A better Tucson to raise a family, run a business and build opportunity.

The Tucson Business Council brings together business owners, young and seasoned, who are working to make our community more prosperous and safe.

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About the council

Neighbors first, business owners second.

We started two years ago when a handful of young, dynamic business owners and some longtime, seasoned leaders decided to stop waiting on someone else to move Tucson forward. Our purpose is simple: make our community a better place to raise our families, do business and create opportunities for others.

We are funded and driven by our members, who bring different industries, different generations and one shared stake in this city's future.

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Our priorities

Three things we are working toward.

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A place to raise our families

Safe neighborhoods, good jobs and a community where our kids want to stay.

A place to do business

Smart, steady policy and a plan that lets Tucson employers grow and hire.

Opportunity for others

When local business thrives, more people get a first job, a better job or a business of their own.

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Research we sponsored

Independent research from the University of Arizona.

Our members sponsored a study from the University of Arizona's Eller College to give Tucson's leaders a clear, credible picture of where our economy stands and what could make it stronger. The report has been revised and updated for accuracy, and this is the current version.

The findings will not surprise those of us who live and work here. But sometimes the source is what counts, and a study from the U of A carries weight with the people who shape our economic future.

Key findings coming soon.
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Help us move Tucson forward.

  1. Read the studyStart with the research. It is the foundation for everything we are asking for.
  2. Share itSend it to someone who can influence our leaders.
  3. Speak upTell your elected officials you want a plan for a more prosperous and safe Tucson.
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Come build with us.

Whether you run a small shop, a growing firm or a company with decades behind it, there is a seat for you. Tell us who you are and what you want to see happen in Tucson.

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