Ascend Staffing Acquires Tucson’s The Temp Connection
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TUCSON, Arizona – March 9, 2026 – Ascend Staffing, a national staffing and workforce solutions provider founded in 1969, announced today the acquisition of The Temp Connection, a locally owned staffing business serving the Tucson community. This acquisition strengthens Ascend Staffing’s footprint in Southern Arizona while preserving the local relationships and service approach Tucson employers and job seekers have relied on.
“With this acquisition, we’re investing even more deeply in Tucson,” said Austin James, Marketing Director of Ascend Staffing. “The Temp Connection has built trust through responsive service and community connection—values that align closely with how Ascend Staffing operates. We’re excited to welcome their team and continue delivering reliable talent and opportunity across the region.”
Expanded Staffing Support for Tucson Employers and Job Seekers
The acquisition is designed to make it easier for local businesses to access dependable staffing support—especially for high-demand roles—while giving job seekers more pathways to meaningful work.
For employers: Expanded recruiting resources, broader candidate reach, and continued local service.
For job seekers: More job opportunities, additional support services, and access to Ascend Staffing’s national network.

About The Temp Connection
The Temp Connection is a Tucson-based staffing company known for serving local employers and
job seekers with personalized service and community-driven workforce support.
If anyone in the Tucson, Arizona area is looking for work or great talent, please call our Tucson team at (520) 318-9322, or come by in person to 4526 E. Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85712.
About Ascend Staffing
Ascend Staffing is a national staffing and workforce solutions provider specializing in light industrial, non-clinical hospital, and clerical staffing. Founded in 1969, Ascend has helped hundreds of thousands of people find work while supporting businesses with the talent they need to operate and grow.
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