalina Council, BSA Marks 104 Years, Celebrates 79 Tucson Groups That Have Benefitted
Catalina Council, BSA, recently celebrated its 104th anniversary, preparing Southern Arizona’s young leaders for recreational and philanthropic opportunities. The Council…
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UArizona Gets $1.2 Million to Explore Farming at Solar Power Sites
The University of Arizona project could lead to new methods and improved outcomes for marginalized agricultural communities and foster solar…
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Greater Tucson Leadership Accepts Applications for Lead Tucson 2024
Greater Tucson Leadership has announced it is seeking dynamic, diverse and engaged Tucsonans to be a part of its flagship…
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Sheena Connor
Cox Business has announced that Sheena Conner has been promoted to the position of manager for market expansion within Cox’s Government…
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Roche Tissue Diagnostics Expands Janssen Collaboration to Advance Personalized Healthcare
Roche Tissue Diagnostics has announced that it has expanded its collaboration with Janssen Biotech Inc. to create companion diagnostics for…
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Ukrainian Startups Join University of Arizona Center for Innovation
The technology startups will receive business coaching, mentoring and other resources as they look to enter the U.S. market. Tech…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Announces 2023 Literacy Champion Awards
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona conferred four prestigious awards in education at the 18th Annual Business Leaders for Early…
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Mattamy Homes’ Saguaro Trails Named Southern Arizona’s Community of the Year
Mattamy Homes’ Saguaro Trails community in Tucson was recently recognized as the Community of the Year at the Southern Arizona Home Builders…
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Sam Swift
Sam Swift, CFA, CFP®, AIF® has been appointed CEO of TCI Wealth Advisors. He succeeds John Stephens to become the…
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2023 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences Announces Pro Commitments
Tournament Chairman JV Nyman has announced the latest round of player commitments to the 2023 Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences,…
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R&A CPAs Wins ClearlyRated’s 2023 Best of Accounting Award for Service Excellence
R&A CPAs, one of the Southern Arizona’s leading public accounting and advisory firms, announced that it won the Best of…
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NOVA Home Loans Presents $150,000 to Four Nonprofits
NOVA Home Loans teamed up with Reid Park Zoo, Tucson Botanical Gardens and local artist Pen Macias to donate a…
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UArizona Named No. 1 Producer of Fulbright Scholars
The University of Arizona is tied for No. 1 among U.S. research institutions and set a new university record with…
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Dave’s Hot Chicken to Open First Tucson Location
Dave’s Hot Chicken, the scrappy late-night pop-up turned hot chicken sensation, has announced the grand opening of its first restaurant…
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Jessica Gamboa
Jessica Gamboa, senior business risk analyst at Vantage West Credit Union, was selected to join the “crashers” cohort attending Credit…
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Economic Impact of UArizona Space Sciences Rivals Super Bowl
A new report spotlights the significant impact of University of Arizona space sciences activities, which generate $560.5 million every year…
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BeachFleischman One of 10 “Best Firms for Young Accountants to Work For” in the U.S.
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La Posada Begins Construction on New Senior Living Community in Oro Valley
La Posada has announced the groundbreaking of a new campus in Oro Valley, an expansion of its award-winning senior living…
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Michael McDonald
Following an extensive, nationwide search, the board and staff of Arizona Land and Water Trust have announced long-time nonprofit leader Michael McDonald…
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UArizona Study: Key to Healthier Employees Lies in Office Noise Level
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GUEST COLUMN: Real Estate Risk Management and Insurance Strategies to Limit Your Risk in 2023
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Cox Offers Scholarships for Local, Diverse Students
Soon it will be decision time for area high school seniors as college acceptances come in and the reality of…
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Exact Sciences Becomes New Presenting Sponsor of Cologuard Classic
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Rio Nuevo Approves Plan for Larsen Baker to Develop The Sol Block
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GUEST COLUMN: Solid Growth to Close Out 2022, But Mild Recession Looms This Year
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Tucson Startup Paramium Technologies Secures $1 Million Federal Innovation Grant
Paramium Technologies is a Tucson-based startup that grew out of innovations developed at the University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical…
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UArizona School of Journalism Joins NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy
The award-winning journalism training program has provided students from underrepresented communities a pipeline into newsrooms across media and technology. The…
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Raytheon Missiles & Defense to Move into The Refinery at UArizona’s Tech Park at the Bridges
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies, is the first corporate tenant at the new UA Tech Park at…
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Adam Begody
Adam Begody has joined The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson as chief development and marketing officer. The recent associate…
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Tucson Airport Authority Names New Board Chair, Members
Keri Silvyn, partner of Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C., officially began her first year as Chair of the Tucson Airport Authority…
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UArizona College of Science to Host Myth-Busting Lecture Series
The free discussions by University of Arizona faculty members will delve into aging, computer technology, climate change and COVID-19, and…
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Eurofins CellTx Lab Opens at UA Tech Park
Eurofins CellTx, which provides comprehensive laboratory services to meet the unique testing and processing needs of the transplant community, officially started…
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World View Partners with Infleqtion to Launch New Quantum Testing
Infleqtion, the global quantum ecosystem leader, and World View, a leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, have announced a partnership that…
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GUEST COLUMN: Why Career Exploration Needs to Start Much Sooner for Students
By Paloma L. Santiago, District Director, Southern Arizona Junior Achievement of Arizona What did you want to be growing up? What was…
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Three Pivotal Milestones for Southern Arizona Leadership Council
Tucson Values Teachers, Tucson Young Professionals and Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy By Romi Carrell Wittman The founding of Tucson Values…
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Pyx Health Launches New Program to Tackle Youth Loneliness
Pyx Health, a tech-enabled services company that provides health insurance plans and their members an innovative, scalable solution that effectively…
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Horizon Moving & Logistics Under New Ownership as it Nears Century in Business
An almost 100-year-old Tucson company will continue to be family-owned and operated as brothers Chip and Rick Dircks have sold…
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Bank of America Names JobPath as its Neighborhood Champion
Programs and services that are removing barriers to educational achievement and improving the economic status of underserved adults will expand, helping…
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A Unified Business Voice: Two SALC Members Share Their Why
By Romi Carrell Wittman Since its founding in 1997, SALC has grown from a membership of seven local business leaders…
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Meet the New Tucson Museum of Art Director, Norah Diedrich, Jan. 31
Tucson Museum of Art invites you to Get to Know Your Museum and the New CEO, a Special Evening for Businesses…
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Dr. James Liao
Dr. James Liao has been named chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine –…
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Centurions to Give $200,000 to TMC for Children
The Centurions will present a $200,000 check to TMC for Children on Jan. 20 in front of the entrance at…
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FORGE Ahead Welcomes MindReady to Accelerator Program
MindReady Co-Founder Jeremy Wolf offers some good advice to other startup entrepreneurs: “Just make the damn thing and ask questions later.” MindReady provides…
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Joey Martinez
Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR has announced that on Jan. 1, Joey Martinez achieved principal status, joining the employee-owned firm’s 13 active…
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Tucson Electric Power Donates $1.4 Million in 2022, Emphasizing Housing Stability
Tucson Electric Power contributed nearly $1.4 million in 2022 to about 140 nonprofit organizations or causes, including a significant focus…
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BeachFleischman Announces New Principals
BeachFleischman PLLC has announced the promotions of Jason Cook, Lydia Hunter, Travis Jones, and Victoria Meyer to Principal. The four…
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Caylor Design and Construction Chosen to Build Medical Respite Center
Caylor Design and Construction has been selected to build the exciting new Medical Respite Center, a place for homeless men and…
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Matt August
Arizona Theatre Company has announced that Matt August has officially begun his new role as the Kasser Family Artistic Director of…
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Pima County Board of Supervisors Approves World View Lease Redo
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has voted 4-1 to approve a new lease with southside aerospace firm World View. The…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Shifts to Local Business Advocacy Focus
2022 was a banner year for the Tucson Metro Chamber, earning a consecutive 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of…
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Lifted Trucks Announces New Location in Tucson
Lifted Trucks , the Southwest’s premier custom truck dealership, has announced the recent opening of its Tucson location. In business since…
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Sarah A. Kobeissi
Snell & Wilmer has announced that Sarah A. Kobeissi has been elected to join the firm’s partnership, effective Mar. 1.…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union, Kirk-Bear Canyon Library Unveil New Sensory Program
Members of the Friends of the Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, Hughes Federal Credit Union, the Autism Society of Southern Arizona…
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Beltone Arizona to Open First Tucson Clinic
Beltone Arizona, a statewide arm of the national leading hearing care provider and winner of Newsweek’s “Best in Hearing Care Retailers” award,…
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HTG Molecular Diagnostics Announces Closing of a $10 Million Public Offering
HTG Molecular Diagnostics, a life science company advancing precision medicine through its innovative transcriptome-wide profiling and advanced medicinal chemistry technology,…
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Winter Issue 2023
From the Publisher The importance of Tucson’s diverse and prestigious arts scene to our economic sustainability can’t be overstated. These…
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Power Move
American Battery Factory to Build First Gigafactory in Tucson By Jay Gonzales In the careful and critical process of American…
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A Boost for Bioscience
Roche Increases Local Manufacturing Footprint By David Pittman Roche Tissue Diagnostics is building and expanding manufacturing facilities in Marana and…
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Tucson Flourishes as Arts Mecca
By Loni Nannini Renowned as the “Old Pueblo,” Tucson has evolved into a 21st-century destination for the visual and performing…
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Major Players
Tucson has evolved into a 21st-century destination for the visual and performing arts. Here’s a look at some of the…
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Pride of Place
Scenic, Historic Arts Venues Enrich Performances By Loni Nannini Over two centuries, Tucson has set the stage for legendary actors…
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UArizona Exalts the Arts
A Pillar of the Arts Community By Loni Nannini The University of Arizona is transforming Southern Arizona into a stage…
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Voices That Elevate
Tucson Desert Song Festival Brings Global Vocalists to Region By Loni Nannini In its 11th season, the Tucson Desert Song…
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Jazz Across the City
The 2023 HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival By Loni Nannini It’s the smoothest festival in the West: The 2023 HSL…
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Expanding Influence, Economic Vibrance
Southern Arizona Leadership Council Honors 25 Years of Advocacy By Romi Carrell Wittman Improving our future. It’s a simple yet…
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Better Together
SALC Members Choose Progress Over Partisanship By Romi Carrell Wittman Southern Arizona Leadership Council’s member-wide meetings could be called the…
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Stellar Teachers Honored in 2022
As Raytheon Leaders in Education By Tom Leyde Tucson-area teachers were honored for excellence in the classroom Nov. 9…
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Flying High
$21 Million Expansion to Pima Community College’s Aviation Technology Center By Tara Kirkpatrick Near the thunderous roar of planes at…
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Sion Power Signals Expansion
Company to Add 150 More Jobs By Jay Gonzales Tucson-based Sion Power Corporation announced an expansion of its operation that…
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A New Home for National Security Research
Applied Research Corporation Settles in at UA Tech Park at The Bridges By Tom Leyde University of Arizona’s Applied Research…
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90 Years of Excellence
At Radiology Ltd., Every Image Tells a Story By Tara Kirkpatrick With a legacy begun by a prominent physician in 1933,…
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A Family Tradition
Father and Son’s Legacy of Leadership By Tara Kirkpatrick The inclusive culture that has shaped Radiology Ltd., helping to fuel…
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Primed for Growth
Radiology Ltd. Charts an Ambitious Vision for Arizona By Tara Kirkpatrick Closing in on a century in Southern Arizona, Radiology…
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Tucson Country Club at 75
Golf, Amenities, Camaraderie and Giving By Jay Gonzales In communities like Tucson that have been around for more than 200…
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A Giving Side
Members Reach Out with Scholarships and Opportunity By Jay Gonzales Steve Pearl didn’t have to be president of the board of…
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A Club for the Ages – Young and Old
Traditions Stay While New Amenities Take Hold By Jay Gonzales When a country club has a 75-year history like Tucson…
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The Gregory School Prepares Future Leaders
Private School has Provided a Robust Curriculum, Talented Faculty Since 1980 By Valerie Vinyard For more than 40 years, students…
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Ford Foundation Grant Opens Doors to Exploration
The Gregory School is Only Arizona School to Receive Funding By Valerie Vinyard The Gregory School’s Friday Exploration program is…
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Turning Students into Entrepreneurs
Fabrication Lab and Startup Program Open New Worlds at The Gregory School By Valerie Vinyard The Gregory School has a…
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African American History on Display
Interactive Museum at UArizona Highlights Tradition and Heritage By Christy Krueger Tucson’s newest museum, and the only one of its…
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Maria Mazon’s Cuisine Attracts National Interest
From Tucson to Top Chef By Christy Krueger When Maria Mazon opened her Fourth Avenue restaurant in 2010, BOCA Tacos…
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Simply Bits Evolves
Ting Acquisition Brings Fiber Optic Networks to Region By Rodney Campbell One year after selling their internet service company, Simply…
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Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Report Continued High Investment Activity in Central Tucson
One of the top sales near month’s end at Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR was of Vine Apartments, an 8-unit…
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Tucson Among Top Cities with Influx of New Residents in 2022
North American Van Lines, Inc., a household, international, corporate, and long distance professional moving company, has released its annual migration map…
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Regional Transportation Authority Gives Year-End Status of Road Projects
In its December 2022 status report, the Regional Transportation Authority reported that 929 projects have been completed. Of those, 17…
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Mosaic Quarter, TMC Health, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Announce Partnership
Mosaic Quarter Development, the developer of Mosaic Quarter, a sport and entertainment-focused lifestyle center, announced a new sports medicine partnership…
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Philanthropist, Restaurateur, Tucson Originals Co-Founder Don Luria Dies at 87
Tucson lost one of its most fervent community champions when Don Luria, 87, passed away after a short illness, surrounded…
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Larsen Baker Announces Two Drive-Thru Chipotle Concepts
Larsen Baker has announced that Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new drive thru concept with a mobile order pick-up lane known as…
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Arizona Cancer Center Gets $1.1 Million Gift for Holistic Cancer Care
The gift is from the estate of Tom and Catherine Culley, longtime residents of the East Coast and worldwide travelers A…
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Nova Home Loans Donates $150,000 to Four Local Nonprofits
NOVA Home Loans has teamed up with Reid Park Zoo, Tucson Botanical Gardens and local artist Pen Macias to donate…
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Pima Federal Announces $40,000 Given Back to Members
Pima Federal Credit Union has announced that it has selected the winners of its Great Auto Loan Giveback campaign. Ahead…
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Junior Achievement of Arizona Honors Local Heroes
Junior Achievement of Arizona has announced the winners of the 2022 JA Heroes awards. These awards honor those working in…
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Marriott SpringHill Suites to Open in January at UA Tech Park
The 110-bed Springhill Suites by Marriott will open in January in the University of Arizona Tech Park at The Bridges. …
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Miramonte Homes to Provide Build-to-Rent Communities in Arizona, Montana
Miramonte Homes, an award-winning leader in residential development headquartered in Tucson, announced the launch of Miramonte Communities, a new company…
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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Nets $350,000 Grant for Single Moms Program
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona has received a $350,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.…
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Volunteer Pilots Provide Free Travel, Gifts to Patients Through Angel Flight West
Four volunteer pilots with Angel Flight West presented gifts to the Hudacek-Monroe family and their daughter, Audrey during the “Flights…
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Austin Wright
The Tucson Airport Authority has announced the hiring of Austin Wright as Chief Communications Officer. Bringing with him over a…
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Tucson Celebrates Seven-Year Anniversary as UNESCO City of Gastronomy
In honor of Tucson’s seventh anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Tucson City of Gastronomy, a non-profit tasked…
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National Science Foundation Again Ranks UArizona in Nation’s Top Public Universities
UArizona saw an increase of more than $9 million over its fiscal year 2020 total and retained its No. 1…
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HTG Molecular Diagnostics in Numerous Abstracts at 2022 Scientific Meetings
HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. a life science company advancing precision medicine through its innovative transcriptome-wide profiling and advanced medicinal chemistry…
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Pima Community College Competes for National Innovation Awards
Pima Community College is a multiple finalist in the 2023 Bellwether Award competition, which honors outstanding and innovative community colleges…
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Mattamy Homes Closes on Land Acquisition for New Dove Mountain Community
Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest privately owned homebuilder, has closed on an important land deal in Marana, Ariz. The 59-acre property — soon to…
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Laura C. Belleau
Laura C. Belleau, a partner in the Tucson firm of Karp & Weiss, has been named to the position of first…
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Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Listed as No. 75 of 100 Fastest Growing Companies
Tucson-based Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR has been named among the nation’s highest growth companies. Since 1999, Initiative for a…
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BIO5’s Lisa Romero Named New Assistant VP in UArizona’s Office of Research, Innovation and Impact
Lisa Romero, a proven brand builder and native Tucsonan, brings three decades of experience developing and leading teams across academia,…
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NASA’s SOFIA Aircraft Finds Permanent Home at Pima Air & Space Museum
NASA’s now-retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy aircraft will find a permanent home in the Pima Air & Space Museum…
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Crumbl Cookies Adds New Tucson Location
Tucson is about to get a whole lot sweeter when locally owned and operated The Landings Crumbl Cookies, located at…
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Mission Integration Lab Launched at UA Tech Park at the Bridges
The University of Arizona Office of Research, Innovation and Impact launched its new research building in the UA Tech Park…
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Mosaic Quarter, Pima Community College to Pursue Collaborative Workforce Programs
Mosaic Quarter Development, the developer of a 90-acre sport and entertainment-focused lifestyle center, and Pima Community College announced they signed…
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PNC Bank’s Mark Mistler to Retire After 38 Years
PNC Bank’s Mark Mistler will retire as regional president for Tucson and Southern Arizona, effective Dec. 31, following a distinguished…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Helps Raise $27,500 for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
Hughes Federal Credit Union recently partnered with the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona in an “Over the Edge” fundraising campaign.…
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Gootter Foundation Announces Latest Round of AED Donations
The Steven M. Gootter Foundation has announced another round of donations of Automated External Defibrillators to the Marana, Sahuarita and…
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Sion Power Corporation to Expand Operations in Tucson
Sion Power Corporation, a leading technology developer of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles, has announced plans to expand its existing…
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Dimensional Energy’s New Tucson Plant Committed to Low-Carbon Intensity Fuels
Dimensional Energy, a startup company that aims to transform carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel, has launched its first demonstration…
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Bank of America Announces $950,500 Investment into 26 Tucson Nonprofits
Bank of America has announced $950,500 in grants to 26 Tucson nonprofits to help drive economic opportunity for individuals, families and…
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Arizona Party Bike to Donate all Winterhaven Profits to Community Food Bank
Tucson’s Winterhaven Festival helped launch Arizona Party Bike, now the company is giving back to the community in need. …
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Dr. Jillian O’Donnell
Arizona oncology, a premier provider of advanced cancer care across Arizona, welcomes Dr. Jillian O’Donnell to its gynecologic oncology team.…
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American Battery Factory Chooses Tucson for First Gigafactory
Gov. Doug Ducey and Paul Charles, president and CEO of American Battery Factory announced that Tucson has been selected as the…
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The Leo Kent Hotel to Open at Iconic One South Church
Opwest Partners, a Scottsdale-based investment and development firm, has partnered with Iridius Capital to open Tucson’s first soft-branded lifestyle hotel…
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GUEST COLUMN: How to Deliver a Memorable Business Pitch Heading Into 2023
By Lisa Lovallo, Market VP, Cox Communications How to deliver a memorable business pitch heading into 2023 Delivering powerful business…
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Pima Community College Receives $400,000 Grant to Strengthen Employer Partnerships
Pima Community College will receive $400,000 over the next two years as part of Strada Education Network’s Employer and Community…
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Brian Johnson
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, a Forbes Four-Star Resort, announced that Brian Johnson joined the hotel team as managing…
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Proper Shops Brings Flex Retail to Downtown Tucson
Proper Shops, a new flex retail space for local businesses, opens on Dec. 3 at the popular intersection of Congress…
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GUEST COLUMN: How to Maintain Company Culture Through Tough Times
By Greg Wells, Chief People Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona The past few years have arguably been a…
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Wells Fargo Foundation Teams with Earn to Learn to Help Indigenous and Rural Students
The Wells Fargo Foundation is joining efforts with Tucson-based Earn to Learn, the nation’s largest and most successful matched-savings scholarship program, to empower Indigenous and…
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Startup Tucson Announces 15 New Food Companies
Startup Tucson completed its third round of Recipes for Success Food Accelerator, as a part of a $300,000 USDA grant…
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Regina Romero
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero was selected recently for the Class of 2023 Rodel Fellowship, considered the nation’s premier leadership development…
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Caterpillar Inc. Demonstrates Its First Battery Electric Mining Truck
Caterpillar Inc. has announced a successful demonstration of its first battery electric 793 large mining truck and a significant investment…
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Phantom Space Corp. Praises New NASA Contracts
Phantom Space Corp. has announced it has been awarded four new NASA task orders to launch CubeSat satellites into space as…
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Simpleview, Satisfi Labs Announce AI Partnership
Simpleview, the leading provider of CRM, CMS, and marketing solutions for destinations worldwide, has announced its new partnership with Satisfi Labs,…
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UArizona Scientists Thrilled by Unprecedented Look at Alien World
Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have identified a “mystery molecule” that previously stumped astronomers. They’ve also gained…
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Larsen Baker Sells Summit Hut on Speedway
Larsen Baker, through its affiliate East Speedway Plaza LLC, sold the 22,960-square foot freestanding retail building occupied by Summit Hut, located at…
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TEP’s Go Green Award Recipients for 2022 Building a More Sustainable Future
Saving water, planting trees and supporting electric vehicles are just some of the sustainable practices Tucson Electric Power is honoring…
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Catholic Community Services appoints Elena Dwyre as new Chief Executive Officer
Catholic Community Services (CCS) of Southern Arizona today announced that Elena Dwyre, Chief Executive Officer of Campagna Academy, Schererville, Indiana,…
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Bayer Fund Awards $60,000 in Grants to Southern Arizona Organizations
The Bayer Fund awarded $60,000 in grants to area nonprofits tackling some of the biggest challenges facing southern Arizona, said…
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Junior Achievement of Arizona Hires Paloma L. Santiago New District Director
Tucson-founded nonprofit Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) is pleased to announce Paloma L. Santiago as the new District Director for Southern…
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$4 Million UArizona Research Grant Aims to Reduce Firefighter Cancer Risk
A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and Arizona State University in collaboration with their fire service…
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Gantry Secures $8.5 Million of Financing for Acquisition of Arizona Student Housing Complex
The Zone Apartments Near University of Arizona in Tucson Acquired as Upleg of Reverse 1031 Exchange; Fixed Rate Bank Loan…
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Emin Aydin
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) has promoted Emin Aydin to Director of Properties and Concessions on October 1. With nearly…
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Sarah Simmons
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Simmons as Director of Sustainability and Environmental…
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Rio Nuevo Receives Praise and Recommendations from Auditor General
When the State took control of Rio Nuevo in 2010 it added a statutory safeguard of requiring a triennial performance audit…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Receives 5-Star Accreditation from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Tucson Metro Chamber received the prestigious, top-tier accreditation of five stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and…
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barbata, European-Inspired Basement Bar in Downtown Tucson’s BATA, Now Open
Fresh on the heels of its landing on Bon Appetit Magazine’s list of the nation’s top 50 new restaurants of…
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Mapping Rock Glaciers to Understand Their Future on Earth and Mars
University of Arizona researchers developed a new method for analyzing rock glaciers, which could help scientists better understand these “hidden…
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El Tour de Tucson to Feature Big Names, Big Party
Some of bicycling’s big names – past and present – are expected to participate and ride in the Banner –…
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Dr. Joshua Carzoli
The MHC Board of Directors has announced that Dr. Joshua Carzoli has been named CEO effective Jan. 25, 2023. Carzoli…
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Gov. Ducey Launches One-Stop Shop to Start a Business in Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Administration today launched Arizona Business One Stop, an easily accessible online location…
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UArizona Researchers Help Develop Alzheimer’s Drug for Down Syndrome Patients
When a baby is born, each cell in his or her body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes or 46 chromosomes in…
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Register for Eller Economic Outlook
Join Eller’s George Hammond and Gus Faucher, chief economist at PNC Bank, for lunch as they offer analysis and insights on what…
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Ken Nichols
The Tucson Airport Authority has announced Ken Nichols as VP of planning and engineering. Nichols will be responsible for the…
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TUS Reports Airport Jets Above Pre-Pandemic Passenger Levels
Continuing a 2022 year-long streak of outperforming the national average, October passenger traffic at Tucson International Airport (TUS) surpassed October…
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Phantom Space Corporation Completes Stage Hot Fire Test
Phantom Space Corporation, a space applications company providing launch services and satellite manufacturing to business and government clients, has announced…
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Aspiring Astronauts to Train at UArizona
The Center for Human Space Exploration at the University of Arizona’s Biosphere 2 is launching its first astronaut training program with private…
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Two New Tenants at Casa Blanca Plaza
Larsen Baker announced the signing of two new tenants for a total of 16,913 square feet at Casa Blanca Plaza,…
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Tucson Bikes for Change Gives More Than 500 Bicycles to Underserved Youth
Tucson Bikes for Change handed out more than 500 bicycles to underserved youth just in time for El Tour de…
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Advanced Financial Company Announces Tucson Expansion, 150 New Jobs
Advanced Financial Company, a leader in consumer loan servicing and Property Owner Association servicing, billing and payment processing, has announced…
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Rio Nuevo Board Announces Empire Pizza Expansion, Other Downtown Investments
The Rio Nuevo board agreed to invest up to $512,000 to help Empire Pizza expand into the vacant Hydra space immediately next…
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NOVA Home Loans Celebrates ‘Where We Call Home’ Giving Campaign
NOVA Home Loans has teamed up with Reid Park Zoo for the first installment of its “Where We Call Home”…
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Mattamy Homes Announces Grand Opening of Tortolita Vistas
Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest privately owned homebuilder, is thrilled to announce the opening of Tortolita Vistas in Marana. This gated, luxury community of 31…
