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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20250618T182708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T131527Z
UID:20325-1752224400-1752228000@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Golf Tournament Committee
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA’s Colf Committee\, Chaired by Greg Mohl of Sunbelt Holdings. This fun and dynamic Committee is a great opportunity to get connected with other Members and lend your ideas and assistance in raising funds for our immersion program. \nInterested in joining the Committee? Just click on the RSVP button below\, we look forward to seeing you and collaborating on this exciting event! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/golf-tournament-committee-copy-3/
LOCATION:Psomas\, 1745 East River Road ste 245\, Tucson\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250627T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250627T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T202816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T205610Z
UID:19647-1751010300-1751014800@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, 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. This event typically draws 80-120 attendees and is an ideal way to interact with community leaders\, elected officials and colleagues. \nTown of Marana Mayor\, John Post and Manger\, Terry Rozema will provide MPA Members with a development and economic development update. There are some BIG and exciting things happening in Marana\, especially their downtown. This is an update you won’t want to miss! \n  \nBreakfast & Networking 7:45-8:15 \nProgram 8:15-9:00
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/membership-breakfast-2025-june/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T213336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T204816Z
UID:19663-1750766400-1750770000@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:  \n \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. \nOur June presentation will be given by Mark Holden of Pima County Development Services. He will provide Members with a presentation of the County’s general plan update: Pima Prospers. \nThis meeting is open to ALL MPA Members: \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/smw-hhav-nfa\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 304-774-5087‬ PIN: ‪702 363 178‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/smw-hhav-nfa?pin=1656544257178
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-june-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20250618T182529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T131412Z
UID:20323-1750410000-1750413600@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Golf Tournament Committee
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA’s Colf Committee\, Chaired by Greg Mohl of Sunbelt Holdings. This fun and dynamic Committee is a great opportunity to get connected with other Members and lend your ideas and assistance in raising funds for our immersion program. \nInterested in joining the Committee? Just click on the RSVP button below\, we look forward to seeing you and collaborating on this exciting event! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/golf-tournament-committee-copy/
LOCATION:Psomas\, 1745 East River Road ste 245\, Tucson\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T213159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T184350Z
UID:19662-1748347200-1748350800@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:  \n \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. Our May presentation will be given by Mark Holden of Pima County Development Services. He will provide Members with a presentation of the County’s general plan update: Pima Prospers.  \nThis meeting is open to ALL MPA Members: \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/smw-hhav-nfa\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 304-774-5087‬ PIN: ‪702 363 178‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/smw-hhav-nfa?pin=1656544257178
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-may-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250523T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250523T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T202802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T152921Z
UID:19646-1747986300-1747990800@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, 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. This event typically draws 80-120 attendees and is an ideal way to interact with community leaders\, elected officials and colleagues. \nLobbyist and MPA Board Member\, Michael Racy will provide a summary of the legislative session\, discussing what passed and was signed or vetoed by the Governor. He will place a special emphasis on issues of interest to MPA members\, including but not limited to business regulation\, taxation\, land use housing\, water education\, elections and others. \nBreakfast & Networking 7:45-8:15 \nProgram 8:15-9:00
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/membership-breakfast-2025-may/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250521T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20250518T232941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T162427Z
UID:20217-1747827000-1747832400@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:MPA's Quarterly Pima County Stakeholer's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join MPA Members and Pima County Leadership for in depth discussions on items impacting the land use and development industry. MPA hosts quarterly meetings with Pima County Departemnt heads to discuss current and upcoming policy items relating to and of interest to our Membership. \nTo attend\, you must RSVP as space is limited\, this meeting is open to any MPA Members. Meeting will take place at the Pima County Development Services Building\, basement room C. This meeting is offered in a hybrid format\, please select your prefrence at RSVP. \n  \nLunch graciously provided by:
