Connecting Arizona: The Final Mile Story
Accessible internet is still out of reach in some of Arizona’s most remote, rural communities. This has led to a digital divide that’s left part of the state unable to participate in the larger economy. The Final Mile seeks to shrink this digital divide by supplying broadband to the rural communities who need it most. […] Read MoreAug 12, 2021
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Tucson Together: How to Help Your Community In a Time of a Crisis
For most of us, the last few weeks proved to be a stressful and confusing period as entire communities tried to adjust to the changes caused by the coronavirus outbreak. As social distancing and stay-at-home measures flipped our lives upside down, it’s forced us to adapt to a new reality. In unprecedented moments like these, […] Read More- Business
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Apr 13, 2020
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Urbix Resources: The Future Is Graphite
On a new Own It, discover how Phoenix-based Urbix Resources created a low-cost, environmentally-friendly way to produce graphite and why it matters. 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
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 MoreJun 3, 2019
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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 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
Gilbert Days Parade: A Great Local Tradition
Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers enjoyed the annual Gilbert Days Parade, celebrating the local community of Arizona's fastest growing city. Frank was able to speak with Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels about the parade's history while soaking in the sights and sounds with local residents. Read More
Rillito Park Heirloom Farmers Market: Offering Healthy Produce, Local Products, and More
Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers headed down to the Rillito Park Heirloom Farmers Market, where he wandered amongst the over 80 vendors offering fresh local produce, artisan foods, and all kinds of fun. Along with being a local food mecca, the Farmers Market showcases live music, cooking demonstrations, and bike events (since the River Loop is right beside it). Frank gets the skinny on what makes the market special, and explores the importance of conscientious consumption. Read More
KXCI: On Air With Music and Voices from the Tucson Community
Community Spotlight Host Frank Powers headed down to 4th Ave in Tucson to check out 91.3 KXCI, the city’s premier community radio station. Since 1983, KXCI has served as a voice for Tucson’s music-loving creatives, and also features locally-produced mini-programs, podcasts, and syndicated news shows such as Democracy Now. Frank chats with KXCI's Executive Director/Development Director Cathy Rivers, who shared how KXCI was founded and what keeps it chugging along. 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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