Tucson family unites passion and heritage to create trio of businesses
Di Luna Candles began as a pandemic quarantine project for owner María-José Cortés, who was inspired by her mother's entrepreneurial spirit.
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Oro Valley Chamber creates networking group for young professionals
The chamber’s Gen Z Committee was created to meet the unique needs of young professionals in a business community largely dominated by older generations.
Pima Animal Care Center director exiting position next month
For the second time in five years, Pima Animal Care Center will be looking for a new director.
Tucson nonprofit aims to connect and empower girls
Mini Poderosas mentors and empowers girls ages 8 through 18 from diverse backgrounds, connecting them with women leaders through events and an annual summer camp.
White House Official promotes success of city’s thrive zones
Last week, Tom Perez, senior advisor and director of intergovernmental affairs for Joe Biden, was in town to tour the administration’s recent investments in affordable housing in the 29th Street Thrive Zone.
Nation’s first youth mariachi group celebrate 60 years in Tucson
Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson, or “The Ugly Little Monkeys,” was the first youth mariachi group to tour the U.S., inspiring a wave of mariachi groups across the country. The group has performed in the U.S. and Mexico and created a scholarship program that’s become a model for many other groups.
Tucson Village Farm celebrate 15 years of supporting local youths
From a sprout of an idea to a flourishing hub of community engagement, Tucson Village Farm has grown to become a vital resource for health and education as it approaches its 15th anniversary.
Rocco’s Little Chicago is moving on … down the street
After years of uncertainty as the Broadway widening project slogged along and the pandemic interrupted business, Rocco’s Little Chicago is finally moving to a larger space at 2555 E. Broadway.
Pascua Yaqui entrepreneur empowers Native business owners through tech education
This summer, Nicolette ‘Niko’ Gomez launched the Yaqui-Tech Innovation Lab, a pilot program aimed at delivering high-quality, accessible technology education to entrepreneurs on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation.