July 12 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States
If you want to start a new business but don’t know where to start or are tired of trying to do it alone, join us at the Startup Zone.

It’s a place to work, chat, help, and brainstorm startups. Visit the Startup Zone any time between 9:00 am and Noon to:

Share your story with mentors.
Present your pitch and get feedback.
Work on your startup.

We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.Coffee and Wi-Fi are provided at no cost.
Startup Zones are open to startup entrepreneurs and Certified 300 Mentors. We don’t have any agenda other than to help you work on your ideas.

July 16 - Tucson Supply Chain SupplyTALK Meetup @ Pima Community College
2025-07-16 17:00 - 20:00 | 1255 N Queen Ave, 1255 North Queen Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Basics about CMMC Readiness SupplyTALK Meetup at Pima Community College Advance Mfr Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the SupplyTALK Meetup on Wednesday, July 16th at 5:00 pm at Pima Community College – Advanced Manufacturing Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185
Attend to learn about the Basics about CMMC Readiness:
Introduction to CMMC

What is it?
Why does it matter?
Who does it apply to?

Impacts and “what ifs”

What needs to be done
What are the costs?
What are the consequences of non-compliance?

Implementation of CMMC

The “5 questions”
Tools you can use for success
Local resources

Followed by the Meetup at 6:15 pm at Brother John’s at 1801 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ
A collaborative effort to improve the fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups are designed to turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems and develop opportunities. We are partnering to improve local supply chains. For more information: https://tucsonsupplychain.org

July 19 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-07-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

July 26 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

July 30 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup [CHANGE]
2025-07-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Caps & Corks, 3830 West River Road, #100, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Meetup on Wednesday, July 30th at 5:00 pm. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have a CHANGE.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have a CHANGE. The tour has been postponed.
Join us for our meetup at CAPS & CORKS for our regular Meetup, 3830 W River Rd #100, Tucson, AZ 85741
We are a collaborative effort to improve the fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups are designed to turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems and develop opportunities. We are partnering to improve local supply chains. For more information: https://tucsonsupplychain.org

August 2 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-08-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States
If you want to start a new business but don't know where to start or are tired of trying to do it alone, join us at the Startup Zone.

It’s a place to work, chat, help, and brainstorm startups. Visit the Startup Zone any time between 9:00 am and Noon to:

Share your story with mentors.
Present your pitch and get feedback.
Work on your startup.

We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.Coffee and Wi-Fi are provided at no cost.
Startup Zones are open to startup entrepreneurs and Certified 300 Mentors. We don’t have any agenda other than to help you work on your ideas.

August 5th - Startup PITCHR - Startups, Pitchers, Pitches, and Netweaving
2025-08-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Fork & Fire Smokehouse + Taproom, 11835 North Oracle Road, #101, Oro Valley, AZ, 85737, United States
If you want to start a new business or are struggling to launch one, connect with our community at the Startup PITCHR event.

If you want to start a new business or are struggling to launch one as a solo entrepreneur, connect with our community at the Startup PITCHR event.
Come chat, help, and brainstorm startups.

Local entrepreneur shares their story
Test your elevator pitch (1 minute)
Share your story.
Get help and feedback.
Build your team.
Netweave (https://startupzones.org/the-lost-mindset-of-netweaving/)
Help build our community of tech innovators and entrepreneurs.

We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.
We have no agenda other than to assist you in working on your ideas. Our first question is, “How can I/we help you?”(https://startupzones.org) This is a NO SALES zone.

August 9 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

August 13 - Tucson Supply Chain SupplyTALK De-risking Export Compliance
2025-08-13 17:00 - 20:00 | 1255 N Queen Ave, 1255 North Queen Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
De-risking Export Compliance in an Era of Global Change at Pima Community College Advanced Manufacturing Building

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the SupplyTALK Meetup on Wednesday, August 13th at 5:00 pm at Pima Community College – Advanced Manufacturing Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185

De-risking Export Compliance in an Era of Global Change:

Overview of Sanctions and Export Restrictions
The Current Export Landscape and Projected Future Trends
Risks and Mitigation Strategies for US Technology Manufacturers

Followed by the Meetup at 6:15 pm at Moto Sonora Brewing at 1015 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ
A collaborative effort to improve the fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups are designed to turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems and develop opportunities. We are partnering to improve local supply chains. For more information: https://tucsonsupplychain.org

August 16 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

August 21 - Tucson TechTALK Meetup @ Pima Community College
2025-08-21 17:30 - 20:00 | 1255 N Queen Ave, 1255 North Queen Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Making AI Work: Lessons from the frontlines at Pima Community College Advanced Mfr Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185

Tucson TechTALK Meetup at Pima Community College – Advanced Manufacturing Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185