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Larsen Baker Signs Apricot Lane Boutique at The Plaza at Williams’ Centre
Larsen Baker has announced that Apricot Lane Boutique leased 1,120 square feet at The Plaza at Williams Centre, 5480 E…
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Roche Tissue Diagnostics to Celebrate Expansion of Manufacturing Operations in Marana
Local leaders will join the Roche Tissue Diagnostics community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 14 to celebrate the expansion…
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UArizona School of Theatre, Film & Television Ranked No. 6 Among Public Universities
The school is ranked No. 25 overall, making the top half of the competitive list alongside heavy hitters like the University…
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Simpleview Partners with Stroll to Support Destination Marketing Organizations
Simpleview, the leading provider of CRM, CMS and marketing solutions for destinations worldwide, has partnered with Stroll, a patented, location-based…
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Playground Bar & Lounge in Downtown Tucson to Reopen
Playground Bar & Lounge, a Loveblock Partners business, is reopening its doors on Nov. 11 after being temporarily closed for…
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New UArizona Health Sciences Center Receives $150 Million State Investment
Gov. Doug Ducey announced $150 million in funding for the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, a center being…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Invites Public to Shred & Toy Drive Event
Hughes Federal Credit Union is inviting residents to shred sensitive, personal documents at the Leman Academy of Excellence in Marana…
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Camp Bow Wow to Open Second Tucson Location
Camp Bow Wow, the leading doggy day care and boarding franchise, opens its newest Tucson East location on Nov. 5…
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Malea Chavez
Malea Chavez returns to Tucson, where she grew up, to lead the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Chavez brings…
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Banner-University Medical Center Strengthens Adult, Pediatric Burn Services
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson Burn Program recently hosted an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony to showcase its…
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Eric Gibbs
The Arizona REALTORS® held its annual leadership conference in Tucson and installed its 2023 state and regional association officers.Eric Gibbs,…
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Five Entrepreneurs from San Carlos Apache Tribe Compose Inaugural Native FORGE Cohort
By Kyle Mittan, University Communications Native FORGE, a University of Arizona program focused on supporting entrepreneurs in Arizona’s tribal communities,…
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Fox Tucson Theatre Eyes Expansion
Fox Tucson Theatre leaders recently presented concepts to the Rio Nuevo Board for a proposed expansion of the Fox on…
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Arizona Ranks No. 15 Among Best States to Succeed in Business
Amid Economic Uncertainty and Recession Fears, Where are Americans Most Likely to Succeed in Business? Business leaders are grappling with…
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Vision for an ‘Athletics District’
Improvements Could Amount to $1 Billion By Steve Rivera Dave Heeke and the University of Arizona have a longterm vision…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s Days of Caring Completes 100+ Projects
The United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s 23rd annual Days of Caring took place Oct. 21-22. Over that weekend, 121…
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Dr. Darren Peress
Tucson Medical Center celebrates a significant milestone of Dr. Darren Peress, a cardiologist and clinical cardiac electrophysiologist at Pima Heart…
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25th Anniversary of IdeaFunding Features 25 Companies Advancing to Final Round
IdeaFunding has played a significant role in the entrepreneurial landscape for 25 years and is Southern Arizona’s largest and longest…
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PCC Among Four Community Colleges Honored as Fulbright HSI Leader
Pima Community College is one of only four community colleges in the nation honored as a 2022 Fulbright HSI Leader. The…
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Downtown Tucson to Light up Streets, Buildings for Season and Safety
Desert Nights Downtown Lights, powered by the City of Tucson and Pima County, sets the stage for an upcoming festive holiday season in Downtown Tucson. …
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Ramona Walls
Critical Path Institute has named Ramona L. Walls as executive director of data science within C-Path’s Data Collaboration Center. Walls…
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Col. Scott C. Mills Takes Command: Davis-Monthan Gets a New Leader
By Tom Leyde Davis-Monthan Air Force Base has a new leader. Col. Scott C. Mills took command of the Rescue…
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GUEST COLUMN: Michael Guymon – President & CEO, Tucson Metro Chamber
Tucson Metro Chamber honors Governor Ducey for his leadership over the past eight years and encourages future leaders to support…
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MacKenzie Scott Invests $1.4 Million in Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona has announced a $1.4 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This generous gift is a part…
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Banner-University Medicine Receives Center of Excellence in Life Support Award
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson has earned a 2022 Center of Excellence in Life Support Award from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. …
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Tucson Roadrunners Vintage Bobblehead Unveiled
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition vintage Tucson Roadrunners bobblehead. The bobblehead is part of…
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Larsen Baker Signs Lease to Bring Original ChopShop to Tucson
Larsen Baker, through its affiliate Campbell Avenue Developers, recently acquired the retail building located at 2749 N Campbell Ave. in…
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FALL 2022
Fall Issue 2022
From the Publisher BizTucson is proud to present our second annual Women Leading the Region Awards, honoring the incredible women…
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Women Leading the Region
By Tara Kirkpatrick Our second annual Women Leading the Region issue spotlights 15 stellar individuals whose contributions to academia, athletics,…
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A Northern Welcome
Visit Tucson Annual Meeting Highlights New Travel Between Tucson, Canada By Jake O’Rourke At Visit Tucson’s first in-person annual meeting…
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Heeke’s Long Road Leads to Tucson
Michigan Man Finds a Home at UArizona By Steve Rivera For Dave Heeke it was a long and sometimes winding…
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Backing the Bowl
Sponsors, Supporters, Officials Ready to Get Arizona Bowl Relaunched By Steve Rivera Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl officials are champing at…
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A Focus on Tucson
Bourn Companies Specializes in Large-Scale, Mixed-Use Projects By Rodney Campbell Forgive Don Bourn if he’s feeling a sense of déjà vu.…
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Tech Launch Arizona Marks a Decade
From UArizona Minds to Marketplace By Jay Gonzales In the not-so-distant past, ground-breaking research conducted on the University of Arizona…
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From Computer Engineer to Commercialization
Doug Hockstad Leads Tech Launch Arizona to Prosperity By Jay Gonzales There was a point in his professional career when…
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Launching an Innovation Ecosystem
Tech Launch Arizona Posts $1.6 Billion in Economic Output By Jay Gonzales Though its decade at the University of Arizona may…
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Bigger, Better El Tour de Tucson
Route Tweaks, Cycling Greats Mark the 2022 Race By Valerie Vinyard As the Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson prepares for…
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Cycling CEO
TJ Juskiewicz Brings New Zeal to El Tour de Tucson By Valerie Vinyard For TJ Juskiewicz, taking charge of a large…
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Tour de Force
Kathryn Bertine is Women’s Cycling’s Most Ardent Advocate By Valerie Vinyard Longtime cycling advocate and Tucson resident Kathryn Bertine was excited to…
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Long Time Caring
Long Realty Cares Foundation Marks 20 Years By Loni Nannini Twenty years ago, employees with the largest real estate company…
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Grant Process Values Inclusion
Raffle Raises Thousands Each Year By Loni Nannini Since it was formed, the Long Realty Cares Foundation has fine-tuned a unique…
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Reaching Out
Foundation Finds the Underserved and Lesser-known Nonprofits By Loni Nannini This year, Long Realty Cares Foundation marks a 20-year crusade…
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Fighting Aphasia
University of Arizona a Leader in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences By Rodney Campbell Hollywood legend Bruce Willis recently had…
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FALL 2022
TENWEST Returns
Festival Celebrates Tucson’s Arts, Business Ecosystem By Tom Leyde The TENWEST Impact Festival returns to Tucson in November after a two-year…
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FosterEd Pitches a Winner
Nonprofit Aiding Foster Care Youth Awarded at Fast Pitch Tucson By Tom Leyde Children in foster care need a lot…
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Mara Aspinall
Managing Director – BlueStone Venture Partners By David Pittman Mara Aspinall is a biotech industry executive and healthcare trailblazer who…
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Erika Barnes
Executive Senior Associate Director of Athletics, SWA – University of Arizona By Tara Kirkpatrick The first sentence of Erika Barnes’…
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Elizabeth Cantwell
Senior VP for Research and Innovation – University of Arizona By Tara Kirkpatrick To be true to herself, Elizabeth “Betsy”…
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Mimi Coomler
CEO – Tucson Medical Center By Tara Kirkpatrick If you want to walk in Mimi Coomler’s shoes, start with the…
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Marcy Euler
President and CEO – Pima Foundation By Tara Kirkpatrick She may call herself “just a girl from Montana,” but Marcy…
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Carlotta Flores
Owner – Flores Concepts By Rodney Campbell Operating the nation’s longest-running, family-owned Mexican restaurant is more than a point of…
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Sarah Frost
CEO – Banner-University Medical Center Tucson – Banner-University Medical Center South By Rodney Campbell The woman who promoted Sarah Frost…
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Reneé Gonzales
CEO – Long Realty Company By Tara Kirkpatrick Running the region’s leading real estate company, Reneé Gonzales’ favorite part of…
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Lisa Hagins
Regional President – OneAZ Credit Union By Eva Halvax When Lisa Hagins first moved to Tucson, she knew she’d found…
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Styne Hill
Chair – Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Board of Trustees By David Pittman With wisdom, skill and dedication, Wyllstyne D. Hill…
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Karla Bernal Morales
VP – Arizona Technology Council By David Pittman Karla Bernal Morales, a leader in education, nonprofit and governmental endeavors, is…
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Lea Márquez Peterson
Chair – Arizona Corporation Commission By Tara Kirkpatrick In state matters of corporate, energy and public policy, Lea Márquez Peterson…
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Kathy Prather
Superintendent and CEO – Pima Joint Technical Education District By Eva Halvax Kathy Prather has never lost sight of the…
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Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott
President and CEO – Vantage West Credit Union By Rodney Campbell Being a manager is one thing. Being a leader…
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Michelle Trindade
Senior VP, Customer Experience – GEICO By Eva Halvax Michelle Trindade finds potential in everything. As senior VP of customer…
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BizNEWS
Tech Launch Arizona Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation, Commercialization and Impact
Tech Launch Arizona honored inventors and innovation leaders at its annual I-Squared Expo & Awards On October 11, 2022, Tech Launch…
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Eyemart Express Expands Tucson Footprint
Tucson residents can now see clearly faster thanks to the opening of a second Eyemart Express store. The optical retailer…
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UArizona Again Named a Fulbright HSI Leader
The honor recognizes the university’s high level of engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program…
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Pima County, City of Tucson Partner on Upcoming Job Fair
Pima County and the City of Tucson are hiring for dozens of jobs that potential applicants can explore at an Oct. 20 job…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Announces New Tucson Location
Sprouts Farmers Market announced it will open its newest store located at 4800 S. Landing Way in Tucson on Oct.…
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TuSimple Celebrates Expansion and Grand Opening of New Tucson Facility
TuSimple company leadership, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and local leaders gathered at the company’s Tucson facility Oct. 6 for a…
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Cox Employees Raise $75,000 for Southern Arizona Nonprofits
The more than 260 local employees of Cox Communications announced that they have raised $75,000 and distributed those funds to…
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Arizona Diaper Bank Gets $1.2 Million Grant to Alleviate Need
In partnership with the Wildfire Community Action Agency, the Arizona Diaper Bank announced it is the recipient of the Diaper Distribution…
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RBC Wealth Management’s Tucson Office Donates $33,000 to Youth on Their Own
The staff and advisors of the Tucson office of RBC Wealth Management have made a $33,000 donation to local nonprofit…
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Black Rock Coffee Bar to Open 4th Location in Tucson
Black Rock Coffee Bar, known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and popular FUEL®️ energy drinks, accelerates its rapid growth in…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Moderne Communities Closes on 14 Acres at Gladden Farms
MODERNE Communities recently closed on its purchase of 14-acres from Gladden Phase II for $4.35 million. The parcel is situated…
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Adam Foard
R&A CPAs, one of Southern Arizona’s leading public accounting and business advisory firms, announced today that Adam Foard, CPA, has…
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City of Tucson Named Among Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
Healthiest Employers®, the most-trusted U.S. awards program for people-centric companies, has released its annual award, the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in…
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Tucson Conquistadores Announce Geoff Hill as New Executive Director
The Tucson Conquistadores, the tournament management team that oversees the PGA TOUR Champions’ Cologuard Classic, welcomed Tucson native Geoff Hill as…
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Tucson Electric Power Joins with Volta Partners to Improve EV Charging Equity
Volta Inc., an industry-leading electric vehicle charging and media company, has announced a collaboration with Tucson Electric Power, an electric…
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Pima County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Small Business of Year Award Winners
The Pima County Board of Supervisors presented several independently operated local businesses with Small Business of the Year Awards. The…
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Gantry Secures $7.5 Million to Finance Acquisition, Repositioning of Tucson Retail Center
Gantry, the nation’s largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the U.S., has secured $7.5 million of bridge financing for…
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Randy Peterson
Imago Dei Middle School, a tuition-free private school serving children from low-income families, welcomes Randy Peterson, previously director of community…
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Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort a Finalist for Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence
Historic Hotels of America announced the nominee finalists for the 2022 Historic Hotels of America® Awards of Excellence, and Hacienda…
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DoorDash Partners with Mayor Regina Romero, Other U.S. Mayors to Tackle Food Insecurity
As part of its ongoing work to broaden food access, DoorDash announced a partnership with 18 mayors across the country…
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UArizona Recertified with Seal of Excelencia for Service to Latino Students
The seal, issued by Excelencia in Education, recognizes the university’s programs, policies, leadership and institutional culture for supporting Latino student…
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KB Home Announces Grand Opening of The Legends in Marana
KB Home has announced the grand opening of The Legends, a new-home community situated within the popular Gladden Farms master…
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Purnima Madhivanan
Purnima Madhivanan, an associate professor in the Department of Health Promotion Sciences at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards Honor 12 Small Businesses
The Tucson Metro Chamber announced 12 winners of the prestigious Copper Cactus Awards at its signature annual event at the…
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Pima County’s Emergency Eviction Legal Services Program Wins National Award
The National Association for County Community and Economic Development gave Pima County a 2022 Award of Excellence for its innovative…
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Cox Spotlights Employees During Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cox is again shining the light on some of the community’s amazing community leaders.…
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Stolen Painting Returns to UArizona Museum of Art
By Alexis Blue, University Communications It’s been a long journey for a painting stolen from the University of Arizona Museum…
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DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal Service Expands to Tucson
DoodyCalls, a nationwide leader in pet waste removal services, is growing its footprint in the pooper scooper industry with the…
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Mosaic Quarter Development to Work with EDGE Sports Group on New Athletic Facilities
Mosaic Quarter Development, the developer of Mosaic Quarter, a sport and entertainment-focused lifestyle center, has announced an agreement with EDGE…
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Jessica Barfield
Jessica Barfield has been named the new Tucson director of Local First Arizona. Barfield is an entrepreneur who became passionate…
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Lindsay Welch
Mosaic Quarter Development, the developer of Mosaic Quarter, a sport and entertainment-focused lifestyle center that completes the development of the…
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Caliber Receives Hilton Development Award for New Downtown Tucson Hotel
Hilton has selected Caliber, a fully integrated alternative asset manager, as a recipient of the 2021 Hilton Development Award. This…
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Critical Path Institute Names Dr. Daniel Jorgensen New CEO
Critical Path Institute has named Dr. Daniel M. Jorgensen its new CEO. An experienced leader in drug development, healthcare and business,…
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Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Selected to Deliver First Hypersonic, Air-Breathing Missile
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, has been selected to develop the Hypersonic…
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Kelsey Esham
Tucson Values Teachers presented the September Teacher Excellence Award to Kelsey Esham, a Prekindergarten teacher at Vail Inclusive Preschool –…
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Michael Guymon
Michael Guymon, Tucson Metro Chamber’s president and CEO, has received the prestigious honor of being one of six recently appointed…
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Autonomous Driving Company Pony.AI Expands to Tucson
Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, announced its plan to begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Tucson with…
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Opwest Partners to Open Hotel in Iconic Downtown Building
Opwest Partners, a Scottsdale-based investment and development firm, has partnered with Iridius Capital to open Tucson’s first soft branded lifestyle…
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Raytheon Missiles & Defense Hits Key Milestone in Glide Phase Interceptor Development
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has successfully completed the Systems Requirements Review – Prototype for the Glide Phase Interceptor. GPI is…
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UArizona Spacewatch Found Larger of Twin Asteroids Targeted in NASA Upcoming Mission
In 1996, the University of Arizona Spacewatch program discovered Didymos, the larger of the two asteroids that are the focus…
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Shamrock Foods Acquires 81 Acres for Distribution Center at Crossroads at Gladden
Crossroads at Gladden has 63 acres of property remaining for a mix of uses, with plans underway for a shopping…
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Kristen Sharp
Kristen Sharp will become the next president and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 31. Sharp is succeeding Dave…
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Roberta Diaz Brinton
Roberta Diaz Brinton, an internationally recognized expert in the cause and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, will be honored by Arizona’s…
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City of Tucson, Project Equity Launch Effort to Preserve Legacy Businesses
The City of Tucson and Project Equity announced a business succession and recovery initiative aimed at preserving Tucson’s small business…
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Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Announces Solar Investment for Nonprofits
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and partners have announced that $630,000 will be invested to provide solar installations for…
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Citi Expands Education Benefits to Improve Access for Employees
Citi is investing in the professional and personal success of its employees through a new Education Benefits Program, managed in partnership…
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Pyx Health Partners with Molina Healthcare to Expand Behavioral Health Services
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico has announced a partnership with Pyx Health to expand access to behavioral health services for Molina’s Medicare members.…
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UArizona to be U.S. Space Command’s first Academic Engagement Enterprise Partner
The partnership will provide university faculty, students and other partners with a forum to collaboratively address pressing challenges of human security,…
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Roche Assay Gets Additional Approval to Help Lung Cancer Patients
Roche has announced that the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay is available in countries accepting the CE mark as a companion…
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Sundt Foundation Donates to Six Southern Arizona Charities
The Sundt Foundation awarded grants to six nonprofits in the Tucson area during its current giving round. “Being able to help deserving…
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El Tour Loop de Loop Set for Sept. 24th
El Tour de Tucson will hold the sixth Pima County El Tour Loop de Loop on Saturday, Sept. 24, and will conclude…
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Sean Tanner
Keegan Linscott & Associates has announced the certification of Sean Tanner as a Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor. Tanner will join five additional…
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Livability.com Ranks Tucson No. 2 as Top U.S. Bike-Friendly City
These small cities and towns are giving Portland a run for its money as the country’s #1 biking city. By…
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Granite Gets $20 Million Construction Contract from Tucson Airport Authority
Granite announced it has been awarded an approximately $20 million-dollar construction contract by the Tucson Airport Authority to reconstruct an…
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U.S. News & World Report Lists UArizona Among Top 50 Public Universities
The University of Arizona is tied for No. 105 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s Best College 2023 rankings.…
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New Restaurant BATA to Open in Tucson’s Warehouse Arts District
In what will be the third local restaurant to open in his growing hospitality group, Chef Tyler Fenton has announced…
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NASA Taps Axiom Space for First Artemis Spacesuits
Commercial space leader Axiom Space has announced it has been awarded the first task order of NASA’s Extravehicular Activity Services…
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UArizona Opens First Microcampus to Serve Pascua Yaqui Tribe
The microcampus’s initial curriculum will include the Indigenous Governance Program courses jointly offered by the James E. Rogers College of…
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Critical Path Institute Names Kristen Swingle as President
Critical Path Institute has announced that its COO and Interim President, Kristen Swingle, has been named COO and President, effective…
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Arizona Athletics Expands Partnership with Banner – University Medicine
The University of Arizona is expanding its partnership with Banner – University Medicine through a new collaboration with Arizona Athletics…
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HungerWalk 2022 Kicks Off This Weekend
HungerWalk 2022 returns to an in-person event, with the Community Food Bank welcoming people back to the Kino Sports Complex…
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Forbes Names Pima Community College Fifth Best Employer to Work for in Arizona
Pima Community College has been named as the 5th Best Employer To Work For in Arizona in Forbes’ 2022 list of the…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Seeks Nominations for 2023 Literacy Champions
Now in its seventh year, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s Women United are seeking nominations for Early Childhood…
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Tucson Receives Grant from PetSafe for New Dog Park Project
PetSafe®, a global leader in pet product solutions, has announced the names of nine new communities receiving a 2022 Bark…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
NAI Horizon’s Lanne Chapman Multifamily Group Negotiates Sale of Gladden Farms
HSL Properties bought 57.8 acres of vacant land from Northwest Hospital in Gladden Farms for $14.2 million ($5.64 PSF). The…
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MeMe Aguila
We Care Tucson has announced that MeMe Aguila has been hired as the organization’s new executive director. An experienced non-profit…
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Riley Rasmussen
Barker Contracting, Inc., an ENR Southwest Top Contractor, has announced that Project Director Riley Rasmussen, was selected as one of…
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New Interactive Map to Improve Travel Experience at Tucson International Airport
Navigating Tucson International Airport (TUS) has always been a breeze, but now the travel experience is even more enjoyable. The…
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Pima Community College Sees Increase in Fall Enrollment
After two years of pandemic-related declines, enrollment at Pima Community College increased by nearly 10% for the 2022 fall term,…
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Raytheon Gets $972 Million U.S Air Force Contract for Upgraded AMRAAM Missiles
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has been awarded a $972 million contract for upgraded AMRAAM® missiles. This is the first AMRAAM contract to produce…
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New UArizona Center to Assist Native American Entrepreneurs
Native FORGE, made possible by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will provide entrepreneurial and data support for…
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Larsen Baker Sells Former McAlister’s Deli Building
Larsen Baker, through its affiliate First Avenue Associates, has sold the 3,750-square-foot freestanding restaurant building with drive thru located at 735…
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Raytheon Awarded $182 Million Contract for Surface-to-Air Missile System for Ukraine
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, was awarded a $182 million contract for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, also…
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Michael Mielke
AdValue Photonics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative fiber lasers for materials processing, scientific, LIDAR, and medical markets, today announced…
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City of Tucson Designates NOVA Home Loans a Legacy Business
The City of Tucson’s Legacy Business Program has designated NOVA Home Loans as a Legacy Business, an exclusive program that…
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UArizona’s $11 Million Energy Frontier Research Center to Advance Molecular-Level Space Science
Chemical and environmental engineering professor Erin Ratcliff will lead a national collaboration to create solar fuels and storage technologies that…
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Zuckerman College of Public Health Given $4 Million to Train Regional Professionals
The Western Region Public Health Training Center, part of the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, was…
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Tucson Electric Power Donates $870,000 to 78 Nonprofits in First Half of 2022
Tucson Electric Power has contributed nearly $870,000 to 78 nonprofit groups during the first half of 2022, with a focus…
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Bridget O’Brien Swartz
Mission Management & Trust Co. (Mission Trust) is pleased to welcome Bridget O’Brien Swartz as its Vice President & Fiduciary…
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Guy Shoaf
Lloyd Construction Company, Inc., a leading Tucson general contractor, has announced that Guy Shoaf has joined the firm as project…
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KVOA-TV Announces New Weekday Anchors
KVOA-TV is welcoming two new weekday co-anchors to the news desk. No stranger to KVOA-TV, Monica Garcia returns after six…
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R&A CPAs Named a Top 500 Firm for 2022 by INSIDE Public Accounting
R&A CPAs announced that it has been named a Top 500 Firm for 2022 by INSIDE Public Accounting. This annual ranking…
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Tucson Startup OOROO Auto Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies
OOROO Auto, a multi-award-winning auto repair and maintenance service provider in Southern Arizona, has announced it has been named to…
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Roche Tissue Diagnostics’ Announces Label Expansion for Assay
Roche has announced CE label expansion of the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP263) Assay in non-small cell lung cancer as a companion…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Needs Volunteers for Days of Caring
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is now inviting individuals throughout the community to register as volunteers for this…
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Tucson Among Top 10 Best U.S. Cities for Conferences
A growing number of workplaces are shifting away from virtual events in favor of face-to-face conferences. It’s part of a larger…
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Ruby Holguin
Ruby Holguin has joined Canyon Community Bank as Treasury Banking Officer. Holguin has been in banking for 19 years with a…
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Cody McGuire
Cody McGuire has joined Canyon Community Bank as VP/commercial loan officer, with an emphasis on commercial real estate. McGuire has been…
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Accelerate Diagnostics Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. has announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 17,500,000 shares of its common stock at…
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UArizona Researchers Developing Reusable Sponges to Remove Toxins
A team of researchers from the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University is creating a regenerable method for removing…
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Tucson Airport Authority Encourages Residents to Get Their AZ Travel ID
Tucson International Airport is known for its convenient travel experience and the Tucson Airport Authority wants to ensure every departing…
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Cox Conserves Heroes Awards Accepting Nominations
Do you know a volunteer or nonprofit taking action to create a healthier planet? If so, help recognize them with a…
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The Princeton Review: UArizona One of America’s Best Colleges
The University of Arizona’s top ratings came in fire safety, sustainability and quality of life, along with a top-15 ranking…
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Raytheon’s Hypersonic Missile Passes Second Consecutive Test
A hypersonic cruise missile co-developed by Raytheon Technologies has passed its second flight test in a row – an important milestone in the U.S.…
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Pyx Health Ranks Among Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest Growing Companies
Pyx Health was listed as No. 1160 in the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private…
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Spa Valencia Leases Space at Manzanita Plaza
Larsen Baker has announced that Spa Valencia has leased 1,780 square feet in Suite 238 at Manzanita Plaza, located at…
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Concord General Contracting Becomes 100% Employee-Owned
Concord General Contracting is going 100% ESOP. In 2020, Concord reached the goal of becoming a 30% employee-owned company. This…
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Tremain Ravenell
Educational Enrichment Foundation welcomes new Community Outreach and Development Manager Tremain Ravenell. Ravenell spent the last six years at the…
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UArizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy Ranked No. 5 in U.S.
