Marana Chamber accepting Impact Marana applications
The Marana Chamber of Commerce is seeking people to be part of its third Impact Marana cohort. Impact Marana is an immersive experience that takes a dedicated cohort of business and community leaders through an in-depth look behind the scenes at the many dynamic sectors of the Marana community.
While building community leadership skills, the Impact Marana cohort will receive information and experiences focusing on public safety, education, agriculture/agritourism, human services, economic development, environmental resources, sustainability, arts, history and culture, and so much more.
This program is designed for participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of all facets of Marana, thus enabling them to be more impactful business leaders in the community.
Some of the program days include economic development, education, healthcare, public safety, among other topics. To learn more about the program, visit Impact Marana.
UACI and Oro Valley team up for Sponsored Launch competition
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI), which serves as the science and technology startup incubator network of Tech Parks Arizona, announced the open call for the UACI Sponsored Launch fueled by the Oro Valley Chamber and Town of Oro Valley competition. The winning startup will receive sponsored entry into UACI at Oro Valley, the prestigious bioscience-focused incubator, along with resources, specialized facilities, services and expert guidance to grow their business.
In alignment with its mission to grow scalable startup ventures that fuel the Arizona economy, UACI has teamed up with Oro Valley leaders to support science and technology early-stage companies. The launch of the competition is part of a growing collaboration between UACI, the Town of Oro Valley and Oro Valley Chamber over the past five years which has supported several startups in Oro Valley through previous Sponsored Launch programs. Moreover, the municipal support from the Town of Oro Valley empowers UACI to drive economic development in the region.
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Metro Education Commission honors education with Crystal Apple Awards
The Metro Education Commission (MEC), a public body and nonprofit organization established by Pima County and the City of Tucson, hosted An Evening to Empower Ed on May 9, reigniting a longstanding tradition that honors those who serve the cause of education in Pima County and the City of Tucson.
Building on the 35-year legacy of the Crystal Apple Awards, the event gathered more than 250 guests — including elected officials, educators, students, families, and nonprofit partners — to celebrate excellence in education and community leadership.
Dozens of outstanding leaders, educators, and institutions were also recognized across the Commission’s signature award categories.
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Small Business Week honored by Pima County Board of Supervisors
The Pima County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation naming May 4-10 National Small Business Week in Pima County on May 6. District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy for presented the proclamation to Pima County Economic Development.
National Small Business Week has been proclaimed every year since 1963, highlighting the programs and services that are available to entrepreneurs in the U.S and the contributions to the economy that are made by the country’s millions of small businesses.
Small businesses are the backbone of our local, regional and national economies, and we are eternally grateful for the tireless work they do. Make sure to SHOP LOCAL and SHOP SMALL!
Joining Pima County Economic Development to accept the award were Zach Yentzer with the Chamber of Southern Arizona, Rob Elias with the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber, Dr. Denise Bowls with the Greater Vail Chamber and Danny Knee with Community Investment Corporation.
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Board recognizes Economic Development Week
The Pima County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation on May 6 naming May 11–17 as Economic Development Week in Pima County.
The proclamation highlighted the role that economic developers play in creating, retaining, and expanding job opportunities within their local communities.
Thank you to District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy for presenting the proclamation to Pima County Economic Development and to its partners who were able to attend the May 6 meeting in support.
Pima County Economic Development invited the following partners to join them for the event to show appreciation for their work and for their efforts to increase economic vitality across our region
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SBA offers relief
to businesses, nonprofits
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Arizona who sustained economic losses due to drought beginning Jan. 1.
The disaster declaration includes Pima County along with several other counties in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.
EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills not paid due to the disaster.
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