Elevate and ignite South Tucson Entrepreneurs
Providing branding, marketing, and digital tools to help local businesses grow and sustain their impact.
About the Program
Elevate & Ignite: South Tucson Entrepreneurs is a dynamic initiative designed to empower local businesses with the branding, marketing, and digital tools they need to grow and establish a lasting presence in the community. Through a series of interactive workshops, businesses will gain:
- A custom logo that represents their brand identity.
- A landing page to showcase their essential business information.
- Professionally designed business cards or promotional brochures to enhance their visibility.
- Nopalito Network, in partnership with the City of South Tucson, is dedicated to fostering economic growth and strengthening our vibrant community.
Why South Tucson?
South Tucson is a unique, culturally rich community with a deep history rooted in Indigenous and Chicano traditions. However, economic challenges have limited resources available to local businesses. Elevate & Ignite aims to bridge this gap by providing practical solutions that create visibility and sustainability.
- Strengthen your brand identity and market presence.
- Gain professional branding materials at no cost to you.
- Network with other South Tucson businesses and build a support system.
- Present your business to the City of South Tucson Mayor & Council.
CORE OFFERINGS
Workshop 1: Branding & Logo Creation
Participants will work closely with design experts to create a professional logo that truly represents their business.
Workshop 2: Website & Digital Presence
Businesses will develop a landing page that captures their story and engages their audience.
Workshop 3: Marketing Materials & Presentation
Participants will receive business cards or brochures and prepare to present their progress to city leadership.
Meet the team
Led by Nicolette Gomez, founder of Nopalito Network, this program brings years of experience in branding and design, combined with a passion for uplifting South Tucson businesses.
Hilda
Program Assistant
Mario
Program Intern
Niko
Program Lead
Supported by
We are proud to have the Arts Foundation for Southern Arizona as our generous sponsor. Their support allows us to provide these valuable resources to South Tucson businesses, helping to nurture creativity, sustainability, and growth within our community.
