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Networking events

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 03.27.2006
Networking Events
Superior Business Networking — Micha's Del Norte, 1220 E. Prince Road. Superior Business Networking is dedicated to business networking in Tucson. Applications are currently being accepted to join, and the group allows only one representative from each industry. For more information or to apply, visit the membership sign up page at www.bizaz.org online. 7:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Cost of meal. 975-0159.
Green Drinks — Cushing Street Bar, 198 W. Cushing St. Every month people who work in the environmental field meet for a drink at informal sessions around the world known as Green Drinks. Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Free. 792-4207.
Chamber Monthly Membership Breakfast — Hilton El Conquistador Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. The Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly membership breakfast, an opportunity to network with business professionals from Northwest Tucson. Reservations required. 7-8:30 a.m. March 30. $15 members; $18 nonmembers. 297-2191.
NAAAP-AZ Networking Mixer — Gee's Garden Restaurant, 1145 N. Alvernon Way. Sponsored by the National Association of Asian American Professionals-Arizona. Free appetizers from 6-7 p.m. This is the first NAAAP-AZ event in Arizona. An NAAAP-AZ venture is forming soon so come and find out about how the group will be bringing Asian Americans together and promoting professional development, community service and cultural awareness in the community. For information and reservations, go to info@naaapaz.org online. 6 p.m. March 31. Free. 1-978-408-1278.
Toastmasters Groups
Toastmasters aims to help members improve their public speaking and leadership skills through ongoing education and networking. All are free for guests.
Aztec Toastmasters — Monday, 6:30 a.m., Coco's Restaurant, 6095 E. Broadway. 881-4196.
Saguaro — Monday, 7 p.m., Nazarene Church, 404 S. Columbus Blvd. 546-9610.
Fountain Flyers — Tuesday, 6:30 a.m., Coco's Restaurant, 7250 N. Oracle Road. 531-8685.
Northwest Casas Adobes — Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., The Fountains at La Cholla, 2001 W. Rudasill Road. 818-1135.
Sunrisers — Tuesday, 6:15 a.m., Café Diva, 2965 N. Campbell Ave. 870-1622.
Conquistadors — Wednesday, 7 p.m., ASBA Conference Center, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261. 275-1480.
Eyeopeners — Wednesday, 6:15 a.m., Chaffin's Family Restaurant, 902 E. Broadway. 465-0295.
Granada — Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Room 2500E. 883-0807.
Roadrunners — Wednesday, 6:30 a.m., Hilton Tucson East, 7600 E. Broadway. 977-7015.
Southwest — Wednesday, 7 a.m., Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, 3601 S. Sixth Ave., Building 1, director's conference room. 792-1450, Ext. 6539.
Green Valley — Thursday, 8 a.m., M&I Bank, 270 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, community room. 393-6644 or 625-5418.
Tucson TV Live — Every other Thursday, 6 p.m., Access Tucson Studios, 124 E. Broadway. 275-1480.
Los Norteños — Friday, 6:30 a.m., Coco's Restaurant, 6095 E. Broadway. 722-3465.
Leads Groups
Groups are open to all sorts of business people unless otherwise noted. Many are limited to one person per industry or profession.
BNI / Achievers Chapter — Tuesday, 7 a.m., Mimi's Cafe, 4420 N. Oracle Road. Business Network International. $9 for meal. 603-3907.
BNI / Leading Edge Chapter — Tuesday, 7 a.m., Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway. $11 for meal. 745-5432.
BNI / Peak Performers Chapter — Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., Acacia, 4340 N. Campbell Ave. $10 for meal. 465-0301.
BNI / Success Chapter — Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., Elle restaurant, 3048 E. Broadway. First visit free. 406-2757.
Leads Unlimited — Tuesday, 7 a.m., Mimi's Cafe, 120 S. Wilmot Road. $5 guests. 298-0753.
LeTip / Midtown Chapter — Tuesday, 7:01 a.m., El Parador, 2744 E. Broadway. $10. 296-9900.
LeTip / Tucson Executives Chapter — Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., Macayo's, 7360 N. Oracle Road. $10. 240-7830.
LeTip / Tucson Business Professionals — Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., Elle restaurant, 3048 E. Broadway. Free for first visit. 401-6793.
Tuesday Morning Business Club — Tuesday, 7 a.m. The Hungry Fox, 4637 E. Broadway. R.S.V.P. required. 320-9311.
Business Alliance of Southern Arizona — Wednesday, 7 a.m., Village Inn, 6251 N. Oracle Road. For business owners or decision- makers. First visit free. 797-0151.
LeTip / Southwest Chapter — Wednesday, 11:45 a.m., Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant, 198 W. Cushing St. Lunch provided at first meeting. 792-9292.
Old Pueblo Business Association — Wednesday, 7 a.m., The Lodge on the Desert, 306 N. Alvernon Way. For business owners or decision-makers. First meeting free. 885-9594.
Pima Early Rising Executives — Wednesday, 7 a.m., Four Points Sheraton, 1900 E. Speedway. For business owners or sales people. $110 quarterly. 471-5333.
BNI / Advantage Chapter — Wednesday, 6:45 a.m., El Parador, 2744 E. Broadway. $10 for meal. 440-3145.
BNI / Foothills Chapter — Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Anthony's in the Catalinas, 6440 N. Campbell Ave. $13 for meal. 519-2210.
BNI / Northwest Chapter —Thursday, 7 a.m., Hometown Buffet, 5101 N. Oracle Road. $7.50 for meal. 742-6313.
LeTip / Tucson Chapter — Thursday, 7 a.m., Tucson Country Club, 2950 N. Camino Principal. First time free for qualified guests. 891-2478.
LeTip / Foothills Chapter — Friday, 7 a.m., Piazza Gavi, 5415 N. Kolb Road. $10. 401-8013.
LeTip / Saguaro Chapter — Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Elle restaurant, 3048 E. Broadway. First visit free. 247-2310.
LeTip / Tucson Tippers — Friday, 11:30 a.m., McMahon's Prime Steakhouse, 2959 N. Swan Road. New chapter of networking group. $15. 296-4004.
Business Professionals of Tucson — Second and fourth Fridays of the month, 11:45 a.m., Sullivan's Steakhouse, 1785 E. River Road. Reservations required. $14 each for first two lunches. 869-6098.
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