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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:Town of Marana Non-potable Water Ordinance Amendment \nJoin MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month we will be receiving a presentation from the Town of Marana’s water department\, on the proposed changes to their non-potable water ordinance. These changes were initially drafted and circulated in the winter of 2020\, and put on pause. They have since been re-introduced to stakeholders for consideration and comments. You can find the draft proposed changes HERE.The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of March 22nd to those who have registered.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2022-03-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
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SUMMARY:2022 Common Ground Awards
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nFor ticket interest\, please contact Emilia or Allyson.  \nThese awards\, presented at our annual celebration\, recognize community leaders\, projects and events demonstrating collaboration to the overall benefit of the community. Honoring more than 250 projects since 2004\, this event sells out annually with more than 400 attendees. \nThis year’s Common Ground Awards will take place in the Arizona Ballroom\, with the reception out on the Ania Terrace. \n*Dress is cocktail attire* \nSchedule for the evening \n-Reception: 6pm-7:15pm \n-Welcome and Plated Dinner: 7:30pm-8:00pm \n-Award Presentations: 8:00pm-9:00pm \nMenu for the evening \n\nHors D’oeuvres: Florentine stuffed mushrooms and beef empanada with chipotle dip\nSalad: Pima County field greens\, sweet corn\, pepitas\, red onions\, jicama\, queso fresco\, chipotle ranch dressing and balsamic vinaigrette\nEntrée: Spanish smoked paprika crusted pan seared chicken breast\, corn spoon bread\, chayote squash and roasted carrot hash\, avocado-poblano pepper cream sauce\nVegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free entrée: Grilled tofu skewers\, roasted fingerling potatoes\, char-grilled carrots\, brussels sprouts\, fennel-tomato sauce\nDessert: Carnival Trio – New York style cheesecake\, kiwi\, raspberry and peach coulis strawberry sweet salsa
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/2022-common-ground-awards/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa\, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220520T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220520T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
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SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Breakfast - Economic Development Forum
DESCRIPTION:Our Breakfast presentation this month is an update on the economic development taking place in Southern Arizona. We are excited to bring in the City and County Economic Development Directors along with Sun Corridor to learn about the collaboration taking place in the region to attract and retain employers and talent.​​Our presenters for our Friday Breakfast are:Barbara Coffee – City of Tucson Economic Initiatives DirectorHeath Vescovi-Chiordi – Pima County Economic Development DirectorSusan Dumon – Sun Corridor\, Vice President of Economic Development \nThe 3rd Friday of every month\, MPA hosts a breakfast open to members and future members. These informative and educational breakfasts can be presentations\, panel discussions\, debates or forums. Topics cover relevant issues of interest to our community\, as they relate to the land use and development industry. The cost to attend at the member rate is $35.00 and non-member rate is $50.00.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/monthly-membership-breakfast-2022-05-20/
LOCATION:Tucson Association of Realtors – Community Room\, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd\, Tucson\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20201202T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T210913Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee - Pima County Marijuana Text Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Pima County Marijuana Text Amendment \nJoin MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month we will be receiving a presentation from Pima County on their proposed Marijuana text code amendment. The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of May 24th to those who have registered.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2022-05-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220504T174532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T224204Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails & Connections - Snell & Wilmer
DESCRIPTION:Partner:\n\n\n\n\nFounded in 1938\, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 450 attorneys practicing in 16 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico\, including Los Angeles\, Orange County and San Diego\, California; Phoenix and Tucson\, Arizona; Denver\, Colorado; Washington\, D.C.; Boise\, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno\, Nevada; Albuquerque\, New Mexico; Portland\, Oregon; Dallas\, Texas; Salt Lake City\, Utah; Seattle\, Washington; and Los Cabos\, Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large\, publicly traded corporations to small businesses\, individuals and entrepreneurs.\n\nEvent info: \n\nADDRESS: One South Church Avenue\, Suite 1500\, Tucson AZ 85701\nPARKING: street parking available or underground garage parking (the entrance is on the northeast corner of Congress and Church)\, which can be validated.\n\nThe fourth Thursday of the month\, members and nonmembers alike are invited to a member hosted cocktail reception. This event showcases the hosts’ work-space and projects while providing attendees a fun and informal way to make new connections and catch up with old friends. The host provides food and drinks for about 30-50 MPA and non-MPA members.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/cocktails-connections-2022-05-26/
