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C O - S P O N S O R E D B Y

Bruce Dusenberry

Chairman of the Board

The Tucson Metro Chamber is proud to host the Copper Cactus Awards to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of Southern Arizona’s small businesses.

The Copper Cactus Awards program and ceremony originated with Wells Fargo and has honored small businesses for 15 years. The Tucson Metro Chamber is honored that Wells Fargo selected our organization to carry on this prestigious tradition and appre-ciates Wells Fargo’s continued partnership.

Southern Arizona’s small businesses are the foundation of our communities. Tonight, we celebrate their contribution to our regional economy and recognize that small businesses nation-wide employ the most people and are responsible for the major-ity of our gross national product.

The Tucson Metro Chamber’s mission is to promote a strong local economy resulting in business growth, job creation and improved quality of life for all citizens. The Chamber is committed to super-serving small business through programs that help companies:

• Make money

• Save money

• Build relationships

• Transfer knowledge

If your company is one of the 50 being honored this eve-ning, you are truly a standout. Tonight we share in your pride and success. The Tucson business community is stronger because of your achievements.

The Tucson Metro Chamber board of directors, staff and members salute the hard work, dedication and ingenuity represented by Copper Cactus Awards final-ists. We wish you continued success in all of your business endeavors. Congratulations to you all.

Sincerely,

Welcome to the 2012 Copper Cactus Awards

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President & CEO

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BEST PLACE TO WORK

AGM Container Controls

APEX Microtechnology

Azmira Holistic Animal Care

BeachFleischman & Co.

Bedmart

BFL Construction

Body Central Physical Therapy

Boelts Bros. Associates

Bookmans

Breault Research

Buffalo Exchange

Canoa Homes

Casa de la Luz Hospice

Chestnut Construction

CyraCom International

Dakotacom.net

DKB Construction

Engineering & Environmental

Consultants

Funtasticks Family Fun Park

GBP Risk Solutions

Gordley Design Group

Hammel & Company

Harlow & Company

Heinfeld, Meech & Co.

Madden Publishing

Pepper-Viner Homes

PICOR Commercial Real Estate

R & A CPAs

Reproductions, Inc.

Ridgewood Associates

Public Relations

Santa Catalina Villas

ScriptSave

simpleview

Sterling Mortgage

Titan Health Management Solutions

Tracer Research

Venture West, Inc.

Veterinary Specialty Center

DeBenedetti & Company

Randall & Richards, Inc.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

911 Collision Centers & Auto Glass


American Home Mortgage

Bear Essential News for Kids

BeachFleishman & Co.

Big Broadcast of Arizona Radio

Boelts Bros. Associates

Bookmans

Breault Research Organization

Breeze Ways Air Systems


DeConcini McDonald

Yetwin & Lacy

Elastek

Explorer Newspapers

Fim Creation, Ltd.

Funtasticks Family Fun Park

Golden Eagle Distributing

Joe Cristiani’s

Kid’s Center

Lovitt & Touché

Mesch, Clark & Rothschild

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company

Petty Products


Prudential Aegis Realty

Ronin

Sav-On Flowers

The Copier Bros.

The Specialists

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Tucson Sidewinders Baseball

Tuller Trophy

Unicom Business Forms

BUSINESS GROWTH


Arizona Family Care Associates

Bedmart

Beyond Bread

Bookmans

Brake Masters

Buffalo Exchange

CareGiver Connection


Chivalry Sports

Creative Cabinets

CyraCom International

Dakotacom.net

DRA Software Training &

Bruce D. Greenberg

Errol L. Montgomery & Associates

Engineering and

Environmental Consultants

Imagine Internet

Nextrio

Pace Technologies

Paragon Space Development

Pathway Developments

Pepper-Viner Companies


S&W Food Services

Sage Landscape Architecture, Inc.

Scientifi c Technologies Corporation

ScriptSave

Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital

TJ Bednar & Company

The Contained Gardener

TriSports.com

Triumph Builders Southwest

Tucson Long Term Medical Group

Broadpath Healthcare Solutions

Total Care Connections

Bedmart, Inc.

SMALL BUSINESS LEADER

OF THE YEAR

Britton Dornquast, Hears Music

Dr. Bennet Davis, Integrative Pain

Center of Arizona

Howard Stewart, AGM Container

Controls

Joe Higgins, Sports Buzz Haircuts

Lea Marquez-Peterson, American

Retail Corp.

Robert Schlesinger, Bookmans

Sally Fernandez, Safety Dynamics

Tom Chestnut, Chestnut Construction

Todd Hanley, Hotel Congress

Lawrence Bailliere, Advanced

Payroll Concepts, LLC.

Visit TucsonChamber.org or call (520) 792-1212.

A NEW ECONOMY.

A NEW OUTLOOK.

A NEW DIRECTION.

A NEW COMMITMENT.

When business is good. Life is good.

Sean Mooney

Bobby Rich

Bobby Rich is Tucson’s longest running morning radio personality. In January he celebrates his 20th anniversary at MIXfm.

He is a life-long radio broadcaster, programmer and manager. He began his radio career at age 14 in Washington state. Before moving to Tucson in 1992 he had radio gigs in Los Angeles; New York City; San Diego and Seattle.

Bobby has been 94.9MIXfm program director since 1993. Over 160,000 Tucsonans hear the station’s soft rock format every week. He is also director of community partnerships for MIXfm’s parent company, Journal Broadcast Group-Tucson. Their two TV and four radio stations have given more than $1.5 million a year in public service exposure to local non-profit organizations since 2009.

Greater Tucson Leadership presented their 2012 Community Leadership Award to Bobby for his commitment, involvement and extraordinary leadership in the Tucson community. He received a national industry achievement award as the “Adult Contemporary Radio Personality of the Year” by Radio&Records Magazine. TUCSON LIFESTYLE named the MIXfm Morning Show their “Best of City.” The Tucson Advertising Federation presented Bobby Rich with its prestigious “Golden Mic Award” for giving exceptional contributions to charitable non-profit pro-grams and community organizations.

