Industry association welcomes communications coordinator
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) announced that Andrea Ortega has joined the organization as a communications coordinator.
Ortega, a local native to the area, graduated from the University of Arizona and has a strong background in marketing, communications, event coordination, import/export knowledge and project management from her work in various organizations. These include the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Peace of Mind Events, Grupo GOCM, Tubac Golf Resort & Spa and the Tubac Chamber of Commerce where she completed one of her last roles as executive director.
Ortega is also involved with various organizations including Arizona Industry Fellows (part of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce) and the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation where she sits as an economic development advisor.
January 8, 2021
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas hired Andrea Ortega as its communications coordinator.
Ortega, a local native to the area, graduated from the University of Arizona and has a strong background in marketing, communications, event coordination, import/export knowledge and project management from her work in various organizations including the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Peace of Mind Events, Grupo GOCM, Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, and the Tubac Chamber of Commerce where she completed one of her last roles as executive director.
Additionally, Ortega is involved with various organizations including Arizona Industry Fellows (part of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce) and the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation where she sits as an Economic Development Advisor.
Arizona’s consistent pro-education track record
Restoring the partnership between businesses, workers, teachers associations, and educators is possible, and it must come to fruition for the sake of all Arizonans.
In 2018, Arizona’s education system came under national scrutiny following a statewide teacher strike that left many Arizona students out of school for weeks on end. I was one of those students, as were most of my peers who are now in college.
Lost in the constant criticism of our state’s education system are the great strides everyday citizens, leaders in industry and government, and voters have made in improving K-12 infrastructure.
Bill De La Rosa ’16 Named One of Arizona s 40 Under 40
Bill De La Rosa ’16 received a 40 Under 40 award in Arizona last week for his work on criminal justice initiatives and immigration advocacy.
Bill De La Rosa ’16
The award celebration, which was streamed live, was sponsored by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the
Arizona Daily Star.
De La Rosa is studying for his PhD at the University of Oxford in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, as a Clarendon scholar, and plans to obtain a law degree from Yale University. In his remarks at the event he said, As the son of two Mexican immigrants who sacrificed everything so I could pursue my dreams and be where I am today, my message to the community is to never lose hope, to always fight for what you believe in, and to never forget where you came from and the people who helped you along the way.
News Release
December 14, 2020
PHOENIX Governor Doug Ducey today announced the recipients of a competitive $1 million grant program allocated to chambers of commerce across the state to implement or expand initiatives that support small businesses and accelerate local economic recovery. The grant dollars come from the Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Response Grant Program, established last month by Governor Ducey.
“Arizona businesses have innovated and adjusted for months to operate safely while prioritizing public health,” said Governor Ducey. “Today’s grant funding will bring additional support to small businesses impacted by the pandemic, keep our economy moving forward, and help protect public health and safety. I’m grateful to all chambers of commerce and businesses across the state that support our workforce and protect Arizonans.”