More than $20 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants and contracts in fiscal year 2021 propelled the University of…
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Banner University Medicine and Kino College Form Medical Training Partnership
The pathway to training to be become a certified clinical medical assistant is now more accessible thanks to a new…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Invests $70,000 in Childhood Initiatives
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has announced new investments of $70,000 in Cradle to Career initiatives which will…
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Pima Community College Opens New Learning Center for Children of Students
The Pima Community College Early Learning Center, which opened this month, is a partnership between PCC, Child-Parent Centers, Pima County’s…
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Dr. John Elfar
Dr. John Elfar has been named chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine…
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11 Reasons: Tucson Living up to Title of UNESCO City of Gastronomy – KVOA News 4 Tucson
Reported by Sean Mooney BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Summer 2022 edition cover theme…11 Reasons…
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UArizona Cancer Center Again Gets Top NCI Designation as Comprehensive Cancer Center
The UArizona Cancer Center conducts novel research focused on developing new and better approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer.…
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Desert Angels Ranked No. 1 in Southwest, No. 4 in U.S.
The Angel Resource Institute HALO Report provides an annual report of national and regional angel investment activities. Its most recent…
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Benjamin Supply Acquired by Central Arizona Supply
Central Arizona Supply, the largest independently owned family wholesale and retail plumbing business in the Southwest, has announced the acquisition…
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The 390th Memorial Museum Foundation, Inc., announces the appointment of William Buckingham as the new Executive Director of the Museum. …
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Marie Buck
Western National Parks Association has announced that Marie Buck has been named CEO. Buck was most recently COO for the…
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11 Reasons: How Southern Arizona is Making Moves in the Tech World – KVOA News 4 Tucson
Reported by Angelique Lizarde BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Summer 2022 edition cover theme…11 Reasons…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Announces 2022 Copper Cactus Awards Finalists
The Tucson Metro Chamber’s 25th annual Copper Cactus Awards, presented by Wells Fargo, will celebrate Southern Arizona’s outstanding small businesses…
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El Rio Health Names Dr. Clinton Kuntz as New CEO
Dr. Clinton Kuntz has joined El Rio Health as the next CEO upon the retirement of Nancy Johnson, who served…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Reports Robust Year-End Performance
Hughes Federal Credit Union has announced another year of strong growth in multiple key financial categories including assets, capital, deposits,…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Goodegg Investments, Break of Day Capital Acquire Mission Antigua Apartments
Commercial real estate firms Goodegg Investments and Break of Day Capital announced the joint acquisition of Mission Antigua – a 248-unit class-B+ apartment community…
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Jeff Powell
Sun Corridor Inc. has promoted Jeff Powell to Economic Development and Research Director. Powell is responsible for supporting the economic…
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Susan Dumon
Sun Corridor Inc. has promoted Susan Dumon to senior VP, Economic Competitiveness. In addition to business attraction and expansion responsibilities,…
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11 Reasons: Tucson Has Quickly Become a Bioscience Mecca – KVOA News 4 Tucson
Reported by Destiny Quinn BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Summer 2022 edition cover theme…11 Reasons…
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UArizona Reports Record Number of World-Improving Inventions
For the first time, University of Arizona innovators have reported more than 300 world-improving inventions in a single year. By…
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2022 TENWEST Accepting IdeaFunding Pitch Applications
Applications are now live for the 2022 IdeaFunding competition hosted by Startup Tucson. IdeaFunding, Southern Arizona’s largest and longest entrepreneurial…
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Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta Returns for 11th Year
The 11th annual Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta presented by Vantage West, Casino Del Sol and Visit Tucson will return to Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, Oct. 6 – 9. …
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11 Reasons: Southern Arizona has become known as a health haven, and Tucson as the City of Wellness – KVOA News 4 Tucson
Reported by Rebecca Taylor BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Summer 2022 edition cover theme…11 Reasons…
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Rio Nuevo Announces Progress on Small, Medium and Large Projects
At the most recent Rio Nuevo board meeting, Chairman Fletcher McCusker began by expressing a positive post-pandemic condition and thanking the private…
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GUEST COLUMN: Resorts Should be Mindful of Risks in Capitalizing on Resurging Wellness Travel Trend – By Jack Clements
Wellness travel is back with a vengeance, and Arizona continues to be ideally positioned to capitalize on the resurgence. But…
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OneAZ Credit Union Reveals Winner of Perfect Match Bronco Giveaway
OneAZ Credit Union has announced the winner of the Perfect Match Bronco Giveaway, which ran from Apr. 1through May 31.…
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11 Reasons: Aerospace, Defense Takes Tucson to New Heights – KVOA News 4 Tucson
Reported by Lupita Murillo BizTucson Magazine is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson, with our Summer 2022 edition cover theme…11 Reasons…
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Carol Stewart Promoted to VP at the University of Arizona
Tech Parks Arizona leader Carol Stewart has been promoted to VP at the University of Arizona. She advances UArizona under…
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Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Earns Comprehensive Stroke Certification
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson has again earned The Joint Commission’s advanced comprehensive stroke certification, recognized nationwide as the gold standard in…
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Tucson Values Teachers Annual Supply Drive Underway
Tucson Supplies Teachers, an annual supply drive run by Tucson Values Teachers, is currently open to PreK-12 teachers in Southern…
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Arizona Technology Council Accepting Nominations for Governor’s Awards
The Arizona Technology Council is collecting award nominations to recognize statewide technology innovators at the 2022 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation…
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Tucson Ranks No. 13 Among Top 25 Places to Buy a Vacation Home
North America’s leading vacation rental management platform, released its fifth annual Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home report, and…
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Tucson Medical Center Named Best Hospital in Metro Area for Second Consecutive Year by U.S. News & World Report
Tucson Medical Center has been recognized as a 2022-23 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking first in…
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Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Complete Second Hypersonic Weapon Flight Test
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, successfully completed its second flight test of…
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UArizona Ranked Among World’s Best for Water Resources
The University of Arizona has once again been ranked as having one of the world’s top academic research programs for water…
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Pima County Historic Courthouse Wins Governor’s Tourism Award
The Pima County Historic Courthouse has been awarded the Governor’s Tourism Award for Best Arizona Cultural and Historic Preservation. The…
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UArizona Center for Innovation Wins Soft Landings Designee of Year
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation has announced its win as the Soft Landings Designee of the Year which…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Elects New Officers, Board Members
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona recently concluded its annual meeting with the election of new officers and board…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Saguaro Solar and Paracelsus Consulting Lease Space at Valencia Tech Park
Larsen Baker has announced that Saguaro Solar and Paracelsus Consulting, LLC leased 9,500 square feet and 10,000 square feet, respectively,…
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Marielle Babb
NüPOINT Marketing, a certified women-owned, full-service marketing and market research agency with offices in Tucson and Wilmington, Del., has named…
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Meredith Ford
NüPOINT Marketing, a certified women-owned, full-service marketing and market research agency with offices in Tucson and Wilmington, Del., has promoted…
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Film Fest Tucson Announces 2022 Lineup, Events
The 2022 edition of Film Fest Tucson will be held Oct. 13-15 and will feature programming on six different screens…
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Arizona Ahead of National Tourism Recovery Pace in 2021
Arizona’s status as a top-choice travel destination was reaffirmed again last year, as the state’s recovery of both visitor spending…
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Spectacular Webb Telescope Images Thanks to UArizona Instruments, Expertise
The highly anticipated observations mark just the beginning of many years of new science and discovery, and University of Arizona…
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Four Walls Real Estate Purchases Jacinto Plaza Office Building
Four Walls Real Estate, LLC has purchased a 4,952 square-foot office building in Jacinto Plaza located at 2583-2585 N. 1st Avenue.…
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Gary Robinson
Gary Robinson has been tapped as retail sales manager for Tucson Appliance. The brother of owner Chris Edwards, Robinson is…
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World View Hires Experts from NASA, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin for Safety Program
World View, the leading stratospheric exploration and space tourism company, hired three new industry experts to establish and lead a…
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GUEST COLUMN: Inspiring Health Through a Different Lens
By Dr. Cara Christ In public health, we work to make the healthy choice an easy choice and help people…
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Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of Noche de Exitos Gala
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its Noche de Exitos & Bi-National Awards Gala after…
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Larsen Baker Acquires Land in Southpointe Industrial Park for Development
Larsen Baker, through its affiliate Valencia Southpointe Partners, LLC, recently acquired the 5.6-acre parcel located at 6900 E Valencia Rd.…
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Hilands $178 Million Multifamily Sale Breaks Record for Largest in Tucson History
Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has announced the sale of Hilands, an 826-unit multifamily asset in…
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Dustin K. Howell
Tucson Appliance has announced industry veteran Dustin K. Howell as retail assistance sales manager. Howell has worked in the appliance/furniture…
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New Mojo Cuban Kitchen & Rum Bar to Open on Revitalized Block of Grant Road
Pledging to bring “the culture, rhythm, attitude and romance of Espiritu Cubano to Tucson,” local restaurateurs Nick and Alison Schaffer…
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Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $60,000 for Community from 2022 Golf Classic
Pima Federal Credit Union has announced that its 9th annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $60,000. The May 5 event,…
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Arizona Football: Rise With Us
Fall is right around the corner and Arizona Football is back in action at home in just 71 short days! Join…
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SUMMER 2022
JUDY RICH
President & CEO, TMC HealthCare Chair of the Board – Sun Corridor Inc. What are some of the ways you…
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DAVID G. HUTCHENS
President & CEO, Fortis Inc. Immediate Past Chair – Sun Corridor Inc. To what do you attribute some of the…
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DAVID SMALLHOUSE
Managing Director, Miramar Ventures Secretary/Treasurer – Sun Corridor Inc. What are some of the ways you have seen collaboration between the…
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SUMMER 2022
JOE SNELL
President & CEO, Sun Corridor Inc. Two of the top focus areas in the Pivot Playbook recovery plan are infrastructure…
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DAVID ADAME
President & CEO, Chicanos Por La Causa What are some of the ways you have seen collaboration between the various economic development…
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DANETTE BEWLEY
President & CEO, Tucson Airport Authority What are some of the ways you have seen collaboration between the various economic development partners…
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SHARON BRONSON
Chair, Pima County Board of Supervisors What are some of the ways you have seen collaboration between the various economic development partners…
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SUMMER 2022
BRIG. GEN. JEFFREY BUTLER
DOD Liaison Commander, 162nd Wing Air National Guard What are some of the ways you have seen collaboration between the various…
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MARC CAMERON
Vice President – Resource Industries Sales, , Services and Technology – Caterpillar Inc. Two of the top focus areas in the…
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MICHAEL CROW
President, Arizona State University What are some issues that you think need more or better collaboration and how would you begin…
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SUSAN GRAY
President & CEO, Tucson Electric Power What are some of the ways you have seen collaboration between the various economic development partners…
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WESLEY D. KREMER
VP, Raytheon Technologies, President, Raytheon Missiles and Defense What are some issues that you think need more or better collaboration…
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LEE LAMBERT
Chancellor & CEO, Pima Community College What are some of the ways you have seen collaboration between the various economic development partners…
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LISA LOVALLO
Market VP Southern Arizona, Cox Communications What are some of the ways you have seen collaboration between the various economic development partners…
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FLETCHER McCUSKER
CEO, UAVenture Capital Which economic development “victories” over the years have had the most impact on your business and why? The…
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IAN McDOWELL
VP & Tucson Regional Director, Sundt Construction Inc. Which economic development “victories” over the years have had the most impact…
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MIKE MENARD
General Manager, Bombardier Aviation Tucson Service Center What are some issues that you think need more or better collaboration and…
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DIANE QUIHUIS
Board of Directors, Pima County Industrial Development Authority What are some of the ways you have seen collaboration between the various…
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DR. ROBERT C. ROBBINS
President, University of Arizona Which economic development “victories” over the years have had the most impact on your business and why?…
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BILL RODEWALD
SVP, Regional Manager, Schnitzer Properties What are some issues that you think need more or better collaboration and how would…
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REGINA ROMERO
Mayor, City of Tucson To what do you attribute some of the improvements in collaboration between the various entities involved in…
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SANDRA WATSON
President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority Which economic development “victories” over the years have had the most impact on your business…
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Dr. CHAD WHELAN
CEO, Banner-University Medicine Tucson What are some issues that you think need more or better collaboration and how would you begin…
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Pima County Board of Supervisors Approves $1.93 Billion Budget for FY 2023
The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved the combined county budget for fiscal year 2023, which started July 1. The…
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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is among the 17 recipients who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President…
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Raytheon Gets $867 Million Contract for SM-3 Block IIA Interceptor
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, has been awarded an $867 million Missile Defense Agency contract to deliver…
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NexGen2022
Lani Baker
Principal & Chief Financial Officer Holualoa Companies Lani Baker brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate…
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Lindsey Baker
Chief Operating Officer Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona Lindsey Baker has always worked in nonprofit management. The skills she acquired…
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Gustavo Corte
Associate Vice President Financial Advisor Schaefer Present Investment Group/RBC Wealth Management Gustavo Corte, CFP®, earned his B.S. in Business Administration…
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Steven Eddy
Manager of Government Relations Tucson Electric Power AND UniSource Energy Services As the manager of government relations for Tucson Electric…
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Natalie Fernandez Lee
President Meridian Wealth Management Co-chair, American Heart Association 2022 Go Red For Women Natalie Fernandez Lee makes it a priority…
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Kendall Foster
Vice Chair (Tribal Committee) Arizona Association for Economic Development Tucson Young Professionals A native of Tucson and the Gila River Indian Community,…
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Melissa Lal
President Larsen Baker Melissa Lal is the president and managing member of Larsen Baker. She handles all facets of Larsen…
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Jordan Lancaster
Co-Founder & CEO Avery Therapeutics Jordan Lancaster is the co-founder and CEO of Avery Therapeutics, Inc., a Tucson-based regenerative medicine…
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Justin Lukasewicz
Program Manager Greater Tucson Leadership Owner & Executive Producer Tucson Improv Movement As the CEO of Greater Tucson Leadership, Justin…
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Carson Mehl
Vice President, Cottonwood Properties President, Dove Mountain Homes Carson Mehl began his development career with projects in Texas, California and…
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Shaima Namazifard
SBA Business Development Officer Vice President Wells Fargo With more than 10 years in the commercial banking industry, Shaima Namazifard…
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Keneshia Raymond
Interim Executive Director Tucson Urban League Director of Programs, Startup Tucson Author, “From HotMess Express to Achievable Goals” As interim…
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Anthony Schaefer
Realtor/Team Lead at The Schaefer Team at Long Realty Vice President of the Executive Council at Long Realty President, El…
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Emily Schaefer
Hospice Nurse, Haven Hospice Emily Schaefer proudly serves the Tucson community as a nurse with Haven Hospice. Previously, the University…
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Jeremy Sharpe
President – Sharpe and Associates Managing Partner – Rancho Sahuarita As president of Sharpe and Associates, Tucson native Jeremy Sharpe…
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Shalane Simmons
Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility Raytheon Missiles & Defense A Tucson native, Shalane Simmons’ experiences as a Sahuaro High School student…
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Allyson Solomon
Executive Director, Metropolitan Pima Alliance Director, Pima Community College Foundation Board National Association of Women in Construction Tucson “20 Women…
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Dre Thompson
Chief Executive Officer Tucson Industrial Development Authority Dre Thompson is the CEO of the Tucson Industrial Development Authority, a nonprofit…
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Jessa Turner
Director of Communications Tech Parks Arizona Jessa Turner is passionate about building the community through university-based economic development activities. For…
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Heath Vescovi-Chiordi
Director of Economic Development Pima County Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award for Emerging Leader 2021 Heath Vescovi-Chiordi graduated with a…
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Ryan Vondrak
Chief Executive Officer NOVA Home Loans As CEO of NOVA Home Loans, Ryan Vondrak focuses on NOVA’s path of responsible…
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Amanda Wiggins
President & CEO Marana Chamber of Commerce A community builder and connector, Amanda Wiggins relocated to Marana with her family…
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FEATURES
Summer Issue 2022
From the Publisher When we started this magazine, there was one underlying theme that motivated us from the very first…
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11 REASONS
11 Reasons the World is Watching Tucson
When we first launched this magazine, there was one central theme fueling it. Specifically, that The World Was Watching Tucson.…
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No. 1 UNESCO City of Gastronomy
Desert’s Culinary Scene Reigns Supreme 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By June C. Hussey What does Tucson have…
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No. 2 Silicon Desert
A ‘Geo-Rival’ for Technology Breakthroughs 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Christy Krueger Since 2018, when IBM’s Calline…
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No. 3 Bioscience Mecca
Strong Sector on the Rise 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Rodney Campbell When Fletcher McCusker, one of…
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No. 4 City of Wellness
Climate, Culture and Recreation Draw Visitors 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Romi Carrell Wittman Since the early…
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No. 5 Aerospace & Defense MEGAREGION
A Workforce Rising in Dominance 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Rodney Campbell Aerospace and defense are a…
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No. 6 Space City of the Southwest
Led by UArizona, Tucson Reaches for the Stars 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Rodney Campbell University of…
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No. 7 Cycling City USA
Tucson is Tops for Cycling 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Romi Carrell Wittman Tucson is one of…
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No. 8 Mining, Mineral & Surface Technology
High Paying Jobs Fuel the Community 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Tara Kirkpatrick When Caterpillar chose Tucson…
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No. 9 Downtown Revitalization
Bullish Investment Draws National Notice 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Jay Gonzales For longer than most Tucsonans…
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No. 10 Optics Valley
Creating Innovative Opportunity 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Christy Krueger In 1992, two events happened that had…
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No. 11 World’s Largest Gem Show
Largest, Oldest & Most Prestigious in the World 11 REASONS THE WORLD IS WATCHING TUCSON By Christy Krueger The Tucson…
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Broadway Crossing Fully Leased
Larsen Baker has fully leased Broadway Crossing, the recently acquired 86,500 square-foot shopping center located at 5355-5455 E. Broadway Blvd.…
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Larsen Baker sells North Building at SkyCam
The recently renovated north building at SkyCam on the northwest corner of Campbell and Skyline was sold as an owner…
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Tim Johnson
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. has announced that Tim Johnson joined the company as landscape architect in Tucson. Through a value-added…
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Dr. Shamudheen M. Rafiyath
Arizona Oncology, a premier provider of advanced cancer care across Arizona, welcomes Dr. Shamudheen M. Rafiyath to its medical oncology…
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Tucson City of Gastronomy Names New Certified Restaurants, Artisans, Retailers
The non-profit Tucson City of Gastronomy, which manages the UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation for metro Tucson and its Southern Arizona…
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BizNEWS
Raytheon Offers Up to $50,000 Signing Bonus for High-Demand Roles in Tucson
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, is offering sign-on bonuses up to $50,000 for engineering and some finance…
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Rio Nuevo Aims to Acquire, Preserve Sosa-Carrillo House
The Rio Nuevo Board has unanimously moved to acquire the Sosa-Carrillo House located on the Tucson Convention Center campus with…
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UArizona Engineers Design Motorless Sailplane to Explore Mars
Eight active spacecraft, including three operated by NASA, orbit Mars, gathering imagery of the planet’s surface at a resolution of…
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FEATURES
UArizona’s New Student Success District
Novel Concept Can Serve as National Model By Tom Leyde University of Arizona students have a greater chance of achieving…
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El Rio Health’s New Grant Health Center
Greater Access to Medical Services for High Needs Area By Tom Leyde El Rio Health officially opened its newest healthcare…
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Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine to Open Fall 2023
Transforming Healthcare By Loni Nannini The University of Arizona’s Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine is one step closer to…
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Roche Tissue Diagnostics’ New Employee-Focused Center
The Forum By Ken Cook This spring marked another milestone in the commitment Roche Tissue Diagnostics has made to the…
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Sun Corridor Inc. – Reaching New Heights
Region Eyes Future with Renewed Collaboration By Jay Gonzales For the better part of 2021, businesses and communities everywhere spent…
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Sun Corridor Inc. – A Moment in Time for the Region
$1.2 Trillion in Infrastructure Funds in Play By Jay Gonzales There’s a key scene in a famous 1980s movie in…
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Business Expansion & Relocation 2021-2022
SUN CORRIDOR INC. Recent Business Expansion and Recruitment Successes The following is a list of companies that relocated, set up…
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Williams & Associates Celebrates 45 Years in Business
Pros of Promos By Valerie Vinyard Sometimes, all it takes is a cool T-shirt or a flashy pen to give a…
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First Interstate Bank is Back
Merger Returns Familiar Name to Tucson By David Pittman A bank in Tucson has a new name with a familiar…
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Silver & Turquoise Board of Hostesses Supports Mission San Xavier del Bac
Honoring 70 Years By Loni Nannini It’s history is 70-plus years in the making: Since 1950, the Silver & Turquoise…
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Chieko Imada
Ballet Tucson has announced that Chieko Imada will serve as the professional ballet company’s associate artistic director and resident choreographer.…
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Margaret Mullin
Ballet Tucson has announced the appointment of Margaret Mullin to the position of artistic director. “The board of directors is…
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BizNEWS
Tucson Electric Power Selects Solar FlexRack for Community Project
Solar FlexRack™ announced it has provided dependable, cost-effective solutions and engineering expertise to Tucson Electric Power for an innovative community solar…
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Steward Observatory Expands Research, Testing and Operations at UA Tech Park
Tech Parks Arizona has announced that the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory is expanding the Engineering and Technical Services research,…
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Walton Global Sells 92 Acres of Land in Eloy
Walton Global, a real estate investment and land asset management company with $3.6 billion under management, has sold 92 acres…
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Tucson Airport Authority Joins National Industry Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Tucson Airport Authority has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Airports Council International – North America, an industry association dedicated…
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Gustavo Corte
RBC Wealth Management’s Tucson office recently announced Gustavo Corte has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. CFP® certification is the…
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Mister Car Wash Nationally Certified as Great Place to Work in 2022
Mister is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the first time this year. The prestigious award…
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Gantry Secures Funding to Develop 29 Luxury Townhome Residences in Tucson
Gantry, the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the U.S., has secured $7.7 million of construction financing for the…
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UA Center for Innovation Hosts Two New Canadian Startups in Soft Landings Program
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation has welcomed two Canadian startups to Southern Arizona through its Global Advantage Soft…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Launches 23rd Annual Days of Caring
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New Northwest Medical Center Houghton, Opens in Vail
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$4.8 Million Gift to Arizona Athletics to Strengthen Student-Athlete Experience
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Visit Tucson Annual Meeting on June 29th: Welcoming Canadian Travelers
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The Rio Nuevo Board Approves a $15 million Budget for 2023
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Arizona Athletics to Build William M. “Bill” Clements Golf Center at Tucson Country Club
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Named Earn to Learn’s 2022 Financial Partner of the Year
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Cox awards $35,000 in Diversity Scholarships to Arizona High School Grads
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Grows Centennial Endowment Fund by $2.4 Million, Goal is $25 Million
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Paragon Space Development’s Humidity Control Technology Flies on Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner
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NASA Planetary Defense Exercise Uses Apophis as Hazardous Asteroid Stand-in (Global Team includes UArizona Scientists)
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San Miguel High School Students’ Success: 100% College Acceptance, Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships
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Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Announces Scholarships Totaling $515,913 for 2022-2023
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U.S. Army Veteran Gets Mortgage-Free Home
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Cox Charities Aims to Give Grants Up to $10,000
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UArizona Innovation Produced $1.6 Billion Economic Output in Five Years
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Mister Car Wash Teams with Global Nonprofit to Improve Water Conservation
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World View Partners with Space Environment Technologies to Study Stratosphere
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Announces 2022 Circle of Excellence Awards
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Pima Community College Gets National Award from Global Tech Company
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RBC Wealth Management’s Vance Falbaum Named to Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
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Barbara Camacho
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NASA: UArizona a “Crown Jewel” for U.S.
