Improving
Our Future

The Southern Arizona Leadership Council works to create economic prosperity and improve the quality of life for our region.

Make Elections Fair

SALC supports giving all voters an equal opportunity to vote in primaries and fair treatment of all candidates running for office.

Member Spotlight:
Carlos Ruiz

The collective and individual influence of SALC members plays a critical role in advancing our mission. Our members share a commitment to enhancing economic vibrancy and quality of life in the region and state, and they get involved. We invite you to learn about this month’s highlighted member!

Center for the Future of Arizona

We are proud to be aligned in a Strategic Partnership with Center for the Future of Arizona. Our organizations share a common vision on many issues.

Check out the latest special edition

BizTucson’s Women Leading the Region summer issue recognized the incredible women making a difference in our community and featured SALC member Melanie Rice and SALC SVP/COO Shelley Watson.
Our mission is to improve greater Tucson and the state of Arizona by bringing together resources and leadership to enhance the economic climate and quality of life in our communities.
Leading Arizona
Bringing Resources Together
SALC draws leaders together who care deeply about our community and are willing to commit their time and resources to create positive change. We believe a successful community relies and builds on all of its resources including civic and business leaders, government officials, and engaged citizens.

Achieving More for Southern Arizona

SALC has led on many key accomplishments throughout the past two decades, including these signature milestones.

SALC News Hub

Enhancing the economic climate through communication for the greater Tucson and the State of Arizona.

MAP Dashboard

In partnership with UA Eller College and Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, SALC developed this tool that collates trusted data from many sectors to show how Tucson ranks relative to peer communities.