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Events available for Registration...

2026 Annual Awards Gala
4/24/2026

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Good Morning Sierra Vista
5/12/2026
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Sky Islands 101 - Getting the Most Out of Your Partnership Membership
5/13/2026
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Business @ Twilight - May 28th
5/28/2026
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Sky Islands 101 - Getting the Most Out of Your Partnership Membership
6/10/2026
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Business @ Twilight - June 18th
6/18/2026
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Sky Islands 101 - Getting the Most Out of Your Partnership Membership
7/8/2026
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Business @ Twilight - July 16th
7/16/2026
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Good Morning Sierra Vista
8/4/2026
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Sky Islands 101 - Getting the Most Out of Your Partnership Membership
8/12/2026
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Business @ Twilight - Aug 20th
8/20/2026
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Sky Islands 101 - Getting the Most Out of Your Partnership Membership
9/9/2026
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Business @ Twilight - Sep 17th
9/17/2026
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Good Morning Sierra Vista
10/6/2026
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Sky Islands 101 - Getting the Most Out of Your Partnership Membership
10/14/2026
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Business @ Twilight - October 15th
10/15/2026
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Sky Islands 101 - Getting the Most Out of Your Partnership Membership
11/11/2026
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Business @ Twilight - Nov 19th
11/19/2026
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Sky Islands 101 - Getting the Most Out of Your Partnership Membership
12/9/2026
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Events in the month of April 2026
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4/2/2026

🎀✨ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Avigail Designs! ✨🎀

Join us as we celebrate Avigail Designs and the incredible talent of owner Avigail Hudson, who brings 11 years of sewing in Sierra Vista and over 20 years of professional seamstress experience to our community!

📅 Thursday, April 2nd
12:00 PM
📍 500 E Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista

Come enjoy beverages & appetizers, meet Avigail, and explore her beautiful work in:
🧵 Sewing & Alterations
🏡 Home Décor
👰 Bridal Designs

Let’s come together to celebrate the new storefront and show our support for this amazing local business! ❤️

We hope to see you there—bring a friend and celebrate with us!


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4/6/2026
Join Sky Islands Regional Partnership for the ACE Chamber Advocacy Day 2026 at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, April 6, 2026. This event is a premier opportunity to engage with policymakers, connect with business leaders, and advocate for the issues that matter most to our southeastern Arizona communities.


Event Details:
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: Check-in: 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.Program: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Location:   Arizona State Capitol, Senate Hearing Room 1
                   1700 W. Washington St.
                   Phoenix, AZ

The day’s agenda will include:

  • Meetings with key legislators and state officials
  • Discussions on policies impacting businesses
  • Networking opportunities with fellow leaders
  • Lunch with legislators on the Capitol lawn
Register Here: https://www.arizonachamberexecs.com/event-6450572

We look forward to seeing you at the Capitol for this impactful day of advocacy and collaboration.


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4/7/2026

🦈🎉 Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar! 🎉🦈

Get ready, Sierra Vista...something delicious has arrived! 😋
Join us as we celebrate the FIRST Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar in Sierra Vista AND all of Arizona!

📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
12:00 PM
📍 1048 E Fry Blvd., Ste. D, Sierra Vista

Uncle Sharkii serves mouth‑watering favorites like:
🍲 Poke Bowls
🧋 Boba Milk Teas
🍙 Spam Musubi
🍦 Dole Soft Serve

Come meet the team, enjoy the festivities, and celebrate this exciting new addition to our community!

🎁 Giveaways
🎟️ Raffle
🙌 Great for students & job seekers — Uncle Sharkii is bringing fresh jobs and fresh food to Sierra Vista!

✨ Join us for a fast, fresh, and fun grand opening! ✨


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4/8/2026
Meet your Sky Islands Regional Partnership Staff during an interactive session that will help you get the most out of your new Partnership membership.  

Including:
  • How to use the Partnership Website
  • Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunities
  • Small Business Resources Available
  • Business Advocacy
  • Social Media Opportunities and Coaching
  • Partnership Yearly Accomplishments
  • Upcoming Sky Islands Events
Please bring a laptop to follow along on the tour of our website!
 
 

Service Animal Policy

To ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all guests, only certified service dogs trained to assist individuals with disabilities are permitted at this event. Please note that emotional support, therapy animals, or pets are not allowed.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


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4/8/2026
 -5/6/2026

Do you have a dream of owning a business but don’t know how to start? JOIN US and go from concept-to-completed business plan in just 5 weeks! 
DreamBuilder is a FREE entrepreneurship course for people who want to start or have already started a business, but need help with their business and financial plans. We'll meet every Wednesday starting on April 8 and concluding on May 6, from 6-8 pm. A meal is provided to all confirmed attendees. Register here.

