As we step into the month of love, we can't help but reflect on what makes us passionate - our community, our mentors, and the incredible work we have created together. We are excited for a great month full of events and local community engagement opportunities!

Speaking of great events on the horizon – the TENWEST All Access passes are still available at a HUGE discount, but only for a little while longer, so grab them while you can! That's not all  – keep an eye out on your inbox for the release of All Conference passes!

Join us for an informative session where we introduce Rooted in Arizona, a relational-based lending initiative by Startup Tucson. Discover a loan program designed to honor your vision and community connection. In this session, we will cover accessing affordable capital, navigating our simple loan application process, and exploring valuable resources like mentorship and workshops. Learn more and register here!

Starting a business involves a laundry list of things you're likely doing for the first time. When it comes to the legal things on that list, it can be extra intimidating to know where to start. Join us for this free workshop, hosted by the Town of Oro Valley, to get legal tips and tricks from Mike Boreale of Boreale Law. Learn more and register here!

NEW NEW NEW! Join the Startup Tucson team to share your LOVE of startups at SIPS, a Startup Social. Grab yourself a coffee or tea at Presta, sweet treat at La Estrella or tasty breakfast at Seis and pull up a chair to chat. This event is a casual meet-up with members of the Startup Tucson team and open to all, no registration required. Our team will be in the courtyard from 9-10am. Learn more here!

Whether you are early on and just tinkering with an idea or already in business and want to explore a pivot or refresh on the basics, this workshop will introduce tools and resources you can use no matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey. Startup 101 is your first step to getting started with Startup Tucson. Learn more and register here!

UofA Big Idea Challenge: February 7th from 4-5pm - Interested in tackling global challenges and creating lasting social impact? Join the UofA Research, Innovation and Impact Office for an informational session about the Big Idea Challenge on February 7th hosted by Dr. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia. If this challenge sounds like the right fit for you, submit your proposal for the Big Idea Challenge by March 26th.  Learn more and register here!

Mercado District Flea Market: Sunday February 9th from 8am to 2pm – Check out the Mercado District Flea Market this month with over 50 local Tucson vendors selling a mix of vintage and antique goods. Interested in being a vendor? Apply here!

Tucson Together Artisan Market: Saturday February 22nd from 10am to 4pm – Love shopping local? Join #ThisIsTucson at their Tucson Together Artisan Market and shop handmade and curated items from 100 local markers. Learn more about the market here!

2025 ignite520 Young Professional Leadership Experience: February 28th at 6pm and March 1st from 9am to 5pm – Join TYP for the 10th annual ignite520 conference and connect with other leaders and professionals in the community. Kick-off the conference Friday night in the heart of downtown and attend the all-day conference at the Eller College of Management to hear from keynote speakers, panels and attend workshops. Learn more and register here!

St. Philip's Plaza Looking for Market Vendors – Looking for a new spot to pop-up with your market booth? Look no further than St. Philip's Plaza – applications are open now to to join their weekend lineup. Learn more and apply here!

Thank you to our organizational sponsors for their continued support of the Southern Arizona startup ecosystem!