University of Arizona graduate Sean Mooney, began his career as a producer and on-air talent at Major League Baseball Productions. He moved on to World Wrestling Entertainment as an announcer/host before joining WWOR-TV(UPN) in New York City as a 10 p.m. news anchor. Mooney also held anchor positions at WBZ-TV(CBS) in Boston and Fox Sports Arizona. He joins News 4 Tucson from Del Mar Advertising in Tucson where he held the position of marketing/advertising director.

Along with co-anchoring weekend newscasts on News 4 Tucson, Mooney will also be reporting as a multi-media journalist from the field three days per week. He has won two regional Emmys in New York for “Outstanding Investigative Journalism” and “Outstanding Single Newscast” along with a National Sports Emmy Award.

“Sean brings a tremendous amount of experience to our anchor and reporting teams,” said Cathie Batbie-Loucks, KVOA-TV news director. “It’s great to have a weekend anchor teach with such strong Tucson roots.”

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– Matthew Beausoleil, Technology Services Manager

Our Judges

Michael Dunne Director of Public Relations Cox Business

Mark DeanVice President of Telesales & Site Leader, Intuit

Sharon B. FoltzDirector of Community Relations Unisource Energy Services and Tucson Electric Power

Sherry HoskinsonDirector of McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship and Co-Director of Business LawExchange, University of Arizona

Joe HigginsSports Buzz HaircutsQuality of Life MedicalKVOI – Wake-Up Tucson

Jill MalickBusiness Banking ManagerWells Fargo Bank

Wendell LongCEO Casino del Sol Resort & Conference Center

TUCSONWe are honored to be finalists for this year’s Copper Cactus “Business Growth” Award. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to all of our NARPM property managers and residential customers. Your business means the world to us. We also wish to thank Stephanie Rising of Canyon Concepts for being our business coach.

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To qualify as a Small Business Leader of the Year finalist, a man-ager/owner must exhibit exemplary business conduct. The company must demonstrate sales produc-tivity and leadership qualities by responding positively to challenges within his or her business, as well as be active in organizations and projects in the community. Each business must be locally owned and operated, for-profit, have 250 or fewer employees and have been in operations at least two years.

RON ADAIR Adair Funeral HomeAdair Funeral Homes is a family owned business in the Tucson and Southern Arizona area founded by Arthur J. and Martha J. Adair. Because of the caring personality of the Adairs, and their high standards of service to families, the family busi-ness grew from one location in 1956 to five locations in 2012. After Arthur Adair passed away in 1973 Martha and her children, Ron, Hank, Carol and Susan Adair continued on. After 56 years of providing pre arrange-ments, funeral and cremation servic-es, Adair Funeral Homes is still family owned and operated. President Ron Adair and Vice President Hank Adair still manage the family business.

DR. BOB BREAULT Breault Research OrganizationBreault Research Organization (BRO) is an optical engineering services firm with the mission of helping engi-neering R&D groups at commercial companies, government labs and universities advance the state-of-the-art in optical design and analysis. In more than three decades of innova-tion, BRO’s team of optical engineers has solved optics problems and created high-performance optical products for thousands of compa-nies worldwide. Today, BRO’s optical software products, APEX and ASAP, enable engineers in 35 countries to turn their creative visions of optical products into working virtual proto-types.

AMANDA HOLBERT Elegant IronAmanda Holbert, an alumna of the U of A, is co-owner and operator of Elegant Iron, LLC established in 2004 with business partner Steve Holbert. Elegant Iron is a solutions based metal goods manufacturer that provides design, prototyping, metal fabrication, manufacturing, sand blasting, powder coating and repair services. Elegant Iron has been innovative in the small business community and created their “niche” by being the “go to” company to custom design and develop metal fabricated products that solve prob-lems for customers. Elegant Iron is a one-stop shop for product develop-ment. The U.S. government is their number one customer. Elegant Iron was awarded Manufacturer of the Year 2011 and Amanda Holbert was awarded Small Business Advocate of the Year 2012 by MSBA.

JEFFREY A. HAMSTRA Hamstra Heating & CoolingFounded in 1983 with a truly cus-tomer centric focus, Hamstra Heating & Cooling is approaching its third decade of providing the highest quality heating and air condition-ing services in Southern Arizona. Founders Glenn, Jeff and David Hamstra envisioned building a com-pany that would provide the most professional services available, be a fulfilling place for many to work and have the utmost respect from their community. After 29 years of old fashioned hard work, they have accomplished just that.

MIC WILLIAMSMicro Import ServiceMicro Import Service specializes in the repair of is the Japanese autos. The man behind Micro is Mic Williams. Mic’s motto at the shop is, ‘you must have fun’. He has earned respect from the Micro team because of his commitment to them and to the business. Mic moved from New York in 1971 and started Micro in 1976. Beside Mic’s passion for his business, he’s also an avid racer and is currently building a car which will hit speeds over 200 mph! Mic met his wife, Trish, in July 2010. Trish is involved with and loves Micro as much as Mic and she also races a car. They were married on September 08, 2012.

Small Business Leader of the Year Finalists

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For more than a decade, Casa de la Luz Hospice’s expert staffhas provided Tucson and its surrounding communities withcompassionate medical, emotional, and spiritual support duringthe final phase of life.

...because every day counts.

To qualify as a Business Growth finalist, a company must demon-strate that they are unique and successful in the way they handle growth or change in today’s mar-ketplace. Each business must be locally owned and operated, for-profit, have 250 or fewer employees and have been in operations at least two years.

