The Business of... podcast by the Tucson Metro Chamber

TOPIC: The Business of MAGAZINE PUBLISHING

GUEST: John Hudak | Publisher of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine

John Hudak discusses the history, growth, and 40th anniversary of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine as well as recent updates in creating a more content-rich book, an updated logo and format.

Mentioned in this episode: Madden Media, Arizona Public Media (AZPM), home and garden, social and community issues, interior design, city magazines, brain mapping, UX, paper supply chain, paid subscriptions, and much more.

GUESTS: Tucson Metro Chamber's Alexa Scholl | Director of Government Affairs and Frank Velazquez Jr | Director of Workforce Initiatives

TOPIC: The Business of GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS and WORKFORCE INITIATIVES

Alexa and Frank share what connections and advancements they have already made in their new roles at the Tucson Metro Chamber as well as their plans for the coming year.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, Prescott Unified School District, Disneyworld, Pima Community College, YWCA of Southern Arizona, JobPath, CART, Tucson Business Alliance, Arizona Cyber Initiatives, Building Talent Foundation, Center for the Future of Arizona, Pima JTED, Tucson Restaurant Advisory Council, SALC, Sun Corridor, Tucson Business Alliance, Visit Tucson, Tucson Association of Realtors, Cox, 5G, Issues With a Twist, Arizona Sands Club, Tucson Metro Chamber's Workforce Blueprint, housing instability, food insecurity, child care, career literacy, public policy, advocacy, community engagement, and Tucson.

GUEST: Todd Rockoff | President & CEO of Tucson Jewish Community Center aka The Tucson J

TOPIC: The Business of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS

Todd Rockoff shares the variety of programs the Tucson J offers to the community including a recent collaboration with Arts for All, after-school child care, cultural classes, and other programs that promote diversity and inclusion.

GUEST: Kathy Prather | Superintendent and CEO of Pima JTED

TOPIC: The Business of CAREER and TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Kathy shares a myriad of programs that Pima JTED offers, dual college credit, workforce development, and the future of workforce needs, technology, career pathways, professional skills, and more.

TOPIC: The Business of LIBRARIES

GUESTS: Jason Lazarow, Board President and Tom Cashman, Executive Director of The Pima Library Foundation | Cashman and Lazarow discuss the importance of funding the 27 libraries in Tucson beyond what tax dollars afford. The Pima Library Foundation helps libraries fund new technologies, community-focused programs, interesting author talks, and much more.

The Business of AIR CONDITIONING & PLUMBING | GUEST: Dave Wick | General Manager at Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing | Dave discusses how Goettl "does things the right way, not the easy way" as well as the company's history, future plans, workforce development, growth within the organization, the importance of having heart and more. | Mentioned in this episode: Pima JTED, Pima Community College, JobCorp, HVAC, workforce development

Guest: Mark Taylor, Central Arizona Project Board Member, Pima County | Topic: Mark shares interesting information related to the history of the CAP, how CAP water supplies 80% of the main water usage for the state of Arizona, and what is important to make sure Arizona does not have water issues in the future. | Mentioned in this episode: Colorado River, Maricopa, Pima and Pinal Counties, Tucson Water, reclaimed water, Tier 1 shortage, Arizona water supply, Hoover Dam, conservation

GUEST: Iwona Ash | Owner of Iwona Ash Designs | Iwona shares the inspiration and sustainable sources for her handmade leather purses, belts, and more. She uses cactus leather from Mexico and specialty leathers from Italy to create lightweight, durable, and fashionable purses and more. | Mentioned in this episode: Startup Tucson, Community Investment Corporation's BIPOC Loan Fund, Poland, Italy, Mexico, Tucson Museum of Art, and more!

Guest: Sharon Lurtsema | Founder & CEO of CorporateCARE Solutions | Sharon discusses the ease and importance of using CorporateCARE Solutions (CCS) for backup child, adult, and pet care as well as tutoring support services. CCS's national database matches vetted care providers to help in homes. Businesses can offer this benefit to attract and retain employees. | Mentioned in this episode: Employer benefits, adult and child backup care, pet care, Raytheon, 23andMe, Bob's Red Mill, Pima Dermatology, TMC Healthcare, Vantage West, and United Nations Foundation.

GUEST: Alice Streight | Program Manager at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health | TOPIC: Alice shares information about the requirements for therapeutic foster parents, the success stories of individuals in the program, and partnerships with local organizations.

Mentioned in this episode: Therapeutic foster care, mental health, behavioral health, Cafe 54, Beacon Group, La Frontera Center, and CODAC.