LOCATION:Snell & Wilmer\, One South Church Avenue\, Suite 1500\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220523T232356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T222334Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn with SAHBA - Tucson Regional Water Update: Separating Fact from Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow MPA & SAHBA Members to learn about the status of our most precious resource\, water. We’ve all read the headlines\, now more than ever it is important to hear from experts in order to separate fact from fiction. This program is designed specifically for our members to hear about where we stand as a region. You’ll learn how we can secure our water future through acquisition\, conservation all while promoting growth and encouraging economic development. \nAttendees will be hearing from CAP Board Member\, Mark Taylor\, Arizona State Representative and local multifamily housing developer Morgan Abraham\, Assistant Tucson City Manager and former City of Tucson Water Director Tim Thomure as well as Bob Bambauer with Sunbelt Holdings\, an Arizona development firm that operates in Maricopa\, Pinal and Pima Counties. \nThe lunch will begin with an opening and overview from Rory Juneman\, member of the City of Tucson’s Citizen Water Advisory Committee and will proceed with a 10 minute presentation from each expert and will then open up to a robust conversation between the panelists and attendees. \nTickets are available to MPA and SAHBA Members at $75 each\, which includes lunch. Non-member tickets are also available at $100 each. \nRelationship building + Registration: 11:00am-11:30am \nLunch + Program: 11:30am-1:00pm \nPlease send all inquiries to Executive Director\, Allyson Solomon.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/lunch-and-learn-june-2022/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20201202T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T190523Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Virtual Public Policy Committee - Town of Sahuarita Code updates
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month we will be receiving a presentation from Anna Casadei\, Planning and Building Director for the Town of Sahuarita on current and upcoming code\, process and staffing changes taking place at the Town. \nThis meeting is open to ALL MPA Members. The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of\, to those who have registered.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2022-06-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220714T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220705T170238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T171625Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Membership Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Committee is a mix of Board Members and MPA Members who help attract new members and assist in recruitment\, retention\, and membership specific events. Do you want to be involved in this Committee? Contact MPA staff!
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/membership-committee-2022-14-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20201202T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T184744Z
UID:15570-1658836800-1658840400@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee - Stakeholder Discussion: Town of Sahuarita Code updates and Town of Marana Impact Fees
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month we will be receiving a presentation from Anna Casadei\, Planning and Building Director for the Town of Sahuarita on current and upcoming code\, process and staffing changes taking place at the Town.The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of July 26th to those who have registered. You must register to attend.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2022-07-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20201202T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T204248Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee -Town of Sahuarita Code Amendments
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month we will be receiving a presentation from Anna Casadei\, Planning and Building Director for the Town of Sahuarita on current and upcoming code\, process and staffing changes taking place at the Town.The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of August 23rd to those who have registered. You must register to attend.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2022-08-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220616T195511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T170630Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails & Connections - JKaiser Workspaces
DESCRIPTION:JKaiser Workspaces is an award-winning commercial furnishings and interior design firm with an international portfolio of exceptional spaces created for world class organizations. As a 2019 and 2020 inc5000 honoree\, JKaiser is one of the country’s fastest scaling businesses\, specializing in furnishing new construction projects and assisting clients in long term growth strategies including modular furniture solutions\, space planning for flexibility\, defining company culture through intentional design\, and consulting on healthy workplace strategies. \nEvent info:  \nADDRESS: 40 East Congress Suite 102 \nPARKING: street parking available or nearby parking at Pennington Garage \nThe fourth Thursday of the month\, members and nonmembers alike are invited to a member hosted cocktail reception. This event showcases the hosts’ workspace and projects while providing attendees a fun and informal way to make new connections and catch up with old friends. The host provides food and drinks for about 30-50 MPA and non-MPA members.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/cocktails-connections-2022-08-25/
