Hispanic Heritage Month in Arizona
Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15th through October 15th. We are delighted to celebrate the contributions and culture that members of the Hispanic community bring to Arizona. History of Hispanic Heritage Month President Lyndon B. Johnson instituted Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968 to celebrate the rich culture and contributions of Americans whose roots trace back […] Read More
45 Years of Fashion: The Story of Buffalo Exchange
In a new episode of Own It, we follow the fascinating 45-year history of Buffalo Exchange, Tucson's first and most stylish clothing exchange shop. Read More
Where the Buffalo Roamed: Buffalo Exchange Expands In Style By Valuing Employees, Customers and Community
Sweden has consistently been named the most sustainable country in the world so it’s no wonder that a native Swede would help jumpstart the US fashion resale market. But for Buffalo Exchange co-founder Kerstin Block, it was actually the country’s lack of color that drew her to the fashion world. Kerstin came to the US […] Read More5 min read
Barrio Bread: We Are What We Eat
On a new Thrive Arizona, Host Zach Yentzer sits down with Don Guerra of Barrio Bread to discuss the connection between food, community and small businesses. For more about Barrio Bread, visit their website at Thrive Tucson is a conversation series with the innovative and fascinating entrepreneurs that make Tucson the vibrant city it is. […] Read More
Let’s Sweat: Building Community Through Fitness and Health
Soleil Chiquette, Owner of Let’s Sweat, sits down with Thrive Arizona Host, Zach Yentzer, to talk about how her fitness gym enforces togetherness and community. For more about Let’s Sweat, visit their website at LetsSweatTucson.com Thrive Tucson is a conversation series with the innovative and fascinating entrepreneurs that make Tucson the vibrant city it is. Vantage […] Read More
10 Ways to Enjoy Summer in Southern Arizona
Summer is officially here, and we’re here with ideas to stay cool and have fun in Southern Arizona. 1. Find a … or visit a . 2. Frequent splash pads … great for young kids! (Here’s a list in , and one in . 3. Make sure you have a good fan … for your […] Read More
The Conscious Capitalist: How Adam Goodman Built a Business on Doing Good
Follow the story of CEO Adam Goodman as he seeks to strengthen his community through conscious capitalism. Read MoreJun 3, 2019
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Hamilton Distillers: Serving Sustainability For Over a Decade
Thrive Arizona Host Zach Yentzer sits down with Stephen Paul, founder of Hamilton Distillers, the creators of the enormously successful Whiskey Del Bac. Paul talks about keeping all the operations in-house and how to build a successful and sustainable business. For more about Hamilton Distillers, visit their website at Thrive Tucson is a conversation series […] Read More
RBar: Few Ingredients. Tons of Flavor
Zach sits down with RBar founder Brian Cornelius on this week’s Thrive Tucson. In 2011, Brian started creating healthy snack bars in his kitchen after discovering the secret to a good health bar: The essentials. After years of impressive growth, RBar continues to feature seven or fewer ingredients, so you know you’re getting the real […] Read More
Fire. Art. Happiness – The Story of Sonoran Glass School
In the first episode of Own It, we learn about the therapeutic effects of glassmaking from Tucson’s Sonoran Glass School. Read MoreOnline Banking If you are logging in for the first time (or if it has been 6 months since your last log in), use temporary credentials in the box to the right. Once in, you’ll be prompted to set up new credentials.
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