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Welcome to the 2024 Copper Cactus Awards!

It is my distinct honor to welcome you to the 2024 Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards. Tonight, we gather in this magnificent Casino del Sol Ballroom to celebrate the pinnacle of business excellence in our region.

The Copper Cactus Awards stand as a beacon of achievement, illuminating the path of progress that our business community continues to forge. This evening, we pay tribute to the visionaries, the risk-takers, and the tireless innovators who fuel the economic engine of Southern Arizona.

Tucson has always been fertile ground for entrepreneurial spirit, and the individuals we honor tonight are living proof of that enduring legacy. Each finalist represents not just a business, but a story of grit, ingenuity, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

As we navigate an ever-evolving economic landscape, the resilience and adaptability demonstrated by our local businesses have been nothing short of extraordinary. You, our finalists, have not merely survived challenges – you've thrived, setting new standards of success and inspiring others to follow in your footsteps.

But tonight is more than an individual recognition – it's a celebration of our collective strength. The collaborative spirit that permeates our business community is the secret ingredient in Tucson's recipe for success. It's this synergy that propels us forward, fostering an environment where innovation flourishes and economic prosperity follows.

To our esteemed finalists: your contributions extend far beyond balance sheets and profit margins. You are the cornerstone of our community, creating jobs, driving innovation, and enriching the unique tapestry that makes Tucson an exceptional place to live and work.

On behalf of the Tucson Metro Chamber's Board of Directors and our dedicated staff, I extend our heartfelt congratulations. Your achievements not only elevate your individual businesses but raise the bar for our entire region.

As we embark on this evening of celebration, let us be inspired by the excellence surrounding us. May the stories we hear and the successes we applaud serve as a catalyst for even greater achievements in the years to come.

Congratulations once again to all our Copper Cactus Awards finalists. You are the driving force behind Tucson's bright future, and we are honored to recognize your outstanding accomplishments.

Let the celebration begin!

Sincerely,

Michael Guymon President & CEO Tucson Metro Chamber

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AGENDA

5–6 p.m.
Registration & Cocktail Hour

6–6:45 p.m.
The ballroom opens to guests and dinner is served.

6:45–9 p.m.
Awards ceremony!

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MENU

Assorted Rolls and Whipped Butter Regular

Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea

CASH Bar

- Salad -

Butter leaf Salad - candied walnuts, cranberries, blue cheese, black quinoa, balsamic-fig dressing

AND

Baby Gem Salad - heirloom tomatoes, parmesan triangle toast, cucumber ribbons, pickled carrot, green goddess dressing

- Entrée -

Braised Short Rib- Jack Daniel Demi-Glace, creamy polenta, butter and parmesan cheese, caramelized fennel, onion, and forest mushroom

-OR-
-Vegan-

Butternut squash ravioli, Swiss chard, brown butter, local pinon, sage

-Desserts-

Vanilla Dome Cheesecake with White Chocolate Copper Cactus

THANK YOU SPONSORS

co-title SPONSORs

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Category sponsors

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Visionary Sponsors

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Venue Showcase Sponsor Sponsor 

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Supporter Sponsors


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PHOTO OP AND MENU SPONSOR
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Champagne Toast Sponsor 

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Contributing Sponsor

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Table Sponsors

Children's Clinics

Community Investment Corporation

Contact One Call Center

Hughes Federal Credit Union

Pima County JTED

Pima Dermatology

Southwestern Fair Commission, Inc - PIMA COUNTY FAIR

The Rialto Theatre

Youth On Their Own

GIFT BASKET RAFFLES

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Cash or checks only!
  1 for $10
  3 for $20
10 for $50

Copper Cactus Awards
2024 Finalists

BIPOC-Owned Business

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Business Growth

Diversity & Inclusion Champion

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Woman-Owned Business


Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona 
Best Place to Work

3 to 50 employees

51 to 300 employees

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CopperPoint Small Business Leader of the Year

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Gibson
Employer/Employee Development

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IT Solutions Innovation

3 to 50 employees

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Tech Parks Arizona Start Up of the Year

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The Shirley Wilka Perseverance Award

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Tucson Electric Power Social Impact

Up to $200,000 revenue

$200,000 - + revenue

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HIGH-LEVEL INVESTORS

Copper Cactus Awards Alumni 1997-2023