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February 2013 ldquoPublished Monthly for SEAGO Member Entities our Strategic Partners and everyone interested in Southeastern Arizonardquo Vol 3 No 2
To lead well leaders must be both capable and willing to assess the difference between taking action or sitting still It is by far eas-ier to do nothing to stay within the established norm Stretching on the other hand requires effort and courage Effort and courage are exactly the qualities currently demonstrated by the Greenlee County Board of Supervisors by spearheading an economic devel-opment renaissance throughout the 125-mile length of Greenlee County The theme is ldquoGrowing Greenleerdquo
Yes Greenlee County is the unique segment of Arizona known for the convergence of the White Mountains as they meet the Black Hills A magical area that ranks among the best places to live and work anywhere in Arizona High-er-than-average wages and sala-ries year-round hunting fishing and outdoor activities Old West charm tempered with cutting edge technology this is Greenlee County
The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors is in the process of preparing an economic devel-opment strategy that combines both incorporated towns plus the private sector into a suc-cessful economic development plan This plan will leverage the tremendous capital investment currently in the works by the private sector For several months now a systematic outreach program has successfully attracted high quality builders developers investors hoteliers commercial and residential contractors and many others to take a closer look at the multiple layers of opportunity to be unfolded throughout Greenlee County
This process is being augmented by the Greenlee County Tour-ism Council the Business Association of Chase Creek Arizona
(BACCA) the Pride Society the Greenlee County Historical So-ciety the Greenlee County Chamber the Arizona Commerce Authority the Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization (SEAGO) the SBDC the Arizona Workforce Connection EAC and many many others
On Friday February 22 these en-tities plus contractors sub contrac-tors investors and developers from as far away as Florida and Texas will converge on Clifton at Tylerrsquos Restaurant for the first in a series of Business Opportunity Forums Registration is now open online here wwwgrowinggreenleeorgat-tend
Who should attend Anyone in-terested in the positive growth and expansion of Greenlee County in-
cluding current residents past residents and those who seek to live in Greenlee County for either the career opportuni-ties or for retirement A hous-ing survey is currently assessing the demand for housing and the Board of Supervisors asks all res-idents and those who commute to work in Greenlee County to participate in this survey wwwgrowinggreenleeorghousing-needs-survey
Whether you want to learn about business plans how to expand your business start a new business obtain financing or simply meet the decision makers with whom you need to meet ndash this event on February 22 will serve up a heavy dose of opportunity awareness through high quality speakers and topics For more information visit wwwgrowinggreenleeorg or email economicdevelopmentseagoorg
Growing Greenlee-Feb 22
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 2
The SEAGO main offices have been located for over 35 years on the second floor of Bisbee City Hall However be-ginning the first week of January SEA-GO Administration Finance Housing Transportation CDBG and Economic Development offices are open for busi-ness at 1403 West Highway 92 close to Melody Lane on the west end of Bisbee
PLEASE NOTE The SEAGO AAA offices are not moving they continue to operate in their same location300 Col-lins Rd We look forward to serving you at our new high visibility easy access location
December 2012
Published for SEAGO Member Entities and Strategic Partners
Vol 2 No 12
Newsletter Sponsorship
OpportunitiesAvailable
CLICK HERE for details
or email
economicdevelopment
seagoorg
The Opportunity Tourin Greenlee
The skies are just a little bit brighter and blu-
er in Greenlee County in large part due to the
high demand for quality employees spurred by
the private sector The fact that Freeport McMo-
Ran is expanding output is not a secret The huge
growth of countries like China India and Brazil
have placed a premium on the value of copper
needed for both residential and commercial con-
structionBut as the recent ASU Report ldquoKeep the Green
in Greenleerdquo reveals there are multiple reasons
why Greenlee county is the fastest growing coun-
ty in Arizona Rivers valleys mountains and
trails is not just the name of the Greenlee County
Tourism Council it is the way of life in this ma-
jestic and tranquil home to everything from Big
Horn Sheep on the ground to Golden Eagles and
Sand Hill Cranes in the skies Recent Opportunity Tours have stirred devel-
opers and builders to set their sights on Greenlee
County for many reasons To take your own Opportunity Tour contact
economicdevelopmentseagoorg to schedule
your tour or to answer your questions
CLICK HERE for more information about tours
NogalesSanta Cruz County
working togetherThe glow from the success of the Nogales
International Trade Summit continues to
shine brightly With local county state fed-
eral and international support the future is
bright along the border ndash at long last
There is still much to be done milestones
such as new employers adding new jobs and
attracting more commerce are still being
pursued But the big difference is the unified
effort on the part of the leadership in Santa
Cruz County and the City of Nogales
The region is standing up for itself and re-
scoping the image from negative hype to pos-
itive reality Santa Cruz County amp Nogales are
not alone support from the private sector has
grown as well Old stereotypes and miscon-
ceptions are being erased How By bringing
new faces to meetings such as the Interna-
tional Trade Summit and upcoming events
that will focus on the areas achievements and
importance to the econ y of Arizona
For more information contact
economicdevelopmentseagoorg
CLICK HERE to read the turning
point
monthly archives
Valentine Dinner and Dance at Apache Spirit Ranch
Breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains 272 acres of unspoiled land and a guest ranch designed like an Old Western town from the year 1881 the Apache Spirit Ranch is located just two miles Northwest of Tombstone the legendary Wild West town where the famous gunfights between Wyatt Earp Doc Holiday the Clantons and McLaurys took place
Valentinersquos Dinner amp DanceFriday February 15thEnjoy a 3-course Prime Rib DinnerBarn Dance afterwards$30 eachDiscounted Room Rates $80 for 2Dinner at 600 pmDance at 700 pm
Call for reservations at least one day in advance
895 West Monument RoadTombstone Arizona 85638(520) 457-7299wwwapachespiritranchcom
Funding for asbestos removal at Camp Naco has been obtained Thanks go to Wil-liam Doelle of Arhaeology Southwest for
working with Huachuca City in securing $400000 in grants for this critical work
Specialized contractors have been hired and work is slated to begin within the next several weeks and be completed within a few months The old roofs were made of asbestos which is considered a hazardous
Restoration Continues at Camp Newellmaterial People have not been allowed on the property because of the asbestos hazard
