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

Topic: Amber Smith discusses the construction industry with Alice Templeton from Barker Contracting. They talk about local and national issues from cost and scarcity of materials, to the need for skilled workers. They also cover what factors played a part in Barker Contracting winning a Copper Cactus Award for Best Place to Work as well as a Common Ground award. Guest: Alice Templeton | Business D...

Topic: Amber Smith first chats with Heather Wuelpern, Tucson Metro Chamber’s Director of Communications, about the upcoming Copper Cactus Awards, presented by Wells Fargo, scheduled for Oct. 1 at Casino del Sol. Next, Amber discusses how the Tucson Convention Center is gearing up for having events again with their Director of Sales and Marketing, Kate Breck Calhoun. Kate Breck Calhoun’s bio: Kate...

Guest: Bonnie Schock | Executive Director at Fox Tucson Theatre Topic: Amber Smith talks with Bonnie Schock, the Executive Director at Fox Tucson Theatre about its history dating back to 1930, how it helps bring the community together, and the role it has played in the remarkable revitalization of Downtown Tucson. Bio: Bonnie Schock brings 25 years of professional, nonprofit arts leadership experi...

Mohit “Moe” Asnani is the co-founder and partner The Downtown & D2 Dispensaries. He immigrated to the United States from India in 1995 and graduated from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and a minor in Sociology. He has been on the front lines of both medical marijuana and the full legalization of marijuana.

Amber Smith chats with Natalie Fernandez Lee, Partner & Wealth Management Advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, about fiduciary standards, Meridian’s diverse team and clientele, the fear and greed associated with investing, and their Young Investors Program. Natalie joined the team in spring 2020 after spearheading the opening of our Tucson office as a new partner of Meridian Wealth Managemen...

Profiles in Business with Jeff Murtaugh, CEO & Designated Broker, Realty Executives Arizona Territory Oracle Road

Tucson Metro Chamber’s President & CEO (Amber Smith), VP (Michael Guymon), and Director of Communications (Heather Wuelpern) chat about the Chamber’s history, advocacy, and events.

Profiles in Business with Kasey Hill, Greater Tucson Leadership

Profiles in Business with Marcus Dell’Artino, FirstStrategic Amber Smith and Michael Guymon talk with Marcus Dell’ Artino—a partner in the firm FirstStrategic, Communications & Public Affairs—about state and legislative matters related to education, cocktail delivery, rural broadband, and more. Marcus Dell’Artino is a partner in the firm FirstStrategic, Communications & Public Affairs join...

Profiles in Business guest: Chris Schmaltz Tucson Airport Authority Dave Cook The Clements Agency | HUB International

 Profiles in Business with Lacey John, University of Arizona Director of Alumni Career & Professional Development at the University of Arizona Amber speaks with Lacey John about the connection between being a professional athlete and making it in the professional world. They discuss how there is growth in failure and how sometimes you have to trust your training and jump in! They also tou...

Profiles in Business with Diana Charbonneau, IMPACT of Southern Arizona

 Profiles in Business with Nancy Johnson, El Rio