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Emily Walsh
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Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort Earns Four Stars from Forbes Travel Guide
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UArizona to Confer About 8,000 Degrees
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Pima County, TMC HealthCare to Offer 800 Free Swim Lessons for Kids
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El Rio Health’s New Grant Health Center Opens
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Tucson Federal Credit Union Celebrates 85 Years
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Samantha Mathis
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona presented Samantha Mathis the Outstanding Teaching Award for her contribution…
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The Chuck Huckelberry Loop Wins USA Today’s Best Recreational Trail for 2nd Year
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GUEST COLUMN: A Brief Excursion on Yield Curve Inversions
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Motorcycle Training Concepts Chooses UA Tech Park for its Headquarters
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Tucson’s Barker Contracting Opens North Carolina Satellite Office
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Earns Diamond Awards for Marketing Excellence
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Paul Dias
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Brig. Gen. Jeffrey L. Butler
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Mike Candrea
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Raytheon celebrates 70 years in Tucson
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Aimee Graves
The Haven, a nonprofit substance use disorder program for women, has announced the selection of Aimee Graves as its new…
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New Era for Tucson International Airport
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Joyce Broan
The Tucson Museum of Art has presented Joyce Broan with the TMA Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022. The TMA Lifetime…
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Tucson Named to Food & Wine’s List of America’s Up and Coming Food Cities
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State Audit Reaffirms Success of Regional Transportation Authority
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UArizona Launches Incubator Outpost at Biosphere 2
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Rob Boenau
Gray Television, Inc. has announced that it has named Rob Boenau as the general manager of KOLD (CBS) in Tucson. …
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Justin Lukasewicz
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Stone Canyon Community Foundation Announces $250,000 in Youth Funding
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UArizona Hosts The Future of The Workforce April 21
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Spring Issue 2022
From the Publisher Throughout the past century, Arizonans have relied on the 5 Cs of the state’s commerce: cattle, citrus,…
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Aerospace/Defense & Space Industries Now a Foundation for the Local Economy
By Rodney Campbell The five Cs of the Arizona economy – copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate − that have…
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University of Arizona
A Global Leader in Space Achievement U.S. News & World Report Ranks University of Arizona No.2 in Space Science In…
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Southern Arizona’s Military Installations at a Glance
By June C. Hussey Southern Arizona is dotted with several key military installations. These contribute enormously to our economy and…
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Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Mission Possible By June C. Hussey Davis-Monthan Air Force Base has been a point of patriotism and pride for this…
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Arizona Air National Guard, 162nd Wing
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Raytheon Missiles & Defense
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Raytheon Missiles & Defense President Wesley D. Kremer
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Raytheon Invests in New Capabilities, Partners with UArizona
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Raytheon Values Partnership with UArizona College of Engineering
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Mining Regional Talent
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PCC Aviation Technology Center Ready to Soar
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Honors 70 Years in Southern Arizona
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Science on Display at UArizona
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Flandrau’s New Look
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Galileo Circle Engages Community with Science
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Laurice Walker
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United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona Accepts Cryptocurrency for Donations
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Holualoa Companies Sells Sonoran Reserve Community in Tucson
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Tucson Jewish Community Center Merges with Arts for All
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Education Forward Arizona, Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Support 200 Native American Students
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Pima County Board of Supervisors Taps Jan Lesher to be New County Administrator
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Raytheon Missiles & Defense Wins $651 Million SPY-6 Radar Contract
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Partners with Tucson Young Professionals
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Mac Ban Law Offices Give $50,000 to UArizona Law for Refurbished Student Courtrooms
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Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital Gets Advanced Certification for Primary Plus Stroke Center
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Raises More Than $15,000 for Tucson Wildlife Center
Hughes Federal Credit Union recently donated a check for $8,590 to the Tucson Wildlife Center through $5 donations for each…
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The Chuck Huckelberry Loop Nominated Again for Nation’s Best Recreational Trail
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New International Festival, Pueblos Del Maíz, to Honor Tucson’s Food Heritage
The nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy will kick off a month-long, bilingual festival to celebrate the gastronomies, histories, and food…
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Fourth Avenue Street Fair Returns April 1
The Fourth Avenue Merchants Association has announced the 2022 Spring Street Fair is back next weekend! The 52nd Annual Spring…
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Casey Carrillo
Casey Carrillo has been appointed to the Board of Directors for SARSEF-Southern Arizona Research, Science, Engineering Foundation. SARSEF focuses on…
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MacKenzie Scott Gifts Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson as Part of $281 Million Donation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson announced a substantial gift from MacKenzie Scott. This support is part of a larger…
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Local Organizations Net Grants from Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation raised $2.5 million in support of the local community at the 15th annual Evening On The…
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UArizona Sensor Lab Expands Healthcare Research Through Digital Tech
Every second of every day, someone age 65 or older suffers a fall, and 1 in 5 of those causes…
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United Way’s Volunteer Tax Assistance Program Available until April 18
The deadline for filing taxes for the 2021 tax year is April 18 and United Way of Tucson and Southern…
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World View Unveils Prototype for Passenger Space Travel
World View, an expert in stratospheric exploration on a mission to help spaceflight participants rediscover Earth, announced the debut of…
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Construction to Begin on UArizona’s Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
The University of Arizona and UArizona Health Sciences has announced the completion of a $23 million fundraising effort to build…
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Cox to Increase Upload Speed of its Low-Cost Internet Programs
Cox will double the upload speed of its low-cost internet programs, ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete from 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps, effective March 31. More than…
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James Webb Telescope Produces First Clear Image of Star
The University of Arizona-developed and managed Near Infrared Camera onboard NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has helped the telescope achieve…
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SAHBA Spring Home Show Returns in 2022
The SAHBA Home & Patio Show returns to the Tucson Convention Center on Friday, Apr. 8 through Sunday, Apr. 10.…
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Gootter Grand Slam, Gala Return for 2022
The Gootter Grand Slam returns this spring with a world-class lineup of tennis superstars, special honorees and a gala alfresco…
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Sion Power Corporation Reaches Milestone with EV Technology
Sion Power Corporation, a leader in next-generation rechargeable batteries, has reached a development milestone with its Licerion® Electric Vehicle technology demonstrating…
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BeachFleischman Expands into Mexico with Joint Venture
BeachFleischman, Arizona’s largest locally owned public accounting firm, and Terán Rojas & Associates, a Mexico-based business services & advisory firm, have announced…
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Kids of Steele Donates $180,000 to UArizona Steele Children’s Research Center
Kids of Steele, an organization that provides families with opportunities to work together in support of the University of Arizona…
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UArizona Researcher Leads $1 Million Effort to Fight Vision Loss
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Former Outdoor Voices Founder Launches “Try Your Best” Platform
Launching this week, Try Your Best is a first of its kind, Web3 community platform where brands and fans build…
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PICOR Charitable Foundation Gives $122,500 to At-Risk Youth
In its 27th year, the PICOR Charitable Foundation was again barred from flipping pancakes for the Tucson community by pandemic…
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Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Merge to Form Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona
After more than two years of planning and collaboration, the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona and the Jewish Community Foundation…
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Jennie Grabel
Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tucson welcomes Jennie Grabel back as Vice President of Programs as of February 2nd, 2022. Previously…
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PowerPhotonic of Scotland, UK Signs Lease For its First US Manufacturing Facility in Sahuarita
PowerPhotonic, leader in design & manufacture of wafer scale optics for advanced lasers and optical systems, head quartered in Dalgety…
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UArizona Health Sciences Colleges Climb in Blue Ridge Rankings of NIH Funding
The University of Arizona Health Sciences received more than $133 million in National Institutes of Health funding in 2020-2021, with several colleges showing improvements…
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Copenhagen Imports & Community Food Banks to Raise $90,000 To Support Hunger Relief
Copenhagen Imports has partnered with community food banks across Arizona and Texas in a company-wide fundraising initiative to raise $90,000…
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Innovative Energy Storage Startup Wins Sponsorship at UArizona Center for Innovation Fueled by Perkins Cole, LLC
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) is pleased to announce that CarbeniumTec has won the UACI Sponsored Launch…
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Long Realty Cares Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Long Realty, Southern Arizona’s leading residential real-estate brokerage, is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of its philanthropic arm. Long Realty Cares Foundation was…
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Ryan H. Goodell
Tech Parks Arizona has announced that Ryan H. Goodell has been appointed to the board of directors which oversees Tech…
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Panbella Therapeutics to Acquire Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals
Panbela Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage company developing disruptive therapeutics for the treatment of patients with cancer, has announced it…
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Three Tucson Startups Get Flinn Foundation Funding
A regenerative treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, a respiratory-assist device to improve COPD patient care, a blood-based test for colorectal cancer,…
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Bank of America Donates $25,000 to Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona has received a $25,000 donation from Bank of America to address food insecurity in…
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Tucson Mayor, Council Designate Joesler-Loerpabel House as Historic Landmark
The Tucson Mayor and Council voted unanimously to designate the 1936 house designed by noted master architect Josias Joesler for…
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Chef Tyler Fenton to Open BATA Eatery in Downtown Tucson
In what will be the third local restaurant to open in his growing hospitality group, Chef Tyler Fenton announced that…
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Constance Hargrove
Acting Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher has announced the hiring of Constance Hargrove as the new county elections director. Hargrove…
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UArizona Researchers Develop AI-Driven Method to Diagnose Lung Disease
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson have developed a new way to provide earlier diagnosis of lung disease.…
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Vertical Street Ventures Acquires Downtown Tucson’s Redondo Tower
Vertical Street Ventures has announced the acquisition of Redondo Tower, a downtown high-rise apartment building, in Tucson. VSV teamed up with Ral…
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College of Science Lecture Series on Minerals Starts This Week
Minerals are the building blocks of the solar system, Earth and civilization. During the 17th annual College of Science Lecture Series, University…
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Agave Heritage Festival Returns for 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the Agave Heritage Festival returns on April 28 with a renewed sense of purpose and passion. One…
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Jane Hamilton Gallery Celebrates 30 Years
Opening its doors on Subway Street in 1992, a little gallery that could, huffed and puffed, in the tiny artist…
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Grant Dipman
Loews Hotels & Cohas announced Grant Dipman as Managing Director of Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. He will be responsible for…
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Rusing Lopez & Lizardi $50,000 Gift Supports Courtroom Rebuild at UArizona Law
Arizona business law firm Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC has contributed $50,000 to the University of Arizona James E. Rogers…
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OneAZ Community Foundation Welcomes Applications for Community Impact Grants
OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation has opened the application process for the 2022 Community Impact Grants. This…
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Tucson Values Teacher Presents Excellence Award to Hennessy Miller
Tucson Values Teachers (TVT) presented the February Teacher Excellence Award to Hennessy Miller, an eighth-grade science teacher at B.L. Lauffer…
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Camille Pons
Camille Pons has joined Arizona Land and Water Trust as the new donor engagement manager. In this role, she will…
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Jim Click Announces 2022 “Millions for Tucson” Raffle
Automotive dealer Jim Click, Jr. has announced the launch of the latest “Millions for Tucson Raffle,” giving local charities another…
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Carlyle Completes Acquisition of Involta
Funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle have completed an acquisition of Involta, an industry-leading hybrid IT, cloud computing, and…
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New Study Shows Cox Has $692.1 Million Impact in Southern Arizona
A study just released by Applied Analysis shows that Cox, a family-owned business serving Southern Arizona, including parts of Cochise Country since…
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Notre Dame Federal Credit Union Acquires Mission Management & Trust
Member-owned Notre Dame Federal Credit Union has announced that it has completed the purchase of Mission Management & Trust Co.…
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First Interstate Bank Merges with Great Western Bank
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., parent company of First Interstate Bank, announced that it has completed its previously announced merger with…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson Names Denise Watters as New CEO
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is excited to announce that its Board of Directors has named Denise Watters as its CEO. Denise Watters…
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Rotary Club of Tucson Donates More Than $450,000 to Pima JTED
The Rotary Club of Tucson and Tucson Classics Car Show announced that they have exceeded their pledge to Pima Joint…
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Dr. Kristen Rundell
Dr. Kristen Rundell has been named chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Arizona College…
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Jyotsna Ghai
Jyotsna Ghai, has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Arizona Bioindustry Association. AzBio is exclusively focused…
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Four UArizona Faculty Named to National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors has named four University of Arizona faculty researchers among its 83-member 2022 class of Senior Members. NAI Senior…
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Tucson Federal Credit Union Announces Matthew Gaspari as CEO
Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) has announced that Matthew Gaspari has been named the new President and CEO of the…
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Cox Communications Expands High-Speed Internet to Huachuca City, Southeast Sierra Vista
Cox Communications is announcing plans to expand its high-speed internet, telephone, TV and security services to Huachuca City and southeast…
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City of Tucson Announces New Bilingual, Small Business Navigators
Small businesses in the City of Tucson can now connect with a team of professional small business navigators, dedicated to…
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United Way: Improving Lives from Beginning to End
A Look at Cradle to Career, End of Life Care Partnerships By Loni Nannini Social transformation through creative cooperation. It…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Accepting Applications for Scholarships
Hughes Federal Credit Union, as a part of its 17th Annual Scholarship program, is now accepting applications for seven $2,000 scholarships to…
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Garrett Sublette
Keegan Linscott & Associates, PC is pleased to announce that Garrett Sublett, CPA has joined the firm as a Sr.…
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Tucson Industrial Development Authority Names Dre Thompson First Ever CEO
Since its formation in 1971, the Tucson Industrial Development Authority has been run exclusively by a volunteer Board, appointed by…
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MHC Healthcare Earns 2021 Great Place to Work Certification™
MHC Healthcare is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. The…
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Five Ways TEP is Bringing More Solar to the Community
Whether we harness the sun’s energy from large community arrays or smaller rooftop systems, solar energy plays an important role…
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Long Realty Cares Foundation Funds Van for Homeless-Veteran Program
Life is getting a little easier for housing-insecure veterans and their families, thanks to a major grant from the Long…
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Visit Tucson Offers Great Membership Deals at Local Attractions For Tucson Show Of Support Week
Following a 2020 edition designed to support area attractions during the pandemic, Visit Tucson is launching the second edition of…
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Steve Cummings
Carondelet Health Network is pleased to announce Steve Cummings has joined as the Associate Administrator at St. Mary’s Hospital in…
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Hurricane Electric Establishes New Point of Presence at Involta’s Tucson Data Center
New network expansion will provide additional IP transit options for organizations in and around Tucson Hurricane Electric, the world’s largest…
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Hope Schau Becomes Executive Director of the UArizona McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship
Hope Schau, Eller Professor of Marketing in the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona has been appointed…
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Tucson 3rd City Nationally by Number of Built-to-Rent Houses
Communities of houses built for renting have become the hottest trend in residential living. 2021 saw the completion of 6,740 new…
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Casey Carrillo
Casey Carrillo has been promoted to assistant director for the University of Arizona Center for Innovation. Carrillo manages UACI’s regional…
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Tucson Ranks as One of U.S. Most Neighborly Cities
Neighbors can usually make or break a living arrangement. Which is why having good neighbors is one of the decisive…
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TuSimple Announces First Customer, More Successful Automated Runs
TuSimple, a global autonomous driving technology company, has announced that Union Pacific Railroad, the largest Class I railroad in the…
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Planetary Science Institute Celebrates 50 Years
When a handful of Tucson scientists joined together in 1972 to explore the solar system, they had no idea their…
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Vance Falbaum
The Tucson Airport Authority board of directors has welcomed its newest director, Vance Falbaum, who was elected at the TAA…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Names Michael Guymon New President and CEO
The Tucson Metro Chamber board of directors has announced that it has selected Michael Guymon to be its new president…
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Harnessing the Power of Community: United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Board of Directors
By Loni Nannini The board of directors of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is a reflection of diverse…
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Pima County Gets $1 Million in Federal Funding to Aid Tourism, City of Gastronomy Efforts
The Pima County Department of Attractions and Tourism was awarded $1 million in federal grant funding to assist the regional…
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GUEST COLUMN: Three Factors Influencing the 2022 Real Estate Market in Tucson and Beyond
By Jack Clements The COVID-19 pandemic hit the real estate market hard last year. From businesses who could no longer…
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Nathaniel K. Eggman, CPA
R&A CPAs, one of Southern Arizona’s leading public accounting and business advisory firms, has announced that Nathaniel K. Eggman, CPA,…
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Walgreens to Launch Village MD in Tucson
Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD announced plans to open eight new Village Medical at Walgreens coordinated primary care and pharmacy practices in…
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Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley Named Tops for Remote Work
Dwellics, an authority in U.S. city data and personalized advice on where to move, has unveiled the 2022 Report, Top 100: Best Cities…
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2022 Cologuard Classic Commits Include Jim Furyk, Ernie Els
2022 Tournament Chairman Josh Robinson announced a number of the early player commitments for the 2022 Cologuard Classic, set to…
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Tucson Plastic Surgeons Recognized by NewBeauty Magazine
Two Tucson plastic surgeons were hand-selected by NewBeauty magazine as partners and are featured in its Winter issue. Certified by…
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Lorraine Rivera
Gov. Doug Ducey has announced the hiring of Lorraine Rivera, veteran Tucson broadcast journalist and Douglas, Ariz. native, to serve…
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Brian Kidd
The Tucson Airport Authority has announced the addition of Brian Kidd as director of air service development. With 30 years of…
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OSIRIS-REx Team Wins 2022 Swigert Award for Space Exploration
By Daniel Stolte, University Communications The NASA and University of Arizona OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission team has been selected…
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Meritage Homes Announces New Phase in Star Valley
Meritage Homes, the sixth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., has announced the opening of a new phase in Las Patrias…
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Styne Hill
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has announced the election of Styne Hill as the new Chair to lead CFSA’s Board…
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Ron Marx
The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has announced that Ron Marx is the new Vice Chair to help lead CFSA’s Board…
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Paragon, Northrop Grumman Finalize $100 Million+ HALO Contract
Paragon Space Development Corporation has announced that Northrop Grumman has finalized its contract with Paragon valued in excess of $100 million for…
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Minerals Power the World
UArizona College of Science Dean Invites Public to Upcoming Lecture Series By Tara Kirkpatrick When the University of Arizona College of…
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Rio Nuevo Announces Change in Board Leadership
Mark Irvin has submitted his resignation from the Rio Nuevo board after 12 years of service. Irvin’s appointment was made…
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Pima County, YWCA Get $500,000 Grant to Help Stop Justice System Inequities
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Pima County Justice Services Department and the YWCA…
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Black Rock Coffee Bar Opens Second Tucson Location
Black Rock Coffee Bar is continuing to expand its national footprint with the grand opening of a new drive-thru-only store…
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Gustavo Corte
RBC Wealth Management’s Tucson office has promoted Gustavo Corte to the role of Associate VP – Financial Advisor. Corte joined…
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Charlie Buchanan
Habitat Tucson’s Board of Directors announced that Charlie Buchanan has been selected to become Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s next CEO.…
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Pima Community College Gets $490,000 from FAA to Develop Aviation Tech Talent
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration awarded $5 million in grants to develop a diverse talent pool of…
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Lightsense Technology Joins with Norwegian Salmon Company to Improve Pathogen Detection
Lightsense Technology, a pioneer in developing multi-spectroscopic solutions to address critical problems in public health—from the opioid crisis to the…
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Bank of America Announces Applications for Student Leaders Program
Bank of America has opened its application process for the Student Leaders program this summer, a paid eight-week summer internship…
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Sam Sufi
Diamond Ventures is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Sufi as Real Estate Development Manager. Sufi will use his…
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Jessa Turner
Jessa Turner, director of communications for Tech Parks Arizona, has been appointed 2022 president of the Public Relations Society of…
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$10 Million in Funding Brings National Prominence to UArizona Hypersonics Facilities
University of Arizona aerospace and mechanical engineering researchers have received $3.5 million in funding from the state of Arizona’s investment in the…
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Tucson Electric Power Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with New Wind Farm
A new wind farm near the Arizona-New Mexico border last month began producing clean renewable energy for Tucson Electric Power…
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Russell Public Communications Celebrates 20 Years
Russell Public Communications, an award-winning public relations and public affairs firm based in Tucson, marked its 20th anniversary this week and…
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Debra Stephens Cook
Dark Horse Media is proud to announce that Debra Stephens Cook has been hired as executive director. Originally from…
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Paragon Space Development Corporation Acquires Spacesuit Company
Paragon Space Development Corporation has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Final Frontier Design, a leading…
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Local First Arizona Launches Initiative to Boost EV Stations
Local First Arizona has announced its statewide Charge Ahead Challenge. The challenge urges business hubs across the state to help…
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Tai Chi Master and Daoist Monk Brings Global Revolution to Tucson During Pandemic Era
One of few ordained Daoist monks in the Western world, Monk Yun Rou is an authority on Chinese wisdom and…
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Tucson Realtor to Head National Council of Exchangors
The National Council of Exchangors, a non-profit trade association comprising real estate licensed professionals from across the country, has announced…
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Winter Issue 2022
From the Publisher World’s Largest Gem Show Returns The region’s tourism industry is ready for a rebound. The Tucson Gem,…
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World’s Largest Gem Show Returns
$131 Million Economic Impact to Region By Christy Krueger Tucsonans tend to take for granted the influx of visitors every…
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University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum
A Posh New Home in Pima County Historic Courthouse By Christy Krueger The University of Arizona’s extensive 103-year-old gem and mineral…
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Renovated & Reborn
93-Year-Old Pima County Historic Courthouse Gets New Look By Christy Krueger After several years of planning and renovations, the Pima…
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Great Golf and Golfing Greats for Charity
Tucson Conquistadores Raise $36 Million in 60 Years By Steve Rivera Roy Drachman and Bill Lovejoy would be impressed with…
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Cologuard Classic Brings Back the Fans and the Party
By Steve Rivera You can’t blame Kevin Sutherland for being excited for his return to the 2022 Cologuard Classic in…
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Like Living in a National Park
The Sonoran Desert is the Backyard By Romi Carrell Wittman Set amid the rocky yet lush desert landscape of the…
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Moonlight Canyon at Saguaro Ranch
‘Its Own World’ By Tara Kirkpatrick The ambitious new community, Moonlight Canyon at Saguaro Ranch by Miramonte Homes, radiates outward…
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The Saguaro Ranch Club
Focus on Health, Mindfulness & Well-Being By Romi Carrell Wittman At the heart of the expansive and rugged Saguaro Ranch…
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The Refinery Opens
New Commercial, Academic Hub at UA Tech Park at The Bridges By April Bourie The long-anticipated University of Arizona Tech…
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Challenge Accepted
UArizona Constructs Grand Challenges Research Building By Tom Leyde A landmark new sciences building under construction at the University of…
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Pima JTED Center Open for Business
$17.5 Million Career Center Welcomes Students By Tom Leyde They were once known as trade schools, places where high school…
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100 Years of Impact
A Century of Changing Lives in Southern Arizona By Loni Nannini Over the last 100 years, United Way of Tucson…
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Tony Penn
Leading United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona By Loni Nannini Tony Penn is a master of the turnaround. His…
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Stories of Success
By Loni Nannini United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is about empowering people—those who want to help and those…
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Model of Industry
Pima Community College Raises Beams on New Advanced Manufacturing Building By Loni Nannini Pima Community College is taking advanced manufacturing to…
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El Rio Foundation Marks Two Decades in HealthCare
Launches New Fundraising Program By Valerie Vinyard El Rio Health is a one-stop shop when it comes to healthcare. Doctors…
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Music Takes the Lead
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Mark Mistler Leads PNC Bank in Southern Arizona
By David Pittman PNC Bank’s recent acquisition of BBVA USA makes PNC one of the largest banking organizations in the…
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Laser Focus
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$50 Million Gift Names R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy
R. Ken Coit has a plan for the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and he’s putting $50 million behind…
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Has Your Cyber Insurer Asked About MFA?