Casa de la Luz HospiceCasa de la Luz Hospice provides superior care to patients and their loved ones during the final phase of life. Their knowledgeable and com-passionate care team offers medi-cal, emotional and spiritual services. Casa de la Luz Hospice serves patients in Tucson and surrounding communities, providing care in the patient’s home, at their residential hospice home, Kanmar Place, or at their inpatient unit. Casa de la Luz Hospice caregivers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week because every day counts. They also offer grief support to patients’ family members and the community.

Commercial Carpet CleaningEstablished in 1985, Commercial Carpet Cleaning is a family-owned floor cleaning company with a res-toration and reconstruction division. Commercial Carpet Cleaning offers homeowners, residential property managers and commercial facilities managers comprehensive services from floor care and stain removal to flood damage and mold reme-diation. Their mission is to: build long-lasting relationships with a “CAN DO” attitude, exceed customer expectations with their team’s knowl-edge, integrity and expert solutions. Commercial Carpet Cleaning has built a reputation for excellence through responsiveness, trustworthi-ness, flexibility and conscientious-ness. They contribute to the com-munity by supporting organizations that promote fundamental leader-ship skills for youth.

Business Growth Finalists

19 million dollars in tax revenue annually could help support our police and fire departments, schools and road repair needs.

Well-paying jobs will be created, adding 400 jobs to the site.

An additional 1700 indirect jobs will be created.

The Rosemont management team is made up of over 40 of your Tucson neighbors.

Ten are Arizona natives and six are UA grads.

Many are involved in our community and youth programs.

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Crest InsuranceCrest Insurance Group is an inde-pendent insurance agency based in Tucson. Formerly the BBVA Compass Bank-acquired Mueller & Associates, the new-look agency is in its third year under management by its senior partners. Crest currently ranks as one of the largest indepen-dent insurance agencies in Arizona. Today, Crest is a team of over 60 employees split between the Tucson and Phoenix offices. Crest writes more than $70 million in annual pre-mium with dozens of partner insur-ance carriers. A full-service agency, Crest’s licensed professionals write a full range of insurance policy types throughout the United States.

Realty Executives Tucson Elite Realty Executives Tucson Elite is comprised of experts in buying and selling residential and commercial real estate. They pride themselves in residential real estate practices with specialties in every niche of the market. Realty Executives Tucson Elite agents and owners have a “ser-vice minded” philosophy, where cus-tomers and employees are held in equal high esteem. That dual focus creates the “difference” that comes from “within” each agent, known as “Our Executives.”

Spectrum Ina Road Auto CollisionJavier T. Avalos is the owner and operator of Spectrum Ina Road Auto Collision, which has served the Tucson community for more than 20 years. Mr. Avalos is both I-Car and ASE certified, an outstanding mem-ber of the Better Business Bureau and has been nominated two con-secutive years for Outstanding Business of the Year by the Marana Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Avalos built Spectrum Ina Road Auto Collision based on high quality work, customer-focused service, integrity and professionalism. Mr. Avalos has built strong relationships with various vendors in the Tucson region, employees and insurers. He is an avid member of the cycling community and is currently training for his second Tour de Tucson.


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Synergy HomeCareSynergy HomeCare is a non-med-ical homecare company that pro-vides quality private-duty caregivers to adults and seniors in their homes or wherever they reside. Services range from homemaking/compan-ion to compassionate end of life care. Nurses on staff provide medi-cation management (coordinating medications prescribed through all ordering physicians) and fill medica-tion boxes or dispensing machine. Medication box fills by licensed nursing staff helps to prevent con-sumption errors.

Tattoo Manufacturing Tattoo Manufacturing is the largest manufacturer of temporary tattoos in the world. The company employs 100 and has been designing and manufacturing its products in Tucson since 1989. All Tattoo Manufacturing products exceed global product safety standards. Printing more than seven million temporary tattoos a day, Tattoo Manufacturing has a leading US and global market share and continues to develop new prod-ucts. Its divisions include an e-com-merce website (tattoosales.com), a retail brand (Savvi) and a vending sales group (Vending Supply).

TCI Wealth AdvisorsTCI Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent wealth advisory firm founded in Tucson. TCI Wealth Advisors serves as fiduciary to its cli-ents, putting their interests first when designing and implementing proac-tive, integrated solutions that help clients meet their goals based on their values, interests and desires. Their core competency is combin-ing the extensive expertise con-tained within TCI with the expertise of their clients’ other professionals, such as estate planning attorneys, CPAs, etc., and then communicat-ing the resulting solutions to clients. Because the delivery of true wealth management requires consideration of many different facets of a cli-ent’s financial picture, TCI’s ability to bring together the right profession-als to do so creates an optimal envi-ronment for service of clients.


Tucson Tamale CompanyIn November 2008, Tucson Tamale Company opened its doors. They make over 30 different kinds of tamales using organic corn, fresh meats and veggies. Everything is made in their shop and every tama-le is rolled by hand. They have a small restaurant as well as a vibrant mail order business (tamales go all over the country) and a expanding wholesale business. Tucson Tamale Company has been voted Best Tamale in Tucson four years running and have been featured on NPR’s Splendid Table, RoadFood.com, Arizona Highways, Parade Magazine and The Cooking Channel.

Xcel DeliveryXcel Delivery started very small in 2004. The company was run from home by owner Mark Spivack and operated from his vehicle using cell phones and paper forms to keep track of local work. Since that time Xcel has grown to three offices. They are now in a 15,000 square foot warehouse and office that was locally built to accommodate grow-ing business. Work can now go as close as around the corner to as far as half way around the world. Drivers are now equipped with the latest in GPS tracking, mapping and electronic dispatch. It has been eight years but the expansion of the company has been the move of a lifetime.


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Proud to employ more than 100professionals in the Tucson area.