Fort Naco was one of the last forts built by the United States in continental territory and is the only remaining border fort out of several that were constructed during the
Mexican Revolution Soldiers were first sta-tioned in Naco in November 1910 and re-mained in the community due to continued fighting across the border including the Battle of Naco in 1913 and the later Siege of Naco in 1915 in Sonora Subsequent to Pancho Villarsquos attack on Columbus New Mexico in 1916 Naco was a staging area for American troops protecting the border Camp Naco was constructed in 1917 as part of the Mexican Border Project It was the headquarters of the 1st Arizona Infantry Regiment of the Arizona National Guard As of 2010 the barracks of the fort still stands and has partially been restored
CAMP NACO NEWSbull Complete asbestos removal and
building stabilization to begin by March 01142013
bull Camp Naco added to the Na-tional Register of Historic Places 10172012
bull Significant federal grant awarded 682011
bull Camp Naco on PBSrsquos Arizona Illus-trated
bull New Signs Highlight Current Pres-ervation Efforts
bull Asbestos Removal Completedbull History of Preservation Effortsbull Camp Naco in Archaeology South-
west Magazine
SEAGO Has Moved
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 3
is issued at the beginningof each month by the
SouthEastern ArizonaGovernments Organization
Economic Development District
1403 W Highway 92 Bisbee AZ 85603(520) 432-2622 ext 210
To subscribe emailakovachseagoorg
Arsquokos Kovach publisher and editorMargaret Dillard copygraphics editor
Items for publication are welcomed from SEAGO member entities and strategic partners Copy must be submitted at
least 7 business days priorto the end of each month
SIERRA VISTA AREA CHAMBERWhen the New Year dawned did you
promise it would be a healthier oneDid you decide this would be the year to
get your finances in orderOr have you determined that 2013 will
be the year to get out more and enjoy the wealth of attractions and leisure options in Cochise County
If you answered yes to any of these then the Sierra Vista Area Chamber has the per-fect event to help you meet those goals
On Saturday March 2 we will be stag-ing a Health Wealth amp Lifestyle Fair at The Mall at Sierra Vista from 10 am to 4 pm
CLICK HERE to read more
Our volunteer staff and the board mem-bers are working hard to serve our mem-bers By establishing a strong foundation of routines goals and services we can serve you better This means that we are careful with the kind of activities we are doing We want to mix things up with breakfasts lun-cheons and mixers Our primary goal is to get to know you your business so that we can best serve one another Our operat-ing office hours are Monday through Friday 9-12 PM Come and see us
CLICK HERE to read more
BENSONSAN PEDROVALLEY CHAMBER
GREATER DOUGLAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Join and share us today wwwdouglasaz-chamberorgcontentgdcoc-membership
See our facebook page wwwfacebookcomdouglasazchamber We have many activities going on in and around our town See the calendar in this newsletter or CLICK HERE for more information
BISBEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe Bisbee Chamber of Commerce
would like to thank our chamber members SEAGO and the continuous community support given to our chamber We have an exciting year ahead of us Below you will find a sample of our upcoming chamber events
Cecilia Rivas Schuermann Business AnalystInternational Trade Specialist with the SBDC at Cochise College will be in Bisbee offering free confidential business counseling to our Chamber Members If you are interested in this service please contact our office for an appointment The next session will be held on February 20th The free counseling sessions will be offered monthly in our Chamber conference room
CLICK HERE to read more
NOGALES- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ldquoThe Story Behind Cocina La LeyrdquoldquoCocina La Leyrdquo is a little restaurant gem worth finding Located on 3rd and near Grand guests enjoy good food with an ambiance similar to busy streets of Central Mexico For 20 years German Larios has offered delicious cuisine Mexicana to sat-isfy any pallet As my favorite chef author and lover of good indigenous food Antho-ny Bourdain would say ldquoCocina La Leyrdquo is a place you wonrsquot want to pass upUsing organic ingredients without any-thing artificial or with preservatives Ger-man Larios serves traditional and fresh to order Mexican dishes with a specialty in
CLICK HERE to read more
Volunteers What are any of our orga-nizations without them A big word right now is Sustainability but what is sustain-able in the non-profit sector of our society without volunteers In Greenlee County the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Council exist because of volunteers as do many other organizations such as the his-torical societies river enthusiasts schools and the list goes on This month we would like to promote a sense of volunteering in your community where you have a par-ticular interest or passion Touch the lives of your neighbors grow the well-being of your community and be prepared to re-ceive a rich blessing in return
GREENLEECOUNTY CHAMBERAmo el negocio de vino I love the wine
business Flying Leap Vineyards will be opening a Tasting Room in downtown Willcox in early March This will compli-ment the already existing room that is in Sonoita The wine and vine industry is
renovating the historic district by bringing their businesses to town This has spurred a couple of new businesses to start up Big Tex BBQ is expanding and opening a Mexi-can restaurant across from the present Rail-road car The wine and vine industry is cre-ating jobs that are needed to help the local economy It is a real added value
WILLCOXCHAMBER
Regional Events
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 4
Feb 5 - Introduciton to Computers Series for Adults - 5-8 pm on Tuesdays Cochise College Douglas Campus Rm 219 $39 each class $99 for series (520) 515-5492 Trainingcochiseedu or visit wwwcochi-seeducll
Feb 7 - Douglas Chamber Luncheon - 1145-100 DUSD Patio corner of A Ave amp 12 St
Feb 8-9 - 3rd Annual Community Au-tism Conference for Parents amp Profes-sionals 5025 E Washington St Phoenix CLICK HERE for details
Feb 9 - Sierra Vista Transition Confer-ence amp Workshops - 9am-3pm Apache Middle School CLICK HERE for details
Feb 9 - Dance to Raise the Roof Ben-efit - 730 pm Knights of Columbus Hall Cash Bar Menudo served $5 per person Proceeds benefit Douglas Williams House Roof Restoration and Rotary Scholarship Fund
Feb 11-13 - 17th Annual Portal Rescue Soup Kitchen Fundraiser Portal Rescue Classroom Bldg $7 Info (520) 558-5858 wwwportalrescuecom
Southern ArizonaCandidate Academy
Tuesday Feb 26th Civic Leadership Should I run for officeTuesday March 5th Issues and Op-portunities in our Community from a Business PerspectiveTuesday March 12th Candidate Media TrainingTuesday March 19th Developing a Winning Campaign Location THCC Office Classes are held from 6pm - 9pmTHCC Members - $75 General Public - $99 For more information please email Presidenttucsonhispanicchamberorg
Feb 12 - NAMI Family-to-Family Course 530-830pm NAMI Resourse Center (SEABHS Bldg) 4755 Campus Dr Sierra Vista Register by Feb 8 (520) 459-3228 or
namiseazinfogmailcom
