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Applications for Certifications of restaurants, artisans, caterers, and retailers are now accepted on a rolling basis. Businesses are certified based on the work in these categories:
Supporting the Local Food Economy • Keeping Our Food Heritage Alive
Community-Minded Business Practices • Sustainability Leadership

TCoG Certified Restaurants, Artisans, Caterers, and Retailers are recognized for a commitment to localism, heritage ingredients, sustainability, responsible business practices, and giving back to the community.

TCoG certification is a great way to increase visibility of your food business! Certified businesses will be specially promoted by TCoG, Tucson Foodie, Visit Tucson, Pima County Attractions and Tourism, Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance, and other partners. In addition, certified businesses will be able to participate in TCoG special events, such as the annual international Pueblos del Maiz Fiesta.

Starting January 2023, certifications for restaurants, artisans, caterers, and retailers will take place on a rolling basis. You can apply at any time, and applications will be reviewed by the TCoG Board by the end of each quarter. If you are interested in becoming certified, fill out this short interest form to learn whether you are eligible to apply.

If you are informed that you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be invited to fill out the online form for your business category.

Applications: artisan | caterer | Restaurant | retailer

If you are already certified and need to apply for recertification, please fill out the recertification form:

Recertification forms: Restaurant | Artisan