Merchants and Retail Council
The downtown Merchants and Retail Council is a group of active business members in Downtown Tucson that include owners, operators and staff of retail, restaurants, shops, hotels, museums, theaters, bars, offices and more. The council partners with representatives from the City of Tucson, Pima County, Rio Nuevo, and the Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) Board.
Chairs: Jennifer Mead, Marketing & Communications Manager and Taylor Mercer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Kaylee Prinz, District Programs Coordinator
Please email marketing@downtowntucson.org to receive Merchant and Retail Council updates.
In addition to the regular monthly meetings, DTP Board Members and staff, alongside downtown community members are affiliated and involved with two taskforces: The Business Engagement Team and the Safety Summit. Click the links below to learn more.
2026 Meeting Recaps:
March Merchant Meeting
February Merchant Meeting
January Merchant Meeting
Looking for more info? Check these links or email us at info@downtowntucson.org:
Quick Links
- Call the DTP Safety Ambassadors: (520) 940-1038 | Emergencies: Call 911
- DTP Pocket Card →
- Request Maintenance/Clean Support →
- Submit an event or business special to our Calendar →
- Downtown Alert →
- Downtown Tucson Partnership Staff →
- Merchants and Retail Council →