The Hustle Hour is a business education and networking event offered in Tucson, AZ.

 

Hosted by Local First Arizona and powered by HUSTL Financial for Fall 2024, the Hustle Hour was created to elevate the perspectives of small business owners, freelancers and solopreneurs on a variety of business topics. The event begins with a moderated panel and concludes with a happy hour and open networking.

 

At 5:00 p.m. doors open for the event. The panel begins shortly afterward and runs for approximately 45 minutes. The panel will take audience questions at the end.

 

Around 6:00 p.m. the event will transition from the panel to a happy hour and open networking. Food and drink will be provided, including a Hustle Hour-exclusive mocktail!

 

For September 2024, our panel is titled:

 

 

Rachel Castillo (she/her) (Rachel Marie Photography/TucsonHeadshot) will moderate, with:

Our panelists will discuss several aspects of inclusivity in business, including:

 

Inclusive branding and marketing - how to build inclusive branding, authentic marketing and meet your customers where they are

 

Body positivity - a brief history of this movement and why more and more customers care about body positive messaging in the products and services they purchase

 

Accessibility and accommodations - best practices for extending dignity, agency and respect to all customers

 

 

Small business owners, freelancers and solopreneurs are naturally encouraged to attend. This event is also an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in networking with these groups or expanding their own awareness around current topics in the business community.

 

 

HUSTL is a digital credit union launched in 2024 by Vantage West Credit Union and specifically designed to power the passion of modern freelancers. Our mission is to deliver banking at the pace of passion, enabling modern freelancers to give their business their all.

 

We’ll see you there!

 

Local First + HUSTL