OneAZ Credit Union Partners with Startup Tucson to Expand Startup SIPS

Startup Tucson is excited to welcome OneAZ Credit Union as the presenting sponsor and local official financial partner of Startup SIPS for 2026–2027.

Startup SIPS is Startup Tucson's monthly community coffee meetup, designed to make it easy for anyone interested in entrepreneurship to connect with Southern Arizona's startup community. Held at local coffee shops throughout the Tucson area, SIPS brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, remote workers, and community members for informal conversation, new connections, and plenty of coffee.

With support from OneAZ Credit Union, Startup Tucson will continue expanding Startup SIPS as a regular community gathering — and OneAZ’s sponsorship will allow us to provide complimentary drip coffee to attendees throughout the series.

 "Entrepreneurship can be lonely, especially in the early stages," said Liz Pocock, CEO of Startup Tucson. "Sometimes the most valuable thing we can do is create a welcoming place where people can simply show up, have a conversation, and realize they're not building alone. Startup SIPS helps strengthen the relationships that make Tucson's entrepreneurial ecosystem thrive, and we're grateful to OneAZ Credit Union for helping us continue creating those opportunities." 

While Startup SIPS is intentionally informal, the conversations and relationships that begin there can have a much bigger impact. For someone new to entrepreneurship, walking into a formal workshop, accelerator, or business event can feel intimidating. SIPS offers a different starting point: an opportunity to meet other founders, learn about resources, and begin building relationships that often become the foundation for future collaboration, mentorship, and a stronger connection to Tucson's entrepreneurial community.

"At OneAZ, we believe strong communities are built through meaningful relationships. By creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another, we're helping strengthen Arizona's small business ecosystem. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering local businesses and creating pathways for economic growth across the state," said Mike Boden, President & CEO, OneAZ Credit Union. 

Startup SIPS will continue bringing Tucson's entrepreneurial community together at local coffee shops throughout the city. Upcoming dates and locations will be announced through Startup Tucson's event calendar, newsletter, and social channels. Everyone is welcome, whether you're exploring your first idea, actively building a business, supporting entrepreneurs, or simply interested in connecting with the community.

Startup SIPS is presented by OneAZ Credit Union. Insured by NCUA.