To qualify as a Community Service finalist, a business must invest in the community through volunteerism, in-kind or cash contributions or support of non-profit organizations. Each business must be locally owned and operated, for-profit, have 250 or fewer employees and have been in operations at least two years.

CAID INDUSTRIESThe extraordinary variety of the work performed by CAID Industries attests to the can-do attitude that perme-ates their organization. CAID is a 65-year old Tucson metal manufac-turing firm. Their client base is truly international with products shipping to South America, Australia, Canada, Mexico and other destinations. Their range of capabilities includes design/build responsibility, field erection services, custom fabrication to customer standards, large scale manufacturing and extensive min-ing technology and services. CAID believes that supporting and promot-ing regional industries, education and local commerce is a key ele-ment to ensure a strong economic future for the community. A fulfill-ing and meaningful life is created through service to others.

Community Service FinalistsCOMMOTION STUDIOSCommotion Studios specializes in video production, event audiovi-sual production and management, graphic and web design and interac-tive presentations. Since it opened its doors in 2006, Commotion Studios has worked with such organizations as the American Cancer Society, Angel Charities, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club, California Travel Association, iSoccer, VisitOrlando.com, Miraval Resort and Spa and the University of Arizona’s Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences. This year the Commotion Studios team will work with over 60 clients, on more than 150 projects and events.

COOK AND COMPANY SIGNMAKERSCook and Company Signmakers has been designing and fabricating signs since 1976. It began as a one man shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa and

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We would like to acknowledge the small businesses on their nominations for the Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Award. It is a pleasure to work in a community that exhibits

innovation and is supported by strong business leaders in Southern Arizona.

Congratulations to all. 2012 Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Copper Cactus Awards

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relocated to Tucson in 1983. Cook and Company Signmakers now has twelve employees with graphic design, fabrication and installation backgrounds and experiences that make it possible for them to provide a variety of services that include: his-toric sign preservation, design, neon signs, outdoor lighted signs, metal and plastic letters, LED signs, dis-plays, window signs, digital printing, vehicle wraps, vinyl, sandblasted, carved signs, installation and repair.

GOLDEN EAGLE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. has been the exclusive distributor of Anheuser-Busch products across most of Arizona since its creation in 1974. Their portfolio has expanded to include craft, import and local beers, as well as wine, liquor and non-alcohol beverages. Golden

Eagle Distributors, Inc. employs more than 225 employees who are proud to distribute 450 different beers and beverages. The third-generation company is owned by the Clements family with seven facilities through-out the state.

HORIZON MOVING SYSTEMSHorizon is a third generation family-owned, award-winning agent for United Van Lines, and has been moving customers through life since 1924. Horizon’s experienced team is dedicated to providing the highest quality customer service – move after move. With five locations in Arizona, more than 450,000 square feet of warehouse space and with a world-wide network of over 1300 agencies - Horizon can move you around the corner or around the world. Caring and trust is what makes Horizon

different. Its values, experience, culture and people are committed to ensuring each move is a smooth transition - for complete peace of mind.

JONATHAN’S CORKA Tucson tradition for 18 years, Jonathan’s Cork is known for offering a varied menu of steaks, seafood, fresh fish and wild game dishes. The wide and intriguing wine list reflects Jonathan’s expertise and palette for good wines. Diners enjoy an old-Southwest ambience decorated with De Grazia prints, paintings by local artists and beehive fireplaces. Upon entering the `Cork’, as it is known to our many regular guests, you will be warmly greeted like an old friend and feel right at home. This is because they are family-owned and their twenty six employees are their `adopted family’.

Community Service Finalists

PICOR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICESCushman & Wakefield | PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services (“PICOR”) is Southern Arizona’s leading independently owned, full-service commercial real estate company. Founded in 1985, PICOR offers brokerage, property manage-ment and consulting solutions for retail, industrial, office, medical, land and investment properties. PICOR is licensed in Southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, offering bilingual commercial real estate services spanning the border. PICOR is com-mitted to “building value through service” for clients and community. They facilitate informed real estate decisions and beneficial outcomes for a diverse client base, from indi-vidual investors to large institutions. Applying the highest professional standards, PICOR’s team members

provide knowledge, analysis and performance that are accurate, timely, responsive, independent and confidential, resulting in lasting rela-tionships.

SHAFFER DRY CLEANING & LAUNDRYLocally-owned, the Shaffer family business has been sustained by the Tucson community for over 40 years. Shaffer Dry Cleaning & Laundry is committed to giving back to the com-munities in which their customers and team members live. Almost 15 years ago – long before the green move-ment took hold mainstream – Shaffer Dry Cleaning & Laundry stopped using PERC, a known toxic chemi-cal still commonly used by most dry cleaners. Today, as the largest 100% green dry cleaner in Tucson, they are a full-service source for garment care and household items. The com-

pany mission is to continue to provide high quality services that are good for you, your clothes and the community.

STRONGPOINT MARKETINGStrongpoint Marketing helps local, regional and national cli-ents tell their stories to the right people. They provide important tools including strategic planning, market research, brand develop-ment, media relations, crisis com-munications, community relations, and event, association and con-ference management. They also help individuals succeed through consulting and presentation/media coaching. Headquartered in Tucson, Strongpoint has offices in Wilmington, DE and San Francisco, CA. They take their commitment to the community seriously, and bring that philosophy into hiring decisions, partnerships and even their clients. Their staff is committed to work with other organizations that share a strong belief in building a better community.

SWAIM ASSOCIATESSwaim Associates has been provid-ing architectural services for public, commercial and residential proj-ects for 43 years. Their staff of 17 currently includes nine registered architects. Swaim Associates cre-ates and enhances communities by designing innovative and inspiring environments in which people work, live, learn and play. Through archi-tecture and public service they work to improve our community through wellness, education and sustain-ability. Swaim Associates provides architectural services for health care, education, commercial, public recre-ation, religious and military facilities, from master planning and design to construction administration. Their commitment to personal service, technical expertise and teamwork enables them to support the visions of their clients.