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/mpas-quarterly-pima-county-stakeholers-meeting/
LOCATION:Pima County Deveopment Services\, 201 N. Stone Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20240110T214913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T185140Z
UID:18767-1746194400-1746203400@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Kind of a BIG Dill: MPA's 2025 Pickleball + Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/kind-of-a-big-dill-mpas-2025-pickleball-tournament/
LOCATION:Tucson Racquet Club\, 4001 N Country Club Rd\, Tucson\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T213028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T215128Z
UID:19661-1745323200-1745326800@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:  \n \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. \nOur April meating will focus on an update from Eric Shepp\, Director of Pima County’s Flood Control District. Eric will be reviewing the proposed changes to the County’s Hydrologic Modeling policy and implementation plan. MPA and our Members have been working with staff on this ammednment over the course of the last 12 months. This proposed update changes the methodolgy of how future anticipated rainfall is measured. The result of the change in methadology dictates infrastructure needs for both residential and non-residentail developments\, potentially adding costs and reducing the developable area of projects in Pima County. \nThis meeting is open to ALL MPA Members: \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/smw-hhav-nfa\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 304-774-5087‬ PIN: ‪702 363 178‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/smw-hhav-nfa?pin=1656544257178
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-april-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T205118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T191204Z
UID:19651-1744995600-1745008200@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to this year’s winners & honorees! \n 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/common-ground-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Hacienda Del Sol\, 5501 N Hacienda Del Sol Rd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85718
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250328T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250328T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T202629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T181304Z
UID:19645-1743147900-1743152400@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, 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. This event typically draws 50-100 attendees and is an ideal way to interact with community leaders\, elected officials and colleagues. \n  \nThank you to our March Breakfast Sponsor: \n \n  \nBreakfast & Relationship Building: 7:45-8:15 \nPresentation: 8:15-9:00 \nMosaic Quarter: An Economic Engine Fueled by the Power of Public + Private Partnerships \n 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/membership-breakfast-2025-march/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T212842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T212942Z
UID:19660-1742904000-1742907600@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:  \n \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 meeting is open to ALL MPA Members: \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/smw-hhav-nfa\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 304-774-5087‬ PIN: ‪702 363 178‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/smw-hhav-nfa?pin=1656544257178
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-march-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250228T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250228T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T202305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T220757Z
UID:19644-1740728700-1740733200@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, 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. This event typically draws 80-120 attendees and is an ideal way to interact with community leaders\, elected officials and colleagues. \n  \nRelationship Building & Breakfast: 7:45-8:15AM \nPresentation\, Q & A: 8:15-9:00AM \n  \nOur February Breakfast presentation will be provided by Heath Vescovi-Chiordi\, Director of Economic Development for Pima County. Heath will be reviewing the County’s draft comprehensive plan\, focusing on the County’s efforts to expand upon their Economic Development strategies as outlined in the draft plan. \nThe Pima County Comprehensive Plan 2015 update\, Pima Prospers\, addressed sustaining and\nadvancing the county forward in three key areas: economic development and growth\,\nenvironmental conservation\, and community health and well-being\, encompassing individuals\,\nfamilies\, neighborhoods\, and the multi-national community. Pima Prospers celebrates and\ncapitalizes on the county’s unique diversity\, culture\, arts\, and natural beauty\, while supporting and protecting growth and prosperity for all county residents\, present and future. And it is these exceptional and irreplaceable natural\, cultural\, and heritage attributes that contribute and bring value to growth and prosperity in the county. The Pima Prospers 2025 update has a ten- to twenty-year planning horizon. The update identifies future construction\, facilities\, and infrastructure needs.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/membership-breakfast-2024-february/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T212521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T215219Z
UID:19658-1740484800-1740488400@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:  \n \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. \n  \nOur February meeting will include a presentation from Milini Simms\, Principal Planner at the Town of Oro Valley. Milini will provide an update on OV’s Path Forward\, the Town of Oro Valley’s next 10-year plan. Over the past year\, residents shared the ideas and expectations for the Town’s future. Now we need your help to help craft goals\, policies and actions. The purpose of this presentation is to inform the group about OV’s Path Forward and ways you can make sure your voice is heard. \nThis meeting is open to ALL MPA Members: \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/smw-hhav-nfa\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 304-774-5087‬ PIN: ‪702 363 178‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/smw-hhav-nfa?pin=1656544257178