By Cristie Street Business advisors have preached the merits of cyber-liability insurance for several years now, but usually with a…
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Tony Penn
2021 Greater Tucson Leadership Tucson Man of the Year By Mary Minor Davis Tony Penn always makes time for his…
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2021 Greater Tucson Leadership Tucson Founders Award By Mary Minor Davis When Wanda Moore’s husband, Jim, told her a designer…
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2021 Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni Excellence Award By Mary Minor Davis Margaret Larsen was getting ready for her workday when…
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Maurizio Balistreri
Maurizio Balistreri has been promoted to CFO at the Tucson-based Planetary Science Institute. Balistreri joined PSI in 2012 as PSI’s…
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Rory Juneman
Lazarus & Silvyn, a land use law firm with offices in Phoenix and Tucson, has announced Rory Juneman has been…
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Quidel Makes $2 Million Investment in UArizona
The University of Arizona announced that Quidel Corp., a major provider of rapid diagnostic testing solutions, cellular-based virology assays and molecular diagnostic systems,…
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Crest Insurance Group Completes 13 Acquisitions in Past Year
Crest Insurance Group, one of the country’s fastest growing insurance brokerage firms, has announced that it completed the acquisition of…
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AIA Southern Arizona Elects 2022 Board
The American Institute of Architects Southern Arizona Chapter has announced the election of its 2022 Board of Directors. The new board…
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Larsen Baker Sells Building to Southern Arizona Association For The Visually Impaired
Larsen Baker recently sold the office building located at 3350 E Grant Rd in Tucson. The buyer was Southern Arizona…
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Pascua Yaqui Tribe to Build 27 Townhomes on Reservation
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe closed with equity investor Red Stone Equity Partners to begin construction on its $9.6 million affordable…
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Michael Truelsen
Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly has announced that Michael Truelsen has joined the Recorder’s Office communications team. Truelsen brings to…
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Daoist Monk Brings Global Revolution to Tucson During Pandemic Era
Recent Tucson transplant Monk Yun Rou (meaning Soft Cloud) brings a unique opportunity to reduce stress and strengthen immunity during…
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TuSimple Completes World’s First Autonomous Semi-Truck Run on Open Roads
TuSimple, a global autonomous driving technology company, successfully completed the world’s first fully autonomous semi-truck run on open public roads…
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Sterling Real Estate Partners to Convert Hotel Tucson City Center to Apartments
Scottsdale-based investment firm, Sterling Real Estate Partners, recently acquired Hotel Tucson City Center in an off-market transaction with plans to convert the hotel into market rate…
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City of Tucson Launches Partnership to Boost Industrial Sewing Workforce
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SolSports, Tucson’s First Retail Sportsbook, Opens at Casino Del Sol
Tucson’s first retail sportsbook, SolSports at Casino Del Sol, has officially opened to the public. Guests will now have the…
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Bizarre PR and Doozie Newsies: True Stories From a Career in Words
Roger Yohem, an award-winning communicator who built a 40-year career around words, has released his debut book: Bizarre PR and…
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New Year’s Eve! Downtown Tucson Celebration ~ See Fireworks to Ring in 2022!
The Taco Bell New Year’s Eve Downtown Bowl Bash remains on schedule. Tucson’s version of Times Square will kick-off at…
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UArizona Research Again Ranks Among Nation’s Top Public Universities
The University of Arizona is once again among the nation’s top public research universities with $761 million in total research…
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The Year in Review: UArizona Research Highlights That Made the Headlines
Some examples of UArizona research that made headlines and had significant impact in FY 2020 include: UArizona Tracking Coronavirus Through…
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Angel Charity to Award Grants Up to $1.3 Million to Agencies Serving Children in Pima County
January 10th Deadline for Online Applications Nonprofit agencies serving children in Pima County are encouraged to apply for grants from…
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National Optical Retailer Eyemart Express Opens First Store in Tucson
Optical retailer Eyemart Express, known for making high-quality and affordable glasses in as little as 30 minutes, is opening its…
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Tucson Among Top 10 Hidden Gems of 2022 Housing Market
In 2021, single-family existing-home prices rose at the fastest pace in five decades at an average year-over-year pace of 18%–driven…
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Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian Donation to Help Start UArizona Law Advocacy Center
University of Arizona President Robert Robbins honored the all-alumni AZ Injury Law team of Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian for donating…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Gets Five-Star Superior Rating
BauerFinancial, Inc., an independent bank and credit union rating agency that analyzes and reports on the financial condition of the…
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Junior Achievement of Arizona Announces 2021 JA Heroes
Junior Achievement of Arizona has announced the winners of the 2021 JA Heroes awards. These awards honor those working in…
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Community Food Bank Announces Leadership Change
Community Food Bank CEO Michael McDonald will wrap eight years of service at the Community Food Bank in January 2022…
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Pyx Health App Gets Certified Status
Pyx Health, a tech-enabled services company providing health plans and their members an innovative, scalable solution that effectively addresses the…
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Michael J. Walter
AAA Landscape Inc. has promoted Michael J. Walter, a nearly four-decade veteran of the company, to president. Walter started with…
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Raytheon, DARPA Test New Concept to Transform Ocean Warfare
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, in partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, successfully completed a three-week demonstration of its…
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Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces Rebrand
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced it has completed a major rebrand. The purpose for the redesign was to…
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Larsen Baker Acquires Retail Corner at Broadway and Craycroft
Larsen Baker, through its affiliate Broadway Investment Group, recently acquired the 86,500 square foot-shopping center located at 5355-5455 E Broadway…
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OneAZ Donates to Southern Arizona Nonprofits
OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation awarded $70,000 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations in Arizona. This latest…
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Joe Rothenberg
Paragon Space Development Corporation has announced that Joe Rothenberg will be rejoining the Paragon board of directors. He was previously a board…
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Visit Tucson Names Felipe Garcia New President and CEO
After a nationwide search, Visit Tucson has announced that Felipe Garcia, current interim president and CEO of Visit Tucson, has…
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Avelo Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Flights at Tucson International Airport
Avelo Airlines launched its inaugural flights at Tucson International Airport this week, with its first arrival from Hollywood Burbank Airport…
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John Beck House Designated a Historic Landmark
The City of Tucson Mayor and Council unanimously voted this month to designate the John Beck House, located on Potter…
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Nova Home Loans Plans for 19th Annual Miracle en el Barrio Event
Preparation is under way for the 19th Annual Miracle en el Barrio event, presented by NOVA® Home Loans, scheduled to…
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Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle Raises Record $1,380,700 for Local Charities
Automotive dealer Jim Click, Jr. has announced that the 2021 iteration of his annual Millions for Tucson Raffle raised nearly…
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Jill Casey Pintor
Vantage West, Southern Arizona’s largest credit union, announced that Jill Casey Pintor has been promoted to VP of corporate communications…
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Knott Development Unveils Plans for Mosaic Quarter and Iceplex
Excitement is buzzing around Tucson’s sports community as plans for the sports and entertainment-focused lifestyle center, Mosaic Quarter, are unveiled.…
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Nextrio Acquired by California’s The Network Pro. Inc.
The Network Pro, Inc. a premier provider of managed IT services, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to…
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Roche Announces Digital Pathology Algorithms to Aid Evaluation of Breast Cancer Markers
Roche has announced the research use-only launch of three new automated digital pathology algorithms, uPath Ki-67 (30-9), uPath ER (SP1)…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Honored by Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library
The Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library recently recognized Hughes Federal Credit Union for its support and longstanding partnership…
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Tucson Arby’s Restaurants Aim to Raise $45,000 for Toys for Tots
For the third year in a row, the Tucson Arby’s restaurants are raising money for Toys for Tots, now through…
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Tucson, Eastern Pima County Keep Gold Status as Bike-Friendly Community
For the fourth consecutive time since 2008, the League of American Cyclists has named the Tucson and Eastern Pima County…
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Pacific Trellis Moves to University of Arizona Tech Park
Tech Parks Arizona has announced that Pacific Trellis has developed an office at the University of Arizona Tech Park. Pacific Trellis chose to move to there…
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Tucson Tamale Aims for 10 Million Tamales in 2022 With New Facility
Tucson Tamale, a Tucson-based company which makes hand-made, premium, healthy tamales for local sale and national distribution, today announced the…
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Long Realty’s Central Office Moves to Broadway Village
It wasn’t much of a move by Long Realty standards, but Southern Arizona’s leading residential real estate brokerage has just…
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Historic Canoa Ranch Honors 200th Anniversary of Land Grant
This month marks the 200th anniversary of the original land grant that helped to create Historic Canoa Ranch. Pima County…
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Leonardo Electronics To Expand Presence With New Laser Facility in Oro Valley
Leonardo Electronics US Inc., a provider of next-gen technologies for defense, security, medical and industrial applications and a U.S. subsidiary…
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Jan Lesher Named as Acting County Administrator
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to name Jan Lesher as Acting County Administrator. Lesher has been leading…
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Pima Foundation Receives $5 Million Matching Grant
Pima Foundation, the fundraising arm of Pima Community College, has received a $5 million challenge grant from The Connie J.…
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Alliance Bank of Arizona Releases In-Depth Report on Pima County Economy
Alliance Bank of Arizona, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, has released a Regional Intelligence Report that takes…
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UArizona Urology Department Golf Tourney Raises Funds for Prostate Cancer Research
The Department of Urology at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson recently held its second annual golf tournament…
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Patronato Announces Virtual 25th Anniversary Christmas at San Xavier Concert
For 25 years, Patronato’s Christmas at San Xavier has been Southern Arizona’s unofficial start to the holiday season. Though a live concert…
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Eric Smith
Eric Smith, executive director of the University of Arizona Center for Innovation has been elected to a seat on the International Business Innovation Association Board of Directors. Eric Smith…
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Irlanda Cuevas
Hughes Federal Credit Union has announced the promotion of Irlanda Cuevas to marketing manager of business development and community relations.…
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Winterhaven Festival of Lights Returns with Tucson Electric Power as Title Sponsor
Tucson Electric Power is welcoming back the Winterhaven Festival of Lights, which resumes this year to help make the season…
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Tucson Airport Authority Commemorates Start of End-Around Taxiway Project
Far from the view of travelers in the Tucson International Airport terminal, a small group of airfield stakeholders and project…
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UArizona Researchers Develop Ultra-Thin ‘Computer on the Bone’
A team of University of Arizona researchers has developed an ultra-thin wireless device that grows to the surface of bone…
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Line and Space Honored with Design Awards
Tucson-based architects, Line and Space, added to their collection of over 140 awards by concluding 2021 with receipt of two…
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Tucson Medical Center Celebrates Decade of Mega Raffle
Tucson Medical Center’s annual TMC Mega Raffle marks its 10th year with its biggest prize package to date. Tickets are available…
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Mays Imad
Pima Community College’s Mays Imad was given the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees Pacific Faculty Member Award. Imad was…
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Demion Clinco
Pima Community College Board Chair Demion Clinco has been recognized with the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees Pacific Regional…
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Eurofins CellTx Chooses Tucson for New Cellular Therapy Lab
Eurofins Donor Testing Services, which provides comprehensive laboratory services to meet the unique testing and processing needs of the transplant…
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Lightsense Technology Announces Partnership to Bring DrugDetect to Market
Lightsense Technology, a Tucson-based pioneer of developing multi-spectroscopic solutions to address large problems in public health—from the opioid crisis to…
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Community Food Bank Gets $53,343 Donation from RBC Wealth Management
A generous donation from RBC Wealth Management will help the Community Food Bank to continue its work feeding the hungry…
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Valley Fever Center of Excellence Promotes Disease Awareness
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Valley Fever Center for Excellence are offering educational resources to patients…
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Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Adds $50,000 in COVID-19 Grants
During a time of abundance for some and scarcity for others, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has announced that…
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Simpleview Partners with International Congress and Convention Association
Simpleview, a leading global technology and software provider for the meetings and events industry, has announced a strategic alignment and long-term partnership…
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UArizona Sets Record for International Student Enrollment
By Kelly Adams Keller, Arizona Global In a year in which international student enrollment has trended downward at colleges nationwide,…
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Chicanos Por La Causa Opens New Women’s Business Center
The Chicanos Por La Causa Women’s Business Center recently opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a community gathering.…
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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Announces Five Grantee Partners
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona has announced five nonprofit recipients of grants in Southern Arizona. This year, WFSA is investing $325,000 in these grantee partners with a three-year renewable commitment totaling up to $975,000. Each of the five grantees is…
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Cathy Valencia
Visit Tucson, the destination marketing organization for Tucson and Southern Arizona, has announced that Cathy Valencia will be joining the…
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Raytheon Chosen to Develop First Anti-Hypersonic Missile
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has been selected by the Missile Defense Agency as one of the companies to develop and…
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Tucson Electric Power Supports Education, Community with Q3 2021 Donations
Tucson Electric Power contributed nearly $480,000 to 36 nonprofit groups during the third quarter of 2021, with a focus on…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Adds More Money to COVID-19 Relief Fund
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has announced that it has committed an additional $120,000 for its COVID-19 Relief…
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HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival Announces 2022 Lineup
Jazz In January, the non-profit entity and organizer of the Tucson Jazz Festival has confirmed the final 2022 festival lineup…
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Alaska Airlines’ Inaugural Flight from Tucson International to Everett, WA Departs Friday, Nov. 19
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is eager to commemorate the start of Alaska Airlines’ newest nonstop destination from Tucson International…
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UArizona Eller College of Management Honors Humberto S. Lopez with Alumnus of the Year Award
As a teen, Humberto S. Lopez worked to help support his widowed mother and five younger siblings. Realizing that education…
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Campbell Plaza Pad Sales & Two New Fox Restaurant Concepts Coming
DSW Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Fox Restaurant Concepts, owned by Cheesecake Factory, has purchased the former…
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OOROO Auto Launches Car Care Subscription Service
OOROO Auto, a multi-award-winning auto repair and maintenance service provider in Southern Arizona, today launched its “Happy Car Club,” a first-of-its-kind car…
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Southwest Airlines Selects Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) For Grant
Southwest Airlines has selected local nonprofit Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) as one of 52 nonprofits in the US to…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona Receives RBC Foundation Grant
For the fourth consecutive year, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona (RMHCSA) is the beneficiary of a generous grant…
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Denise Watters
Julie Butcher, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Watters as…
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Two New Fox Restaurant Concepts Brands Coming to Tucson – Flower Child & Doughbird
Flower Child and Doughbird will both open in the fall of 2022 at Campbell Plaza Fox Restaurant Concepts, founded by…
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Gov. Ducey Invests $100 Million To Expand High-Speed Broadband
Governor Ducey today announced a $100 million commitment to expand high-speed broadband to unserved or underserved areas of the state,…
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Impact Award Honorees for Public Relations Society of America, Tucson Chapter
On November 2nd, the Southern Arizona chapter of the Public Relations Society of America honored public relations, marketing and communications…
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Mobile Meals to Transform with Purchase of New Building and Kitchen
On November 8, 2021, Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona (MMSA) purchased their first building, located at 3355 S. 6th Avenue…
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Dr. Theresa Cullen Honored as UArizona College of Medicine – Alumni of the Year
Theresa Cullen, MD, MS, was honored as the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s 2021 Alumni of the Year.…
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Pima Music Performs Two Weeks of Concerts, Dec. 1 – Dec. 13
Pima Music Department presents Fall Music Series Pima Community College – West Campus Center for the Arts – Proscenium Theatre…
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Courtney Pulitzer
San Miguel High School is pleased to announce it has hired Courtney Pulitzer as the new Director of Marketing &…
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Man & Woman of The Year, Founders Award & GTL Alumni Excellence Awards Announced
Greater Tucson Leadership announced the honorees for the 2021 Man and Woman of the Year, Founders, and GTL Alumni Excellence Awards. This…
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ADOT Selects Final Sonoran Corridor Route in Pima County
Following several years of study, technical analysis and input from communities and stakeholders, the Arizona Department of Transportation has selected…
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The Race Returns! 38th Annual Banner/UMC El Tour De Tucson on Nov. 20th
By Valerie Vinyard Since 1983, El Tour de Tucson has attracted cyclists of every ilk. That first year, fewer than…
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Major Expansion at Kino Sports Complex
Stadium, Ice Rinks, Basketball Courts in the Plans By Steve Rivera Hearing about new expansion plans for the Kino Sports…
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Downtown’s DUSK Music Festival is This Weekend
DUSK Music Festival and Relentless Beats are proud to present the fifth annual DUSK Music Festival on November 13 and 14,…
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WFSA Invests $325K in Arizona Nonprofits through First Statewide Fund
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (formerly the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona) announced the five grantee partners for the…
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Dan Shearn
Dan Shearn, RN, MSN, has joined Carondelet Health Network as Chief Nursing Officer for Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson. Shearn…
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Megan Powe
Megan Powe has joined Carondelet Health Network as the Market Chief Strategy Officer. Powe comes to Carondelet from The Hospitals of Providence…
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Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley Hospital Receive ‘A’ Ratings
Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital received an “A” grade in the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a…
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Celebrate the Pima County Historic Courthouse reopening Nov. 15 – 19
Pima County invites the public to a weeklong series of free events to celebrate the reopening of the Pima County…
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Arizona Land and Water Trust Protects Additional 1,860 Acres of Rain Valley Ranch in Sonoita
Arizona Land and Water Trust has protected an additional 1,860 acres of the historic Rain Valley Ranch in Cochise County,…
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Chamberlin and Associates Expands into Tucson Market
Paving the path for continued growth in Arizona, Phoenix-based Chamberlin and Associates Real Estate Management opened their first office in Tucson…
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YWCA’s Magdalena Verdugo Honored by Valle del Sol Community Health
Magdalena Verdugo was recently recognized by Valle del Sol Community Health as the recipient of their Orgullo Award. This is an award given…
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GUEST COLUMN by Lisa Lovallo: Helping Families Prosper Through Internet Connectivity
While technology became a lifeline for so many during lockdowns associated with the pandemic, we are deeply concerned that accessing…
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UArizona Alumnus R. Ken Coit Commits $50M to Advance College of Pharmacy
Entrepreneur and University of Arizona College of Pharmacy alumnus R. Ken Coit has committed $50 million through his family foundation to solidify…
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UArizona Startup Neuro-ID Secures $35M in Series B Funding
Neuro-ID, a startup founded to commercialize technology developed at the University of Arizona Eller College of Management, today announced that it has…
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Danny Gumm
Danny Gumm has been promoted to Concrete Division Manager at Sundt Construction, Inc. In his new role, he will oversee one…
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FC Tucson, Kino North Stadium Make History in Hosting First Playoff
For the first time, Kino North Stadium will host a professional soccer playoff game. FC Tucson will face off against…
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GUEST COLUMN: Five Ways Companies Can Win the War for Talent Coming Out of the Pandemic
By Adriana Kong Romero – Market Executive of Commercial Banking and President Bank of America Tucson As U.S. economic growth…
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Login Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Login celebrates its 20th year as Southern Arizona’s highest rated business connectivity provider. Login specializes in connecting your business to…
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OneAZ Credit Union Makes 2021 List of Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
OneAZ Credit Union is ranked No. 6 on the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers® for its investment in…
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Tucson Electric Power Teams Up with Arizona Children’s Association
Throughout its fourth quarter, Tucson Electric Power is donating to Arizona’s Children Association to help raise money for the nonprofit’s vital programs and…
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Campbell Landing
Project: Campbell Landing Location: 2180-2236 E. Ginter Rd. and 2655-2701 E. Wieding Rd. Owner: Campbell Landing/Keith Campbell and Carl Campbell,…
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Steve Huffman
Cox has announced that Steve Huffman will join Cox as Manager of Government Affairs in Southern Arizona. Huffman is no stranger to Southern Arizona and statewide…
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Isaac Figueroa
CoStar Group, Inc., the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, has announced the CoStar Power…
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Tucson Rodeo Returns in 2022
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo is celebrating 97 years of rodeo as it returns to the Tucson Rodeo…
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UArizona Ranks No. 1 for Doctorate Degrees Awarded to Native Americans
The University of Arizona is the top doctorate-granting institution for American Indian or Alaska Native students, according to the National…
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Goodmans Interior Structures Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Herman Miller, Knoll
Goodmans Interior Structures, a Herman Miller distributor for 53 years, is adding the legendary design brand Knoll to their portfolio,…
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Kino Sports Complex Hosts Intercollegiate Lacrosse Tournament for First Time
The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association brings lacrosse to Kino Sports Complex for the first time this week. The IWLCA…
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Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Opens Nominations for Awards
The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (formerly the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona) has announced the opening of…
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Reid Park Zoo New Flamingo Habitat
Project: Reid Park Zoo New Flamingo Habitat Location: 3400 E. Zoo Court Owner: City of Tucson Contractor: Lloyd Construction Company…
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Dr. Geoffrey Gurtner
Dr. Geoffrey Gurtner has been named chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine –…
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UArizona Ranks in Global Top 10 for Space Science by U.S. News and World Report
The University of Arizona has once again been recognized as one of the world’s top 100 research institutions by U.S.…
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Junior Achievement Aims to Raise $500,000 with Connie Hillman Family Foundation Help
Junior Achievement of Arizona has announced the organization is kicking off a campaign to raise $500,000 over the next three…
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Offers New Insurance Plans for 2022
To continue to improve health for Arizonans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona will offer a wide range of Affordable Care…
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Startup Tucson, Arizona FORGE Launch Computer Science and Career Services Program
Startup Tucson and Arizona FORGE have announced a new Computer Science and Career Services Program, or [CS ] ². [CS ] ² is designed…
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Doppler Systems LLC Moves to UA Tech Park
Tech Parks Arizona has announced that Doppler Systems LLC will relocate its headquarters from Phoenix to the UA Tech Park in Tucson. Doppler Systems chose to…
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Tucson Tamale Production Facility
Project: Tucson Tamale Production Facility Location: 102 W. 29th St. Owner: Diamond Ventures Contractor: Chestnut Construction Architect: VVC Designs Completion…
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Fran Katz
Fran Katz, formerly the senior VP of the Southern Arizona Jewish Federation, joins the Tucson Jewish Community Center, also known…
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Tucson’s e-DestinAccess Partners with NFL Alumni for Signature Event
Founded in 1967 by a small group of retired NFL players, the National Football League Alumni is the oldest, most…
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UArizona Ranks High Among EPA’s Largest Green Power Users in the U.S.
