Oro Valley Chamber and Local Businesses Featured in the Summer Edition of Biz Tucson.
By Dave Perry
Small business owners say business is
good for them in Oro Valley.
“We are at various times of the day
bursting at the seams, which is a good
problem to have,” said Crispin Jeffrey-
Franco, who opened Stacks Book Club
with his wife, Lizzy, in Oro Valley Marketplace
a year ago.
Marketplace entrepreneurs appreciate
access to a relatively affluent community
with disposable income.
Schulz Financial Group, Home Care Assistance, KE&G Construction, Roche Tissue Diagnostics, Life Beyond the Books and United Way’s Tony Penn earned major accolades Thursday, when your Chamber hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast.
More than 380 guests were part of the day at Platinum member El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort. A total of 27 nonprofits took part in the annual nonprofit fair.
Schulz Financial Group earned the “outstanding small business” award. OV Pizza and Pints, and Gracie Barra Oro Valley, were the other finalists. A Wise Move Physical Therapy, Piper Family Painting, and Tucson Cactus and Koi were the other nominees.
Home Care Assistance was chosen as the “outstanding midsize business.” Done Rite Services, and Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery / Bistro, were the other finalists. Tap & Bottle was also nominated.
KE&G Construction is the “outstanding large business.” The other nominee was Roche Tissue Diagnostics, which earned the Chamber’s special Legacy Award for its longtime commitment to Oro Valley.
Life Beyond the Books is the “outstanding nonprofit,” chosen from among finalists San Miguel High School’s Corporate Work Study, and Youth on Their Own. Also nominated were the Arizona Heroes Memorial, Bayada Home Health Care, Integrative Touch, Oro Valley Historical Society, Oro Valley Rotary Club, Rockin’ 4 Heroes, Teen Challenge of Southern Arizona, TMC Hospice at Home and Peppi’s House, and Tohono Chul Gardens, Galleries and Bistro.
Penn, retiring this year as president / CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, was named “outstanding community leader.” Greg Durnan of Acacia IT, and Katie Yaeli of The Play District, were other finalists. Also nominated were Josh Bishop of Fork & Fire, and Michael and Bonnie Quinn of Rockin’ 4 Heroes.
If you missed the event you can watch it “live on tape” here.
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The leadership and professionalism of the Oro Valley Chamber is outstanding. They are always ready to deliver value, engagement, education and support. We are fortunate to have such an asset in the community!
Monica Smith
The Chamber is a great resource. They have so many connections in the community and they really seem to enjoy working with the community.
James M.
Chamber walks the talk in supporting the entire community. It represents business on important issues that come before Council, helps guide new companies through the Town codes and permitting, as well as suggesting various resources to assist them. Working with Economic Development, It constantly "checks" with the Town's established firms to make certain that "all is well". It assists residents and visitors by either answering their queries or directing them to those that can. By holding frequent "mixers", the Chamber provides excellent networking opportunities. It can be counted on to support major Town events and regularly facilitates educational/informative forums. The Chamber is an important asset for the Town.
Alan D.
The Oro Valley Chamber has been very supportive as we opened our practice in November 2020. We could not have been more pleased with the warm welcome we received, including the beautiful ribbon cutting the Chamber organized for us!
Arizona Mohs Surgery
I finally joined the chamber last year and really appreciate all the genuine help and support I have received. You cannot get that kind of support from any other means. As a small business owner, I feel like I am part of the community in a way that ties me to others more socially and it is important to have that sense of belonging and fellowship.
Pamela Netz, CPCP Faces Artistry, Ltd. permanent make-up
Being a Chamber Member has been a very positive experience for Splendido at Rancho Vistoso. Our recent opportunities for exposure have included hosting a Chamber luncheon at Splendido; sponsoring the 2012 Sate of the Town address and plans to host a mixer and sponsor a breakfast this Summer/Fall.
Nancy Boyle, Community Relations Coordinator Splendido at Rancho Vistoso