Making AI Work: Lessons from the frontlines
Lessons Learned

AI – Machine Learning – 10 minutes
Cognitive Neuroscience Basics – 10 minutes
LLMs, Agents, and Other Tools – 10 minutes
30-Minute Open Discussion – Q&A

Followed by the Meetup at 7:00 pm at Moto Sonora Brewing at 1015 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ (8-minute drive)
Netweaving – Community and relationship development with a beverage in hand.
Join us and let’s develop the community together.
For more information: https://tucsontech.org

August 23 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

August 27 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Motosonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States
The meetups turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems in manufacturing & supply chain.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Meetup at 5:00 pm at Moto Sonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ
A collaborative effort to improve the supply chain, manufacturing, and fabrication of electronics, integrated circuits, mechanical, optics, photonics, electromechanical, lasers, and other tech.
The meetups turn seller-buyer relationships into collaborative partnerships to solve problems in manufacturing & supply chain. We are partnering to improve local supply chains. For more information: https://tucsonsupplychain.org

August 30 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-08-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

September 2 - Startup PITCHR - Startups, Pitchers, Pitches, and Netweaving
2025-09-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Fork & Fire Smokehouse + Taproom, 11835 North Oracle Road, #101, Oro Valley, AZ, 85737, United States
If you want to start a new business or are struggling to launch one, connect with our community at the Startup PITCHR event.

If you want to start a new business or are struggling to launch one as a solo entrepreneur, connect with our community at the Startup PITCHR event.
Come chat, help, and brainstorm startups.

Local entrepreneur shares their story (10 minutes)
Test your elevator pitch (1 minute)
Share your story.
Get help and feedback.
Build your team.
Netweave (https://startupzones.org/the-lost-mindset-of-netweaving/)
Help build our community of tech innovators and entrepreneurs.

We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success.
We have no agenda other than to assist you in working on your ideas. Our first question is, “How can I/we help you?”(https://startupzones.org) This is a NO SALES zone.

September 6 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

September 10 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-09-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Motosonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States

September 13 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

September 20 - Startup - Pitch Practice & Mentorship [Arrive Any Time]
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

September 24 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-09-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Motosonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States

September 25 - Tucson TechTALK Meetup - Breaking Barriers: Innovation in a regulated world
2025-09-25 17:30 - 20:00 | 1255 N Queen Ave, 1255 North Queen Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Breaking Barriers: Innovating in a Regulated World at Pima Community College Advanced Mfr Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185

Tucson TechTALK Meetup at Pima Community College – Advanced Manufacturing Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185
Breaking Barriers: Innovation in a regulated world
Presented by: Maia Kirk, MS, EMBA, PMP
Striking a balance

Using AI
Aiming for excellence and performance
Fitting regulatory compliance to the Classic trifecta of better, faster, cheaper
Development of the best approach
Leverage AI to improve the compliance process?

30-Minute Open Discussion – Q&A

30-Minute Open Discussion – Q&A

Followed by the Meetup at 7:00 pm at Moto Sonora Brewing at 1015 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ (8-minute drive)
Netweaving – Community and relationship development with a beverage in hand.
Join us and let’s develop the community together.
For more information: https://tucsontech.org

September 27 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

October 4 - Startup - Pitch Practice & Mentorship [Arrive Any Time]
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

October 7th - Startup PITCHR - Startups, Pitchers, Pitches, and Netweaving
2025-10-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Fork & Fire Smokehouse + Taproom, 11835 North Oracle Road, #101, Oro Valley, AZ, 85737, United States

October 8 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Motosonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States

October 16 - Tucson TechTALK Meetup - Transforming Discovery into Impact
2025-10-16 17:30 - 20:00 | 1255 N Queen Ave, 1255 North Queen Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85705, United States
Inside UArizona’s R1 Innovation Engine at Pima Community College Advanced Mfr Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185

Tucson TechTALK Meetup at Pima Community College – Advanced Manufacturing Building, 1255 N. Queen Ave, Tucson, AZ, Room 185

Transforming Discovery into Impact: Inside UArizona’s R1 Innovation Engine
Presented by: Rey L. Granillo III
Summary:
U of A Office of Research & Partnerships – Arizona Institute for Resilience: Technology solutions for an R1 university. A showcase of the proof-of-concept to production software and hardware technical research solutions supporting 15 Centers and Programs under Arizona Research.

30-Minute Open Discussion – Q&A
Followed by the Meetup at 7:00 pm at Moto Sonora Brewing at 1015 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ (8-minute drive)
Netweaving – Community and relationship development with a beverage in hand.
Join us and let’s develop the community together.
For more information: https://tucsontech.org

October 18 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

October 22 - Tucson Supply Chain Meetup @ Moto Sonora Brewing Co
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Motosonora Brewing Co, 1015 South Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, United States

October 25 - Startup - Pitch Practice & Mentorship [Arrive Any Time]
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States

November 1 - Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time]
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 East Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, United States