LOCATION:JKaiser Workspaces\, 40 E. Congress\, Ste. 102\, Tucson\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220809T201919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T233734Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Lunch and Learn with ABA & SAHBA - Regional Development Update
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! \nMPA\, ABA and SAHBA invite you to join us and our Members as we hear from the City of Tucson’s Assistant Town Manager and interim Director of PDSD\, Tim Thomure\, Pima County’s Director of DSD\, Carla Blackwell\, Tucson Water Director\, John Kimec and Pima County’s Wastewater Director\, Jackson Jenkins. This panel of leaders will discuss current development activity in the City and County\, how the two departments are collaborating and how the future of development in our region will be shaped by new water and wastewater policies. \nRelationship building + Registration: 11:00am-11:30am \nLunch + Program: 11:30am-1:00pm \nPlease send all inquiries to Executive Director\, Allyson Solomon.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/lunch-and-learn-september-2022/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20201202T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T205221Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee - Tucson Water Development Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues. \nThis month we will be receiving a presentation from Tucson Water\, providing us more information on 5 proposed policies staff was directed to research and draft by the Mayor and Council. These policies will be going back before the Mayor and Council for direction in October. You can access the proposed policies HERE. MPA has been working with Tucson Water and our members to provide feedback and illuminate any outstanding potentially negative impacts to the development industry.The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of September 27th to those who have registered. You must register to attend.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2022-09-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220617T163107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T182958Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Immersion - Course 1
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URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/fall-2022-immersion-course-1/
LOCATION:Sunbelt Holdings\, 44 E Broadway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220616T201211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T190122Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Topgolf with Top Officials
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URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/2022-topgolf-with-top-officials/
LOCATION:Topgolf\, 4050 W Costco Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220617T163107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T224226Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Immersion - Course 2
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URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/fall-2022-immersion-course-2/
LOCATION:Sunbelt Holdings\, 44 E Broadway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20201202T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T193314Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee - City of Tucson Infill Incentive District
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month we will be receiving a presentation on the proposed update to the City’s Infill Incentive District\, a development and economic development tool that is up for renewal by the Mayor and Council.The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of October 25th to those who have registered. You must register to attend.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2022-10-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220617T163107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T201755Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Immersion - Course 3
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URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/fall-2022-immersion-course-3/
LOCATION:Sunbelt Holdings\, 44 E Broadway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20221103T202451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T162412Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails & Connections/Holiday Edition - The Planning Center
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Holiday Season with The Planning Center! As a Tucson small business\, they want to support and celebrate  fellow local businesses. Therefore\, they’ve chosen a 4th Avenue classic\, The Shanty\, as their location\, with catering by the ever-popular and fabulous Roma Imports. \nWe can’t wait to see you Thursday\, November 17th\, from 4-8pm! The Shanty is at 401 E. 9th Street\, on the NE corner of 4th Ave and 9th. If you cannot find street parking\, Centro Garage is just on the other side of the underpass. Please note\, per The Shanty’s policy\, this is a 21 and over event. Questions? Email info@azplanningcenter.com\, or call at (520) 623-6146.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/cocktails-connections-2022-11-17/
LOCATION:The Shanty\, 401 E. 9th Street\, Tucson\, 85705
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221118T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220617T163107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T205641Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Immersion - Course 4
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URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/fall-2022-immersion-course-4/
LOCATION:Sunbelt Holdings\, 44 E Broadway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20201202T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T174002Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee - Town of Marana Impact Fee 5 year update
