Pima Early Rising Entrepreneurs

04/23/2026

We had a great meeting yesterday. Business was passed, ideas were shared and breakfast was good.

Interested in making new professional connections? Come visit is this coming Wednesday! 4/29/26 - 7am. Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club restaurant.

08/13/2024

Good Morning, Pima Early Rising Entrepreneurs!

Join us at 4001 N. Country Club - Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club

In person this week

eneral leads/new build/new OWNERS or tenants 7:10 to 7:15 AM
Brief weekly presentations start at 7:20-7:12 each
Mention your PERE membership early with new customers

don't see your name in the "most wanted" section? - teach us about the referral you most want to get

"Spotlight speakers" August -Jason (or new member)

7 AM to 8 AM

August 14 in person meeting
August 21 online meeting
August 28 in person meeting

This week's Topics:
1) Women in business - Who do you know? How can we support & invite to PERE!
2) Impactful advice given to you that helped you professionally.

Standard Mentions:
A) Recent business done with one of the other members.

Industries to Invite
personal services, professional services, contractors, handyman, former members

PERE Most Wanted - REFERRAL PARTNERS/clients
1. Ben - big life events; wedding, new child, kid off to college
2. Bill - solar system installers
3. Bob - pool owners eastside, Northeast side
4. Brent - landscape design /gardeners
5. Chris - home sellers, assisted living facilities
6. Cynthia - sports league coordinators
7. Derek - roof owners who haven't inspected in 3-3+ years
8. Eric - startups, small contractors
9. Jason -landscape maintenance companies
10. Jeff - assisted living facility coordinators
11. Jim - financial/estate planners
12. Ray - retirees, small businesses, new-to-Tucson residents
13. Shay - environmentally conscious small companies
14. Jerry – home healthcare /assisted living
15. Sterling - realtors, businesses needing new marketing
16. Wayne - businesses that you want in our group

08/05/2024

Good Afternoon, Pima Early Rising Entrepreneurs!

online this week

Join us at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83310021715

Meeting ID: 833 1002 1715

General leads/new builds/new OWNER & tenant 7:10 to 7:15 AM
Brief presentations (no side ?s) start at 7:20-7:25 each meeting
Mention your PERE membership early with new customers

"Spotlight speakers" August -Jason (or new member)

7 AM to 8 AM

August 7 online meeting
August 14 in person meeting
August 21 online meeting
August 28 in person meeting

This week's Topics:
1) Women in business - Who do you know? How can we support & invite to PERE!
2) What other businesses already deal with your ideal client?

Standard Mentions:
A) Recent business done with one of the other members.

Industries to Invite
personal services, professional services, contractors, handyman, former members

PERE Most Wanted - REFERRAL PARTNERS/clients
1. Ben - big life events; wedding, new child, kid off to college
2. Bill - solar system installers
3. Bob - pool owners eastside, Northeast side
4. Brent - landscape design /gardeners
5. Chris - home sellers, assisted living facilities
6. Cynthia - sports league coordinators
7. Derek - roof owners who haven't inspected in 3-3+ years
8. Eric - startups, small contractors
9. Jason -landscape maintenance companies
10. Jeff - assisted living facility coordinators
11. Jim - financial/estate planners
12. Ray - retirees, small businesses, new-to-Tucson residents
13. Shay - environmentally conscious small companies
14. Jerry – home healthcare /assisted living
15. Sterling - realtors, businesses needing new marketing
16. Wayne - businesses that you want in our group

07/29/2024

Good Morning, Pima Early Rising Entrepreneurs! In person this week our featured speaker:


Members share any general leads/new buildings/new OWNERS/new tenants 7:10 to 7:15 AM

Brief weekly presentations start at 7:15 for this meeting to leave time for the featured speaker

Mention your PERE membership early with new customers

Spotlight speakers" August -Jason (or new member)
7 AM to 8 AM

July 31 in person meeting spotlight
August 7 online meeting
August 14 in person meeting
August 21 online meeting
August 28 and in person meeting

This week's Topics:
1) Women in business - Who do you know? How can we support & invite to PERE!
2) Impactful advice given to you that helped you professionally.

Standard Mentions:
A) Recent business done with one of the other members.

Industries to Invite
personal services, professional services, contractors, handyman, former members

PERE Most Wanted - REFERRAL PARTNERS/clients
1. Ben - big life events; wedding, new child, kid off to college
2. Bill - solar system installers
3. Bob - pool owners eastside, Northeast side
4. Brent - landscape design /gardeners
5. Chris - home sellers, assisted living facilities
6. Cynthia - sports league coordinators
7. Derek - roof owners who haven't inspected in 3-3+ years
8. Eric - startups, small contractors
9. Jason -landscape maintenance companies
10. Jeff - assisted living facility coordinators
11. Jim - financial/estate planners
12. Ray - retirees, small businesses, new-to-Tucson residents
13. Shay - environmentally conscious small companies
14. Jerry – home healthcare /assisted living
15. Sterling - realtors, businesses needing new marketing
16. Wayne - businesses that you want in our group

