Tucson Industrial Development Authority

The Tucson Industrial Development Authority and Groundswell Capital attended yesterday's White House Community Forum with Tucson community leaders and Tim Perez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President, and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. It was an incredible opportunity to explore the future here in Southern Arizona.

The Tucson Industrial Development Authority is seeking a Board Treasurer to join the esteemed Board of Directors. This is an incredibly exciting time to join our efforts in economic development here in Tucson. With a commitment of a few hours per month, you can make a significant impact right here in Tucson. Tucson IDA Board members must be City of Tucson residents and registered voters. Each Board member is approved by Mayor and Council vote. Learn more about this opportunity at https://lnkd.in/gyNhhkDm

The Tucson Industrial Development Authority is seeking a Board Treasurer to join the esteemed Board of Directors. This is an incredibly exciting time to join our efforts in economic delveopment here in Tucson. With a commitment of a few hours per month, you can make a significant impact right here in Tucson. Tucson IDA Board members must be City of Tucson residents and registered voters. Each Board member is approved by Mayor and Council vote. Please let myself or Dre Thompson know if you have any questions... and send this along to your favorite Tucson CFO or Director of Finance.

💡 Excited to share out the learnings and ideas around equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem development from a series of conversations this year, in collaboration between Accelerator for America and International Economic Development Council, engaging thoughtful and dynamic economic and community development leaders at the local and national level! Shout out to the tremendous work being done by Zytha Kock, Dell Gines, Dr. Kim Carter Evans, Psy.D., PhD, MBA, LPCT (TruFund Financial Services), Lynne Stein Benzion, CEcD (Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation - Maryland) E. Kwame Botchway (Village Capital) Dre Thompson (Tucson Industrial Development Authority), Kayla Jones, M.Div, MBA (Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta) Kevin S. Dick, CEcD (Carolina Small Business Development Fund), Kersy Azocar (Greenline Access Capital), Agustin (Augie) Gastelum, Lily Hamburger (Invest Detroit), Gary Walton, Jr., MBA (State of Alabama)

Welcome to our Business Loan Officer at the Tucson IDA and Groundswell Capital, Diana Weisbrod! 😁 Diana brings 30 years of experience in the banking industry and has excelled as a Vice President & Business Relationship Manager. She has a strong track record of increasing sales, improving client retention, and growing customer bases. Fluent in Spanish and an excellent communicator, Diana is known for her strategic thinking, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities. Most recently, Diana served as a Business Relationship Manager at PNC Bank, where she helped businesses optimize cash flow, mitigate fraud risks, and secure credit for growth. Prior to that, she managed flagship retail branches at PNC and Chase Bank, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction and developing her team. We're thrilled to have Diana on board and look forward to the expertise and energy she will bring to our team. 🌼

We are excited to announce our CEO, Dre Thompson, will be moderating an influential panel on re-industrialization and community development next week! Join LISC Phoenix, Raza Development Fund, and the NY Fed  on June 10 on Tempe for the "What’s Possible Book Tour Event." Dedicating our time to climate resilience, we will be celebrating "What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Communities", a collection of essays exploring the intersection of community development and climate resilience, this promises to be a lively and engaging afternoon of panel discussions and presentations. Here are some of the panels you can expect: * CDFIs’ Role in Confronting the Challenge of Climate Change * Community-Driven Practices Toward Climate Resilience * Heat and Water in the Desert Southwest Our CEO, alongside distinguished experts Robin Romano, Terry Benelli, and Lisa Churchill, PG, will discuss sustainable solutions and the Triple Bottom Line Approach - balancing People, Planet, and Profits. 🌍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gw4APSBn

Are you a multifamily building owner looking to learn more about how to retrofit and become "net-zero". Come learn practical solutions from national experts on decarbonization challenges across the multifamily building market––from senior housing and affordable residential facilities, to market-rate condos and mixed-use buildings. *FREE EVENT* Brought to you by NYSERDA Register here for the digital context of this hybrid event:

Green Banks and National Infrastructure Week go hand in hand.

Learn from Dre Thompson (Tucson IDA), Danny Knee (CIC), Sue O. (PCC SBDC) and Gary Molenda (BDFC) on how to effectively manage the many grants and loans that exist in our market at the 3rd Annual Tucson Metro Chamber Business Summit & Expo! Looking forward to seeing you there! -- Community Investment Corporation, Tucson Metro Chamber

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) launches the largest clean energy incentive effort in U.S. history, featuring over 70 incentives. Qualifying projects in Tucson could see savings of 50% or more on development costs. It's an excellent time for growth and investment in Southern Arizona.