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4/9/2026

🎉✂️ You’re Invited! Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Cactus Kitchen ✂️🎉

Come celebrate with us as we cut the ribbon for Cactus Kitchen, your new go‑to café for New York‑style bagels, Italian panini sandwiches, açaí bowls, fresh juices, smoothies, salads, and so much more! 🥯🥗🥤

📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 999 E Fry Blvd., Suite 106

Sip on non‑alcoholic beverages, enjoy tasty samples, meet owner Rudy Baer, and enter the raffle for a $50 Cactus Kitchen gift card! 🎟️💚

Open to the public, bring a friend, come hungry, and help us show some love for this amazing local business!


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4/11/2026
The Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation, a 501c3 Non-profit organization, presents our 2nd Annual Go Red Gala Fundraiser! Enjoy an evening of elegance, food, and raffle prizes as we raise funds for the American Heart Association while providing scholarship opportunities to young women throughout Cochise and Pima Counties. 
We will have a special guest speaker and each of our titleholders' will do a presentation on their individual Service Initiative.
A huge thank you to our sponsors The Legacy Foundation and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office!

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4/14/2026
Geopolitical events can have far‑reaching effects on the economy and financial markets. Join us for this special Quarterly Market Outlook as we examine the developing war in Iran and discuss how it may impact global markets, inflation, energy prices, and the broader economic outlook. In this 45-minute session, we’ll break down what’s happening, why it matters for investors, and key considerations for navigating uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Know someone who may find this perspective valuable? Please feel free to share this invitation with friends or colleagues who would benefit from timely market insight.

Presented By: Matt MacLean & Steven Harnden, Private Wealth Advisors

Q&A With: Alan Alpers, Investment Manager

Hosted By: Affirm Wealth Advisors

 

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4/15/2026

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4/15/2026

🎀 Ribbon Cutting Celebration 🎉

Join us as we celebrate a major milestone, 30 Years of the Center for Academic Success!
Founded in 1996, CAS is one of the longest‑running charter schools in Southern Arizona.

Celebrate with us as our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony kicks off CAS's Spring Fling Anniversary Celebration!

📅 April 15, 2026
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 1:30 PM
🎈 Spring Fling Event: 1:30–5:30 PM
📍 900 Carmelita Dr., Sierra Vista

Event featuring:
🍕 Food vendors including
🥤 Non‑alcoholic beverages
🎶 Live music & fun games
🐜 The Truly Nolan Bug Show
🤝 Meet Vada Phelps & Sarah Paulsen

This family‑friendly event is all about community, connection, and celebrating three decades of educational impact in Cochise County. 📌 All children must be accompanied by an adult.

✨ We can’t wait to celebrate with you — see you there! ✨


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4/16/2026

Business @ Twilight is an excellent opportunity for you to build relationships through networking with your fellow Partnership Members and other local business leaders.

Hosted by Guild Mortgage- Don't miss it!

**REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT!**

 
  Service Animal Policy

To ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all guests, only certified service dogs trained to assist individuals with disabilities are permitted at this event. Please note that emotional support, therapy animals, or pets are not allowed.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


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4/21/2026
Spring 2026 Conversations About Health Series

Empowering Health Through Education
Canyon Vista Medical Center proudly presents the Spring 2026 Conversations About Health Series — a free educational initiative designed to inspire and empower our community to live healthier, more informed lives. Hosted at Cochise College Downtown Center (Room G106), this series features engaging presentations from medical professionals on critical health topics that impact daily life.

Topics and Dates:

Everyday Spine Care: Prevention and Wellness (Jan 27)
By Dr. Elena Kwon
Dr. Elena Kwon, Emergency Room Medical Director, will share simple tips on keeping your spine healthy, preventing common injuries, and maintaining strength for everyday activities.

Understanding High Blood Pressure and Your Medications (Feb 17)
By Chaninat Saengchan, PharmD
Learn what high blood pressure means for your health and how medications help manage it in this informative session with Chaninat Saengchan, PGY-1 pharmacy resident at Canyon Vista Medical Center.