07/23/2024

Good Morning, Pima Early Rising Entrepreneurs!

online this week
Join us at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83310021715Meeting ID: 833 1002 1715

Online deep dive:
We share general leads/new builds/new OWNERS/new tenants 7:10-to 7:15 AM

Brief weekly presentations start at 7:20-7:25 every meeting
send stuff to Eric/Jason so we can also post recent blog posts from any member, seasonal promotions & items of interest

"Spotlight speakers" July – Bob, August -Jason (or new member)If you are not following the page you may be missing things - https://www.facebook.com/PERE74/

7 AM to 8 AM

July 24 online meeting
July 31 in person meeting (spotlight?)
August 7 online meeting
August 14 in person meeting
August 21 online meeting
August 28 in person meeting

This week's Topics:
1) Women in business - Who do you know? How can we support & invite to PERE!
2) Impactful advice given to you that helped you professionally.

Standard Mentions:
A) Recent business done with one of the other members.

Industries to Invite
personal services, professional services, contractors, handyman, former members

We are leaders in our community, even through difficult times because we find new ways and new markets in which to innovate. Negative news and controversy is left for others; we are concerned with our neighbors.

PERE Most Wanted - REFERRAL PARTNERS/clients
1. Ben - big life events; wedding, new child, kid off to college
2. Bill - solar system installers
3. Bob - pool owners eastside, Northeast side
4. Brent - landscape design /gardeners
5. Candice - professional coaches
6. Chris - home sellers, assisted living facilities
7. Cynthia - sports league coordinators
8. Derek - roof owners who haven't inspected in 3-3+ years
9. Eric - startups, small contractors
10. Jason -landscape maintenance companies
11. Jeff - assisted living facility coordinators
12. Jim - financial/estate planners
13. Ray - retirees, small businesses, new-to-Tucson residents
14. Shay - environmentally conscious small companies
15. Jerry – home healthcare /assisted living
16. Sterling - realtors, businesses needing new marketing
17. Wayne - businesses that you want in our group

07/04/2024

A perfect morning to start the holiday week as members shared company information with other folks today. Those who were traveling this week you were missed and we hope the travels have been safe.

Thanks for business were shared it seems that referrals plus direct business is increasing each month among members.

Jason reminds us that with the monsoon season in full swing we can expect lots and lots of bugs, pests to be seeking shelter in our homes. When you have questions about what a pest may be or need help to control them give him a call.

Javier from Hartman Glass and Mirror was able to help out a PERE member recently completing a repair.

Jim Whitehill updated us on the various legal services he can help us with when needed.

As we all mentioned the comments customers say about our companies the trend emerged of QUALITY OF SERVICE, RELIABILITY is a factor in us getting referrals, new accounts and keeping existing clients.

--
Jerry Long

07/01/2024

Good afternoon Pima Early Rising Entrepreneurs,
📣 in person this week😉 (check the page)

General leads/new build/new OWNERS or tenants 7:10 to 7:15 AM
Weekly presentations (no side ?s) start @7:20-7:25 every mtg.
Mention your PERE membership early with new customers

we'll see familiar faces and some new faces, everybody bring extra business cards

"spotlight speakers" July – Bob, August -Jason (or new member)

7 AM to 8 AM
July 3 in person meeting
July 10 online meeting
July 17 in person meeting (spotlight?)
July 24 online meeting
July 31 in person meeting (spotlight?)

PERE Most Wanted - REFERRAL PARTNERS/clients
1. Ben - big life events; wedding, new child, kid off to college
2. Bill - solar system installers
3. Bob - pool owners eastside, Northeast side
4. Brent - landscape design /gardeners
5. Candice - professional coaches
6. Chris - home sellers, assisted living facilities
7. Cynthia - sports league coordinators
8. Dan - residential service plumbing
9. Derek - roof owners who haven't inspected in 3-3+ years
10. Jason -landscape maintenance companies
11. Jeff - assisted living facility coordinators
12. Jim - financial/estate planners
13. Jerry – home healthcare /assisted living
14. John - large-company phone systems
15. Ray - retirees, small businesses, new-to-Tucson residents
16. Shay - environmentally conscious small companies
17. Tom/Javier - custom home builders
18. Sterling - realtors, businesses needing new marketing
19. Wayne - businesses that you want in our group
20. Eric - startups, small contractors

Industries to Invite
Women owned small businesses, professional services, personal care services, contractors, handyman, former members

We are leaders in our community, even through difficult times because we find new ways and new markets in which to innovate. Negative news and controversy is left for others; we are concerned with our neighbors.

