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
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
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
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
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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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
Online 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.
- Temporary USERNAME: Vantage West Member #
- Temporary PASSWORD: Last 4 digits of primary account holder’s social security # (For business accounts, use the last 4 digits of the business’s EIN.)
- Once in, follow prompts to create a new Username & Password. For future logins, use your new credentials.