The University of Arizona has been ranked No. 9 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Top 30 College & University list of…
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FreeFall 5G’s Innovative Antenna System Unveiled at MWC Los Angeles
FreeFall 5G Inc., a UAVenture Capital-backed company, has announced its innovative FreeStar5G mmWave Advanced Antenna System is being unveiled at…
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Raytheon Rolls Out New GhostEye MR Radar
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has introduced GhostEye™ MR, a new medium-range radar for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS.…
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Larsen Baker Acquires Macaroni Grill Building for New Wellness Facility
Larsen Baker, through its affiliate Brosemont Outparcel, recently acquired the former Macaroni Grill located at 5100 E Broadway Blvd. The…
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The Baffert at 5 Points
Project: The Baffert at 5 Points Location: 747 S. Sixth Ave. Owner: KBL 747 Contractor: Kappcon General Contracting Architect: David…
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Jodi James
Concord General Contracting has announced that Jodi James has joined the firm as Client Relationship Manager. Jodi brings more than…
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Lindsay Welch
Lindsay Welch, Vice President of Corporate Relations for Tech Parks Arizona, has been appointed to the CREW Board of Directors. Welch will join nine other women who work in commercial…
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Brent DeRaad Departing Visit Tucson; Felipe Garcia Named Interim President & CEO
Brent DeRaad, Visit Tucson’s President & CEO for the past nine years, announced his resignation today to become the President…
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Sine Draco Announces Induction of Prototype at Tucson’s Ascent Aviation Services
Sine Draco Aviation Development Ltd. has announced the induction of the prototype A321-200 airplane at Ascent Aviation Services in Tucson, for…
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Larsen Baker Sells Chuze Fitness as Single Tenant Net Lease Investment
Larsen Baker recently sold the Chuze Fitness located at 3693 South 16th Avenue in Tucson, Arizona. The building was sold as…
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Tucson Medical Center Receives Major Grant to Fund Child Passenger Safety Efforts
Tucson Medical Center (TMC) has received grant funding from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) totaling $25,000. The…
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True Concord Voices & Orchestra Names New Managing Director
True Concord Voices & Orchestra is pleased to announce the appointment of Welz Kauffman as its Managing Director effective immediately.…
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Greenlight Communities Brings ‘Cabana’ Multifamily Brand to Tucson
New $50 Million Cabana Bridges Project Includes 288 Multifamily Units in Master-Planned Development A Scottsdale-based development firm with Tucson-based partners…
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UArizona Chemistry Building Undergoes $42 Million Renovation
Work is underway on a $42 million renovation to the University of Arizona’s historic Chemistry Building and construction of a…
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AGM Container Controls’ CEO Howard Stewart Receives Transformational Leadership Award
AGM Container Controls CEO Howard Stewart received the Transformation Leadership Award from Governor Doug Ducey for AGM’s model tuition reimbursement…
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Susan Stansberry to Retire from Tucson Federal Credit Union
Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) announced today that Susan Stansberry, TFCU President and CEO, will be retiring effective January 1,…
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Chairs Named for 2021 Heart of Southern Arizona Effort with $1 Million Goal
Anthony and Emily Schaefer to lead fundraising campaign with $1 million goal The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit…
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Ajo Marketplace
Project: Ajo Marketplace Location: 2100 E. Ajo Way Owner: Grace Investment Company Contractor: W.E. O’Neil Construction Architect: Cypress Civil Completion…
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Steven Zadorozny
Barker Contracting is excited to announce the promotion of Steven Zadorozny to the position of General Superintendent. This move is…
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Tucson Medical Center and TMC HealthCare Announce Executive Leadership Promotions
TMC HealthCare Board of Trustees has announced that Judy Rich, current president and CEO has taken on the expanded role…
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Lori Carroll’s New Look Book
By Tara Kirkpatrick Circle. Square. Balance. Hue. These four simple words ingeniously define Lori Carroll’s design legacy; hence, the perfect…
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Rocking K Ranch Community Park
Project: Rocking K Ranch Community Park Location: 7735 S. Rocking K Ranch Loop Owner: Diamond Ventures Contractor: Lloyd Construction Architect:…
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The Art of Food
UArizona Museum of Art’s Largest Exhibit in Over a Decade By Valerie Vinyard The University of Arizona Museum of Art’s…
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Danielle Bridges
Vantage West Credit Union has announced that Danielle Bridges has been selected to assume the position of senior VP, mortgage…
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Kimberly Wood
Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club, Tucson’s premier golf and lodging experience nestled in the Catalina Foothills, has announced the…
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BIO5 Research & Innovation:
From Functional Foods to Regenerative Science By Mary Minor Davis At any given time, there are hundreds of studies underway…
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UArizona Names W.A. Franke Honors College in Recognition of $25M Gift
The University of Arizona Honors College became the W.A. Franke Honors College in recognition of a $25 million gift commitment made by…
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Sundt Construction Completes First Building at Benedictine Monastery
Sundt Construction, Inc., recently completed the south residential building for the Benedictine. This is the first of two multi-family structures surrounding…
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UArizona College of Nursing Gets Top Marks in Inaugural U.S. News & World Report Ranking
As part of its 2022 Best Colleges list, U.S. News & World Report for the first time ranked undergraduate nursing bachelor’s degrees…
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Dr. Shobhana Talukdar
Arizona Oncology, a premier provider of advanced cancer care across Arizona, welcomes Dr. Shobhana Talukdar to the gynecologic oncology team,…
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Dr. Thomas Bobka
Pima Heart and Vascular is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Thomas Bobka to its practice. Bobka is a vascular surgeon who will provide…
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Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona Changes Name, Expands Reach
The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona has announced that it has changed its name to the Women’s Foundation for the…
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Cox Employees Donate $80,000 to 21 Southern Arizona Nonprofits
At a time when Arizona nonprofits report $91 million in revenue losses this year and an increase in expenses of more than…
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Long Realty Cares Foundation Funds Patio for Tucson Medical Center Staff
In a time of unprecedented stress, Tucson Medical Center staffers now have a private space to relax, refresh and recharge—thanks…
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FALL 2021
Fall Issue 2021
From The Publisher BIOSCIENCE – Region’s Emerging Sector Since our inception in 2009, BizTucson’s team of journalists has witnessed the emergence…
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Patrick Moonga
Patrick Moonga joins OneAZ Credit Union as the new Workplace Banking Program manager. Moonga brings six years of banking experience…
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World View to Take Passengers to Edge of Space
World View, the leading stratospheric ballooning company, has announced an expansion of services that includes the global launch of the…
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Avelo Airlines Launches Nonstop Service from Tucson to Los Angeles
Avelo Airlines has announced that it is continuing to expand the airline’s West Coast network with new nonstop seasonal service…
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Retired Professor Gifts $1 Million to Steele Children’s Research Center
Against the backdrop of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the University of Arizona Steele Children’s Research Center has announced that Professor Emeritus Rabi…
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Region’s Emerging Sector By Rodney Campbell Austin, Boston, San Francisco, San Diego…Tucson? When a successful veteran of the biotech world…
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Jennifer Barton
Engineering Research Outcomes Through Collaboration By Romi Carrell Wittman BIO5 Director Jennifer Barton is a unique force in the halls…
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The Region’s Biotech Engine: UArizona Fuels Innovative Research, Startups
By Rodney Campbell The University of Arizona is a hub of biosciences activity in the region, not just in learning,…
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Q&A with UArizona’s Dr. Robert C. Robbins
Finding Solutions to Society’s Challenges By Rodney Campbell A researcher and surgeon, Dr. Robert C. Robbins found a fitting home…
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University of Arizona BIO5 Institute 20 Years of Impact
Collaborative Research Leads to Important Solutions By Romi Carrell Wittman The BIO5 Institute, the University of Arizona’s crown jewel of…
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BIO5 Empowers Women Leaders
Diversity and Inclusion Frame the Culture By Romi Carrell Wittman BIO5 is marking its 20th anniversary as a model for…
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Thomas W. Keating
Building the Foundation for BIO5 By Romi Carrell Wittman If you happen to stroll across the University of Arizona and…
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Lori Carroll – A Visionary in Interior Design
By Tara Kirkpatrick For Lori Carroll, there was never a question of what she would…
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Designs for Executive Living
The Award-Winning Aesthetic of Lori Carroll By Romi Carrell Wittman For more than three decades, Lori Carroll has transformed homes, businesses…
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A Designer’s Thoughts for Hybrid Spaces
By Tara Kirkpatrick If the last 18 months of managing the COVID-19 pandemic have offered one lesson, it’s the importance…
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George Larsen Honored for 50 Years in Business
By Valerie Vinyard Walk into George Larsen’s sprawling office at Larsen Baker, and you might notice the bookshelves, a mini-fridge…
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Builders Ride Wave of Historic Housing Demand
By Jay Gonzales More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic crippled the global economy, the real estate market in…
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World-Class Research for Real-World Needs
By David Pittman Construction of an $85 million, three-story building is underway at the University of Arizona that will house…
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HUB International Acquisition of The Clements Agency Spurs Growth
By Christy Krueger Jack Clements, founder of The Clements Agency, had the honor of playing for the late football coaching…
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From Family Firm to Global Powerhouse
By Christy Krueger Jack Clements smiles knowing insurance as a career is all in the family. His father and brother…
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Jack Clements an Involved Philanthropist
By Christy Krueger Jack Clements has incorporated giving into his business and personal models since moving to Tucson in 1976.…
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Tucson Electric Power Honored for Major Support
Boys & Girls Clubs Youth Impact Award By Tom Leyde Tucson Electric Power is the winner of the Youth Impact…
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Second Chance Tucson Offers Lifeline to Ex-Convicts
From Prison to Promise By Loni Nannini It’s not a do-over, but it’s the next best thing: Second Chance Tucson,…
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38th Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson
The Race Returns By Valerie Vinyard Since 1983, El Tour de Tucson has attracted cyclists of every ilk. That first…
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Roche Anchors Region’s Bioscience Industry
Swiss Company Expanding its Local Presence By Rodney Campbell Founded in a Tucson industrial garage more than three decades ago,…
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Dr. Fayez K. Ghishan’s Research a Regional Asset
Saving Children Through Science By Jay Gonzales As the bioscience industry gained a foothold in the region, an esteemed physician…
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Building a Biotech Base
Companies Advance Across Region By Rodney Campbell Bioscience companies with a presence in Tucson are developing solutions to medical challenges…
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Boosting Biotech
A Look at Three Regional Investors By Rodney Campbell It takes people and products to fund success in the biotech…
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Lisa Bayless
Renowned for her donation of two police dogs to the Oro Valley Police Dept., Long Realty’s Lisa Bayless shifts her…
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Construction Begins on $99 Million Grand Challenges Research Building
Construction is underway on the University of Arizona’s new $99 million, seven-story Grand Challenges Research Building, which will house laboratories…
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Lovitt & Touché Expands Tucson Office
Driven by strong demand for its insurance and benefits services, Lovitt & Touché, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company,…
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Casino Del Sol Wins Magazine’s Most Gaming Awards in Southwest
Casino Del Sol claimed 14 awards this year in Casino Player Magazine’s 2021 Best of Gaming Awards, the publication’s annual reader…
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St. Luke’s Home Announces First Silver Chef Culinary Competition
St. Luke’s Home has announced its first-ever Silver Chef Culinary Competition, which will showcase six talented senior living chefs vying…
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Cox is spotlighting SAZ community leaders in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cox is spotlighting inspirational leaders in Phoenix and Tucson who have made cultural, educational…
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Tucson Water Wins National Award
Tucson Water is the winner of the Outstanding Public Sector Organization Award from the US Water Alliance. Selected by an…
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Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Successfully Test Fire Hypersonic Weapon
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, successfully completed the first flight test of…
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BeachFleischman Named One of U.S. Top 200 Largest Public Accounting Firms
BeachFleischman has been named to Inside Public Accounting’s list of the “Top 200” largest public accounting firms in the U.S. …
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Sun Tran Adds Five New Electric Buses with Tucson Electric Power Support
With the addition of five new battery electric buses this month, Sun Tran will begin converting its fleet to cleaner…
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Renowned UArizona Scientist Named 2021 Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year
Dr. Janko Nikolich-Žugich has been honored as the 2021 Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year by the Arizona Bioindustry Association.…
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Alex Rodriguez
Lovitt & Touché, a Marsh & McLennan Agency Company, has expanded its Tucson team by adding Sales Executive & Employee…
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Startup Tucson, UArizona Center for Innovation Get $50,000 Each from SBA
As further evidence that Tucson’s innovation ecosystem is a rising star at the national level, both Startup Tucson and The University…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Announces Leadership Change
The Tucson Metro Chamber board of directors has announced that President and CEO Amber Smith has resigned from her position…
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Historic Year of Generosity Pushes UArizona Endowment Over $1 Billion
University of Arizona causes inspired record-breaking support during the 2020-21 academic year, setting new benchmarks for overall giving and taking…
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Carondelet St. Joseph’s Marks First Year as Level 1 Trauma Center
This week marks the first anniversary of Level 1 Trauma Center designation for Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital. In its first…
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Mexican Baseball Fiesta Returns to Kino Sports Complex
Mexican Baseball Fiesta will commence its 10th year on Sept. 30 – Oct. 3 at Kino Sports Complex. The Fiesta…
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Dan Peterson
Alignment Healthcare, a mission-based Medicare Advantage insurance company, has announced the appointment of health care veteran Dan Peterson as president…
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Town West Realty, HSL Properties, Iridius Capital Buy La Encantada
Local investors Town West Realty, HSL Properties and Iridius Capital have announced they joined forces to purchase La Encantada, Southern…
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Raytheon Upgrades U.S. Space Force Early Warning Radars
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has completed significant improvements to the U.S. Space Force’s AN/FPS-132 Upgraded Early Warning Radars in Clear,…
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Meritage Homes Announces New Phase in Saguaros Viejos Community
Meritage Homes, the U.S. sixth-largest public homebuilder, has announced the release of a new phase at its popular community, Saguaros Viejos. This…
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Arizona’s 520 Region to Require 10-Digit Dialing in October
Residents in the 520 area code in Arizona will be required to dial 10 digits (area code + phone number)…
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Pima Community College Gets $100,000 for New Metallica Scholars Program
Pima Community College has been selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive $100,000 to…
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Carol Stewart
Carol Stewart, associate VP of Tech Parks Arizona for the University of Arizona, has been appointed the new International Association of Science Parks and…
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Sue Oliver
After an extensive national search, Pima Community College has selected Sue Oliver as the new director for the PCC Small…
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Tucson Electric Power Announces 2021 Go Green Award Winners
What do recycled pillows, workforce training and a reimagined landfill have in common? They’re all among the sustainable efforts of…
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UArizona School of Mining and Mineral Resources Gets $4 Million from State Legislature
The Arizona State Legislature has approved $4 million in ongoing yearly funding for University of Arizona’s School of Mining and…
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Annual Interstellar Symposium in Tucson to Welcome Harvard, NASA Speakers
The Interstellar Research Group has announced the keynote speakers at its 7th annual Interstellar Symposium, taking place Sept. 25-27, with…
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Fourth Avenue Merchants Ask for Financial Help for Street Fair
The Fourth Avenue Merchants Association is asking the community for financial help to preserve the culture, community and long-standing tradition…
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Warby Parker to Open at La Encantada
Warby Parker will open a store at La Encantada on Saturday, Sept. 18th. With existing locations at Scottsdale Quarter and Fashion Square in Scottsdale,…
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Karly Meza
R&A CPAs, one of Southern Arizona’s leading public accounting and business advisory firms, has announced that Karly A. Meza has…
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UArizona Gets Strong Marks in U.S. News & World Report Ranking
The University of Arizona received several high scores in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking. UArizona…
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Holualoa Companies Converts Student Housing to Market Rate Apartments
Holualoa Companies was founded in 1985 with a philosophy of discipline, attention to detail, patience and an opportunistic mindset. The…
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Tomlinson Financial Group, Therapy Tree Join 5151 E. Broadway Tower
5151 E. Broadway | Kent Circle Partners has announced that Tomlinson Financial Group leased 1,642 square feet and Therapy Tree…
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Madaras Gallery to Mark National Day of the Cowboy
Madaras Gallery has announced it will celebrate “National Day of the Cowboy” on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9:30 a.m. –…
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Rob Elias
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced that the organization has selected Rob Elias as president and CEO. Chairwoman…
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Imperial Brown to Open Manufacturing Plant in Tucson
Imperial Brown, a leading manufacturer of custom walk-in coolers and freezers, will open a manufacturing plant in Tucson in 2023.…
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Sun Corridor Inc. Annual Meeting Casts Optimistic Eye Toward Future
By Tara Kirkpatrick The Great Reset. It’s a book that world-leading urbanist Richard Florida wrote about the nation’s path forward…
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Meritage Homes Launches Valencia Crossing in Tucson
Meritage Homes, the U.S. sixth-largest public homebuilder, has closed on the purchase of 161 lots within the City of Tucson. Development of the community, named Valencia…
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Julián Castro to Headline Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Event
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced that former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former presidential candidate…
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Prestamos Receives $45 Million Tax Credit Award from U.S. Treasury
Prestamos CDFI, a division of Chicanos Por La Causa, has announced it has been awarded $45 million in New Markets…
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UArizona Team Wins Prize for Robotic Exterior Insulation System
wall-EIFS, a robotically applied, 3D-sprayable exterior insulation and finish system for building envelope retrofits, is one of 10 finalist prize…
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American Heart Association Announces 2021 Go Red for Women Event, Leadership Team
The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement is issuing an urgent call to raise awareness about the No.1…
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Pima County to Provide $1 Million to Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to contribute $1 million to the Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence for the planned…
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El Ndoye
CorporateCARE Solutions has welcomed El Ndoye as the director of business development. In his role, Ndoye will be responsible for…
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Alanna Gonzales
CorporateCARE Solutions has welcomed Alanna Gonzales as its chief marketing officer. In her role, Gonzales is responsible for planning, implementing and…
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UArizona’s Roberta Brinton Gets $15.1 Million NIH Grant
Worldwide, women are twice as likely over their lifetime to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Seeking to unravel the biological complexities of…
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Sundt Construction Finishes Gallery on Fifth Luxury Housing
Sundt Construction, Inc., recently completed the Gallery on Fifth, a new seven-story luxury multifamily residential building on 5th Avenue between…
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Raytheon Completes First Flight Test of Air-Launched Effects Drone
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has successfully conducted its first flight test of an air-launched effects drone based on the company’s Coyote® uncrewed…
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Meritage Homes Announces New Retreats at Twin Peaks in Marana
Meritage Homes, the U.S. sixth-largest public homebuilder, has announced a new community coming in November to Marana. Retreats at Twin Peaks is…
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Wells Fargo Incubator Network Selects University of Arizona Center for Innovation
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation has been selected to participate in the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) Channel…
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Tucson Symphony Orchestra to Perform at Mexican Independence Day Concert
This year Mexicans celebrate the Bicentennial of the end of the Mexican War of Independence in 1821. The War started…
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January 8th Memorial: The Embrace Wins Prize
Tucson’s January 8th memorial: The Embrace has just won the CODAawards “Public Spaces” prize. CODAawards: Collaboration of Design + Art recognizes outstanding projects that integrate…
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Estela Álvarez
Farhang & Medcoff has announced the promotion of Estela Álvarez to the position of director of finance and operations. “Estela…
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Dr. Richard Carmona
Gov. Doug Ducey, along with Don Herrington, the new interim director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, named Dr.…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Seeks Volunteers for Days of Caring
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is now inviting individuals throughout the community to register as volunteers for this…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Announces Copper Cactus Award Finalists
The Tucson Metro Chamber’s 24th annual Copper Cactus Awards, presented by Wells Fargo, will celebrate Southern Arizona’s outstanding small businesses and charitable…
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Tucson Water Well-Prepared for Future Shortages
Tucson Water has been preparing for shortages for decades and will continue to do so. The city has known for many…
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Arizona Pest Control to Sponsor High School Football Programs
Arizona Pest Control, serving Tucson and Southern Arizona since 1947, has just committed to sponsoring high school football programs throughout Tucson including Sabino High School, Ironwood Ridge…
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Michael Jones
Delta Dental of Arizona is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Jones as president and chief executive officer, effective…
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Pima County Tops 1 Million People in 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau just released a state-by-state look at the demographic changes revealed in the 2020 Census. Among the…
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Diverse & Agile: DSW Commercial Real Estate Keeps Options Open for Future
When COVID-19 shook the commercial real estate world, firms had to rethink their business models. The world changed quickly as…
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Cole and Jeannie Davis, Foundation Gift $1 Million to San Miguel High School
Tucsonans Cole and Jeannie Davis have committed a $1 million gift from the J & C Davis Family Foundation, Inc.…
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Pima Community College to Forgive $2.7 Million in Student Debt
Pima Community College will forgive outstanding balances incurred during the pandemic for over 4,500 PCC students. Under a plan approved unanimously by…
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Martina McBride Coming to Tucson Music Hall
Martina McBride is coming to Tucson Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 5. Tickets start at $39, plus applicable fees and…
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Peter Marcus
Peter Marcus, owner of Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Tucson, was recently acknowledged with an annual Sales Pinnacle Award by…
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Kevin Perkins
Critical Path Institute has announced that it has selected Kevin Perkins as its new CFO. Perkins comes to C-Path after…
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Hampton Inn by Hilton, Home2Suites by Hilton Open Downtown
Hilton has announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton, and Home 2 Suites by Hilton…
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Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital Celebrates 100th TAVR Procedure
Physicians and team members at Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital recently marked completion of 100 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement procedures, a…
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Arizona Athletics Names Aramark as New Concessions Operator
Arizona Athletics has announced a new multi-year partnership with Aramark as its concessions operator beginning with the 2021-22 academic year. The new concessions…
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Caterpillar Inc. Offers Unique Driving Experience
Caterpillar, Inc. the global mining and construction equipment company which opened a new commercial operations facility in Tucson in 2019,…
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Benjamin Fernandez
Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning independent financial firm with offices in Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Payson, Tucson and Indiana, has…
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Rob Hoyle
Vantage West has announced that Rob Hoyle has joined as Chief Information Officer. In his role, Hoyle leads the Technology,…
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Five Tucson Companies Make Inc. 5000 List for 2021
Tucson is home to five companies named on this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.…
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Crest Insurance CEO, Wife Give $1 Million to Aid UArizona Student-Athletes
Cody and Patsy Ritchie, dedicated University of Arizona supporters, have made a gift commitment of $1 million to Arizona Athletics…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Reports Record-Breaking Year
Despite the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hughes Federal Credit Union announced a record-breaking year of strong growth…
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Bicycle Ranch Tucson Receives Award of Excellence
Bicycle Ranch Tucson has been granted the 2021 Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award by the National Bicycle Dealers Association, a non-profit…
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Meritage Homes to Develop New Houghton Reserve
Meritage Homes, the sixth-largest public homebuilder in the United States, has closed on the first purchase of 146 lots within the City of Tucson. Development of…
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Pima Council on Aging Honored for Nationally Acclaimed Program
Pima Council on Aging’s Advancing Advocacy program recently received a 2021 Aging Achievement Award from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging,…
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Jeff Hebb
Tucson Association of REALTORS has announced the addition of Jeff Hebb as the VP of Advocacy and Association Affairs. Hebb…
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UArizona Develops New Regenerative Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease
University of Arizona researchers have developed a new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease designed to restore cognitive function in early-stage patients.…