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4D TECHNOLOGY4D Technology designs and manu-factures laser interferometers, surface roughness profilers and interferometry accessories, for accurate measure-ment of optics, optical systems and precision machined surfaces. Their innovative products utilize state-of-the-art technology that can be deployed in production environments, even in the presence of severe vibration and turbulence. 4D instruments are used daily in critical applications in astronomy, aerospace, optical testing and many other industries. 4D’s his-tory of innovation has changed how and where interferometric measure-ment can be used, from unique space-based projects to high throughput pro-duction of precision components.

BESTCOMM NETWORKSBestComm’s technology focus is in the convergence of voice and data com-munications, particularly solutions that increase user mobility. Their portfolio extends from basic voice systems to virtual data center infrastructure, provid-ing voice solutions coupled with mission critical business applications, to next generation wireless access solutions. BestComm proudly serves the Tucson area and customers across North America and the Caribbean. At the epi-center of BestComm’s business philoso-phies is an unwavering commitment to customer relations, service and support, exemplified by their 18 year history.

DARLING ENVIRONMENTAL & SURVEYINGDarling is a woman-owned multi-dis-ciplinary consulting firm specializing

in 3D laser scanning and modeling for a vastly diverse worldwide client base. The company is a pioneer in state-of-the-art 3D technologies, with proprietary methodology that allows them to provide clients with measur-able computer models of virtually any-thing. Remaining on the forefront of the technology, Darling is active in 3D projection, animation and virtual reality for clients that include Intel, Raytheon, NASA, National Geographic, Ford Motor Co., U of A and General Dynamics. Virtual replicas are their specialty.

DATAFORTHDataforth Corporation is a worldwide leader in the design and manufactur-ing of high quality “instrument class” signal conditioning and data com-munications products for industrial markets. Their business began in 1984 and has grown to more than 50 employees with sales of $10 million per year. Dataforth is now represented in more than 40 countries with more than 200 independent sales persons and distributors. Dataforth Corporation has the reputation for delivering very high quality products at very competitive prices. Attention to process manage-ment, test quality and order detail elevates Dataforth over its worldwide competitors. The company is ISO9001-2008 certified and delivers better than Six Sigma reliability.

ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS EEC is an Arizona based, employee-owned multi-disciplinary professional consulting firm established in 1987 with offices in both Tucson and Phoenix. They provide high-quality and cost-effective civil engineering, environ-mental and land surveying services statewide. With a long history of suc-cessfully serving municipal agencies and private businesses throughout Arizona, EEC’s staff has a keen under-standing of the environmental condi-

tions, regulations and challenges of the Southwest. EEC is committed to their clients’ total satisfaction through their professional, diligent attention to detail. They create successful part-nerships with clients that foster trust, commitment and communication.

INTELLIQUICK DELIVERYA new standard for reliability and customer service emerged for local deliveries and last mile courier ser-vices when IntelliQuick Delivery was established. Today, IntelliQuick is the largest independent delivery/courier service in Arizona, specializing in medical, legal, small business and financial document delivery as well as manufacturing, retail-wholesale and 3PL. Locations in Tucson, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Chicago, Denver, Reno and Salt Lake City provide a network of “high touch – high tech” same day and next day delivery services, sched-uled local courier delivery service, cross docking, warehouse fulfillment and last mile services. IntelliQuick’s people and technology make the difference, with responsiveness and customer service unmatched in the industry.

LARSEN BAKER, LLCLarsen Baker, LLC is a Tucson based commercial real estate firm that develops, remodels, owns, oper-ates, manages and leases retail and office properties Southern Arizona. Operating since 1993, Larsen Baker is the largest independent retail commer-cial property owner in Tucson. The firm owns approximately 2.2 million square feet of space in 46 locations with 350 Tenants. The Larsen Baker IT depart-ment delivers state of the art tech-nology to employees and tenants. Employers benefit through greater effi-ciency. Tenants benefit through supe-rior response time to inquiries. Larsen Baker benefits through strong tenant retention and superior marketing of vacant properties to potential tenants.

Nextrio Innovation through Technology FinalistsTo qualify as a Nextrio Innovation through Technology finalist, a busi-ness must be technology-led and or look to IT to solve problems and increase efficiency. Each business must be locally owned and operated, for-profit, have 250 or fewer employ-ees and have been in operations at least two years.

PACE TECHNOLOGIESPACE Technologies is an innovative nanotechnology driven company with a core focus on supplying nano-meter surface finishing technologies for industrial and materials analysis (metallography). PACE Technologies has two main business markets, the first is to supply the testing equipment and consumables for metallographic analysis or the science of determining a materials properties by examining its microstructure at high magnifications. The second is to supply the equip-ment and consumables for ultrafine surface finishing of industrial products such as computer hard drives, mul-tilayer ceramic capacitors, biomedi-cal devices, aerospace components, automotive parts, electronic devices and other advanced engineering materials.

SIMPLEVIEWsimpleview helps destination market-ing organizations (DMOs) succeed on every front, from convention sales to tourism marketing and day-to-day operations. The company offers inte-grated products and services, includ-

ing the industry’s most advanced cus-tomer relationship management (CRM) and content management system (CMS) platforms, powerful forecasting and reporting tools, dynamic websites, sites for mobile web, search engine optimization and interactive marketing. Founded in 1991, simpleview employs more than 110 people with offices in Arizona, Texas, Minnesota and California that serve more than 200 domestic and international DMOs.

