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

GUEST: Julie Euber | CEO of SARSEF | TOPIC: The Business of Science Fairs | Julie shares how SARSEF has grown over the years and how students have benefited from being involved in this outstanding science fair. She also talks about how the event is funded and the need for volunteers. | Mentioned in this episode: STEM, science fairs, equity and inclusion, ISEF, student research

TOPIC: The Business of CONNECTIVITY | GUEST: Natasha Gamboa | Security Solutions Consultant for COX Business | Natasha shares the many ways that COX engages with the community

GUEST: Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott | CEO at Vantage West Credit Union | TOPIC: Sandra shares the benefits of dealing with a credit union as well as the philanthropic efforts Vantage West does throughout Arizona. | Mentioned in this episode: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ronald McDonald House, Youth on Their Own, Barrio Bread, Bookmans, Brink Media, auto loans, home loans, PPP loans

Guest: Katrina Calderon | CEO of Regal Fierce Media | Topic: Heather Wuelpern and Katrina Calderon discuss the video production, commercials, social media, photography, website services, graphic design, and SEO projects that Regal Fierce Media creates. | Mentioned in this episode: Community Investment Corporation, BIPOC Community Managed Loan Fund, University of Arizona, Youth on Their Own, Blaire Lometti of RealtyOne Group, TRAK, Tino's Pizza, and mentors.

Guest: Akanni Oyegbola | Acting Mayor of the City of South Tucson | Topic: Akanni Oyegbola shares the vibrant culture and history of the City of South Tucson. He also discusses some common misconceptions and challenges the area faces. | Mentioned in this episode: Tucson Tamale Company, Crossroads Restaurant, Mi Nidito, El Torero, Pima Community College, Mayor Regina Romero, Pico de Gallo, Extreme Sports | Sponsor: Barrio Bread

The topic of Leaving a Legacy ties into the theme for Tucson Metro Chamber’s next Chamber Edge magazine, which will celebrate the Chamber's 125th anniversary! 

GUEST: Charles Holman, a retired businessman who just celebrated his 88th birthday. He had a successful career in banking in Maryland, was always active in the community and raised four daughters on his own. | TOPIC: He shares his opinions regarding personal finances, workforce development, education, and more, as part of his legacy.

Guest: Don Guerra | Owner & Baker at Barrio Bread | Topic: Heather Wuelpern and Don Guerra talk about the art and science of artisan bread. Barrio Bread carries 30 varieties of bread and uses locally sourced grains, such as white Sonoran wheat. | Mentioned in this episode: University of Arizona College of Education, Gary Nabhan from Native Seeds/SEARCH, Bill McDorman from Seed Savers Exchange, Pati Jinich from Pati's Mexican Table, Barrio Charro. #localgraineconomy #UNESCO #sourdoughstarter #bread #community

Guests: Cody Lewallen | CEO/Co-owner and Basilio Avila | Sales Manager/Co-owner of Adaptogen Superfoods, LLC.

Episode Topic: The co-owners of Adaptogen Superfoods share how their clients have benefited from using medicinal mushrooms. The Fantastic Fungi documentary, Dr. Andrew Weil, and magic mushrooms are also discussed.

Guest: Keneshia Raymond | Program Director at Startup Tucson | Episode details: 

Heather and Keneshia talk about Tucson’s inaugural BIPOC Community Managed Loan Fund and its recipients. They discuss the innovative application process for the 16 microloans that were awarded as well as the diversity of the types of businesses that are represented.