Medication Management: How to Avoid Interactions and Stay Safe (Mar 10)
By Amy Tanase, PharmD
Learn how to recognize and prevent medication interactions—whether with other prescriptions, foods, or supplements—in this helpful session with Amy Tanase, PGY-1 pharmacy resident at Canyon Vista Medical Center. Discover simple tools, resources, and questions to ask your healthcare providers to help you stay safe and informed.

Healthy Knees and Hips: Care Before and After Surgery (Mar 31)
By Abby Alvarez, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant, Abby Alvarez, will share how to keep your knees and hips strong, what to expect if orthopedic surgery is needed, and simple steps to support recovery and long-term mobility

Keeping Your Eyes Healthy: Basics of Everyday Eye Care (Apr 21)
By Jacob Hrkal, DO
Dr. Jacob Hrkal, a CVMC Family Medicine Resident, will share essential tips for protecting your vision, preventing common eye problems, and supporting long-term eye health.

Location:
Cochise College Downtown Center, Room G106
2600 E. Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (All Sessions)

Cost: FREE

Join us for these engaging discussions designed to inform, educate, and inspire healthy living. For more details, visit CanyonVistaMedicalCenter.com/events or call Cochise College Center of Life-Long Learning at 520-515-5492.
 

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4/22/2026
Get rid of those pesky, unwanted documents piling up in your office. Protect your privacy, clear up your space, and go green all in one stop! Just look for the shredding truck in the WeSERV Parking lot.

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4/23/2026

🎉🐾 Ribbon Cutting Celebration – Good Neighbor Alliance! 🐾🎉

Join us as Good Neighbor Alliance celebrates its expansion and officially opens its brand‑new dog kennels, giving guests the ability to keep their furry companions by their side. ❤️🐾

📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
12:00 PM
📍 420 N 7th St., Sierra Vista

We’re rolling out the red carpet for a paws-itively special milestone! 🎬🐶 

Enjoy:
🥤 Beverages
🥯 Appetizers
🎟️ Raffle prizes

✨ Come celebrate, support, and be part of this feel‑good community moment! ✨


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4/24/2026
You are cordially invited to attend our 67th Annual Awards Gala Friday, April 24th, 2026
  • ​Doors open at 5pm
  • Formal attire
  • Cash bar

REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 12th!

*Registration is REQUIRED at this event as there is limited seating.

Early-Bird Pricing
Until April 5th
Partnership Member Single Ticket: $75.00
on-Partnership Attendee Single Ticket: $85.00
Partnership Member Full Table: $555.00
Non-Partnership Attendee Full Table: $630.00

LATE REGISTRATION PRICING
April 6th - April 12th
Partnership Member Single Ticket: $80.00
Non-Partnership Attendee Single Ticket: $90.00
Partnership Member Full Table: $605.00
Non-Partnership Attendee Full Table: $685.00

TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR

REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 12th!
 
Donate an Auction Item:

🎉 Support a 501(c)(3) & Empower Future Leaders! 🎉
The Sky Islands Foundation is seeking auction item donations for our Annual Awards Gala. Your tax‑deductible gift supports Leadership Southern Arizona, the UACI Sponsored Launch program, and workforce‑readiness programs for high school students.

💡 Give back + spotlight your business! Donate an item (trips, baskets, tickets, etc.) and include its value and details on the form.
📍 Drop off Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm at the Partnership by April 22.

Thank you for supporting the Sky Islands Foundation!

https://skyislandsfoundation.betterworld.org/donate-an-item

 


Annual Awards Gala Nominations are Open:
https://www.skyislandsrp.com/annual-awards


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4/29/2026
We’re hosting an educational evening at the Fox Tucson Theatre on Wednesday, April 29 at 5 p.m., and we’d love for you to join us. The event will explore key strategies for navigating financial uncertainty, featuring insights from our presenter and a panel of experienced professionals.
 
To start the evening, we’ll be hosting a happy hour with complimentary appetizers and drinks, followed by a focused presentation.
 
The program includes:
 
  • Presenter: Steve Harnden, CFP®, CPA – Private Wealth Advisor, Affirm Wealth Advisors
  • Panelists:
    • Garrett Smith, CFP®, BFA™, APMA®, CEP® – Financial Advisor, Affirm Wealth Advisors
    • Tyler Houghton, CPA – Shafer & Danker, CPAs PC
    • James Riley – Estate Planning Attorney, Fletcher Struse Wagner & Derksen PLC
 
If you are available to join us, please RSVP to Nicole Di Modica at nicole.dimodica@ampf.com to reserve your spot.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
 

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