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What’s the best way to finance a small business?

Navigating the financial landscape of running a small business can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be a journey you do alone.

Cyber Hygiene 101: Best Practices for Small Businesses

In a world where cyberattacks make headlines almost daily, it’s easy for small business owners to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the truth: most breaches don’t happen because hackers are clever

Phoenix Coqui

Don’t Call It a Comeback: How Southern Arizona and Phoenix Small Businesses Emerged From the Pandemic Stronger Than Ever

It’s 10am on a Tuesday, a mere month into the worst pandemic seen in a generation, and Alexis Carbajal stands in a parking lot, sweating nervously. Just three weeks earlier,

Hem & Her Tucson

From Farm to Label: How Hem & Her Survived the Pandemic By Sticking to Their Roots

It was the year 2000, the turn of the millennium, when Joyce Feickert and Marv Kirchler finally bought the farm. More specifically, the couple purchased a 1920s farmhouse to renovate

Mel Dominguez in Galeria Mitotera

Art of Representation: The Galeria Mitotera Story

When they arrived in Tucson from Los Angeles, artist Mel "Melo" Dominguez found that they needed to find a sense of community.
Barrio Restoration - Thrive

Taking Pride In Our Community: The Barrio Restoration Story

After noticing his neighborhood fall into disrepair, David Garcia decided to take matters into his own hands and created Barrio Restoration, an initiative that aims to clean up neighborhoods in

Thrive: Breathe Easy Automotive

Building Trust In Our Community: The Breathe Easy Automotive Story

No one is happy when they have car problems. But Breathe Easy Automotive wants to make sure when those problems do inevitably occur, you can rely on good, honest service

Boss Women Unite

Inspiring Women: The Boss Women Unite Story

Tiffany Nakatani started Boss Women Unite as a platform to connect women seeking business advice. Her organization has grown into a diverse community of women using the group’s expertise and

Art is Life & Life is Art: The Story of Dancing in the Streets

Tucson-based Dancing in the Streets uses the art of classical ballet to instill confidence, skill, and perseverance into the youth of the city’s south side. See for yourself how art

Pivot Produce

Live It. Give It. Pivot: How Pivot Produce is creating a sustainable future for the Tucson community

Keeping true to their name, Pivot Produce revamped their business after the pandemic hit and they lost 90% of their business in one weekend. The business pivoted to providing fresh,

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