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-feb-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T212428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T000649Z
UID:19656-1738065600-1738069200@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\n\n\n\nJoin MPA Members for an informative and interactive presentation by Micahel Racy\, of Racy Associates. Mr. Racy will dive into the politics at play as we head into the 2025 legislative session\, providing valuable insight and predictions of state and federal policies impacting the land use and development industry in Arizona\, focusing on Pima County.A little more about Mr. Racy: \nMichael Racy heads the lobbying and government relations firm of Racy Associates\, Inc.\, a Tucson based public policy and government relations firm representing private and public clients before all levels of government. Mr. Racy has over 30 years’ experience in the government relations field and represents a broad range of southern Arizona based businesses and public entities as well as numerous state and national corporations and associations. In front of the Arizona State Legislature\, Mr. Racy and his firm has been the primary lobbyist on a diverse range of issues including redistribution of sales and gas tax\, transportation\, business taxation\, aviation\, budget and many many others.Additionally\, the firm maintains a significant practice in real estate development and represents a number of master planned communities and commercial developments and developers in southern and central Arizona. Our representation includes full consultation through the entitlement process\, Specific Plan creation\, Development Agreement and Community Facility District negotiations. \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is open to ALL MPA Members: \nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/smw-hhav-nfa\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 304-774-5087‬ PIN: ‪702 363 178‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/smw-hhav-nfa?pin=1656544257178
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-jan-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20241202T201036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T002042Z
UID:19638-1737705600-1737709200@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Monthly\, 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. This event typically draws 100 attendees and is an ideal way to interact with community leaders\, elected officials and colleagues. \n  \nJurisdictions throughout Southern Arizona are facing housing challenges\, such as affordability and diversifying housing options. Although the challenges facing the greater Tucson region are similar\, the methods to address them differ between the county\, city\, and surrounding suburbs. Join panelists from Pima County\, City of Tucson\, Town of Marana\, Town of Oro Valley\, and the Town of Sahuarita to dive into the nuances each jurisdiction is facing and their tailored approaches to address these challenges.Participants:Koren Manning\, Interim Director\, City of Tucson Planning and Development ServicesChris Poirier\, Deputy Director\, Pima County Development ServicesJason Angell\, Development Services Director\, Town of MaranaAnna Casadei\, Community Development Director\, Town of SahuaritaMilini Simms\, Long Range Principal Planner\, Town of Oro Valley
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/membership-breakfast-2024-january/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20240302T173059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T215244Z
UID:18918-1734436800-1734440400@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:At November’s meeting we will be reviewing and discussing Pima County’s impact fee update. The County will present the draft LUA & IIP that has been prepared\, ans answer any questions our Members may have. Through collaboration with the County and their consultant\, Psomas\, a commitment to phase in the proposed increases will occur over a 3 year period.  Have one you would like us to cover? Just let us know and we will make sure to include it in our update! \n\n  \nPublic Policy Committee\nTuesday\, November 26 · 12:00 – 1:00pm\nTime zone: America/Phoenix\nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/smw-hhav-nfa\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 304-774-5087‬ PIN: ‪702 363 178‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/smw-hhav-nfa?pin=1656544257178
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2024-24-9-2024-12-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20231031T191254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T194653Z
UID:18447-1731600000-1731614400@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Party 2024 - The Planning Center & MPA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/holiday-party-2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Historic Chase Bank Building\, 2 E. Congress St.\, Suite 600\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20231221T185753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T174157Z
UID:18757-1729782000-1729789200@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Topgolf with Top Officials
DESCRIPTION:  \nVIP Reception hosted by: \n \n 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/topgolf-with-top-officials-2024/
LOCATION:Topgolf\, 4050 W Costco Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20231211T204941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T152316Z
