PCC To Open New Hub For Local Start-Ups
TUCSON, AZ - Southern Arizona’s newest hub for entrepreneurs and startups is officially opening its doors at Pima Community College. The public is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Southern Arizona Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (SATEC) on Tuesday, December. 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at PCC’s Downtown Campus, Advanced Manufacturing Building.
SATEC is a state-of-the-art business incubator designed to help local innovators and startups thrive. The center focuses on equipping entrepreneurs in information technology, applied technology, and manufacturing with resources like expert mentorship, tailored coaching, and cutting-edge facilities.
Greg Moyer, CEO and founder of Inventive Guild LLC and a member of the SATEC Advisory Council, said the center will make a real difference for aspiring entrepreneurs.
“As an entrepreneur with multiple inventions, industry innovations, and business start-ups in Silicon Valley, I appreciate what SATEC will provide aspiring entrepreneurs from PCC and the local community,”. said Greg Moyer, CEO & Founder, Inventive Guild LLC. “Having participated in an accelerator myself, we would not have had the leg up without this kind of experience.”
“For students like me, it’s a game-changer,” said Rebecca Ursule, a senior at PCC and SATEC member. “This is where we can connect with mentors, develop our ideas, and turn them into real businesses.”
SATEC memberships offer access to a variety of resources designed to meet entrepreneurs wherever they are in their journey. Members can take advantage of one-on-one coaching with seasoned mentors, prototyping services, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Office space is also available for rent, offering flexibility for growing businesses.
Event Details:
- What: SATEC Grand opening and ribbon-cutting
- When: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
- Where: Pima Community College, Downtown Campus, Advanced Manufacturing Building (Room M370) 1255 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ. [Map]
Contact:
Justin Kree
Director Media Relations
520-710-7170 (cell)
jkree@pima.edu