The Hustle Hour is a Local First event in collaboration with University of Arizona FORGE, featuring a rotating panel of Tucson-based business owners, community leaders and activists, with the goal of providing access to under-represented perspectives and approaches in local business.

This panel was assembled by Dr. Yael Dubin, and consisted of Chrisie Ballard, CEO and Executive Director, BNI SoZona, Jason Barrett, Video Producer/Owner, Thunder Sky Video, Stephanie Rising, Owner, The Rising Effect, and Frank Vidal, Founder, Tucson Thrive. The panel was moderated by Nick Spinelli, Tucson Business Engagement Manager, Local First Arizona.