Feb 13 - Hispanic Leadership Institute - 6-9 pm HLI -Tucson is a 10-week pro-gram beginning February 13th held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 600pm - 900pm and a one day leadership retreat on March 9th to focus on cultural identity team-building and service to community
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION - Dead-line February 8th For more information presidenttucsonhispanicchamberorg Info (602) 773-5773 or infoazaunitedorg
Feb 15 - Apache Spirit Ranch Valentinersquos dinner amp Dance 6pm 895 W Monument Road Tombstone Info (520 457-7299 CLICK HERE to see flyer
Feb 20 - Feb 20-21 - Arizona Coalition for Military Families News Military Im-mersion Training Florence Military Res-ervation For more information CLICK HERE
Feb 21 - Greenlee County Career Fair 10am to 200pm Clifton Schools-Junior High Gym For additional information or questions please contact Arizona Work-force Connection Greenlee One Stop-300 N Coronado Blvd Clifton AZ 85533 Phone (928) 865-4003 CLICK HERE for details
Feb 21 - Maardi Gras Benefit for Nuestra Casa Domestic Shelter in Nogales 5-8 pm
CLICK HERE for details
Feb 22 - Growing Greenleersquos Housing Event - Noon-4pm Tylerrsquos Taste of Texas in Clifton Registration Required-please register online CLICK HERE
Feb 23 - Dining on the Desert benefiting Sierra Vista Community Garden - 5-7 pm Landmark Cafe 400 Fry Blvd Sierra Vista $20 per person Tickets available at Sierra Vista Food Co-op and Sierra Vista Farmerrsquos Markets
Feb28 - Monthly Chamber Mixer 6 pm - KBRP Studio 43 Howell Ave Bisbee For information contact the Bisbee Chamber at Phone 520-432-5421 or visit wwwbis-beearizonacom
Mar 2 - Health Wealth amp Lifestyle Fair 10-4 at the Mall at Sierra Vista Sponsored by the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Com-merce For more info (520) 458-9640 or wwwsierravistachamberorg
NADO on the Hill Preparation WebinarFebruary 7 at
200 pm (EST)
Invite Your Local Officials to JoinRegister here
On February 7 at 200 pm EST NADO staff will host a free webinar providing an overview of the 2013 Washington PolicyInformation provided during the webi-
nar will includebullWhatisnewabouttheWashingtonPoli-
cy Conference from previous yearsbullHow to set up introductory meetings
with your members of Congress and staffbullHowwillNADOassistyouinsettingup
these meetingsbullHowtocultivatenewrelationshipswith
elected officials
DONrsquoT MISS IT2013 Washington Policy
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 5
If you have job openings and would like for those jobs to be
showcased in the next newsletter and online
CLICK HERE
Also
If you offer consulting grant writing or other services and wish to promote your services
CONTACT US HERE
And
If you are seeking employment and wish to promote yourself
CLICK HERE
wwwfacebookcomSEAGOEconomicDevelopment
In January SEAGO coordinated a tour of Naco Sonora Mexico Several in the group of 15 or so were from the Si-erra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce The picture above shows Executive Director Amanda Baillie addressing the group over lunch For some it was lifechanging One woman who was fear-ful about the trip has returned for the fine dentistry that is offered in Naco
Following the Naco Tour SEAGOrsquos Executive Director Randy Heiss show off the new office building
An International Tourto Naco Arizona
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 6
The Business Association of Chase Creek Arizona (BACCA) is proud to announce our ldquoColors of Copper Art ShowWine Festival November 2nd and 3rd in the His-torical Chase Creek District in downtown Clifton Arizona
The Art and Wine Festival will be held in ldquoGalleria Coronadordquo a recently renovated building in the Chase Creek Historical dis-trict The works of art will be exhibited for sale plus a juried competition between en-tries with cash prizes This combination of visual sensation and monetary reward has already produced interest in this event and will entice the participation of the brightest and best in the realm of visual arts
A section of the Galleria will be reserved for Wine exhibition and tasting Fine wines from the finest Arizona Vineyards
Clifton is located on Hwy 191 at the base
of the Coronado Trail Clifton was discov-ered in the late 1500rsquos by Coronado and later developed into a Mining Community by the Lewinsky brothers Gold was the at-traction copper was the reality A number of mining consolidations culminated with the purchase of the mine four years ago by Freeport McRoRan one of the largest min-ing companies in the world and the number one employer in Arizona
Clifton offers beautiful scenery the San Francisco River Big Horn Sheep and a business atmosphere where getting ahead is not only real but can be fun in the process
For additional information regarding the Festival please visit wwwvisitcliftonazcom
The Colors of Copper ArtWine
FestivalClifton Arizona
By Jeanette West
Jobs are an important economic element that supports the vitality of our community
Our goal is to help small businesses in Sulphur Springs Valley create new employ-ment opportunities or to retain existing jobs
Elfrida Citizens Alliance is offering coun-seling technical assistance free workshops and low interest loans to help enterprising people in our community start or grow a business or to help businesses install en-ergy-saving improvements or renewable energy systems that can reduce operating costs
Starting or Growing a Business in the Sulphur Springs ValleyOur approach includes one-on-one con-
fidential services that can custom-tailor business plans marketing strategies man-agement practices and flexible financing designed for the needs of your business On-going mentoring is available to ensure the success of your business
Visit our website atwwwelfridacitizensorg for upcoming
workshops For more information contact the Elfrida Citizens Alliance at520-642-6967
Elfrida Citizens Alliance provides ener-gy efficient materials AT NO CHARGE to help you lower your utility bills Materials include energy efficient lighting shower-heads water heater blankets caulking and other materials
To receive this assistance please contact Elfrida Citizens Alliance at 520-642-6967 for more information and to schedule an appointment to complete an application
Elfrida Citizens Alliance serves all of the Sulphur Springs Valley
ARE YOU A LOW INCOME FAMILY WITH HIGH UTILITY BILLS
Flying Leap Vineyards Inc is an Arizona Subchapter S corporation founded in
2010 which grows vitis vinifera wine grapes on its estate vineyards in Cochise
and Santa Cruz counties in southern and southeastern Arizona and purchases
grapes from other private vineyards in both Arizona and California to produce a
portfolio of ultra premium proprietary wines
FLYING LEAPVINEYARDS
CLICK HERE to read more
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 7
CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter
First annual Greenlee County Career Fair hosted by Arizona Workforce Con-nection to be held Thursday 22113 from 10am-2pm at Clifton Jr High Gymnasium Job seekers do not need to register Em-ployers must register for boothbull Employers with the opportunity
to promote current or future career oppor-tunities and connect with local job seekers bull Job seekers with access to infor-
mation and agencies that offer assistance with job search resume development and offer job skills classes (such as interviewing strategies) at no cost bull Job seekerswithaccess toeduca-
tional partners if interested in researching educational training opportunities to begin a new career or upgrade skills needed for advancementbull Jobseekerswithaccess toabusi-
ness service if interested in starting their own business
Arizona Workforce Connection is com-mitted to supporting economic develop-ment within the communities we serve and offering services that are beneficial to em-ployers and job seekers Our hope is that employers will first look to fulfill open posi-tions with local workforce talent whenever possible We hope to also see job seekers take advantage of the multiple opportuni-ties available locally that are designed to improve employment outcomes and de-velop a quality workforce
Please contact Arizona Workforce Con-nection for more information by calling us at GrahamSafford-(928) 432-6932 or GreenleeClifton-(928) 865-4003 Visit us online at wwwseazworkforceorg or on Facebook at wwwfacebookcomAWCGG
HistoricGreenleeCounty Courthouse
Abeauty inside
and out
There is some indication that Arizona has seen the worst of her economic woes and is cautiously inching toward a financial recovery Associated Press Bob Christie ex-plains in his article published January 25th at Yahoo News Online titled ldquoEconomists Arizona is recovering albeit slowly-Experts says Arizona economic recovery still slow revenue likely less than Brewer expectsrdquo
Better News for Arizonarsquos Battered Economy
CLICK HERE to read the full article
Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grandre-opening Feb 1-3
The historic theater in Willcox Arizona is open after being dark for more than a year and once again is the center for community activities on Historic Railroad Avenue just as it was when the Art Deco Theater was first opened in 1937 A fun weekend of live entertainment classic movies and current box office hits will recreate the glamour of 1930s Hollywood in Willcox on Friday Feb 1 through Sunday Feb 3
Festivities begin at 7 pm Friday Feb 1 with the 1936 hit movie ldquoThe Gorgeous Hussyrdquo that played when the theater opened in 1937 Set in the 1840s and star-ring Robert Taylor Joan Crawford and James Stewart at the beginning of their ca-reers this was the only ldquocostumerdquo film Joan Crawford ever made Anyone attending Fridayrsquos re-showing of the movie wearing 1930s period clothing will get in for 1930s
via Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grand re-opening Feb 1-3 - via Arizona Range News News
We will be announcing a welcome re-ception and grand opening of our new office at 1403 West Highway 92 We are working with several calendars looking for an opportune time during MARCH Please watch for an notice in the March newsletter and via email alerts
In the interim you are welcome to stop by for a tour of our new location ndash do come by ndash we have already had visitors from as far away as Greenlee County and as near as Sierra Vista Benson and Bis-bee Thank you~~
SEAGO GRAND OPENING
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 8
HUDrsquos Southwest Office of Native American Programs is pleased to share the attached Weekly Information Bulle-tin highlighting Training Opportunities and Funding Announcements through-out our southwest region CLICK HERE to read more
For ad- d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m i n f o r -m a t i o n H U D rsquo s PIH No- tices to Tribes and T D H E s are elec- tronically posted to the internet at httpwwwhudgovofficespihihregsnoticescfm Additionally find government forms and applications on USAgovs Government Forms page
If you have questions or need ad-ditional information from our office please contact us at (602) 379-7200
CLICK HERE to read Klaudiarsquos Newsletter
The ACA has been awarded an $80000 grant from the SBA to prepare Arizonarsquos small high-tech companies to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately com-mercialize their innovations in Phase III ACA will provide an additional $200000 in matching funds and in-kind services
The Needmiddot Arizona has an opportunity to
address a skill gap that has resulted in a relatively low percentage of grant wins for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I awards In 2011 the top five states (California Massachusetts Virginia New York and Texas) were granted nearly 50 of the 3268 SBIR Phase I awards Arizona ranked 19th among competing states re-ceiving only 18 or 58 awards
middot The low number of awards (115 last year) as a percentage of Arizona pro-posals submitted indicates an area of op-portunity to provide technical assistance to serve small business owners particularly those owned by women minorities and veterans throughout Arizona
ACA Gets Money to Help Small High-tech Arizona Companies Compete in
Innovative ResearchThe Assistancemiddot The PIII Playbook is an Arizona
Commerce Authority structured program of training and technical assistance en-abling high-growth potential small tech-nology firms to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately commercialize their innovations in Phase III
middot The PIII Playbook prepares business owners especially woman-owned socially and economically disadvantaged and veter-an-owned to write compelling SBIRSTTR grant applications with state-of-the-art proposal development workshops struc-tured mentoring and follow-up guidance from proven business experts With this training ndash innovative small businesses will be better positioned to win federal funding to stimulate their development accelerate their growth and ultimately positively im-pacting Arizonarsquos economy by creating new jobs
middot The PIII Playbook training is highly subsidized by the ACA and US Small Busi-ness Administration Companies selected for the training will be required to pay a reasonable co-pay for the services
If you are interested in applying or have any additional questions email Bennett Curry or call (602) 845-1246 or visit
wwwazcommercecomsbirsttr-propos-al-training-program
GreenGeeks VPS Hosting amp SendGrid STMP are email relay services used to send and receive emails from a variety of carriers and providers SEAGO used GreenGeeks until last October when we switched to SendGrid We switched because of some reports we found that kept our emails from arriving at their destination because some firewalls blocked GreenGeeks
Now we find out that certain protocols in the SendGrid system cumulatively began to block emails we sent from SEAGO Once an email address hit the blocked list that re-cipient would not receive emails from any-one at SEAGO using a seagoorg address
We apologize for the problems these email relay systems have caused our recipi-ents and you now have fair warning that if you have heard from people you or your organization send emails to but lsquoI never got the emailrsquo this may one possible answer to your dilemma check who actually relays your emails and look up who is blocked on your spam list etc You have now been armed with good data use it wisely
Having EmailIssues
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 2
The SEAGO main offices have been located for over 35 years on the second floor of Bisbee City Hall However be-ginning the first week of January SEA-GO Administration Finance Housing Transportation CDBG and Economic Development offices are open for busi-ness at 1403 West Highway 92 close to Melody Lane on the west end of Bisbee
PLEASE NOTE The SEAGO AAA offices are not moving they continue to operate in their same location300 Col-lins Rd We look forward to serving you at our new high visibility easy access location
December 2012
