Sustainability in Government: Green Jobs & Green Business
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Monitor local practices and policies which may have discriminatory impact on minority and women-owned businesses in the contracting and procurement of construction, goods, and general services, as well as professional services. Monitor the effectiveness of the City's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Program in increasing minority and women-owned businesses participation in City contracts. Facilitates communication between the City and small businesses. |
City Plans, Codes, and Programs
In April 2006 Mayor and Council approved the city’s first Financial Sustainability Plan. The City of Tucson Financial Sustainability Plan consolidates the city’s strategic priorities, long-term plans, and financial projections into a single service and financial plan. It identifies future service levels consistent with the strategic priorities and the resources required to provide those services. Through economic diversification, a broader tax base will position the area for long-term benefits and economic stability. In a spirit of cooperation, regional economic development activities will be coordinated and logical development strategies identified to address more intense economic development efforts. Through this site you can apply for a new Tucson business license, file a sales tax return, pay license fees and taxes due, review account information, and contact tax and license representatives for help with any questions you may have. |
Other Government Departments/Programs
Through leadership and collaborative partnerships, our mission is to create vibrant communities and a globally competitive Arizona economy. The DES website can connect to services such as food assistance, health care, and child protective services. EPA gateway for information about environmental issues, programs, climate change, and sustainability related to businesses. |
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To meet the needs of a rapidly growing region, Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Inc. (TREO) was formed in 2005 to serve as the lead economic development agency for the greater Tucson area and its surrounding community partners. THCC’s mission is to drive economic development while advancing Hispanic Businesses & providing access to the Hispanic market. The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest autonomous chambers of commerce in Arizona and represents approximately 2,000 businesses with more than 110,000 employees in the greater Tucson area. Small businesses make up 90 percent of the Chamber’s membership. We are a dynamic integrated organization purposed to promote business in the Tucson community. We have several major events annually, involving business and youth to the betterment of the entire community. Contact person: Carl Bedford, Marketing & Sales, (520) 623-0099 The SAZHCC exists at the confluence of traditional business principles, holistic practices, and green living. We are an organization that promotes and advances the idea that a truly sustainable business requires a holistic approach to decision making and business operations. The following data provides an economic snapshot of the region in the areas of Population, Housing/Construction, Transportation, Environment, Employment, Education, Quality of Life, Health, Taxes, Tourism. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Pima College's Small Business Development Center provides high-impact consulting and training to companies with one to 200 employees in any type of business. AAED is a working organization that utilizes volunteers from its membership to form committees and achieve objectives. It is through this active involvement that the volunteer member recognizes the real benefit of association in this important organization. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam. |