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Phantom Space Corporation Acquires Micro Aerospace Solutions
Phantom Space Corporation, a space transportation technology development and manufacturing company, has announced the successful acquisition of Micro Aerospace Solutions,…
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Forbes Features Carlotta Flores in its 50 Over 50 List
Carlotta Flores, owner and matriarch of El Charro Café and a James Beard Award nominee, has been named to Forbes…
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Berwick Insurance Group Partners With Integrity Marketing Group
Integrity Marketing Group, the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, has announced it has acquired Tucson’s Berwick…
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Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR Offer Robust Retail Market Report
Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR reported an active Tucson retail market at midyear: Economy In Q2 2021, the Tucson market…
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Fox Tucson Theatre Opens Matching Grant Fundraising to Public
The Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation received a $200,000 matching grant from the Connie Hillman Family Foundation late last year. At…
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Snooze Breakfast Eatery Expands to Oro Valley
Larsen Baker and Volk Company have announced that Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is opening their second Tucson location at Two…
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Casino Del Sol Adds Vegas-Style Table Games
Live roulette, craps and mini baccarat table games are now available at Casino Del Sol. Pascua Yaqui Tribe Chairman Peter Yucupicio…
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Alma Newberry
Alma Newberry recently accepted a promotion to become Pepper Viner Homes’ purchasing manager. Newberry has been an integral member of…
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Mika Johnston
Mika Johnston has joined Pepper Viner Homes as a customer service representative. Johnston has many years and varied experience in the…
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Larry Jackson
Larry Jackson has joined Pepper Viner Homes as financial controller. Jackson comes to Pepper Viner after a successful tenure with…
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City of Tucson Makes E-Scooter Program Permanent
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility selected Spin and Razor to participate in a 12-month e-scooter program with enhanced safety and…
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UACI Client Sylvan Source Wins at World’s Largest Startup Pitch Contest
Sylvan Source, a University of Arizona Center for Innovation client, has been announced as a winner for the world’s largest…
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Pima Community College Recognized for Financial Stewardship
Pima Community College has been recognized by two organizations for financial stewardship. For the 29th consecutive year, the Certificate of…
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Community Investment Corporation Offers New BIPOC Entrepreneurial Loans
A new community-managed loan fund that supports BIPOC-identifying entrepreneurs and small business owners and reimagines how loan decisions are made is accepting…
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PackDash Relocates Corporate Headquarters from Chicago to Tucson
PackDash, a third-party logistics partner for small to mid-sized ecommerce companies, announced it is moving its headquarters from Chicago and…
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Jeremy Pinard
Vantage West Credit Union is pleased to welcome Jeremy Pinard as the Chief Lending Officer. In his role, Pinard is…
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Tucson International Airport Honored for TUS Cares Initiative
The Tucson Airport Authority continues to prove its commitment to safety, security and customer service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent…
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The Steven M. Gootter Foundation Gives AEDs to Tucson, Oro Valley Police
Tucson Police Department Chief Chris Magnus held a press conference this summer to announce a new donation of 25 automated…
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Arizona Office of Tourism Launches Virtual Wine Passport
Experiencing Arizona’s 120+ wineries and tasting rooms just got a lot easier thanks to the new virtual Arizona Wine Trail…
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Hotel Congress Plaza Reopens, Cup Cafe and Maynards to Follow
Hotel Congress is welcoming back visitors to its Plaza and Cup Café with some new improvements. The Plaza re-opened on…
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Lee Klein
Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation has announced that Lee Klein, local sales manager for Cox Media Tucson, will receive the…
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Patty Ruiz
The Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation has announced that Patty Ruiz, general sales manager for Bustos Media, will receive the…
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Economic Developments: The Region’s New and Expanding Companies
Each issue in BizTucson will highlight new companies and companies expanding their operations in the Tucson region. Information is provided…
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Steve Earnhart
The Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation has announced that Steve Earnhart, senior VP of sales for iHeartMedia Tucson, will be…
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Tucson on the Radar – How the Region’s Getting Noticed
BizTucson Magazine has launched a new quarterly feature: Tucson On the Radar. This new listing highlights all the national rankings,…
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UArizona Water Resources is Tops in U.S., Again
For the fifth year in a row, the University of Arizona has earned the top spot in the U.S. for…
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David and Lura Lovell Foundation Funds New Virtual Reality Arts Program
The David and Lura Lovell Foundation, which funds more than 100 nonprofit organizations locally and nationally, has given Act One…
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Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise Awards $180,000 from Golf Fundraiser
The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise has announced the award of checks to three organizations that serve the Tohono O’odham Nation.…
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Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation Announces Honorees
Honorees for the 2021 Hall of Achievement in advertising and marketing have been announced by the Tucson Advertising Federation Educational…
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Clint Mabie
Northern Trust Wealth Management announced that Clint Mabie has joined the Tucson team as a senior relationship manager. “I’m thrilled…
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Jamie Villaseñor
Regional accounting firm RCM has announced the appointment of Tax Manager Jamie Villaseñor to Partner. Villaseñor has been with RCM…
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Tucson Medical Center Named Best Tucson Hospital by U.S. News and World Report
Tucson Medical Center was named the top hospital in Tucson, and fifth in the state, in the 2021-22 Best Hospitals…
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Raytheon Gets $482 Million U.S. Air Force Contract for Air-to-Air Missile
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has been was awarded a U.S. Air Force contract for Lot 35 of the AMRAAM® missile. According to…
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Arizona Technology Council Wins First Place at 2021 TECNA Innovation Awards
The Arizona Technology Council has announced it was named a winner in the Public Policy Advocacy category and a finalist in the…
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Jon Batiste to Headline 2022 HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival
The 2022 HSL Properties Tucson Jazz Festival promises to be a knock-out. Executive Director Khris Dodge just revealed the exciting…
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Linda Fahey
The Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation has announced that Linda Fahey, president of Dark Horse Media, has been named the…
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Linda Welter
The Tucson Advertising Federation Educational Foundation has announced that Linda Welter, CEO of Caliber Group, will be inducted into the…
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Arizona Bowl Inks Title Sponsor Deal with Barstool Sports
As the five-month countdown to kick-off commences for the 7th annual Arizona Bowl, game executives announced that they have inked…
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Jake Snyder
The Tucson Roadrunners, owned and operated by the Arizona Coyotes, has announced that Jake Snyder has joined the team as…
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UArizona Reports Strong Year for Innovation, Commercialization
Despite slowdowns in research suffered by universities around the world due to the pandemic, the University of Arizona has experienced…
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Cox Business Launches Net Assurance to Protect Against Power Outages
Cox Business has announced the launch of its new Internet continuity service, Cox Business Net Assurance. With this solution, Cox…
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JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa Teams with Southwest Conference Planners
Considered one of Tucson’s premier destination resorts, the 575-room JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa announced it will be joining forces…
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Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona Announces Women and Girls of Color Fund
The Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona is accepting applications for Arizona’s first Women and Girls of Color Fund. This new…
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Downtown Links Phase III Improvement Project Offers Progress Update
Progress continues on the Downtown Links Phase III Improvement Project, extending from Barraza-Aviation Parkway to Church Avenue, that began last…
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HTG Molecular Diagnostics Forms New Drug Discovery Business Unit
HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc., (Nasdaq: HTGM) (HTG) a life science company whose mission is to advance precision medicine, has announced…
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Allison Titcomb
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has announced that it has promoted Allison Titcomb, former senior VP of community…
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Jeff Petrovic
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has announced that it has promoted Jeff Petrovic, former senior VP of philanthropy,…
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Pima County Ranks No. 5 in Arizona for Small Business Owners
Pima County is one of the best places for small business owners, according to a new study by SmartAsset, a…
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J. Orin Edson Family Lewy Body Dementia Center Opens in Tucson
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is expanding to better diagnose, treat and support the community facing the full spectrum of dementias. The J.…
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Orthopedic Care Partners Affiliates with Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
Orthopedic Care Partners, an orthopedic practice management platform comprising The Orthopaedic Institute in Florida, The Steadman Clinic in Colorado, Motion…
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Comcast RISE Encourages Small Businesses to Apply for Tech Upgrades
Comcast RISE, a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched to help strengthen small businesses hard hit by COVID-19, is accepting applications through…
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Tucson Museum of Art Announces Contemporary Photography Fund
Tucson Museum of Art has announced that four longtime donors – Patricia Carr Morgan, Peter F. Salomon, Kenneth J. and…
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Cory Rees
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has announced that it has promoted Cory Rees, former senior development officer, to…
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Melissa D’Auria
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has announced that it has promoted Melissa D’Auria, former senior director of marketing…
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Errin Mendibles
Solgen Power has announced the hiring of Errin Mendibles to the position of director of marketing. Mendibles is a native…
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Ted Matson
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson has announced that its board of directors has unanimously named Ted Matson as the…
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UArizona’s MAP Dashboard Wins National Award
The Making Action Possible Dashboard has again been recognized for making the region’s economic, demographic and cultural data available, approachable…
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Tucson IDA Invests in Assembling Downtown Properties
The nonprofit Tucson Industrial Development Authority recently purchased two properties in downtown Tucson, Block 174, as part of an assemblage…
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Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum Opens to General Public
The University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum has opened for general admission to the public. The museum,…
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MHC Healthcare Oro Valley Pediatrics Gets Certified as Adolescent-Centered Center
MHC Healthcare has announced that its Oro Valley Pediatrics has successfully completed the Adolescent Champion Model and is certified as…
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CBRE: Tucson Ranks No. 9 Among New U.S. Tech Markets
In its 2021 Scoring Tech Talent report, CBRE ranked Tucson No. 9 among 25 up-and-coming U.S. tech markets. The annual…
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Gov. Ducey Announces $101.1 Million Visit Arizona Initiative
Gov. Doug Ducey has announced $101.1 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding to launch the Visit Arizona Initiative, a bold…
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GEICO to Expand Staff, Increase Wages in Tucson Office
GEICO looks to add to its robust workforce in Tucson by hiring 250 new associates as soon as possible in the fields…
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Larsen Baker Sells Land at Kino Parkway and Benson Highway
Larsen Baker recently sold 6.54 acres of land at the northwest corner at Kino Parkway and Benson Highway to CID…
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UArizona Professor’s Underwater Tent Invention to Appear on Shark Week
An underwater tent co-invented by a University of Arizona professor will be featured during the Discovery Channel’s popular Shark Week this month.…
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Long Realty Co. Reports Record Luxury Home Sales
Leading the way in a scorching luxury market, Long Realty Co. sales professionals represented buyers or sellers in nine of…
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Accelerate Diagnostics Launches New Solution for Fast Sepsis Testing
Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. has announced the launch of a new IVD configuration of its Accelerate PhenoTest® BC kit in the United States.…
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CATS Tonometer Gets FDA Clearance for Disposable Prism
The CATS®-D Disposable Prism, designed to deliver improved intraocular pressure measurement accuracy using a sterile, disposable tip replacement for the…
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Greater Tucson Leadership Celebrates Graduation of 41st Class
Greater Tucson Leadership is proud to announce the graduation of the Lead Tucson Class of 2021. The graduation was held…
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Hughes Federal Credit Union Ranks No. 1 in Arizona in Forbes Annual Survey
Hughes Federal Credit Union has been ranked No. 1 in Arizona by Forbes, taking the top spot in its annual America’s…
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Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Concert at the TCC
Encompassing hits from the iconic band’s career, including albums Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin IV and Physical Graffiti, Jason Bonham’s Led…
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Mara Aspinall
Critical Path Institute has announced the appointment of health care industry leader and active civic involvement pioneer Mara G. Aspinall to…
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Pima County Supervisors Approve Hotels, Restaurants, Shops for Kino Sports Complex
The Pima County Board of Supervisors, at its July 6 meeting, voted 3-2 to approve the business plan and development…
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Tucson Chosen for Equitable Economic Mobility Initiative
The City of Tucson has been selected by the National League of Cities as one of eight communities in the…
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UArizona-Led Team to Develop Wearable Tech to Monitor Patient Health
The last two decades have seen an uptick in people choosing to monitor their health using wearable technologies such as…
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Pima Community College Foundation Announces New Members
Pima Community College Foundation’s board of directors has appointed Susan Dumon, Isaac Figueroa, Deborrah Himsel, Lance Jones and Allyson Solomon…
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Corina Yeh-Hilliard
Corina Yeh-Hilliard has been named events and marketing manager at the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. Yeh-Hilliard, who will be based…
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Tucson Ranks in Top 20 in “America’s Best Cities” Annual Report for 2021
Tucson has been named the 20th best city in the U.S. in the 2021 America’s Best Cities annual report by…
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CIS Global Acquired by nVent Electric
nVent Electric, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, has acquired CIS Global LLC, a portfolio company investment…
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NASA Extends UArizona’s Search for Hazardous Asteroids, Comets
NASA has approved- a two-year extension of NEOWISE, a mission dedicated to discovering and measuring the sizes of asteroids and…
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Banner-University Medicine Tucson Opens Two New East Side Clinics
Banner – University Medicine Tucson has opened two new specialty health care clinics on Houghton Road to expand access to…
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Stratford Art Works Purchases Historic Teatro Carmen to Restore, Broaden Use
Stratford Art Works, Inc., an Arizona non-profit arts organization with a 25-year history of fostering art, artists and Art Space…
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Comedian Jeff Dunham Kicks Off 5th Tour at Tucson Arena
For the past 12 years, Jeff Dunham and his somewhat-inappropriate proteges: Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J. and Achmed the Dead…
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Donation Restocks Tucson International Airport’s Military Lounge
When the Tucson Airport Authority cut the ribbon on its newly renovated military lounge at Tucson International Airport in 2020,…
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Olivia Shaw
Olivia Shaw, 2019 University of Arizona Alum and Political Science major, was promoted to Research Associate and Intern Hiring Manager…
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Amanda Wiggins
As the fastest growing community in Southern Arizona kicks off a new fiscal year, the board of directors has selected…
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Edward T. Marley
Edward T. Marley, NCARB, AIA, LEED AP, was elected as secretary of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards at…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Elects New Officers, Board Members
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has announced the new officers and board members who have joined the organization’s…
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Raytheon Upgrades Radar System to be More Eco-Friendly
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has partnered with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to replace the Sea-Based X-Band Radar cooling system with redesigned,…
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Tech Launch Arizona Funds Five App Projects to Benefit Society
Tech Launch Arizona, in collaboration with University of Arizona Research, Innovation and Impact and Arizona FORGE, has awarded funding to five teams of students,…
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Rudy’s Bar-B-Q to Open First Tucson Location
Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q has purchased a 1.57 acre parcel of land located at 2100 E. Ajo Way, in…
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Fox Tucson Theatre Gets $1.4 Million Grant to Help Recover
Fox Tucson Theatre Executive Director Bonnie Schock and Fox’s board of directors announced that the “Crown Jewel of Downtown” has…
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Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing to Perform Independence Day F-16 Flyovers
The Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing based at the Tucson International Airport is scheduled to conduct F-16 Fighting Falcon…
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UArizona Begins Construction on New Applied Research Building
Construction of the University of Arizona’s new $85 million, three-story Applied Research Building began today as crews broke ground on…
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Arizona Technology Council’s Industry Impact Report Shows Increase in Tech Companies, Wages and Jobs in Q1-2021
The Arizona Technology Council released its Q1 2021 Arizona Technology Industry Impact Report, providing key insight into the growth of the state’s technology…
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Arthur Burrell
Commonwealth Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Arthur Burrell to the role of director of sales and marketing of the…
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Percy Kirk
Percy Kirk has joined Cox Communications as senior VP and region manager for the Southwest region, overseeing Cox operations and…
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Arizona’s Public Universities Reach Degree Milestone in 2020
Arizona’s public universities produced more degrees in 2020 than at any other time in the state’s history. In fiscal year…
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Mattamy Homes Expands Tucson Footprint with Westside Purchase
Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest privately owned homebuilder, has announced that it closed on a land purchase in the desirable Westside area…
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Eller College of Management Announces Mini-MBA in Rural Healthcare
Around 60 million Americans live in rural communities, but with unique challenges and workforce shortages, rural healthcare is struggling. To…
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Tucson Conquistadores, Cologuard Classic Raise $617,600 for Charities
The Tucson Conquistadores, the local civic organization and tournament management team that oversees operations and sales for the PGA TOUR…
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Cox Communications Launches New Cloud Computing Service in Tucson
Cox Communications has announced the launch of Cox EdgeSM, a full stack edge-cloud computing service. Cox Edge will deliver ultra-low…
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Pima County Supervisors Approve Funding for Hard-Hit Tourism Agencies
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has approved $380,000 in funding to outside agencies with attractions and tourism-related programming. The…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Adds New Categories to Copper Cactus Awards
Tucson Metro Chamber announced two new categories for this year’s Copper Cactus Awards presented by Wells Fargo. Pima Community College will sponsor Employer/Employee Development…
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GUEST COLUMN: Anti-Semitic Attacks Cannot Be Tolerated
By Tony Penn Recent anti-Semitic attacks on members of the Jewish community in Tucson, in particular the vandalism on two…
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Andrew Keim
Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR has welcomed Andrew Keim to its industrial brokerage team. Keim, a native Tucsonan, is an…
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Amy Amoroso
Amy Amoroso has joined Arizona Land & Water Trust as the new donor engagement manager. In this role, she will…
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Mister Car Wash Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering
Mister Car Wash, Inc. announced that it has launched its proposed initial public offering. The proposed offering consists of 31,250,000…
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UArizona Ranks Among Top Global Universities With Most 2020 Utility Patents
The University of Arizona ranks No. 28 among the top 100 worldwide universities with the most U.S. patents granted for…
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Phantom Space Corporation Announces New VP of Launch Operations
Phantom Space Corporation, a space transportation technology development and manufacturing company headquartered in Tucson, has announced the hiring of Mark…
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Pima Animal Care Center Names New Director
Monica Dangler, who has served as Pima Animal Care Center’s interim director of animal services since October and led the…
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Summer Issue 2021
From the Publisher BizTucson Magazine is proud to announce the inaugural Women Leading the Region Awards, honoring the exceptional women…
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Going Big for the Centennial
Rotary Club of Tucson Plans Anniversary Celebration By Christy Krueger Things that turn 100 years old in 2021: Wheaties, White…
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Diamond Children’s Cancer Center
New $3 Million Clinic Opens for Specialized Care By Loni Nannini Banner Health recently provided a life-changing infusion for pediatric…
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The Pivot Playbook
Sun Corridor Inc.’s Post-Covid Economic Recovery Plan Private & Public Sector Leaders Build Game Plan By Jay Gonzales It’s unlikely…
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Tucson Association of Realtors Celebrates 100 Years
Committed to Strengthening Community By Tom Leyde The Tucson Association of Realtors celebrated its 100th anniversary on the date of…
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Roche Tissue Diagnostics Expands in Marana
Roche Tissue Diagnostics is expanding its presence in Marana with the addition of a 60,000-square-foot state-of-the-art building. The new construction,…
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Tubac & Golf Resort & Spa
Golf, Guests Helped Resort Through Pandemic By April Bourie Throughout the long history of Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, the…
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DSW Commercial Real Estate at 20
Motivation Meets Opportunity By Rodney Campbell The story of DSW Commercial Real Estate begins with the unlikely combination of grocery…
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Humberto & Czarina Lopez Donate $3.5 Million in Endowments to University of Arizona
By Tom Leyde In late fall of 2020, scientist Carol Gregorio attended a dinner party. There were more people there…
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Two Downtown El Charro Restaurants
One Shared Menu – By Land and Sea By Valerie Vinyard The El Charro restaurants boast a significant footprint in…
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Earn to Learn
Skill-Building Program Helps Students Financially Many college and tech school students get a “free ride” – paid tuition and other…
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IdeaFunding Awards $65,000 in Prizes
By Loni Nannini Though the economy is still feeling the reverberations of the global pandemic, the startup scene in Southern…
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Room to Grow
Hacienda Del Sol Undergoes $9.6 Million Expansion By Mary Minor Davis Five weeks before the COVID-19 epidemic was declared, the…
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A Pandemic Plus
GermFree Disinfecting Responds to Need By Christy Krueger In future years, the devastating COVID-19 pandemic will be a memory most…
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Catholic University of America
Offers Business Management Degree in Tucson By Tom Leyde The prestigious Catholic University of America has launched a four-year business…
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Clayton Kramer
DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce that Clayton R. Kramer has joined the firm as an…
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Jody Dial
Carondelet Health Network has named Jody Dial as the new CFO for St. Mary’s Hospital. Dial has nearly 15 years…
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Stackhouse Debuts Real Estate Startup at UArizona Tech Park
Stackhouse, a local startup revolutionizing the real estate business, aims to change how people own and finance a home. Stackhouse has steadily progressed…
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Pima County Health Department Gets 2021 Gold Innovative Practice Award
The Pima County Health Department has been honored with the 2021 Gold Innovative Practice Award by the National Association of County…
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UArizona College of Humanities Receives $5.4 Million Gift
Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University…
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Carondelet Health Network Announces New Market CEO
Experienced health care executive Monica C. Vargas-Mahar has joined Carondelet Health Network as Market CEO. Carondelet Health Network serves the Tucson…
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A Legend Retires: UArizona Coach Mike Candrea Takes a Bow After Almost 40 Years
In a coaching career that spanned four decades, Mike Candrea established a legacy of elevating the game of softball, growing…
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Women Leading the Region
By Tara Kirkpatrick BizTucson Magazine is proud to announce its inaugural Women Leading the Region awards, honoring the women who…
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Adia Barnes
Head Coach, University of Arizona Women’s Basketball By Tara Kirkpatrick Even before stepping on the court in the NCAA Women’s…
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Danette Bewley
President & CEO Tucson Airport Authority By Tara Kirkpatrick At a pivotal moment for the Tucson International Airport, as it…
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Jill German
Head Roche Tissue Diagnostics By Tara Kirkpatrick At Roche Tissue Diagnostics, Jill German oversees a groundbreaking team that is ensuring…
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Susan Gray
President & CEO Tucson Electric Power – UniSource Energy By Tara Kirkpatrick When Susan Gray started working in Tucson Electric…
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Daisy Jenkins
Author – President Daisy Jenkins & Associates By Tara Kirkpatrick The first woman of color to serve as a VP…
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Adriana Kong Romero
President Bank of America Tucson By Tara Kirkpatrick As a child of educators, Adriana Kong Romero first saw the potential…
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Jan Lesher
Chief Deputy County Administrator Pima County By Tara Kirkpatrick One of Jan Lesher’s former employers once remarked that any taxpayer…
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Lisa Lovallo
Market Vice President Southern Arizona Cox Communications By Tara Kirkpatrick In the game of life, Lisa Lovallo has always been…
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Barbi Reuter
President & CEO Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR By Tara Kirkpatrick Barbi Reuter found her drive at an early age. …
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Judy Rich
President & CEO TMC HealthCare By Tara Kirkpatrick Before she took the helm of Tucson Medical Center, Judy Rich helped…
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Regina Romero
Mayor City of Tucson By Tara Kirkpatrick In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked global devastation, killed more than 3 million…
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Calline Sanchez
