David Smallhouse

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The Tucson Conquistadores is a non-profit organization that supports youth athletics in Tucson, AZ. Tucson Conquistadores promotes golf in the area through various charitable events and have an active membership of business and community professionals. In addition to their golf activities, they have established the Tucson Conquistadores Foundation. The organization was founded in 1962.

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Tucson Medical Center Foundation is a healthcare facility located in Tucson that offers a range of medical services to patients of all ages. The hospital specializes in cardiac surgeries and performs a high number of procedures compared to other medical centers in the region. Tucson Medical Center Foundation provides seamless care and state-of-the-art equipment for various medical needs, including broken bones, sports injuries, joint replacement, and surgical services. The medical center has a fully equipped emergency room and a dedicated team of pediatric doctors, nurses, and clinical staff. The company has also received awards for their comprehensive and effective research in primary care. Additionally, they offer a support group for mothers experiencing baby blues, depression, and anxiety during and after pregnancy.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Inc. is a nonprofit institution that combines a zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, art gallery, and aquarium across approximately 98 acres. The private company is based in AZ. The museum features living collections with over 300 animal species and 1,200 plant types, with most exhibits outdoors along walking paths through desert habitats. It integrates ecological exhibits that combine plants, animals, geology, and ethnology, including cultural demonstrations by the Tohono people. The museum emphasizes conservation and scientific research, participates in species survival plans for endangered animals, and engages in bi-national efforts across the Sonoran Desert region. Educational offerings include adult and youth programs, virtual and in-person classes, summer camps, docent-led tours, community outreach, and an art institute. The museum publishes works on the region’s natural and cultural history and involves the community in conservation efforts and volunteer activities. It is governed by an independent board and relies on admissions, memberships, donations, and fundraising. Founded in 1952, it is dedicated to inspiring harmony with the natural world by fostering appreciation, understanding, and conservation of the Sonoran Desert.

Startup Tucson is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 with a mission to transform southern Arizona’s economy by fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Startup Tucson also provides specialized resources including the Founder’s Network, the Rooted program for indigenous-owned businesses, and access to prototyping and media facilities. Additionally, Startup Tucson co-leads Ideafunding, an early-stage pitch competition that awards cash prizes and mentorship to startups, featuring tracks for tech startups and creative/community innovation ventures. Through collaboration with partners such as the University of Arizona Center for Innovation and the Arizona Commerce Authority, Startup Tucson fosters a connected entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives economic growth in southern Arizona. The private company is based in Tucson. It serves as the region’s central hub for entrepreneurs, supporting founders from diverse backgrounds through affordable technical assistance, mentorship, and community programs designed to reduce barriers and increase the number, quality, and diversity of startups. The organization employs a learn–build–grow–discover model that guides entrepreneurs from idea validation through business scaling, offering structured programs such as Startup 101 workshops, accelerator-style build programs, and grow initiatives for sustainable development. It engages mentors, investors, and community partners through events and networking opportunities like Startup Sips, Tenwest Connects, and the Tenwest Festival.

Sun Corridor, Inc. is a regional business organization formed by merging the Tucson Metro Chamber and Sun Corridor Inc., dedicated to fostering economic growth, job creation, and business success in Tucson and southern Arizona. The non-profit company is based in Tucson, AZ. It serves as a unified voice for business advocacy, economic development, workforce and talent development, and industry collaboration, supporting sectors such as aerospace and defense, bioscience and healthcare, renewable and mining technology, and transportation and logistics. The organization provides services and programs including investor membership tiers, councils and committees, and initiatives like the Emerging Leaders Program. It assists businesses considering relocation or expansion with incentives, permitting, workforce resources, and customized research, and facilitates access to federal and state business incentives. Advocacy efforts focus on influencing policies related to labor, technology, and infrastructure, and the chamber engages the community through events, investor relations, and partnerships. Joseph Snell has been the CEO of the company since 2005.