This November, vote for the people who drive our economy
By Joe Snell There is a young woman in Tucson right now who wants to be a paramedic. She has the grades. She has the drive. What she does not have is a seat because the training program she needs is operating out of a 1950s-era leased building that was never designed for the work […]
The Chamber of Southern Arizona Announces New Board Members
The Chamber of Southern Arizona is announcing two new board members: Mimi Coomler and Darryl Friedman. Mimi Coomler is president & CEO of TMC Health, Southern Arizona’s locally governed nonprofit health system. TMC Health is the corporate entity that includes Tucson Medical Center, TMC Rincon, TMCOne primary and specialty care practices, Benson Hospital, Northern […]
Albers Aerospace celebrates Tucson grand opening with scholarship presentation, ribbon-cutting
Albers Aerospace celebrated the grand opening of its new Tucson facility today, which nearly triples its square footage and will allow for at least 25 new employees — double its current headcount. Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, Albers Aerospace acquired Tucson-based Parallel Ventures, a precision machine shop, in early 2025 and chose to expand in Tucson […]
The Chamber of Southern Arizona Endorses 2026 Bond Initiatives
The Chamber of Southern Arizona today announces its support for five propositions on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Propositions 421, 422, 425, 427 and 430. Representing more than 1,400 member businesses and the people who power them, The Chamber urges voters to say YES to all five. These measures together will strengthen the regional workforce, […]
Albers Aerospace Expands in Tucson, Arizona
~ Albers relocates and creates manufacturing center of excellence to meet the call to action of the defense industrial base ~ Albers Aerospace, a next-generation aerospace and defense contractor with a strong focus on delivering warfighter-relevant products and services, announces plans to expand its operations in Tucson, Arizona. Albers Aerospace has leased 30,000 square feet […]
Arto Brick Announces Headquarters Expansion to Tucson, Arizona
~ California-based company plans 85 new jobs in former Sam Levitz building ~ Tucson, AZ – Arto Brick, a Gardena, California-based manufacturer of handcrafted ceramic, porcelain, veneers and concrete products for residential and commercial markets, announces today a new headquarters location in Tucson, AZ with plans to hire 85 new employees. The company, owned by […]
BBA CONSULTANTS EXPANDS U.S. FOOTPRINT WITH NEW OFFICE IN TUCSON
BBA Consultants announces the opening of a new office in Tucson, Arizona, a strategic addition to its growing U.S. presence and a reflection of the firm’s continued commitment to being close to its clients and their projects. BBA Consultants anticipates adding approximately 25 jobs over the next several years. The new office will be located […]
Chamber Partners With Eller College of Management on 2026 Breakfast With The Economists, June 4
Annual Event Presented by JP Morgan Chase Features New Panel with the Chamber of Southern Arizona TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona Eller College of Management is pleased to announce its annual Breakfast with the Economists presented by JP Morgan Chase. The event takes place on Thursday, June 4 from 8 to 9:45 a.m. […]
The Chamber of Southern Arizona Names New Board of Directors Chair and New Board Members
The Chamber of Southern Arizona today announces that Alison Flynn Gaffney, CEO, Banner – University Medicine Tucson, will become Chair of The Chamber’s Board of Directors starting July 1, 2026. Alison oversees more than 8,000 employees at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center South, as well as Diamond […]
The Chamber Hires Karla Bernal Morales as New Chief Partnerships Officer
For Immediate Release Tucson, AZ (December 15, 2025) – Today The Chamber of Southern Arizona announces the hiring of Karla Bernal Morales as its new Chief Partnerships Officer (CPO). The Chief Partnerships Officer is responsible for advancing The Chamber’s regional influence, accelerating economic growth and cultivating high-impact partnerships across the public and private sectors. A […]