UID:18692-1727263800-1727269200@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nEach Lunch & Learn event will be an in depth\, informative panel style presentation and discussion on a timely and relevant topic to the land use and development industry. These events will be presented in partnership with another organization\, providing greater opportunity for relationship building and expanding the access of information we are able to provide our Members with. \nJoin us for an update covering the RTA plan\, a 20 year transportation plan with $2.1 billion of local project funding\, expiring in June of 2026. Our presentation\, delivered by Steve Huffman\, Community Affairs Director for PAG & RTA will cover the success of the current plan\, as well as the state of the RTA Next plan. There will be much to discuss\, as a special meeting of the RTA Board will take place on September 5th\, in consideration of plan adoption\, which will ultimaely go beofre the voters of Pima County for approval. \nTimeline: \nRegistration/Networking: 11:30am-12:00pm \nProgram: 12:00pm-1:00pm \n  \nProgramming and discussion brought to you in partnership by: \n  \n \n  \n& \n 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/lunch-and-learn-sept-25-2024/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20231221T185430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T205217Z
UID:18755-1723107600-1723114800@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Grand opening of Ari on 4th
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nJoin us as we celebrate the grand oppening of Ari on 4th \nHosted by the Opus Group &  Bridge Investment Group \n  \n \n                   \nWe invite you to a morning of fun and celebration\, featuring food and refrshments from local 4th avenue merchants as well as enterntainment provided by local vendors.  We will kick off the grand oppening with speeches from Opus Group Leadership\, Bridge Investment Group and our guest of honor\, Mayor Regina Romero\, with a ribbon cutting to promptly follow at 9:15am \n  \nLimited grage parking available\, we invite you to take advantage of the convient location of Ari on 4th and hop on the Sunlink for a unique experience
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/arion4th/
LOCATION:Ari on 4th\, 211 N. 4th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240807T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20240726T175925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T135440Z
UID:19272-1723046400-1723051800@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:immersion Committee Kick-off
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin fellow immersion alumn for happy hour as we form our committee and help us grow the program. Alumni are invited to a casual evening of drinks\, food and conversation to re-connect with past cohort friends and make new ones. We are looking for 15-20 alumn who are wantning to continue expanding their professional development and networks by serving on the immersion Committee. This committee will assist in developing out future immersion courses as well as adding new alumni focused events such as “deep dive” days and future happy hours. \nGraciously hoested by: \n  \n \n           \n  \n  \n  \n*Must be an alumni of MPA’s immersion program to attend*
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/immersion-kick-off/
LOCATION:The Eddy Hotel\, 4626 N Campbell Ave\, Tucson\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240717T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240717T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20240702T175955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T203816Z
UID:19211-1721233800-1721239200@mpaaz.org
SUMMARY:Member2Member Event
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nOur Board of Directors invites you to join them and other MPA Members for an evening of fun and food\, hosted at the Eddy hotel! \nThis is your opportunity to engage with MPA\, to learn more about what the organization’s goals are for the coming year. Like all MPA event’s this is a great way to expand your network and meet other industry Members who can help you connect and grown in Southern Arizona.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/member2member-event/
LOCATION:The Eddy Hotel\, 4626 N Campbell Ave\, Tucson\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20240302T173059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T162251Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will be provided an update on the public policy items MPA and it’s members are currently working on\, as well as policy items that are on the horizon. \n\nThere will be no meeting in the month of June\, as we are taking one month off for summer holiday.\n  \nLink to attend virtual meeting: Public Policy Committee\nWednesday\, May 22 · 12:00 – 1:00pm\nTime zone: America/Phoenix\nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/smw-hhav-nfa\nOr dial: ‪(MX) +52 55 8421 0898‬ PIN: ‪165 654 425 7178‬#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/smw-hhav-nfa?pin=1656544257178
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2024-26-3-2024-06-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240619T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
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SUMMARY:Legislative Update
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/lunch-and-learn-july-17-2024/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20231221T185119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T214532Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Common Ground Awards
DESCRIPTION:These awards\, presented at our annual ceremony\, 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. \n  \nCongratulations to this year’s winners and honorees\, who have all gone above and beyond\, finding creative ways to tackle complex problems\, by collaborating and working together to the betterment of our region. \nPublic Service Honorees\nSharon Bronson\nSteve Kozachik\nSteve Solomon\nChuck Huckelberry\nMichael Ortega\n\n\nMPA’s Board of Director Honorees\nAlice Templeton\nDavid Ollanik\nPeter Dourlein\n\n\nAward of Distinction: City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department\nMan in the Maze Trails Park\nVistoso Highlands Redevelopment\nUA “Old Chem” Chemistry\nPatagonia Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements\nContinental Ranch Regional Pump Station Force Main Augmentation\nSol Block\, Sunshine Mile Solot Plaza Redevelopment\nEl Vado Food Forest\nSouth Houghton/North Fairgrounds Channel\nCorbett’s
