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December 11, 2008 by admin
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Microbusiness Advancement Center
330 N. Commerce Park Loop
Suite 160
Tucson, AZ 85745

Client Spotlight: Cameo Designs, LLC

December 11, 2008 by admin
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Eduardo and Alicia Vivanco

In this age of mass-produced goods and big box stores, it’s good to know that there are artisans in our community who put meticulous care into their work. Eduardo and Alicia Vivanco are two such artisans. Their business Cameo Designs, LLC, offers custom-designed tile pieces to commercial and residential clients. The Vivancos, graduates of MAC’s Business Planning course, design and fabricate decorative custom tile murals, floor medallions, kitchen backsplashes and more.

Their designs convey both whimsy and the beauty of the Southwest. Take their design for the entryway to the Vactor residence, owners of the Tack Room Restaurant. The Vivancos incorporated the infamous Tack Room boot, and integrated the grout as a lariat.
Each tile is cut by hand with painstaking attention to detail. Eduardo has stocked their backyard studio with needed equipment and supplies, purchased with the help of the city’s IDA program, which helps families multiply their savings and can be used toward business development.
Eduardo designs and creates the tiles while Alicia pays attention to every facet of customer service. “Together we complete the picture, though sometimes we butt heads,” says Alicia. “One day I fired him and told him to get a job. But then I hired him back.”
And that’s good news for us, as the Vivancos are helping to make Tucson more beautiful, one piece at a time.
Find out more about Cameo Designs at: cameodesignsonline.com

Partner Spotlight: Downtown Tucson Partnership

December 11, 2008 by admin
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About the Downtown Tucson Partnership

Address: 110 E. Pennington Street, Ste.150, Tucson, AZ 85701
Mailing Address: PO Box 27210, Tucson, AZ 85726
Phone: 520.837-6504
Downtown Security: 520.940.1038
Downtown Maintenance: 520.940.0936

Visitors Welcome! We are happy to provide walk-in guests with additional information on Downtown businesses, events and activities.

The Downtown Tucson Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit, 501 (c)(6) corporation, charged with the mission of improving business conditions Downtown. The organization was created in 1998 to implement the services of the Downtown business improvement district. These services include enhanced security, maintenance, marketing and advocacy.

The Partnership’s activities and expenditures are governed by a diverse Board of Directors, comprised of Downtown property owners and businesses, leaders of non-profit stakeholders, and representatives of the Partnership’s primary partner, the City of Tucson. The Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Board has several advisory committees, which offer opportunities for the involvement of the general public; we welcome the input of Downtown’s diverse stakeholders and the wider community.

The Downtown Tucson Partnership is a member of the International Downtown Association and partners with several other local organizations that are involved with promoting Downtown.

The Purple People

The Purple People are the friendly Security and Maintenance Ambassadors of the Downtown Tucson Partnership.

The Security Ambassadors (DPS License No. 1003550) patrol Downtown Tucson 18–20 hours each day, providing assistance as needed to visitors, businesses and Downtown workers. They act as the eyes and ears for the Tucson Police Department, providing a visual deterrent to criminal behavior. The Partnership’s Security Ambassadors can be reached at (520) 940-1038.

The Maintenance Ambassadors provide daily power-washing of Downtown sidewalks, fast-response graffiti removal, sweeping and litter pickup, tree trimming and landscaping, and maintenance of the Downtown flower pots. The Partnership’s Maintenance Ambassadors can be reached at (520) 940-0936.

Mission Statement

The Downtown Tucson Partnership is committed to making Downtown Tucson the most dynamic urban center in the Southwest.

Vision Statement

Downtown Tucson is THE center for the arts, commerce and entertainment, and celebrates the history and cultural heritage of the region. Through private sector leadership, the Downtown Tucson Partnership champions: