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Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation 2011 - 2012 Accomplishments

A Tour of Activity. Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation 2011 - 2012 Accomplishments. Board of Directors. A Diverse Group of Professionals. Economic Development: It’s not just about visible business construction, but strengthening partnerships County & State-wide. JOINING FORCES.

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Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation 2011 - 2012 Accomplishments

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  1. A Tour of Activity Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation2011 - 2012 Accomplishments

  2. Board of Directors A Diverse Group of Professionals

  3. Economic Development: It’s not just about visible business construction, but strengthening partnerships County & State-wide. JOINING FORCES.

  4. Partnerships Formed: • Arizona Commerce Authority • Rural • Attraction • Business Development – Aerospace & Defense • Workforce Development • Arizona Association of Economic Development • Rural Arizona Committee • Southern Arizona Membership Committee • Southern Arizona Roundtable • The Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Center (APTAC) • Connecting entrepreneurs with the resources needed to compete successfully in the government marketplace; including contracting, procurement, certification and bidding procedures. Enriching Regional Economic Support Regional Partnerships Plan, organize, and collaborate resources regionally

  5. But wait…There’s More! • Partnerships Formed: • Cochise County Workforce Development • Cochise County Manager • Douglas Economic Development Corporation • Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) • Deputy to the Commanding General • University of Arizona South • Cochise College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) LocalPartnerships Plan, organize, and collaborate resources locally

  6. Economic Development: Identifying Needs & Creating Solutions. DELIVERY.

  7. EnhancingBusiness Culture 1 3 2 Actively Working to Recruit 15 Retail Businesses into the Area: involved in confidential meetings with site selectors and developers. Identifying Consumer Leakages: determine where & why consumers are taking their business outside of Sierra Vista. Business Retention & Expansion Program: utilizing & implementing community resources. We provide assistance every step of the way

  8. SOLUTIONS: • Provided grant application assistance for a major City of Sierra Vista employer to fund job training. • Acquainted the Comfort Zone with the Good360 Program, resulting in Comfort Zone locations being approved for product donations from America’s top brands. • Partnered with Gabrielle Gifford’s Office to connect green technology contractors from Sierra Vista & the surrounding areas. • Fostered West End development through the management of the Revolving Loan Program to facilitate façade work for businesses in need. • Partnered with Gabrielle Gifford’s office as the voice & action liaison for local businesses effected by the HUBZone certification elimination. • Co-author of a weekly business education article in the Sierra Vista Herald. Need: Education & Resources for New & Existing Entrepreneurs

  9. Economic Development: Taking a Good Idea & Making it a Great Idea. INNOVATION.

  10. Cultivating Economic Strength Foreign Trade Zone Expansion: Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation has been working with the U.S. Department of Commerce to include all of Cochise County in the FTZ #139 designation. Comprehensive economic development includes more than Sierra Vista

  11. Nurturing Industry Growth Too much information & not enough instruction? Learn to compete in the government contracting industry! • Increasing growth & sustainability in the government contracting industry through The Business Complex: • Resources: • Cochise College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Providing onsite business counseling to facilitate strategic planning and marketing resources. • The Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Center (APTAC)Connecting occupants with the resources needed to compete successfully in the government marketplace; including contracting, procurement, certification and bidding procedures. The Business Complex The tentative grand opening for The Business Complex is July 2, 2012.

  12. Economic Development: Gluing projects together with the facts. HOW CAN WE HELP?

  13. Unmanned Aircraft Systems • How We’re Helping: • Assisting the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) as a point of contact between Tucson & Benson to facilitate information exchange and communication. • Presentation on Unmanned Aircraft Systems to The Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors at the winter conference. • Coordinator & host of the ACA UAS briefing in March 2012. The Northrop Grumman X-47

  14. Information Services: • Hosting Arizona Prospectors • Advertise vacant land & commercial property in Sierra Vista for site selectors. • We Offer Customized Demographic Reports • Customized tear sheets are provided to site selectors & local businesses looking for specific or general facts. • We Provide Site Selection & Expansion Consultations • We link new and existing entrepreneurs with the resources needed to make their idea a reality. • RFP Review for the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) • RFP documents used to request proposals from potential providers of material or services. • We Often Serve as an Economic Information Source for the Media • Cronkite News: The Economic Impact of Senate Bill 1001 • National Public Radio (NPR): Tombstone Water Rights • Tech Connect Magazine: Aerospace & Defense • AAED Update: Community Spotlight Sierra Vista, Arizona Igniting Project Success Providing the Information & Facts Gluing projects together one fact at a time

  15. Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation Get ready to see beautiful transitions… We’re excited too!

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