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/2024-common-ground-awards/
LOCATION:The Fox Theatre\, 17W. Congress\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240417T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:  \nEach Lunch & Learn event is an informative presentation and discussion on a timely and relevant topic to the land use and development industry. This event is the perfect opportunity to expand your rolodex of fellow MPA Members while taking a break from your computer and bringing back some new knowledge to your water cooler catch-ups.  \nTimeline: \nRegistration/Networking: 11:30am-12:00pm \nProgram: 12:00pm-1:00pm \n*L & L’s are Member only events\, you can learn more about joining by emailing Allyson* \n  \nOur first Lunch & Learn of the year will be held in partnership with the AIA of Southern Arizona. This presentation will provide you with knowledge you need to take advantage of available grant and incentive programs. Going green can save you and your business money\, while also contributing to the conservation of our resources and long term sustainability of our community. \nOur presenters are Dan Maher\, of GLHN Architects and Engineers along Dre Thompson of the Tucson Independent Development Authority James McAdams of Tucson Water. Dan is passing on his own money saving knowledge that he has put into practice for the benefit of his company\, if he can do it\, so can you! \n  \nWe are excited to be hosting this panel in partnership with: \n 
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/lunch-and-learn-april-17-2024-2/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240320T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20231221T185010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T185957Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails\, Conversation & Connections
DESCRIPTION:This new event was created for those who want it all; cocktails\, connections and a little conversation! Each CCC starts with some cocktails\, followed by a casual\, informative 30-45 minute conversation with an industry expert and wraps up with an opportunity to make some new connections. Each ticket includes appetizers as well as a drink. \n  \nSchedule \n 3:30-4pm: Cocktails & Connections \n4-4:30pm: Conversation with Michael Racy \n4:30-5:30pm: Cocktails & Connections \n  \nJoin us on March 20th to hear a mid-session legislative update from Lobbyist Michael Racy\, President of Racy and Associates. A brief Bio is below: \nMichael Racy heads the lobbying and government relations firm of Racy Associates\, Inc.\, a Tucson based public policy and government relations firm representing private and public clients before all levels of government. Mr. Racy has over 30 years’ experience in the government relations field and represents a broad range of southern Arizona based businesses and public entities as well as numerous state and national corporations and associations. In front of the Arizona State Legislature\, Mr. Racy and his firm has been the primary lobbyist on a diverse range of issues including redistribution of sales and gas tax\, transportation\, business taxation\, aviation\, budget and many many others. \nAdditionally\, the firm maintains a significant practice in real estate development and represents a number of master planned communities and commercial developments and developers in southern and central Arizona. Our representation includes full consultation through the entitlement process\, Specific Plan creation\, Development Agreement and Community Facility District negotiations.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/happy-hour-event-20-march-2024/
LOCATION:The Eddy Hotel\, 4626 N Campbell Ave\, Tucson\, 85718\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20230221T213814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T194349Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Policy Committee - City of Tucson development fee increases
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will be provided an update on the public policy items MPA and it’s members are currently working on\, as well as policy items that are on the horizon. \nThis month’s Committee meeting will be focused on the proposed increases to development fees charged by the City of Tucson. PDSD leadership will begin with some background information on the proposed increases\, followed by  Q&A. You can access information on the proposed increases HERE \n  \nWe want to hear from you\, what challenges are you facing in developing\, and how can we help to make a positive IMPACT? \nThe link to join the meeting will be sent out the morning of January 23rd to those who have registered. You must register to be provided the meeting link.
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/public-policy-committee-2023-11-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20231220T093000
DTSTAMP:20260427T073055
CREATED:20230221T213542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T182947Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Breakfast - Town of Marana
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 20th\, from 8-9:30am @ the Coop for a presentation by the Town’s top leadership. Topics of discussion include\, but are not limited to: \n\n*Development and permit activity*Development code updates and changes*Transportation Master Plan*Economic development activity*Community and aquatic centerWe are excited to host our last event of the year with our friends and partners at the Town of Marana and you\, our MPA Members.\n\nRegistration/Breakfast: 8:00am-8:30am \nProgram: 8:30am-9:30am
URL:https://mpaaz.org/event/membership-breakfast-2023-december-20/
LOCATION:Culinary Dropout\, 2543 E Grant Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States
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