The Downtown Merchants & Retail Council is a group of active business members in Downtown Tucson that includes owners, operators and staff of retail, restaurants, shops, hotels, services, museums, theaters, bars and offices.

Meet the new Downtown Merchants & Retail Council co-chairs:

Chris Squires

Ten55 Brewing Company

Downtown Tucson Partnership Board of Directors

Krystal Popov

The L Offices

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0:00 | Welcome & Introductions

1:35 | Downtown Tucson Partnership Update

MAJOR TAKEAWAYS: DTP's new strategic plan has been approved and will be released soon.
DTP's Social Justice Committee has released the new Building a Downtown Tucson for Everyone grant program.
DTP has sold $52,000 worth of Downtown Tucson Gift Card gift cards in its first year (Dec 2020-Dec 2021). 100% of gift card funds go back to participating businesses. The universal gift card is easy to accept, free to participate, and it takes less than five minutes to sign you up. If your business is not already signed up, email Zach →

11:20 | Downtown Links Project Update

MAJOR TAKEAWAYS: Overall, the project is about 50% complete and is estimated to be complete in the Summer of 2023.
The intersection of Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street (+ Sixth Ave. Underpass) is estimated to reopen in early April 2022. Learn more here →

19:46 | Safety Summit Update

MAJOR TAKEAWAYS: The Safety Summit is continuing to work with the city to receive funding for ID scanner technology, plus more lighting.
Sexual Harassment and Awareness, and De-escalation training are still available downtown. If any business has an interest in these, email Nick →
Lt. Tim Reese from TPD said crime is trending up however, high-level violent crime is down specifically in the downtown area.

26:35 | Rio Nuevo Update

MAJOR TAKEAWAYS: Merchants within the Rio Nuevo District boundaries should be completing the TPT form by placing the proper code "PAD" in column B (Region Code). Learn more here →

30:57 | Park Tucson Update

MAJOR TAKEAWAYS: Complete the Park Tucson Curb Management Study to help the City of Tucson understand how important various curb uses are for your business and when they are needed. Take the Survey →

41:05 | Downtown Storefront Activation and Beautification

MAJOR TAKEAWAYS: Chris Squires and Tom Heath are exploring potential partners to activate and beautify vacant storefronts downtown. If you have any ideas, email Chris →

55:14 | Open Discussion

TMA Spring Artisans Market | March 11-13 | TMA & Telles St. and Meyer Ave.
Arizona Theatre Company Gala | March 12 | Scott Avenue between 14th St & McCormick
Tucson Gran Fondo | March 12 | Start and finish line on Scott Ave.
Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival | March 12 | Armory Park & Parade Route →
Tucson Hip Hop Festival | March 19 | 191 Toole
Cyclovia Tucson | March 27 | See the Route →
Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair | April 1-3 | Historic Fourth Avenue
Tucson Folk Festival | April 1-3 | Various downtown venues
The 30th Arizona International Film Festival | April 20-30 | Various downtown venues
MOCA Tucson Gala | April 23 | MOCA
Agave Heritage Festival | April 28-May 1 | Hotel Congress & various venues
Tucson International Mariachi Conference | April 29-May 8 | TCC

Downtown Events Calendar

Downtown Safety Pocket Card – Email info@downtowntucson.org if you would like a card delivered to your location
Downtown Public Safety Resources Magnet – Email info@downtowntucson.org if you would like a magnet delivered to your location
City of Tucson E-scooter Pilot Program Information
Submit a Maintenance Request – Must be within the Business Improvement District
Submit an Event to the Downtown Events Calendar. You can submit business specials, promos, deals, new offerings, and more to the calendar!
View Downtown Alerts and Traffic Impacts
Subscribe to our Email Updates

Business & Property Owner Resources

The City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives: The Tucson Legacy Business Program seeks to recognize locally-owned businesses for their role in shaping Tucson’s unique identity, and to support their longevity and continued success! See eligibility and apply online →
Arizona International Film Festival is looking for downtown restaurant partners during their annual event. For more info, email Mia Schnaible →
The City of Tucson is accepting applications for its Economic and Workforce Development Grants. Applicants must be a Tucson-serving nonprofit organization intending to fund a workforce development or special event between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

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