Published for SEAGO Member Entities and Strategic Partners
Vol 2 No 12
Newsletter Sponsorship
OpportunitiesAvailable
CLICK HERE for details
or email
economicdevelopment
seagoorg
The Opportunity Tourin Greenlee
The skies are just a little bit brighter and blu-
er in Greenlee County in large part due to the
high demand for quality employees spurred by
the private sector The fact that Freeport McMo-
Ran is expanding output is not a secret The huge
growth of countries like China India and Brazil
have placed a premium on the value of copper
needed for both residential and commercial con-
structionBut as the recent ASU Report ldquoKeep the Green
in Greenleerdquo reveals there are multiple reasons
why Greenlee county is the fastest growing coun-
ty in Arizona Rivers valleys mountains and
trails is not just the name of the Greenlee County
Tourism Council it is the way of life in this ma-
jestic and tranquil home to everything from Big
Horn Sheep on the ground to Golden Eagles and
Sand Hill Cranes in the skies Recent Opportunity Tours have stirred devel-
opers and builders to set their sights on Greenlee
County for many reasons To take your own Opportunity Tour contact
economicdevelopmentseagoorg to schedule
your tour or to answer your questions
CLICK HERE for more information about tours
NogalesSanta Cruz County
working togetherThe glow from the success of the Nogales
International Trade Summit continues to
shine brightly With local county state fed-
eral and international support the future is
bright along the border ndash at long last
There is still much to be done milestones
such as new employers adding new jobs and
attracting more commerce are still being
pursued But the big difference is the unified
effort on the part of the leadership in Santa
Cruz County and the City of Nogales
The region is standing up for itself and re-
scoping the image from negative hype to pos-
itive reality Santa Cruz County amp Nogales are
not alone support from the private sector has
grown as well Old stereotypes and miscon-
ceptions are being erased How By bringing
new faces to meetings such as the Interna-
tional Trade Summit and upcoming events
that will focus on the areas achievements and
importance to the econ y of Arizona
For more information contact
economicdevelopmentseagoorg
CLICK HERE to read the turning
point
monthly archives
Valentine Dinner and Dance at Apache Spirit Ranch
Breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains 272 acres of unspoiled land and a guest ranch designed like an Old Western town from the year 1881 the Apache Spirit Ranch is located just two miles Northwest of Tombstone the legendary Wild West town where the famous gunfights between Wyatt Earp Doc Holiday the Clantons and McLaurys took place
Valentinersquos Dinner amp DanceFriday February 15thEnjoy a 3-course Prime Rib DinnerBarn Dance afterwards$30 eachDiscounted Room Rates $80 for 2Dinner at 600 pmDance at 700 pm
Call for reservations at least one day in advance
895 West Monument RoadTombstone Arizona 85638(520) 457-7299wwwapachespiritranchcom
Funding for asbestos removal at Camp Naco has been obtained Thanks go to Wil-liam Doelle of Arhaeology Southwest for
working with Huachuca City in securing $400000 in grants for this critical work
Specialized contractors have been hired and work is slated to begin within the next several weeks and be completed within a few months The old roofs were made of asbestos which is considered a hazardous
Restoration Continues at Camp Newellmaterial People have not been allowed on the property because of the asbestos hazard
Fort Naco was one of the last forts built by the United States in continental territory and is the only remaining border fort out of several that were constructed during the
Mexican Revolution Soldiers were first sta-tioned in Naco in November 1910 and re-mained in the community due to continued fighting across the border including the Battle of Naco in 1913 and the later Siege of Naco in 1915 in Sonora Subsequent to Pancho Villarsquos attack on Columbus New Mexico in 1916 Naco was a staging area for American troops protecting the border Camp Naco was constructed in 1917 as part of the Mexican Border Project It was the headquarters of the 1st Arizona Infantry Regiment of the Arizona National Guard As of 2010 the barracks of the fort still stands and has partially been restored
CAMP NACO NEWSbull Complete asbestos removal and
building stabilization to begin by March 01142013
bull Camp Naco added to the Na-tional Register of Historic Places 10172012
bull Significant federal grant awarded 682011
bull Camp Naco on PBSrsquos Arizona Illus-trated
bull New Signs Highlight Current Pres-ervation Efforts
bull Asbestos Removal Completedbull History of Preservation Effortsbull Camp Naco in Archaeology South-
west Magazine
SEAGO Has Moved
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 3
is issued at the beginningof each month by the
SouthEastern ArizonaGovernments Organization
Economic Development District
1403 W Highway 92 Bisbee AZ 85603(520) 432-2622 ext 210
To subscribe emailakovachseagoorg
Arsquokos Kovach publisher and editorMargaret Dillard copygraphics editor
Items for publication are welcomed from SEAGO member entities and strategic partners Copy must be submitted at
least 7 business days priorto the end of each month
SIERRA VISTA AREA CHAMBERWhen the New Year dawned did you
promise it would be a healthier oneDid you decide this would be the year to
get your finances in orderOr have you determined that 2013 will
be the year to get out more and enjoy the wealth of attractions and leisure options in Cochise County
If you answered yes to any of these then the Sierra Vista Area Chamber has the per-fect event to help you meet those goals
On Saturday March 2 we will be stag-ing a Health Wealth amp Lifestyle Fair at The Mall at Sierra Vista from 10 am to 4 pm
CLICK HERE to read more
Our volunteer staff and the board mem-bers are working hard to serve our mem-bers By establishing a strong foundation of routines goals and services we can serve you better This means that we are careful with the kind of activities we are doing We want to mix things up with breakfasts lun-cheons and mixers Our primary goal is to get to know you your business so that we can best serve one another Our operat-ing office hours are Monday through Friday 9-12 PM Come and see us
CLICK HERE to read more
BENSONSAN PEDROVALLEY CHAMBER
GREATER DOUGLAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Join and share us today wwwdouglasaz-chamberorgcontentgdcoc-membership
See our facebook page wwwfacebookcomdouglasazchamber We have many activities going on in and around our town See the calendar in this newsletter or CLICK HERE for more information
BISBEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe Bisbee Chamber of Commerce
would like to thank our chamber members SEAGO and the continuous community support given to our chamber We have an exciting year ahead of us Below you will find a sample of our upcoming chamber events
Cecilia Rivas Schuermann Business AnalystInternational Trade Specialist with the SBDC at Cochise College will be in Bisbee offering free confidential business counseling to our Chamber Members If you are interested in this service please contact our office for an appointment The next session will be held on February 20th The free counseling sessions will be offered monthly in our Chamber conference room
CLICK HERE to read more