SYNCARDIA SYSTEMSSynCardia Systems, Inc. was formed in 2001 by world-renowned heart surgeon Jack G. Copeland, M.D., interventional cardiologist Marvin J. Slepian, M.D., and biomedical engi-neer Richard G. Smith, MSEE, CCE, to commercialize the SynCardia tempo-rary Total Artificial Heart. It received FDA approval on Oct. 15, 2004, Health Canada approval on Oct. 27, 2005, and CE approval for Europe on Sept. 10, 1999. In 2011, SynCardia became profitable for the first time in company history, nearly doubling sales for the second straight year, due largely to the arrival of Michael Garippa, who

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joined SynCardia as president in July 2010, and who became CEO in May 2011 and chairman in January 2012.

TUCSON EMBEDDED SYSTEMSFounded in 1997, Tucson Embedded Systems, Inc. (TES) provides end-to-end development, manufacturing and field placement of industrial software and electronic systems to government and commercial customers. Their mission-driven philosophy drives our core capabilities, which include systems engineering, safety and mis-sion critical software development to FAA DO-178B guidelines, testing/automated testing and independent verification and validation, rapid pro-totyping and integration, enterprise systems development, printed circuit boards and specialty manufactur-ing. Headquartered in Tucson, TES employs more than 90 of the industry’s best engineering and analytical pro-fessionals to deliver innovative engi-neering solutions from concept to pro-duction into maintenance for mission and safety critical systems.

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Hold onoff eringsMore companies are holding back on going public.

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By Joe Pangburn Inside Tucson Business

Another public body that has an interest in downtown Tucson is calling on city officials to take on more fiscal oversight of what it sees as bloated staffing.

The Tucson Convention Center Commission (TCC) voted 4-3 to send a letter to City Manager Mike Letcher asking him to review the personnel structure at the convention center and possibly merge it with another department to eliminate a department head.

The target of such a move could be Rich Singer, director of the TCC. His income, including bene-fits and the use of a city-provided car, amounts to more than $180,000 a year.

In discussion leading up to the vote, commis-sion members said they feel too much money is being spent on management of the TCC while

vacancies are going unfilled in sales and market-ing that could bring in business.

An organizational chart prepared by TCC staff for the commissioners, shows the convention cen-ter currently has no sales manager, event manager or a marketing person.

Singer returned to the TCC this summer after an 18-month city assignment to oversee the Fox Tucson Theatre. During the summer, commissioners Chris DeSimone and Armando Rios asked about the con-vention center’s operation under Deputy Director Tommy Obermaier while Singer was away and how the staffing would change now that Singer is back.

At the commission’s August meeting, Singer has been was asked to prepare a business plan for increasing revenues and to explain how it would be implemented but the commission never brought that up for public discussion.

At one point, though, DeSimone asked Singer what he was doing to implement a new sales and marketing

plan noting that event coordinator Kate Calhoun was also performing functions in sales and marketing.

Singer responded “I’m working on beefing that staff up.” To which DeSimone asked, “What city are you living in? Where do you get the money to just hire more people?”

Singer acknowledged that a better route would be to restructure to move people into positions that could generate revenue.

After the meeting, DeSimone said he hoped Singer would have stepped up himself to take on some of the marketing and sales efforts to ease the strain on employees.

At the city, Letcher has previously talked of merg-ing some departments to save money. A discussion on the subject was already tentatively scheduled for a city council study session on Oct. 5.

Contact reporter Joe Pangburn at jpangburn@

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By Hank StephensonInside Tucson Business

Whether it’s an Arizonan seeking beach vaca-tion in Sonora or a Sonoran who wants to come shop and visit in Arizona, the perception of the dangers of crossing the border is doing some seri-ous damage to both state’s economies.

More than 50 representatives from businesses in Arizona and Sonora attended a bi-national forum on tourism and commerce to discuss rela-tions between the two states and the horror stories being told about the border.

The Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (MTCVB), in collaboration with Tourism Federation of the State of Sonora, hosted the Aug. 26 forum at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park.

“The biggest challenge we have is the percep-

tion - and the perception is that if you cross the border there’s going to be bullets flying and (going to) Sonora is riskier than going to Afghanistan,” said Felipe Garcia, vice president of Mexico mar-keting and community affairs for MTCVB and moderator of the forum.

From south of the border, people are afraid to come to Arizona because of the state’s new anti-illegal immigration law (SB 1070).

“They think Arizona is a racist state, that we’re Nazis and that there are raids (on homes),” Garcia said.

The business leaders – including representatives from Hotel Congress and Sol Casinos as well as representatives from the medical tourism and pro-duce industries, and chambers of commerce – agreed there is a need for bi-national partnerships to market the region and change the negative image of the border that pervades the news media.

“When we allow all the negativity to be the first part of the conversation in the morning and the last part of the conversation in the evening… then it becomes very hard to get people excited about coming here to be a part of, and even to do busi-ness here,” said Clarence Boykins, executive direc-tor of Tucson-Southern Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce.

Besides agreeing to host further forums, the groups plan to have two websites up in the coming weeks: IamArizona.org and YosoySonora.org, to tell success stories from business on the border.

This was the second forum hosted by the groups. In July, business leaders met in Mexico to discuss the impact of SB1070 on personal and business relationships across the border.

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By Keith RosenblumInside Tucson Business

HERMOSILLO, Sonora — Digital aspirations in the state of Sonora reside in a new nine-person division in the Secretary of Commerce (Secretaría de Economía) here headed by a United States-educated Ph.D. who earned his chips at Texas Instruments.

The task of cultivating Sonora´s software-writing talent, fusing that ability with private-sector needs and helping establish patentable products has been assigned to Alfredo Gámez, a graduate of University of North Texas, and eight others in the department.

“Innovation is going to be the key to Sonora´s leadership in software,” said Gámez, who joined

the government two months ago. “Wherever we see it, we´re going to be betting on the state´s talent to develop opportunities for information technol-ogy and technology-transfer.”