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month we will be receiving a presentation on the proposed impact fees associated with the Town of Marana’s 5 year update. Last passed in 2017\, the Town in proposing increases to their fees incurred by those developing in the Town. A new change to note is the proposed addition of park fees to non-residential uses.The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of November 22nd to those who have registered. You must register to attend.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2022-11-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20220617T163107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T170906Z
UID:16494-1669982400-1670002200@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Immersion - Course 5
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/fall-2022-immersion-course-5/
LOCATION:Sunbelt Holdings\, 44 E Broadway Blvd.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20221103T204551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T165208Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Looking Over the Horizon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Lunch and Learn of 2022! At next week’s program\, we will address what is on everyone’s mind as we transition from 2022 into 2023\, the condition of Southern Arizona’s Real Estate market. In addition to a brief recap of what has occurred this year in the non-single family residential market\, experts in the fields of finical\, development and brokerage will provide their perspective on what the future holds. While they have all said they do not have a crystal ball\, history shows their previous predictions to be quite accurate!Our panel of experts you will be hearing predictions from include:\n-Kevin Prouty of CBRE\, VP Debt and Structured Finance-RaeLyn Harrison of Fairfield Homes\, COO-Art Wadlund of Institutional Property Advisors\, Senior Managing Director\n-George C Larsen\, CCIM of Larsen Baker LLC\, Co-FounderWe only have 100 spots available\, and our last two Lunch & Learn events sold out\, so please register early! \nRelationship building + Registration: 11:00am-11:30am \nLunch + Program: 11:30am-1:00pm \nPlease send all inquiries to Executive Director\, Allyson Solomon.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/lunch-and-learn-december-14-2022/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230118T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20221227T191416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T220715Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Membership Breakfast - Legislative Update
DESCRIPTION:Every other month\, MPA hosts a breakfast open to members and future members. These informative and educational breakfasts can be presentations\, panel discussions\, debates or forums. Topics cover relevant issues of interest to our community\, as they relate to the land use and development industry. \nJoin us for our first program of 2023\, a peek into the burgeoning 56th regular legislative session. The election results of 2022 bring with them many changes\, not just in those serving. With a new Governor comes new priorities for this legislative session and the state of Arizona. Governor Hobbs has wasted no time making her priorities clear\, as have many other newly and also reinstated state elected officials.We invite you to join us for a virtual (as session is in) presentation by Representative Andres Cano and lobbyist Michael Racy\, both working hard at the Capitol to represent the interests of Southern Arizona.Representative Cano has been a leader in matter of water scarcity and allocation and will continue to work on legislation pertaining to this finite resource. He will present on this as well as other impactful issues and bills he is working on this session.Mr. Racy\, has over thirty years’ experience representing clients in front of all levels of State\, Federal and local Government\, represents a broad range of public and private clients with specialty in real estate development\, permitting\, transportation\, aviation\, taxation\, education\, local governments and budgeting. He will be presenting on newly introduced bills impacting the local and state development communities and what the potential impact these bills would have on the industry.The program begins promptly at 8am January 18th\, 2023. This presentation is open to both Members and non-members alike\, with registration ending on January 17th at 5pm. A link to join the presentation will be sent to those who have registered.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/monthly-membership-breakfast-2023-jan-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20230123T193725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T181655Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee - City of Tucson Land Use Code Amendments
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues. \nThis month we will be receiving a presentation by Dan Bursik on the proposed Land Use Code Amendments going first before the City’s Planning Commission on 1/25 and ultimately the Mayor and Council for approval. \nInformation on the proposed code changes may be found here:\nhttps://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/pdsd/projects/Code_Updates/Proposed_Code_Updates_Summary_December_2022_web.pdf\nThe link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of January 24th to those who have registered. You must register to attend. Only MPA Members can register for this meeting. 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2023-1-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20230131T204413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T175328Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Lunch and Learn - City of Tucson Permitting 101