NOGALES- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ldquoThe Story Behind Cocina La LeyrdquoldquoCocina La Leyrdquo is a little restaurant gem worth finding Located on 3rd and near Grand guests enjoy good food with an ambiance similar to busy streets of Central Mexico For 20 years German Larios has offered delicious cuisine Mexicana to sat-isfy any pallet As my favorite chef author and lover of good indigenous food Antho-ny Bourdain would say ldquoCocina La Leyrdquo is a place you wonrsquot want to pass upUsing organic ingredients without any-thing artificial or with preservatives Ger-man Larios serves traditional and fresh to order Mexican dishes with a specialty in
CLICK HERE to read more
Volunteers What are any of our orga-nizations without them A big word right now is Sustainability but what is sustain-able in the non-profit sector of our society without volunteers In Greenlee County the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Council exist because of volunteers as do many other organizations such as the his-torical societies river enthusiasts schools and the list goes on This month we would like to promote a sense of volunteering in your community where you have a par-ticular interest or passion Touch the lives of your neighbors grow the well-being of your community and be prepared to re-ceive a rich blessing in return
GREENLEECOUNTY CHAMBERAmo el negocio de vino I love the wine
business Flying Leap Vineyards will be opening a Tasting Room in downtown Willcox in early March This will compli-ment the already existing room that is in Sonoita The wine and vine industry is
renovating the historic district by bringing their businesses to town This has spurred a couple of new businesses to start up Big Tex BBQ is expanding and opening a Mexi-can restaurant across from the present Rail-road car The wine and vine industry is cre-ating jobs that are needed to help the local economy It is a real added value
WILLCOXCHAMBER
Regional Events
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 4
Feb 5 - Introduciton to Computers Series for Adults - 5-8 pm on Tuesdays Cochise College Douglas Campus Rm 219 $39 each class $99 for series (520) 515-5492 Trainingcochiseedu or visit wwwcochi-seeducll
Feb 7 - Douglas Chamber Luncheon - 1145-100 DUSD Patio corner of A Ave amp 12 St
Feb 8-9 - 3rd Annual Community Au-tism Conference for Parents amp Profes-sionals 5025 E Washington St Phoenix CLICK HERE for details
Feb 9 - Sierra Vista Transition Confer-ence amp Workshops - 9am-3pm Apache Middle School CLICK HERE for details
Feb 9 - Dance to Raise the Roof Ben-efit - 730 pm Knights of Columbus Hall Cash Bar Menudo served $5 per person Proceeds benefit Douglas Williams House Roof Restoration and Rotary Scholarship Fund
Feb 11-13 - 17th Annual Portal Rescue Soup Kitchen Fundraiser Portal Rescue Classroom Bldg $7 Info (520) 558-5858 wwwportalrescuecom
Southern ArizonaCandidate Academy
Tuesday Feb 26th Civic Leadership Should I run for officeTuesday March 5th Issues and Op-portunities in our Community from a Business PerspectiveTuesday March 12th Candidate Media TrainingTuesday March 19th Developing a Winning Campaign Location THCC Office Classes are held from 6pm - 9pmTHCC Members - $75 General Public - $99 For more information please email Presidenttucsonhispanicchamberorg
Feb 12 - NAMI Family-to-Family Course 530-830pm NAMI Resourse Center (SEABHS Bldg) 4755 Campus Dr Sierra Vista Register by Feb 8 (520) 459-3228 or
namiseazinfogmailcom
Feb 13 - Hispanic Leadership Institute - 6-9 pm HLI -Tucson is a 10-week pro-gram beginning February 13th held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 600pm - 900pm and a one day leadership retreat on March 9th to focus on cultural identity team-building and service to community
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION - Dead-line February 8th For more information presidenttucsonhispanicchamberorg Info (602) 773-5773 or infoazaunitedorg
Feb 15 - Apache Spirit Ranch Valentinersquos dinner amp Dance 6pm 895 W Monument Road Tombstone Info (520 457-7299 CLICK HERE to see flyer
Feb 20 - Feb 20-21 - Arizona Coalition for Military Families News Military Im-mersion Training Florence Military Res-ervation For more information CLICK HERE
Feb 21 - Greenlee County Career Fair 10am to 200pm Clifton Schools-Junior High Gym For additional information or questions please contact Arizona Work-force Connection Greenlee One Stop-300 N Coronado Blvd Clifton AZ 85533 Phone (928) 865-4003 CLICK HERE for details
Feb 21 - Maardi Gras Benefit for Nuestra Casa Domestic Shelter in Nogales 5-8 pm
CLICK HERE for details
Feb 22 - Growing Greenleersquos Housing Event - Noon-4pm Tylerrsquos Taste of Texas in Clifton Registration Required-please register online CLICK HERE
Feb 23 - Dining on the Desert benefiting Sierra Vista Community Garden - 5-7 pm Landmark Cafe 400 Fry Blvd Sierra Vista $20 per person Tickets available at Sierra Vista Food Co-op and Sierra Vista Farmerrsquos Markets
Feb28 - Monthly Chamber Mixer 6 pm - KBRP Studio 43 Howell Ave Bisbee For information contact the Bisbee Chamber at Phone 520-432-5421 or visit wwwbis-beearizonacom
Mar 2 - Health Wealth amp Lifestyle Fair 10-4 at the Mall at Sierra Vista Sponsored by the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Com-merce For more info (520) 458-9640 or wwwsierravistachamberorg
NADO on the Hill Preparation WebinarFebruary 7 at
200 pm (EST)
Invite Your Local Officials to JoinRegister here
On February 7 at 200 pm EST NADO staff will host a free webinar providing an overview of the 2013 Washington PolicyInformation provided during the webi-
nar will includebullWhatisnewabouttheWashingtonPoli-
cy Conference from previous yearsbullHow to set up introductory meetings
with your members of Congress and staffbullHowwillNADOassistyouinsettingup
these meetingsbullHowtocultivatenewrelationshipswith
elected officials
DONrsquoT MISS IT2013 Washington Policy
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 5
If you have job openings and would like for those jobs to be
showcased in the next newsletter and online
CLICK HERE
Also
If you offer consulting grant writing or other services and wish to promote your services
CONTACT US HERE
And
If you are seeking employment and wish to promote yourself
CLICK HERE
wwwfacebookcomSEAGOEconomicDevelopment
In January SEAGO coordinated a tour of Naco Sonora Mexico Several in the group of 15 or so were from the Si-erra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce The picture above shows Executive Director Amanda Baillie addressing the group over lunch For some it was lifechanging One woman who was fear-ful about the trip has returned for the fine dentistry that is offered in Naco
Following the Naco Tour SEAGOrsquos Executive Director Randy Heiss show off the new office building
An International Tourto Naco Arizona
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 6
The Business Association of Chase Creek Arizona (BACCA) is proud to announce our ldquoColors of Copper Art ShowWine Festival November 2nd and 3rd in the His-torical Chase Creek District in downtown Clifton Arizona
The Art and Wine Festival will be held in ldquoGalleria Coronadordquo a recently renovated building in the Chase Creek Historical dis-trict The works of art will be exhibited for sale plus a juried competition between en-tries with cash prizes This combination of visual sensation and monetary reward has already produced interest in this event and will entice the participation of the brightest and best in the realm of visual arts