Topic suggestions:
1.) New projects in our community
2.) New referrals the members can provide to your business

Standard Mentions:
A.) Recent business done with one of the other members

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06/24/2024

Good afternoon Pima Early Rising Entrepreneurs,
📣 online this week😉 (check the page)

Join us at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83310021715

Meeting ID: 833 1002 1715

Online deep dive:
Members share any general leads/new buildings/new OWNERS/new tenants 7:10 to 7:15 AM
Brief weekly presentations (no side questions) start at 7:20-7:25 every meeting
Mention your PERE membership early with new customers
Business-to-business or business to customer focused?

send stuff to Eric/Jason so we can also post headshots, recent blog posts from any member, seasonal promotions & items of interest
if you are not following the page you may miss out
"spotlight speakers" July – Bob, August -Jason (or new member)

7 AM to 8 AM

June 26 online meeting
July 3 in person meeting
July 10 online meeting
July 17 in person meeting (spotlight?)
July 24 online meeting
July 31 in person meeting (spotlight?)

PERE Most Wanted - REFERRAL PARTNERS/clients
1. Ben - big life events; wedding, new child, kid off to college
2. Bill - solar system installers
3. Bob - pool owners eastside, Northeast side
4. Brent - landscape design /gardeners
5. Candice - professional coaches
6. Chris - home sellers, assisted living facilities
7. Cynthia - sports league coordinators
8. Derek - roof owners who haven't inspected in 3-3+ years
9. Eric - startups, small contractors
10. Jason -landscape maintenance companies
11. Jeff - assisted living facility coordinators
12. Jim - financial/estate planners
13. John - large companies w/phone systems
14. Ray - retirees, small businesses, new-to-Tucson residents
15. Shay - environmentally conscious small companies
16. Jerry – home healthcare /assisted living
17. Sterling - realtors, businesses needing new marketing
18. Wayne - businesses that you want in our group

Industries to Invite
personal services, professional services, contractors, handyman, former members

We are leaders in our community, even through difficult times because we find new ways and new markets in which to innovate. Negative news and controversy is left for others; we are concerned with our neighbors.

Topic suggestions:
1.) New projects in our community
2.) New referrals the members can provide to your business

Standard Mentions:
A.) Recent business done with one of the other members.

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06/21/2024

Another good meeting that needed adding tables to fit everyone in which is a great sign of growth for the group.
Spotlight was on Derek Jordan representing AA BRITE 24/7. Derek has come from the Ohio and Indiana area and enjoys the Arizona setting. He has been a hands on worker all his life producing quality products and service no matter what the work is. From growing tomatoes (20 plus years) to his current position with AA BRITE 24/7 roofing and painting here in Tucson. One of many interesting side points is his past training when he learned to speak German, Russian and then Spanish. I am sure he will be happy to explain more of that if you ask him.
Check out the company website to see the variety of roofing, painting, repairs they offer.

When you see new construction around town, hear of new owners or key management of clients, soon to be grand opening events, major growth or expansions make a note of who, where, when, what as this information just may be of interest to PERE membership. If you have the names of the construction firms, management names, addresses and phone numbers it will be appreciated by all.
Ben mentioned that construction at the Foothills Mall (if that is what its still called) is proceeding with many of the buildings torn down, new multistory buildings are in beginning stages now. Some of the businesses are still there but who knows what the coming months will bring. I happened to drive by there yesterday so am attaching pictures.
Thank you to Erik for advice and his business with us last week.
Thanks to Jason for his quote last week we will be in touch soon.

Jerry Long
quaesitor Positivum Cogitationes

06/10/2024

Good afternoon Pima Early Rising Entrepreneurs,
📣 online this week😉 (check the page)

Join us at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83310021715

Meeting ID: 833 1002 1715

Online deep dive:
Mention your PERE membership early with new customers
Business-to-business or business to customer focused?
brief weekly presentations (no side questions) @ 7:20 every mtg.
"spotlight speakers" June – Derek, July – Bob, August -Jason (or new member)

7 AM to 8 AM

June 12 online meeting
June 19 in person meeting - spotlight Derek
June 26 online meeting
July 3 in person meeting
July 10 online meeting
July 17 in person meeting (spotlight?)
July 24 online meeting
July 31 in person meeting (spotlight?)

PERE Most Wanted - REFERRAL PARTNERS/clients
1. Ben - big life events; wedding, new child, kid off to college
2. Bill - solar system installers
3. Bob - pool owners eastside, Northeast side
4. Brent - landscape design /gardeners
5. Chris - home sellers, assisted living facilities
6. Cynthia - sports league coordinators
7. Derek - roof owners who haven't inspected in 3-3+ years
8. Eric - startups, small contractors
9. Jason -landscape maintenance companies
10. Jeff - assisted living facility coordinators
11. Jim - financial/estate planners
12. Ray - retirees, small businesses, new-to-Tucson residents
13. Shay - environmentally conscious small companies
14. Jerry – home healthcare /assisted living
15. Sterling - realtors, businesses needing new marketing
16. Wayne - businesses that you want in our group

Industries to Invite
personal services, professional services, contractors, handyman, former members

We are leaders in our community, even through difficult times because we find new ways and new markets in which to innovate. Negative news and controversy is left for others; we are concerned with our neighbors.

Topic suggestions:
1.) New projects in our community
2.) New referrals the members can provide to your business

Standard Mentions:
A.) Recent business done with one of the other members.

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer...