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Discover a space where creativity thrives, education empowers, and possibilities come to life. At the Southern Arizona Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (SATEC), our events connect entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators with valuable resources and opportunities for growth. From impactful seminars to hands-on workshops, SATEC events provide the tools and community to help you achieve your goals. Join us and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.
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Past SATEC Events Recap

The Southern Arizona Technology and Entrepreneurship Center (SATEC) is hosting impactful events, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators to explore strategies for growth and innovation.

SATEC Juntos B2B expo

On May 6, 2025, the Southern Arizona Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (SATEC) hosted its inaugural Juntos B2B Expo, drawing over 85 registrants for a dynamic day of connection and collaboration. The event featured 13 diverse exhibitors, a high-energy speed networking session, and a powerful keynote from Melody Lewis that emphasized the value of relationships in growing a business. Attendees explored SATEC’s business incubation and prototyping services and engaged with PCC’s Applied Tech, Manufacturing, and IT programs. With strong participation from students, faculty, and community members, and generous hospitality from El Brunch Bistro & La Estrella Bakery, the expo showcased SATEC’s commitment to building an inclusive, thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.  See comments below:

“What a great event! SATEC delivered beyond expectations—I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but they really came through. It wasn’t just another marketing event. This was about building community and supporting entrepreneurship.”
— Thomas Schwieters, Chief Technologist | BC Automation

“Best networking expo ever—at least in Tucson! I've been to a lot of events, and SATEC's got it down. Come by, build your business. This is the place to do it!”
— Gavin Gigstad, Founder & CEO | Gigstride Corporation

“I made valuable connections and discovered local businesses I didn’t even know were in Tucson. The keynote speaker was excellent. I highly recommend visiting SATEC to see the great work happening there.”
— Jennifer Yamnitz, ADance Marketing

 

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Satec AI entrepreneurship Fireside chat

SATEC's Fireside Chat with Breathe Easy Auto on 3/7/25 had over 10 participants and learned about real world entrepreneur experiences, solutions, financial preparedness, smart & strategic relationships, timing, networking and adaptability is key in a fast changing industry.

Impact & Inspiration:
Identified a gap in the auto industry for women
Built a business on integrity, fairness & expertise
Proved that solving real problems leads to lasting success

 

SATEC's Open House on 2/25/25, was a smashing success with over 50+ students, faculty, staff and partners in attendance learning about SATEC and support for their entrepreneur and prototyping journey.  

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Barriers to Growth - From Vision to Execution

Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Azurite Conference Room, PCC Downtown Campus - 1255 N Stone Ave

This insightful workshop, led by Dr. Donna Hover, CEO of Leaders Laboratory and Founder of Mighty Underdogs, focused on helping businesses overcome common barriers to growth. With over 35 years of experience and a legacy of mentoring more than 50,000 executives, Dr. Hover shared tools and strategies to help leadership teams achieve sustainable success.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Identifying leadership opportunities as businesses scale.
  • Effective delegation, prioritization, and feedback strategies.
  • Workflow tools and systems for accessibility.
  • Adapting structures and systems for team expansion.
  • Integrating networks and market dynamics for growth.

Attendees left with actionable insights to navigate growth challenges and align their teams for success.

Barriers to Growth – From Vision to Execution Event
Barriers to Growth – From Vision to Execution Event
Barriers to Growth – From Vision to Execution Event

Rise Above the Noise

Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: SATEC Business Incubator Room 370, Building M

This transformative workshop, led by Greg Moyer, CEO & Founder of The Inventive Guild™, provided cutting-edge strategies for driving innovation and tackling challenges in uncertain times. With over 25 years of experience and a history of generating $5.5 billion in revenue for top companies, Greg shared his proven methodologies for inventive thinking.

Key Takeaways:

  • Front-loading the innovation process for faster, more efficient execution.
  • Techniques to develop impactful ideas at the right time.
  • Increasing Implementation efficiency by 500%.

Participants learned how to identify new opportunities for growth and innovate effectively in today's competitive market.

Rise Above the Noise Event
Rise Above the Noise Event
Rise Above the Noise Event
Rise Above the Noise Event
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Bonus for Attendees

All participants from both events received a complimentary 7-part audio and PDF series titled Becoming Distraction-Proof, designed to enhance focus and productivity.

Stay Connected for Future Events!

Keep an eye out for more opportunities to learn, network, and grow with SATEC. For inquiries, reach out to us at PCC-SATEC@pima.edu or contact Lydia Kennedy, SATEC Manager, at lkkennedy@pima.edu.