VP Global TSS Service Planning & Premium Support IBM – Arizona & New Mexico State Executive By Tara Kirkpatrick For…
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Laura Shaw
Senior Vice President Sun Corridor Inc. By Tara Kirkpatrick A former CEO once told BizTucson, “If you want something done…
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Amber Smith
President & CEO Tucson Metro Chamber By Tara Kirkpatrick You won’t catch Amber Smith resting on her laurels. The Tucson…
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Carol Stewart
Associate Vice President Tech Parks Arizona – University of Arizona By Tara Kirkpatrick Carol Stewart has often said that “nobody…
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H. Peter Nestler
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation is pleased to announce the expansion of the team with H. Peter Nestler…
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Jackson Cassidy
Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C. has announced the addition of Jackson Cassidy to the firm’s Tucson office as a land use planner…
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Roche Tissue Diagnostics Expands in Marana
Roche Tissue Diagnostics is expanding its presence in Marana with the addition of a 60,000-square-foot state-of-the-art building. The new construction,…
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TuSimple Plans Major Tucson Expansion
TuSimple plans to add hundreds of jobs to its Tucson footprint, with an expansion of roughly 35,000 square feet of…
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TUS Adds New Nonstop Flight to Pacific Northwest
Tucson International Airport’s newest nonstop destination airport is Paine Field in Everett, Wash. While the destination might come as a…
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PNC Bank Names Mark Mistler as Market Executive for Tucson & Southern Arizona
PNC Bank, N.A. has announced the appointment of Mark Mistler to the role of market executive and head of Commercial…
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Arizona Athletics Plans for 100% Capacity at Football Games
Arizona Athletics, in conjunction with Pima County Health and the University of Arizona, is planning for 100% capacity for home…
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Tucson Symphony Orchestra Returns to Live Performances in Fall
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra has announced a season of 33 orchestral performances starting Sept. 24. In a newly renovated Tucson…
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Patrick McCormick
Farhang & Medcoff Attorneys is pleased to welcome Patrick Emerson McCormick as an associate. McCormick will practice in the firm’s…
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Shari Colson
Shari Colson has joined the staff of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber as its new business development director. In that role,…
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Tucson Metro Chamber Releases New Workforce Development Strategies
After months of data collection, deliberations and discussions managed by our public/private steering committee, the Tucson Metro Chamber shares five…
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$2 Million Gift Advances UArizona Space Initiatives
In October, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft made the agency’s first attempt to collect a sample from the asteroid Bennu during a…
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Tucson Electric Power Gives Out Over $600,000 in First Quarter
Tucson Electric Power contributed $619,800 during the first quarter of 2021 to support 23 nonprofit groups that assist neighbors in…
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Pathways Program Launches Tech Education for Single Mothers
Single moms are beginning a new journey toward self-sufficiency with technical education training offered in partnership with the Women’s Foundation…
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Live Events Return to Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater
Casino Del Sol is announcing the return of live entertainment at its award-winning venue, AVA Amphitheater. After canceling the 2020 concert season…
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Fernanda Quintanilla
Fernanda Quintanilla joined Tucson Metro Chamber’s advocacy team as director of external affairs to lead local efforts committed to engaging businesses that want to…
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David Arellano
Pima Community College Dean of Enrollment Management David Arellano is one of 24 community college leaders nationwide chosen for the…
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Romania Buys Raytheon’s Coastal Missile Defense System
The government of Romania signed an agreement with the U.S. Navy to purchase the Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon…
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Phantom Space Acquires StratSpace to Expand Services
Phantom Space Corporation, a space transportation technology development and manufacturing company, has announced the successful acquisition of StratSpace, an industry…
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Simpleview Announces Partnership with Stroll Location-Based Platform
Simpleview, the travel and tourism industry’s global leader in destination marketing tools and services based in Oro Valley, has announced…
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Tucson Improves National Ranking in Park Amenities, Access
The Trust for Public Land released its annual ParkScore® Index and Tucson ranked No. 74, climbing 10 spots from last year. Tucson received above-average marks for…
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Historic $2.5 Million Gift for Pima Community College
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Dr. Andrew Hoyer
Dr. Andrew Hoyer, a cardiologist and heart imaging expert for children has joined Banner – University Medicine. Hoyer received his…
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UArizona’s Eller College of Management Launches Trust Studies Center
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Holualoa Companies Sells Herbert Residential and Armory Park Villas
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Arizona Land and Water Trust Announces Acreage Protection in Red Wing Ranch
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Arizona Bowl Kicks Off Dec. 31 With Offerpad as New Title Sponsor
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Tucson Electric Power’s New Rates for 2021 Support Cleaner Energy Investment
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Fourth Avenue Merchants Herald Timely Back-to-Business Grant
Retail stores, restaurants, bars, and events across America have been devastated by the impact of COVID-19. The Historic Fourth Avenue…
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Pima County Courthouse Fountain Named for Longtime Recorder F. Ann Rodriguez
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Matt Liddicoat
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Jedd Fisch Announced as Arizona Head Football Coach
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Mayor Regina Romero Recognized at National Climate Protection Awards
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CDC Chooses Via Eleganté Assisted Living Home and Memory Care for App Pilot Program
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Tucson Electric Power Sponsors UArizona Engineering Ambassadors Program
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Sal Cabibo
Sal Cabibo, career banker and commercial banker in Southern Arizona for the last 14 years, has joined Midwest Regional Bank…
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The Tucson Airport Authority has announced that John “Dutch” Voorhees has joined the Tucson Airport Authority as VP and Chief…
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Gets Historic $10 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona received a $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, American novelist, billionaire, and venture…
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The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Mark Montoya, CFSA’s VP of operations,…
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Social Venture Partners Tucson Selects Finalists for Fast Pitch 2021
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The University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine has established a new scholarship funded by a generous gift from Paul…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona Receives RBC Foundation Grant
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San Xavier Christmas Concert to Go Virtual for 2020
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Caterpillar Inc. has appointed Marc Cameron a company vice president. Cameron will have responsibility for Caterpillar’s Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology…
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Diane Marzonie
Diane Marzonie, real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, has been named 2021 president of the Tucson Association of Realtors. …
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New U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office Opens at Tucson International Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has moved to a new location at Tucson International Airport (TUS), and to celebrate, officials…
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UArizona Researchers Show Engineered T Cells May Have Potential Against Type 1 Diabetes
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Raises Additional $500,000 for COVID-19 Relief
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona announced that it has raised an additional $500,000 for its COVID-19 Relief Fund,…
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Reid Clark
Reid Clark has joined Great Western Bank as Vice President, Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager for the Southern Arizona market…
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Nicole Strom
Nicole Strom has joined Great Western Bank as Vice President Business Banking Relationship Manager for the Southern Arizona market headquartered…
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Michael Trueba, CCIM has joined Great Western Bank as Portfolio Manager of the Southern Arizona Business unit. Michael brings over…
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Larsen Baker Acquires Prime Foothills Spot for Luxury Office Project
Tucson-based Larsen Baker, through its affiliate Skyline Encantada Investors, LLC, has acquired the office buildings at the northwest corner of…
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Lunewave Announces $7 Million in New Investment
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Carondelet Health Network Names Doug Luckett as New CEO
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Tucson Restaurant Group to Partner with New Digital Platform
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Travis McCarthy
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UArizona Eller Annual Economic Outlook Dec. 4
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Sun Tran Adds 15 New Lower-Emission Buses into Service
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National Science Foundation Grant to Help UArizona Grad Students Solve World Problems
A $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation will support University of Arizona graduate students looking to work across…
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Tower 16 Capital Partners Acquires Sierra Vista Apartments in Tucson
San Diego-based Tower 16 Capital Partners, in partnership with Drake Real Estate Partners, has acquired Sierra Vista Apartments, a 258-unit…
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KB Home Opens New Entrada Del Rio in Rancho Sahuarita
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Tucson Electric Power Helps Light Up Tucson Botanical Gardens
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Bank of America Gives Pima Community College $1 Million for Jobs Initiative
Pima Community College and Bank of America announced a partnership to help students of color successfully complete the education and…
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Sundt Construction, Inc. has promoted Courtney Hoyt to project engineer II. Hoyt has been in the construction industry for six years.…
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Sundt Construction, Inc. has promoted Tom Bersbach to senior project manager. For the past 15 years, Bersbach has been an instrumental…
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Northwest Healthcare to Open New Eastside Hospital
Construction workers placed the last structural beam on top of the framework that will be Northwest Medical Center Houghton, a…
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GermFree Offers Science-Based Disinfection Program for Businesses
GermFree, a Tucson-based health services company, introduces a science-based disinfection program featuring electrostatic spray technology designed to stop the spread…
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Launches Popular New Avian Adventures
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum launched a brand new guest experience: Avian Adventures. The unique bird program has already raised more…
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Contigo Owners Launch New Locale Concept in Midtown
A year ago, when Deb Tenino and Nick Kreutz, owners of the popular Contigo Latin Kitchen at La Paloma, were…
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Mayor Regina Romero to Deliver State of the City Address
The City of Tucson, Tucson Metro Chamber and Visit Tucson present Regina Romero’s virtual State of the City address on…
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Tucson ER & Hospital Receives Prestigious Accreditation
Tucson ER & Hospital has met all the criteria for Laboratory Accreditation by COLA Inc., a leading national laboratory accreditor, whose program and…
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TuSimple to Collaborate with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on Freight Needs
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced today a strategic relationship with TuSimple, a global autonomous trucking technology company, to…
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UArizona to Offer Online Courses to Military in Pilot Program
The University of Arizona is one of only three universities selected to be part of a pilot program in partnership…
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Downtown Tucson Set Aglow for Holidays
Desert Nights Downtown Lights, powered by Pima County, sets the holidays aglow with five weeks of festivities in Downtown Tucson. With about…
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Aaron J. Crowley
Falbaum Crowley Investment Group at RBC Wealth Management – U.S. in Tucson, recently promoted financial advisor, Aaron J. Crowley, CPWA®,…
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Startup Tucson Officially Launches Program, Perks to Lure Remote Workers
This week, Startup Tucson and a number of local sponsors, supporters and partners announced the launch of Remote Tucson, a program…
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Raytheon Missile Interceptor Passes Historic Test, Offers Powerful New Defense
As part of a historic Missile Defense Agency demonstration and for the first time ever, an intercontinental ballistic missile target…
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UArizona’s College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture Offers New Minor in Real Estate Development
The high demand for real estate knowledge and expertise by undergraduate students at the University of Arizona can now be…
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Youth On Their Own is 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion
Youth On Their Own has been named as the 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for Tucson. The Neighborhood Champions…
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Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade Expands to Tucson
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade, known for its fresh, healthful menu items and focus on sustainability, has signed a multi-unit franchise…
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Nov. 1 saw a changing of the guard at Long Realty Co.’s Dove Mountain office and its Continental Ranch/Marana satellite…
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W. Mark Clark
Pima Council on Aging’s President & CEO, W. Mark Clark, MSW, ACSW is the recipient of the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award…
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2020 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards Honor Fletcher McCusker, Other Tucson Visionaries
The Arizona Technology Council, in conjunction with the Arizona Commerce Authority, have announced the winners of the 2020 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards. …
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UArizona’s Global Campus Approved by Accreditor
The University of Arizona today announced approval by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) of Ashford University’s application…
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Banner Medicare Plan Launches New Contract with Northwest Healthcare
Banner Medicare Advantage, the only non-profit and locally based Medicare plan in Arizona, announces a new contract with Northwest Healthcare…
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Arizona STEM Adventure to Go Virtual, Increasing Participation
Every November, 1,000 fourth through eighth-grade students participate in Arizona STEM Adventure at the Pima Community College Campus. This year,…
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Dr. Elizabeth Lee
Dr. Elizabeth Lee has joined the Banner – University Medicine reconstructive and cosmetic surgery team. In addition, Dr. Lee has…
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C. J. Karamargin
Governor Doug Ducey announced that C.J. Karamargin will join his office as Director of Communications. Karamargin, a former journalist, long-time…
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Vector Launch, Inc. to Restart and Remain in Tucson
Vector Launch Inc., a micro-satellite launch company founded in Tucson in 2016, announced that it will restart operations and remain…
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Rocking K Community Eyes Early 2021 Grand Opening
The master-planned community of Rocking K, in the Vail School District, is continuing toward its early 2021 Grand Opening and…
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MC Companies Plans Luxury Apartments on Marana Land Parcel
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Reid Park Zoo Details Plans for Expansion
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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Shares Iconic Prickly Pear Margarita Recipe
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is sharing its iconic cocktail, Prickly Pear Margarita to give a little taste of the southwest…
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TMC Announces Plans for New Hospital in Southeast Tucson
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Robert Jensen
Robert Jensen has been selected as the new CEO of Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona. Jensen has a vast…
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Pharmather Inc. Licenses UArizona Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson have developed a method of using ketamine in the treatment of…
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Greater Tucson Leadership Announces 2020 Honorees
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Simply Bits Expands Internet Services to Douglas
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Sundt Foundation Awards Over $25,000 to Nine Tucson Charities
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Long Realty Cares Foundation’s Virtual Gala Exceeds Fundraising Goal
Rising to the challenge of difficult times, Long Realty Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Long Companies hosted its first-ever…
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Luca Caucci
Luca Caucci is one of two UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson faculty members inducted into the National Academy of…
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Critical Path Institute Gets FDA Grant to Improve Drug Therapies for Newborns
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Pima Community College Part of Effort to Train 5,000 in Cloud Computing Education
Pima Community College is part of a statewide consortium that will work to increase access to cloud computing education to…
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CHASSE Building Team Builds, Installs New Handwashing Stations at Schools
Throughout October, CHASSE Building Team – a three-time Greater Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus honoree – built and installed custom…
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Greater Tucson Leadership Celebrates 40 Years
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City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives Gets Award for Innovative Website
The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives received an Award of Merit for its website, ConnectTucson.com, as part of the…
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GEICO has opened a new local office at 6781 Thornydale Rd. Suite 203 in Tucson. William Derby will lead a…
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Arizona Bowl Plans New Year’s Eve Game
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Tucson Medical Center Expands Rincon Campus
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Sun Tran to Begin On Demand, Door-to-Door Transport
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Carondelet Marana Hospital Earns Top Scores in Patient Satisfaction
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Arizona Land and Water Trust Protects Tombstone Ranch
Arizona Land and Water Trust recently protected the 2,190-acre Tombstone Ranch in Cochise County. The project permanently conserves native grasslands, …
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Children’s Museum Tucson Reopens to Visitors
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Tech Parks Arizona’s 25th Year Special Report in BizTucson Magazine Wins Silver Award
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Tucson Values Teachers (TVT) presented the October Teacher Excellence Award today to Eric Wagner, a 7th grade science teacher at…
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UArizona Researcher Focuses on COVID-19 Rinse and Gargle Test
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Tech Parks Arizona Wins Three International Economic Development Awards
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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, Unveils Stunning New SpaWell
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Pima Community College to Train 600 Southern Arizonans with New Fund
Pima Community College (PCC) is one of only six community colleges in the nation to be selected for the inaugural…
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PathogenDX, Inc. Enters New Partnership to Fight Foodborne Illness
PathogenDx, Inc., an Arizona technology company with labs in Tucson, that has developed a multiplexed microarray DNA-based pathogen testing platform, announced…
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Raytheon Systems at Heart of Successful Warship Test
The U.S. Navy completed the USS Zumwalt’s (DDG 1000) first live-fire test using a Raytheon Missiles & Defense Standard Missile-2…
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Tucson Police Chief Receives National Leadership Award
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) has announced that it will present its 2020 Leadership Award to Tucson, AZ Chief…
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Patio Pools & Spas Brings Poolwerx to Oro Valley
Patio Pools & Spas, Southern Arizona’s full-service pool service and spa company is bringing Poolwerx to Oro Valley. The new…
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BizNEWS
REACH Program Improves Access to The Loop
Paved, vehicle-free paths wind along rivers, past desert vegetation, with majestic mountains looming in the distance. The Chuck Huckelberry Loop provides…
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BizPEOPLE
Yvette Jackson
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Arizona Executive Director Yvette Jackson, LMSW, DBH, was recently elected to the Arizona Council of Human…
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BizNEWS
OSIRIS-REx Mission Makes History with First-Ever Touchdown on Asteroid Bennu (Includes Onboard Camera Dramatic Footage)
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft unfurled its robotic arm today, and in a first for the agency, briefly touched an asteroid in…
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BizNEWS
UArizona Cancer Center Receives $8.5 Million Gift to Establish Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute
A breast cancer survivor and longtime supporter of the University of Arizona has given $8.5 million to the UArizona Cancer Center to…
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BizNEWS
Luxury Tech Sportswear Company Chooses Tucson for New Headquarters
WOW Studios, a Seattle-based luxury technical sportswear companywhose award-winning team focuses on blending “old school” design philosophies with modern innovation,…
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BizNEWS
Ascent Aviation Services Selected to Convert Airplane Prototype
Sine Draco Aviation Development Ltd. (“Sine Draco”) announced the selection of Ascent Aviation Services in Tucson, Arizona, for modification and completion…
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BizNEWS
GUEST EDITORIAL – Tucson Metro Chamber: “No on Proposition 208”
Arizona’s education system is falling behind other states and it is hard to argue otherwise. For years, we have been…
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Tucson Mayor, Council Designate Ball-Paylore House as Historic Landmark
The City of Tucson Mayor and Council at their October 20th meeting voted unanimously to designate the modernist Ball-Paylore House,…
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BizPEOPLE
Dr. Luis Leon
A Tucson Vascular Surgeon and his crew team have just completed a 240-mile foot race through grueling deserts, canyons and…
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BizNEWS
Tucson Airport Authority Launches Largest Project in Airport’s History
Joined by elected leaders and government representatives from across Southern Arizona, the Tucson Airport Authority broke ground on the largest…
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BizNEWS
UArizona-Led Mission Attempts First-Ever Asteroid Sample Today
The University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission will make NASA’s first attempt at collecting a sample from an asteroid on Oct. 20. The…
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BizNEWS
Stone Canyon Golf Club to Host Celebrity Televised Event
Turner Sports will present Capital One’s The Match: Champions for Change, a premier golf event with the World Golf Hall of…
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BizNEWS
CorporateCARE Solutions Inc. Offers Family Care Help
CorporateCARE Solutions, a leading provider of high quality Backup Child and Adult Care, has announced a new program to accommodate…
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BizNEWS
Critical Path Institute: Paving the Way for Global Drug Innovation
By Mary Minor Davis The Critical Path Institute, a groundbreaking nonprofit organization that helps expedite medical product development and regulatory…
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BizNEWS
The Caliber Group Recognized for Industry Excellence
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Southern Arizona Chapter awarded eight Impact Awards to the Caliber Group in recognition…
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BizPEOPLE
Lisa Bayless
For her outstanding contributions to community well-being, Lisa Bayless was celebrated as Oro Valley Chamber’s Outstanding Community Leader for 2020 at the 28th Annual Meeting.Bayless,…
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BizNEWS
Real Estate Rebound
Sales of Existing Homes Sputter, Then Surge By Jay Gonzales It’s not just new houses here that are in demand.…
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BizNEWS
Raytheon’s Smart Weapon Approved for Use on F-15 Eagle
Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), announced the StormBreaker® smart weapon has been approved for use on…
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BizNEWS
Startup Tucson Aims to Recruit Remote Workers to Tucson
By Tara Kirkpatrick You’re already working a high-paying job remotely. Why not do it in Tucson? If the beautiful blue…
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Sunland Asphalt Paves Advanced New Track at Inde Motorsports Ranch
Sunland Asphalt & Construction is proud to partner with Inde Motorsports Ranch, to provide a complete track resurfacing for the private, members-only…
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BizNEWS
Road Revamp: New Regional Plan to Address Next 20 Years
By David Pittman Increased safety, reduced congestion, and prettier, more scenic roads. These are just some of the benefits Southern…
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BizNEWS
The VFW: Historic Building Awaits Modern Future
By Christy Krueger Ross Rulney was one of Tucson’s first contemporary mixed-use developers, buying his first property in 1999, years…
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BizPEOPLE
Brian Brown
Kitchell recently promoted Tucson resident Brian Brown to Regional Executive. Over the past two years Brown has led many milestone…
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BizPEOPLE
Chad Buck
Chad Buck has been selected to lead the Southwest District for Sundt Construction’s Building Group. As Senior Vice President and…
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BizPEOPLE
Garth Perry
Tech Parks Arizona is pleased to announce that Garth Perry has been appointed to the board of directors which oversees…
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BizNEWS
Sun Corridor Inc. Plans for Post-Pandemic Tucson
By Jay Gonzales The region’s top business leaders are ready to capitalize on Tucson’s growing reputation of post-pandemic resilience with…
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Rio Nuevo Projects, Others Expand Downtown Skyline
By Christy Krueger Despite the pandemic, downtown construction is robust and optimism abounds for its future. New buildings are popping…
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YWCA of Southern Arizona Acquires Pima County Teen Court
YWCA of Southern Arizona has acquired the Pima County Teen Court from COPE Community Services. Established in 1995 by the…
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BizNEWS
Arizona Theatre Company Announces Live Return in January
Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) will bring live theatre back to the Temple of Music & Art in Tucson in January…
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BizMILESTONE
Copenhagen Imports Marks 50th Anniversary
By Christy Krueger This year, the popular Copenhagen Imports marks a momentous milestone: 50 years of service to Southern Arizona. …
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FEATURES
Fall Issue 2020
From The Publisher – Region Focused on Economic Recovery: 10 Reasons for Optimism While communities everywhere are far from free of the grips…
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FEATURES
Jan Lesher
A Driving Force for Pima County By Tara Kirkpatrick It’s not enough to say that Jan Lesher loves her hometown.…
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BizNEWS
Children’s Clinics Marks 30 Years
Coordinated Care Model Adeptly Serves Southern Arizona Youth By Monica Surfaro Spigelman Children with complex medical needs and their families…
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Region Focused on Recovery:
10 Reasons for Optimism By Jay Gonzales It would be incredibly difficult to find anyone who would say the COVID-19…
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Poised for Recovery
Forbes Ranks Tucson in Top 10 Best Positioned U.S. Cities By Jay Gonzales While communities everywhere are far from free…
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Companies Choose Tucson
Region Offers Established Employers Room to Grow By Jay Gonzales For the last several years, the Tucson region has been…
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Lute Olson
A Legend in Basketball and Life By Steve Rivera At a recent function, Lute Olson’s players were given two minutes…
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BizNEWS
New Home Builders Embrace Surge in Sales
Homebuyers Flood Tucson Market By Jay Gonzales Sales and construction of new homes and master-planned communities across Southern Arizona barely…
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RECOVERY
Poised for Recovery
Forbes Ranks Tucson in Top 10 Best Positioned U.S. Cities By Jay Gonzales While communities everywhere are far from free…
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