A section of the Galleria will be reserved for Wine exhibition and tasting Fine wines from the finest Arizona Vineyards
Clifton is located on Hwy 191 at the base
of the Coronado Trail Clifton was discov-ered in the late 1500rsquos by Coronado and later developed into a Mining Community by the Lewinsky brothers Gold was the at-traction copper was the reality A number of mining consolidations culminated with the purchase of the mine four years ago by Freeport McRoRan one of the largest min-ing companies in the world and the number one employer in Arizona
Clifton offers beautiful scenery the San Francisco River Big Horn Sheep and a business atmosphere where getting ahead is not only real but can be fun in the process
For additional information regarding the Festival please visit wwwvisitcliftonazcom
The Colors of Copper ArtWine
FestivalClifton Arizona
By Jeanette West
Jobs are an important economic element that supports the vitality of our community
Our goal is to help small businesses in Sulphur Springs Valley create new employ-ment opportunities or to retain existing jobs
Elfrida Citizens Alliance is offering coun-seling technical assistance free workshops and low interest loans to help enterprising people in our community start or grow a business or to help businesses install en-ergy-saving improvements or renewable energy systems that can reduce operating costs
Starting or Growing a Business in the Sulphur Springs ValleyOur approach includes one-on-one con-
fidential services that can custom-tailor business plans marketing strategies man-agement practices and flexible financing designed for the needs of your business On-going mentoring is available to ensure the success of your business
Visit our website atwwwelfridacitizensorg for upcoming
workshops For more information contact the Elfrida Citizens Alliance at520-642-6967
Elfrida Citizens Alliance provides ener-gy efficient materials AT NO CHARGE to help you lower your utility bills Materials include energy efficient lighting shower-heads water heater blankets caulking and other materials
To receive this assistance please contact Elfrida Citizens Alliance at 520-642-6967 for more information and to schedule an appointment to complete an application
Elfrida Citizens Alliance serves all of the Sulphur Springs Valley
ARE YOU A LOW INCOME FAMILY WITH HIGH UTILITY BILLS
Flying Leap Vineyards Inc is an Arizona Subchapter S corporation founded in
2010 which grows vitis vinifera wine grapes on its estate vineyards in Cochise
and Santa Cruz counties in southern and southeastern Arizona and purchases
grapes from other private vineyards in both Arizona and California to produce a
portfolio of ultra premium proprietary wines
FLYING LEAPVINEYARDS
CLICK HERE to read more
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 7
CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter
First annual Greenlee County Career Fair hosted by Arizona Workforce Con-nection to be held Thursday 22113 from 10am-2pm at Clifton Jr High Gymnasium Job seekers do not need to register Em-ployers must register for boothbull Employers with the opportunity
to promote current or future career oppor-tunities and connect with local job seekers bull Job seekers with access to infor-
mation and agencies that offer assistance with job search resume development and offer job skills classes (such as interviewing strategies) at no cost bull Job seekerswithaccess toeduca-
tional partners if interested in researching educational training opportunities to begin a new career or upgrade skills needed for advancementbull Jobseekerswithaccess toabusi-
ness service if interested in starting their own business
Arizona Workforce Connection is com-mitted to supporting economic develop-ment within the communities we serve and offering services that are beneficial to em-ployers and job seekers Our hope is that employers will first look to fulfill open posi-tions with local workforce talent whenever possible We hope to also see job seekers take advantage of the multiple opportuni-ties available locally that are designed to improve employment outcomes and de-velop a quality workforce
Please contact Arizona Workforce Con-nection for more information by calling us at GrahamSafford-(928) 432-6932 or GreenleeClifton-(928) 865-4003 Visit us online at wwwseazworkforceorg or on Facebook at wwwfacebookcomAWCGG
HistoricGreenleeCounty Courthouse
Abeauty inside
and out
There is some indication that Arizona has seen the worst of her economic woes and is cautiously inching toward a financial recovery Associated Press Bob Christie ex-plains in his article published January 25th at Yahoo News Online titled ldquoEconomists Arizona is recovering albeit slowly-Experts says Arizona economic recovery still slow revenue likely less than Brewer expectsrdquo
Better News for Arizonarsquos Battered Economy
CLICK HERE to read the full article
Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grandre-opening Feb 1-3
The historic theater in Willcox Arizona is open after being dark for more than a year and once again is the center for community activities on Historic Railroad Avenue just as it was when the Art Deco Theater was first opened in 1937 A fun weekend of live entertainment classic movies and current box office hits will recreate the glamour of 1930s Hollywood in Willcox on Friday Feb 1 through Sunday Feb 3
Festivities begin at 7 pm Friday Feb 1 with the 1936 hit movie ldquoThe Gorgeous Hussyrdquo that played when the theater opened in 1937 Set in the 1840s and star-ring Robert Taylor Joan Crawford and James Stewart at the beginning of their ca-reers this was the only ldquocostumerdquo film Joan Crawford ever made Anyone attending Fridayrsquos re-showing of the movie wearing 1930s period clothing will get in for 1930s
via Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grand re-opening Feb 1-3 - via Arizona Range News News
We will be announcing a welcome re-ception and grand opening of our new office at 1403 West Highway 92 We are working with several calendars looking for an opportune time during MARCH Please watch for an notice in the March newsletter and via email alerts
In the interim you are welcome to stop by for a tour of our new location ndash do come by ndash we have already had visitors from as far away as Greenlee County and as near as Sierra Vista Benson and Bis-bee Thank you~~
SEAGO GRAND OPENING
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 8
HUDrsquos Southwest Office of Native American Programs is pleased to share the attached Weekly Information Bulle-tin highlighting Training Opportunities and Funding Announcements through-out our southwest region CLICK HERE to read more
For ad- d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m i n f o r -m a t i o n H U D rsquo s PIH No- tices to Tribes and T D H E s are elec- tronically posted to the internet at httpwwwhudgovofficespihihregsnoticescfm Additionally find government forms and applications on USAgovs Government Forms page
If you have questions or need ad-ditional information from our office please contact us at (602) 379-7200
CLICK HERE to read Klaudiarsquos Newsletter
The ACA has been awarded an $80000 grant from the SBA to prepare Arizonarsquos small high-tech companies to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately com-mercialize their innovations in Phase III ACA will provide an additional $200000 in matching funds and in-kind services
