Surviving the Slow Season: How to keep your business from drying out in the summer
Anyone who’s experienced a summer in Tucson knows the seasonal exodus that occurs each year, leaving the city a virtual ghost town. While locals tend to enjoy the sudden shift to peace and quiet, the slow season isn’t ideal for members our local business community, who often suffer dips in the summer. As a result, […] Read More
Science City: 5 Biotech Firms Bringing Tucson Into the Future
The biotech industry has become an integral part of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s economy over the past decade, as startups and established companies rush into the burgeoning field. According to AZBio, jobs in the life sciences have grown 9% in Arizona since 2014, twice the rate over the rest of the country. With the University […] Read More
Creative Approaches to Get Your Business Thriving
This blog was contributed by Vantage West’s 2018-19 Marketing and Communications intern, Arianna (San Miguel High School) , in honor of “Encourage a Young Writer Day.” We are proud to support local schools and students, and appreciate the asset Arianna is to our team. When you first start your own business, you have a lot […] Read MoreApr 10, 2019
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Creative Tribe: Creating Communities One Workshop At a Time
Theresa Delaney, founder of Creative Tribe, joined Zach on this week’s Thrive Tucson. Creative Tribe was founded in 2015 to provide a space for creatives to share ideas and deepen relationships through unique workshops ranging from cooking demonstrations to crafts. Theresa discusses the early days, when a last-minute decision sent her back to Tucson and […] Read More
Meeting People Isn’t Easy: A Conversation with Theresa Delaney of Creative Tribe
For Theresa Delaney, the road to the future led her out of Tucson. Or so she thought. A recent graduate of the University of Arizona, Theresa eagerly packed up her belongings and headed west to San Francisco to be part of the explosive entrepreneurial scene. But once she hit the road, she found herself having […] Read More
Financial Fix: Woman-Run Businesses Lead Growth in Arizona and Beyond
The past decade has seen an explosion of growth among women-owned businesses both in Arizona and across the US, creating a more diverse and inclusive economy. According to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, women-led firms in the US grew by 58% since 2007, compared to businesses overall at 12%, while contributing over $3 trillion […] Read MoreMar 5, 2019
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A Goodman is Hard to Find: How Adam Goodman is looking to change the world one business at a time
Walking into the Phoenix office of Goodmans Interior Structures, you’re introduced to a sensory explosion of translucent glass doors, sculptures, art, and books. Employees freely traverse the floor, some at standing desks, others convening around the numerous common areas. One would be forgiven for mistaking the furniture company for a tech startup. According to CEO […] Read More
Tending Community In an Age of Anxiety
Seven decades ago, Auden penned the phrase, “An Age of Anxiety” in a poem of the same name. His insight spoke to a plight of the human condition, a suffering of angst born out of world wars and a cultural shift to market consumption and increased social isolation since the industrial revolution. What Auden observed was […] Read More
Financial Fix: How to Encourage a Healthy Lifestyle in the Workplace
Healthcare continues to be one of the fastest rising costs for both employers and employees in the U.S. According to a June PricewaterhouseCoopers report, healthcare costs are expected to rise another 6 percent in 2019, with many of these costs being absorbed by employees. While there isn’t much employers can do to reverse the escalating […] Read More
Pop Cycle: Where Sustainability and Handmade Local Goods Come Together
Jennifer Radler, co-owner at Popcycle, joined Karla on this week's Thrive Tucson. Popcycle opened in 2008 with the goal of promoting local art made from recycled materials, and now has two in-house brands made by its co-owners. Jennifer describes what it's like to work with her sisters, shouts out the wonderful community on 4th Avenue, and shares her advice for other women thinking of starting their own businesses. Read More
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