Gámez´s mission will be to work with players in the local economy - agro-business, mining, auto-motive, avionics and livestock - to create partner-ships. His team will be working with two software parks in the state, one in Ciudad Obregón that is funded by the local and state governments, along with the private sector, and another to be opened in Hermosillo this Fall that will be entirely private. Every niche of the Sonoran economy can benefit from incubator software, Gámez said.

Creation of the software division comes on the heels of the state government´s creation of a new

Secretariat called Office of Governmental Innovation. Headed by Marco Antonio Paz Pellat, it has been charged by Gov. Guillermo Padrés with making Sonora a leader among the 32 Mexican states in use of technology in government.

That office announced last week the debut of a program called Network of Digital Counties (Red Digital de Municipios), which brings together Sonora counties in virtual communities. If success-ful, the program will be expanded to include all of Sonora´s 72 counties.

Introduction of the digital network coincided with the state´s announcement that it is spending $7 million to fund new technological institutes in San Luis Río Colorado, Puerto Peñasco and Etchojoa.

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By Roger YohemInside Tucson Business

They’re not pulling out of the Tucson market but four of the “Big Six” national home builders are following a business plan that centralizes more of their executive and administrative operations in Phoenix. Instead of having division presidents in each market, the companies have set up statewide divisions.

The latest to make change is Pulte Homes, which formed its new Arizona division last month. KB Home is targeting Oct. 1 as the date when it will transition into its statewide reorganization. In May, Lennar established its Arizona division when Tucson-based executive Steve Craddock retired. And DR Horton Homes went to its restructured statewide plan in early 2009.

“For Pulte, this structure exists in other states. We now have one division president for all of

Arizona instead of three separate presidents,” said Jacque Petroulakis, public affairs officer for Pulte in Phoenix. “This better aligns our business with current market conditions. To improve efficiencies, it makes sense.”

Previous to the reorganization, Pulte had sepa-rate divisions, each with its own president, for Tucson, Phoenix North, Phoenix Central Southeast and Phoenix East. Curt VanHyfte, former head of Phoenix North, is the president of the new Arizona Division. Shawn Chlarson, formerly Tucson’s divi-sion president, is staying in Tucson as Tucson vice president of operations.

The remaining two of the “Big Six” produc-tion builders, Meritage Homes and Richmond American Homes, each still has a designated divi-sion president in Tucson.

Of the consolidations, housing analyst John Strobeck, owner of Bright Future Business Consultants, said “It’s been talked about for years,

it’s really no surprise. The market share of new-built homes has dropped like a rock. This decline is not a fluke, they have to adjust to get through this. I’m both a bit happy and sad about this.”

Like other builders, Petroulakis said Pulte has been downsizing for about 18 months. Areas including accounting and purchasing have been consolidated.

Slowing permit volumes support the decision to streamline. According to Strobeck, Pulte pulled 128 new home permits in the first six months of 2010. That compares to 132 permits in 2009 and 349 per-mits in 2008 for the same period.

KB Home permits were 117 in 2008; 125 in 2009, and 62 for 2010. Lennar dipped from 87 permits in 2008 to 71 permits in 2009. For the first six months of 2010, it pulled 88 permits.

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To qualify as a Best Place to Work finalist, a business must encourage growth, education and development for their employees through the workplace environment or employee benefits. Each business must be locally owned and operated, for-profit, have 250 or fewer employees, and have been in operation for at least two years.

BANK OF TUCSONPeter Senge of MIT once said, “All great things have small beginnings”. That phrase illuminates Bank of Tucson’s history, which began as a great idea by its co-founder Mike Hannley and has blossomed over the past 16 years into an extremely successful bank that stands strong in our community. Bank of Tucson continues the philosophy of “big is not better,” and continues to grow with those who appreciate a recog-nizable voice rather than a prere-corded message. Bank of Tucson was built by employees who view each day as a new opportunity to surpass whatever limitations yes-terday may have left, exceed the expectations of a new day and pre-pare for the possibilities of tomor-row.

BEACHFLEISCHMANFounded in 1990, BeachFleischman (BFCo) is southern Arizona’s larg-est locally-owned accounting and business advisory firm and one of the “Top 200” largest CPA firms in the United States. BFCo provides a wide range of tax, accounting, auditing, and comprehensive busi-ness management and advisory services to help clients save taxes, achieve compliance, enhance profitability, preserve wealth, miti-gate risk and improve accountabil-ity. The firm serves clients ranging from individuals and family-owned businesses, to large corporations with multistate and international operations. Recruiting, training and retaining quality employees is one of the highest priorities of BFCo, which provides opportunities for professional development with an emphasis on life/work balance.

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CEDR SOLUTIONS CEDR Solutions is the class leader and number one provider of individ-ually customized employee hand-books and on-demand, live HR sup-port for medical and dental offices of all sizes and specialties. Each handbook that CEDR crafts not only complies with all state and federal laws, but is also tailored to each cli-ent’s specific business culture and goals. The CEDR team is composed of experts in the field of employ-ment law, including attorneys, researchers and HR professionals. Since its inception, CEDR has been the first choice for HR support for hundreds of small to medium-sized businesses in Arizona and across the United States.

CEMROCKCemrock has been building award-winning exhibits and naturalistic environments for zoos, aquariums, museums, parks, golf courses and private residences since its found-ing in 1978. Tucson based Cemrock has become internationally known for their innovative, creative team and exceptional work. Cemrock has successfully partnered with a wide range of clientele, the finest institutions and the most prestigious commercial and entertainment venues, including the Smithsonian, Sea World and Pebble Beach Golf Course. Some of their local work includes the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and the Reid Park Zoo.