DESCRIPTION:This luncheon will provide attendees a thorough understanding of the permitting process in the City of Tucson as well as acquainting them with the new online permitting platform\, Tucson Development Center Online. While no major transition is easy\, in collaboration with the City\, we hope to make it as painless as possible\, by keeping the lines of communication between the public and private sector open.\n\n\nA panel of experts from the City’s various permit review departments has been assembled\, ensuring each stage of the review process is thoroughly explained to attendees and all questions can be answered. This will be an interactive lunch\, allowing attendees to ask questions\, receive advice and seek solutions to issues they are facing.\n\nRegistration + Lunch: 11:00am-11:30am \nProgram: 11:30am-1:00pm \nPlease send all inquiries to Executive Director\, Allyson Solomon. \n 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/lunch-and-learn-february-15-2023/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230315T093000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20230221T211305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T175911Z
UID:17509-1678867200-1678872600@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Membership Breakfast - What's New at the Town of Sahuarita
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first in person\, but second breakfast presentation of 2023. Over the course of the year\, MPA will be hosting 6 breakfast presentations to provide you with updates from each of the 5 local jurisdictions in Southern Arizona\, along with a sate legislative preview. The goal of these breakfast presentations is to provide you the most recent development and economic development information along with connecting you to the jurisdictions senior staff.We are excited to partner with the Town of Sahuarita as our first jurisdictional update of 2023. Victor Gonzales\, Economic Development and Public affairs Director\, and Anna Casadei\, Planning and Building Director\, will be our presenters. If you or your company has done work in Sahuarita\, there is a good chance these two were involved. Both are very knowledgeable and helpful\, it is always a pleasure to hear them present.Learn more about both Victor and Anna below: \nAs the Economic Development and Public Affairs Director for the Town of Sahuarita\, Mr. Gonzalez provides leadership and coordinates the efforts for the Town’s economic\, marketing and place-making strategies as well as establishing programming for small businesses. Additionally\, Mr. Gonzalez is responsible for the Town’s Public Affairs and Communications activities. Mr. Gonzalez’s economic development experience spans over 20 years having worked in Douglas\, Flagstaff\, Yuma and Gilbert. He is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD); a graduate of the University of Arizona\, B.S. Regional Development; and successfully completed the Economic Development Institute sponsored by the University of Oklahoma.Anna Casadei\, AICP\, is the Planning and Building Director for the Town of Sahuarita\, where she has served in various roles since 2008. Anna graduated from the University of Michigan in 2003 before moving to Albuquerque where she worked for the City of Albuquerque Planning Department from 2004 to 2008. What Anna enjoys most about her job is problem-solving and collaboratively seeking win-win solutions to development issues. She has volunteered with the City of Tucson Planning Commission\, the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association\, Boy Scout Troop 772\, and at various bicycling events. Anna is the proud mother of a 17-year-old son with a strong passion for cycling\, and she spends many weekends at bike races supporting him and his teammates.Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 AM\, buffet style. The program begins promptly at 8:30 AM and will run until 9:30 AM. This presentation is open to both Members and non-members alike\, with registration ending on March 14th at 5pm.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/membership-breakfast-2023-march-15/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20230221T213814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T173903Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee - Pima County RWRD
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month we will be receiving a presentation by Kent McRae\, Sanitary Engineering Manager with Pima County’s RWRD\, on the proposed ordinance changes impacting sanitary sewer systems. You may review the most recent version of the proposed ordinance HERE.The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of March 28th to those who have registered. You must register to attend.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2023-3-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20230221T205657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T184628Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn - Regional Transportation
DESCRIPTION:Where are we going? How do we get there? The Roadmap to Collaborative Regional Transportation \nProvide a look back at some of Southern Arizona’s historical transportation planning challenges\, how communities are now directly and indirectly affected\, and what state\, regional\, and local transportation authorities are doing to better meet future needs. \nJoin MPA and ATB Members for a informative discussion and presentation by: \nTed Maxwell\, President of SALC\, Arizona State Transportation Board Member \nTom McGovern\, Chair\, Citizen’s Advisory Committee RTA \nJim DeGrood\, City of Tucson\, Prop 411 \nRegistration + Lunch: 11:00am-11:30am \nProgram: 11:30am-1:00pm \n 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/lunch-and-learn-april-19-2023/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T091712
CREATED:20230221T213814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T201420Z
UID:17517-1682424000-1682427600@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This meeting is open to ALL MPA Members. The link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of\, to those who have registered.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2023-04-25/
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