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March 12, 2026

OneAZ and Novle to Host 3rd Annual Aspirations Event Centered on Community Investment

3rd Annual Aspirations Event Returns March 25

March 12, 2026 By Alexander M.

Phoenix, AZ (March 9, 2026) — OneAZ, in partnership with Novle, will host the third annual Aspirations event on March 25, 2026. As the premier event for OneAZ’s multicultural initiatives, Aspirations brings together Arizona leaders committed to driving meaningful impact through authentic community investment. 

Arizona’s Latino community represents a powerful and present economic force, fueling entrepreneurship, workforce development, and civic leadership across the state. The event will explore how leaders who actively participate in their communities build long-term trust, visibility, and resilience. 

“If you lead in Arizona, this conversation is for you,” said Mike Boden, President & CEO of OneAZ. “Our communities are driving economic momentum across the state. At OneAZ, we believe investing in community isn’t optional, it’s essential to building a stronger Arizona for everyone.” 

“Community investment isn’t about giving back. It’s about building forward together. The leaders who choose participation today are the ones who will earn trust tomorrow,” said Carlos Velasco, Founder of Novle. 

The March 25 event will feature a distinguished panel of leaders, including: 

  • Alica Nuñez, President & CEO of Chicanos Por La Causa 
  • V’Andre Watson, Vice President of the Hispanic Business Students Association at Arizona State University 
  • Laura Madrid, Founder & President of La Promize Company and La Onda Radio 

Event Details 

  • Date: March 25, 2026
  • Location: OneAZ Corporate Office
  • Time: 9:00 AM 

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