GOODMANS INTERIOR STRUCTURESGoodmans Interior Structures cre-ates great lifetime furniture experi-ences for its healthcare, corporate, education and government clients. The Goodmans’ team works with the greater Tucson community to design workspaces improving productiv-ity, creating value for stockholders, taxpayers, students and patients

by decreasing expenses in cor-porations, government agencies, schools and hospitals. Goodmans Interior Structures exemplifies a Tucson community leader, showcas-ing how to build a community that takes care of its sick, supports its weak, inspires its artists, protects its resources and promotes faith for its citizenry through style, humor, com-passion, integrity and respect.

LP&G MARKETINGLP&G Marketing is a local, female-owned advertising and communica-tions firm that creates strategically bulletproof marketing for a variety of clients across a broad range of industries. To do this they ask a lot of questions, ultimately finding the truth that lives in every brand. It’s their way of creative and strategic explo-ration. While many factors give them a competitive advantage, clients find tremendous value in the breadth and depth of LP&G’s highly experienced creative marketing experts. Each and every member of their “A” team brings a level of honesty, profession-alism and character that elevates LP&G beyond other agencies.

MERLE’S AUTOMOTIVEMerle’s is a locally owned and oper-ated supplier of aftermarket parts in Southern Arizona. Their aftermar-ket parts include all vehicle parts, chemicals, tools, equipment and accessories for light and heavy vehicles. They take great pride in proving that local companies can compete with national chains and win if they are 100% committed to their people, customers, busi-ness and community. The fact that Merle’s is able to provide employ-ment opportunities to 250 people in Southern Arizona makes them extremely proud of what they have been able to contribute to Tucson and Southern Arizona.

O’RIELLY CHEVROLETFor 88 years, O’Rielly Chevrolet has employed happy, friendly people to provide drivers in Southern Arizona with the most enjoyable, value-driven vehicle purchase and owner-ship experience they can deliver. O’Rielly sells new Chevrolets and used vehicles of almost every make and model, as well as parts, acces-sories, vehicle maintenance and repair and collision repair services. They are one of the oldest locally-owned businesses in Southern Arizona and one of the largest Chevrolet dealerships in the coun-try. O’Rielly Chevrolet remains dedi-cated to the neighborly principles established at the company’s found-ing in 1924: be as good as your word and treat others as you’d like to be treated. They are not resting on past success, but rather continue to invest in their business and employ-ees so that they can continue to grow the Chevy brand.

PATIO POOLS & SPASEugen Ragel, Sr. started Patio Pools & Spas in 1969. Today, the company is still owned and operated by the Ragel family. They are honored to be Tucson’s, Sierra Vista’s and all of Southern Arizona’s trusted source for swimming pools, spas, portable hot-tubs, chemicals and supplies. Patio Pools & Spas is proud to offer award winning pool design and construction, unparalleled customer service and support, both in-ground and portable spas tailored to your backyard environment, complete pool cleaning service, renovation and repair. In addition, they offer five spa and pool chemical and supply stores conveniently locat-ed in Tucson and Sierra Vista, all staffed with experienced pool and spa professionals.


PIMA DERMATOLOGYPima Dermatology has served Southern Arizona with the full complement of adult and pediat-ric dermatology for over 25 years. The spacious and vibrant center of excellence offers patients a car-ing and inviting atmosphere for extensive medical, surgical, laser and cosmetic dermatologic needs. Gerald N. Goldberg, MD and his expert associates provide the most scientific diagnoses and progressive treatments available, specializing in modern laser treatments and Mohs skin cancer surgery. The flourish-ing practice strongly believes that efforts to build a professional, safe, supportive and friendly environment for patients and staff make Pima Dermatology one of the Southwest’s leaders in dermatology.

ROSEMONT COPPER Rosemont Copper will set a new standard for sustainable mining practices, consuming less than half the water as traditional mines and reclaiming the site from the start of operations as permanent open space. Located in an existing min-ing district, Rosemont Copper is expected to provide more than 10 percent of the U.S. copper sup-ply. When open, Rosemont Copper will add more than 2100 direct and indirect jobs locally. The project will annually contribute $3 billion in increased personal income, $404 million in local taxes and $15 bil-lion in local economic revenue. For more information, visit the Rosemont Copper website at www.rosemont-copper.com.

THE MAIDS OF TUCSONThe Maids is a ridiculously thorough house cleaning service. They like to think of themselves as profes-sional connoisseurs of clean, com-mitted to giving you the best clean imaginable. The Maids of Tucson

professionals are employees who are bonded and insured, each one trained and certified. They use their own products and supplies, like their specialty vacuums with HEPA filtration that remove 99 percent of all dust and allergens. Their prod-ucts are environmentally safe. The Maids of Tucson clean the smallest of details, because they know where germs try to hide. They also clean kitchen and bathroom floors on hands and knees, the only right way to do it. All services are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

THE GASLIGHT THEATREThe Gaslight Theatre is the finest of family entertainment in Arizona. Experience authentic musical com-edy melodrama, complete with hon-ky-tonk piano playing, sing alongs, food and more! Cheer the hero and boo the villain while enjoying your favorite drink, pizza, ice cream and free popcorn! At the Gaslight Theatre the staff is a family. They are loyal and stay for years and their customers do the same. The Gaslight Theatre loves them all and loves entertaining audiences seven days a week, 364 days a year. Employees and patrons alike come here for fun and to laugh. The

Gaslight is a small business that has experienced hard-worked-for suc-cess. Owner, Tony Terry insists on keeping prices low and the quality of employment and entertainment high!

ZANES LAWIn 2003, Claudia Zanes joined her husband Doug in founding Zanes Law. As the firm’s non-attorney chief executive officer, she has driven the law firm to the forefront of Arizona’s competitive personal injury legal market. She has grown Zanes Law from a startup into a multimillion-dollar company that has represented thousands of clients. Claudia has launched advertising campaigns that have grown the Zanes Law brand into one of the most recognizable brands in Tucson. Claudia dedicates her time fostering the vision, growth, profitability of the firm and service to the Tucson com-munity.


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