Billion-Dollar Border: How Tucson Became a Global City

10/12/2025 39 min Temporada 1 Episodio 44
Billion-Dollar Border: How Tucson Became a Global City

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Episode Synopsis

In this inspiring episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran sits down with Felipe Garcia, President and CEO of Visit Tucson, to explore the heartbeat of a city on the rise. Felipe shares his journey from Monterrey, Mexico, to becoming one of Tucson’s most influential leaders in tourism and cross-border economic development.  Together, they discuss identity, adaptability, gastronomy, and resilience — revealing how Tucson’s growth story is deeply rooted in its people, culture, and binational connections. Felipe’s mantra, “Business is personal,” drives a conversation rich in lessons for entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and anyone striving to build meaningful impact.  Listeners will come away with a renewed appreciation for Tucson’s global identity, its family-owned business culture, and the mindset that keeps its community moving forward: never lose your North Star.