Rooted in Local: Connect. Grow. Thrive.

Your business doesn’t have to grow alone. Join Local First Arizona and Tucson’s business community for Rooted in Local: Connect. Grow. Thrive., an evening designed to connect locally owned businesses and entrepreneurs with the people, organizations and resources that can help them succeed. Part business resource showcase and part mixer, Rooted in Local brings Tucson’s business-support ecosystem together in one place. Whether you’re looking for funding, business guidance, workforce support, technical assistance, new opportunities, or simply the right person to point you in the right direction, this is your chance to make those connections face-to-face. Throughout the evening, explore resources from participating organizations, discover locally owned businesses and vendors, meet fellow entrepreneurs, connect with community partners, and build relationships in a relaxed mixer atmosphere at MSA Annex. Use your Local Connection Passport to explore the event and discover new businesses and resources along the way. Enjoy appetizers, drinks and food available for purchase, music, a photo booth, local vendors and door prizes throughout the evening. Whether you’re just getting started, growing an established business, or looking for your next connection, there’s a place for you at Rooted in Local. Come connect with the people behind the resources—and with the local business community that makes Tucson thrive. Connect. Grow. Thrive.