The Office of Economic Initiatives coordinates the City’s economic development programs for the purpose of attracting jobs and investment to the City of Tucson. The Office of Economic Initiatives also offers local small business and entrepreneurial assistance and encourages regional workforce development efforts to foster a sustainable and diverse local economy.
General Assistance: (520) 837-4052
Small Business Assistance: (520) 837-4100
connecttucson@tucsonaz.gov
Barbra Coffee, CEcD, EDFP
Economic Initiatives Director
Kevin Burke, AICP
Economic Initiatives Deputy Director
Mike Czechowski, CEcD
Sr. Economic Initiatives Project Manager
Jaquelyne Vega
Economic Initiatives Project Manager
Alma V. Peralta
International Trade Specialist
Francisca Villegas
Small Business Program Manager
Narda Flores
Business Navigator
Chris Mazzarella
Economic Initiatives Project Manager
Gisselle Coronado
Business Navigator
Irene Messina
Executive Assistant