Building Bridges for Business & Community Growth
Salt River Project’s Role in Empowering Local Businesses
Date: Wednesday, October 29th
Time: 5:30 -7:30 pm
Location: SRP Project Administration Building | 1500 N Mill Ave | Tempe, AZ 85288
Admission: $10 General Admission | Free for WWC members (light bites included with registration!)
About the Event
Join the Worldly Women Collective for an exclusive opportunity to connect with Salt River Project (SRP), one of Arizona’s leading supporters of local businesses and community initiatives. This event is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators eager to expand their networks, gain insights, and explore opportunities to collaborate with SRP.
Through engaging discussions and networking sessions, attendees will:
Connect with SRP leaders and learn about the organization’s community-focused initiatives.
Explore opportunities for collaboration and understand how your business can partner with SRP.
Network with fellow entrepreneurs across Arizona, sharing ideas, resources, and experiences.
SRP has a long-standing commitment to supporting businesses and initiatives that strengthen communities across the Valley. Don’t miss this chance to mingle, learn, and position your business to thrive with Arizona’s powerhouse for growth.
About SRP Heritage Center
The SRP Heritage Center celebrates the rich history and enduring impact of the Salt River Project (SRP) in Arizona. Through engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and educational programs, the center showcases the story of how SRP has shaped the region’s water, energy, and agricultural development over more than a century. Visitors gain a unique perspective on the innovation, engineering, and community-focused initiatives that have supported Arizona’s growth, while exploring the cultural and environmental significance of the Colorado River and local waterways. The SRP Heritage Center serves as a hub for learning, inspiration, and connection—bringing Arizona’s past, present, and future to life.
Featured Guest Speaker
Erika Castro
Supplier Diversity and Supplier Management Manager, Salt River Project
Erika Castro is the Supplier Diversity Program Manager at SRP and carries out SRP’s Supplier Diversity strategies and activities by connecting small and diverse businesses to the business and to the purchasing teams responsible for SRP’s business units. Erika has been with SRP for 16 years and enjoys leading a team that makes a difference for small and diverse business owners. Erika sits on the board of the Chandler Cultural Foundation and the Women's Business Enterprise Council West.
