Improving
Our Future

The Southern Arizona Leadership Council works to create economic prosperity and improve the quality of life for our region.
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Double Win for Pima County: Props 418 & 419 Approved!

Together, we did it! Thank you for your engagement and leadership.

Member Spotlight:
Laura Apitz

Laura Apitz currently serves as the Head of Pathology Lab Customer Area within Roche Diagnostics Solutions, a position she was appointed to in December 2025. Laura brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership to this critical role, steering the strategic direction of Roche’s pathology lab business.
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Center for the Future of Arizona

We are proud to be aligned in a Strategic Partnership with Center for the Future of Arizona. Our organizations share a common vision on many issues.
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Check out the latest edition

The Winter edition of BizTucson highlights the significant economic impact and future growth of the Tucson Airport Authority, profiles 22 rising “Next Gen Leaders” across key local sectors, and explores regional developments from the Arizona Inn’s ownership change to Visit Tucson’s rebran.
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Our mission is to improve greater Tucson and the state of Arizona by bringing together resources and leadership to enhance the economic climate and quality of life in our communities.
Leading Arizona
Bringing Resources Together
SALC draws leaders together who care deeply about our community and are willing to commit their time and resources to create positive change. We believe a successful community relies and builds on all of its resources including civic and business leaders, government officials, and engaged citizens.
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Areas of Focus

Southern Arizona Leadership Council engages in key areas to benefit our region and state.
Education

SALC envisions a seamless and efficient P-20 education system that promotes outstanding achievement through high standards, a rigorous curriculum, accountability and community involvement.
Infrastructure

SALC aims to improve the critical infrastructure that directly impacts the region’s ability to prosper economically and build a high quality of life for its people.
Healthcare

SALC works to address critical issues impacting the region’s healthcare and use the strength of our healthcare community as an asset for building our economy and quality of life.
Innovation Economy

SALC helps pursue the development of high-tech, high-wage jobs and supports efforts in research, tech transfer, venture capital, and emerging technologies.
Governance

SALC believes there is a significant opportunity for alignment of governance efforts locally and statewide.
Public Policy

SALC monitors emerging issues related to the economic environment and quality of life in Southern Arizona and the state.

Achieving More for Southern Arizona

SALC has led on many key accomplishments throughout the past two decades, including these signature milestones.

Our Milestones
SALC News Hub

Enhancing the economic climate through communication for the greater Tucson and the State of Arizona.

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MAP Dashboard

In partnership with UA Eller College and Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, SALC developed this tool that collates trusted data from many sectors to show how Tucson ranks relative to peer communities.

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