The Needmiddot Arizona has an opportunity to
address a skill gap that has resulted in a relatively low percentage of grant wins for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I awards In 2011 the top five states (California Massachusetts Virginia New York and Texas) were granted nearly 50 of the 3268 SBIR Phase I awards Arizona ranked 19th among competing states re-ceiving only 18 or 58 awards
middot The low number of awards (115 last year) as a percentage of Arizona pro-posals submitted indicates an area of op-portunity to provide technical assistance to serve small business owners particularly those owned by women minorities and veterans throughout Arizona
ACA Gets Money to Help Small High-tech Arizona Companies Compete in
Innovative ResearchThe Assistancemiddot The PIII Playbook is an Arizona
Commerce Authority structured program of training and technical assistance en-abling high-growth potential small tech-nology firms to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately commercialize their innovations in Phase III
middot The PIII Playbook prepares business owners especially woman-owned socially and economically disadvantaged and veter-an-owned to write compelling SBIRSTTR grant applications with state-of-the-art proposal development workshops struc-tured mentoring and follow-up guidance from proven business experts With this training ndash innovative small businesses will be better positioned to win federal funding to stimulate their development accelerate their growth and ultimately positively im-pacting Arizonarsquos economy by creating new jobs
middot The PIII Playbook training is highly subsidized by the ACA and US Small Busi-ness Administration Companies selected for the training will be required to pay a reasonable co-pay for the services
If you are interested in applying or have any additional questions email Bennett Curry or call (602) 845-1246 or visit
wwwazcommercecomsbirsttr-propos-al-training-program
GreenGeeks VPS Hosting amp SendGrid STMP are email relay services used to send and receive emails from a variety of carriers and providers SEAGO used GreenGeeks until last October when we switched to SendGrid We switched because of some reports we found that kept our emails from arriving at their destination because some firewalls blocked GreenGeeks
Now we find out that certain protocols in the SendGrid system cumulatively began to block emails we sent from SEAGO Once an email address hit the blocked list that re-cipient would not receive emails from any-one at SEAGO using a seagoorg address
We apologize for the problems these email relay systems have caused our recipi-ents and you now have fair warning that if you have heard from people you or your organization send emails to but lsquoI never got the emailrsquo this may one possible answer to your dilemma check who actually relays your emails and look up who is blocked on your spam list etc You have now been armed with good data use it wisely
Having EmailIssues
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 3
is issued at the beginningof each month by the
SouthEastern ArizonaGovernments Organization
Economic Development District
1403 W Highway 92 Bisbee AZ 85603(520) 432-2622 ext 210
To subscribe emailakovachseagoorg
Arsquokos Kovach publisher and editorMargaret Dillard copygraphics editor
Items for publication are welcomed from SEAGO member entities and strategic partners Copy must be submitted at
least 7 business days priorto the end of each month
SIERRA VISTA AREA CHAMBERWhen the New Year dawned did you
promise it would be a healthier oneDid you decide this would be the year to
get your finances in orderOr have you determined that 2013 will
be the year to get out more and enjoy the wealth of attractions and leisure options in Cochise County
If you answered yes to any of these then the Sierra Vista Area Chamber has the per-fect event to help you meet those goals
On Saturday March 2 we will be stag-ing a Health Wealth amp Lifestyle Fair at The Mall at Sierra Vista from 10 am to 4 pm
CLICK HERE to read more
Our volunteer staff and the board mem-bers are working hard to serve our mem-bers By establishing a strong foundation of routines goals and services we can serve you better This means that we are careful with the kind of activities we are doing We want to mix things up with breakfasts lun-cheons and mixers Our primary goal is to get to know you your business so that we can best serve one another Our operat-ing office hours are Monday through Friday 9-12 PM Come and see us
CLICK HERE to read more
BENSONSAN PEDROVALLEY CHAMBER
GREATER DOUGLAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Join and share us today wwwdouglasaz-chamberorgcontentgdcoc-membership
See our facebook page wwwfacebookcomdouglasazchamber We have many activities going on in and around our town See the calendar in this newsletter or CLICK HERE for more information
BISBEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe Bisbee Chamber of Commerce
would like to thank our chamber members SEAGO and the continuous community support given to our chamber We have an exciting year ahead of us Below you will find a sample of our upcoming chamber events
Cecilia Rivas Schuermann Business AnalystInternational Trade Specialist with the SBDC at Cochise College will be in Bisbee offering free confidential business counseling to our Chamber Members If you are interested in this service please contact our office for an appointment The next session will be held on February 20th The free counseling sessions will be offered monthly in our Chamber conference room
CLICK HERE to read more
NOGALES- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ldquoThe Story Behind Cocina La LeyrdquoldquoCocina La Leyrdquo is a little restaurant gem worth finding Located on 3rd and near Grand guests enjoy good food with an ambiance similar to busy streets of Central Mexico For 20 years German Larios has offered delicious cuisine Mexicana to sat-isfy any pallet As my favorite chef author and lover of good indigenous food Antho-ny Bourdain would say ldquoCocina La Leyrdquo is a place you wonrsquot want to pass upUsing organic ingredients without any-thing artificial or with preservatives Ger-man Larios serves traditional and fresh to order Mexican dishes with a specialty in
CLICK HERE to read more
Volunteers What are any of our orga-nizations without them A big word right now is Sustainability but what is sustain-able in the non-profit sector of our society without volunteers In Greenlee County the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Council exist because of volunteers as do many other organizations such as the his-torical societies river enthusiasts schools and the list goes on This month we would like to promote a sense of volunteering in your community where you have a par-ticular interest or passion Touch the lives of your neighbors grow the well-being of your community and be prepared to re-ceive a rich blessing in return
GREENLEECOUNTY CHAMBERAmo el negocio de vino I love the wine
business Flying Leap Vineyards will be opening a Tasting Room in downtown Willcox in early March This will compli-ment the already existing room that is in Sonoita The wine and vine industry is
renovating the historic district by bringing their businesses to town This has spurred a couple of new businesses to start up Big Tex BBQ is expanding and opening a Mexi-can restaurant across from the present Rail-road car The wine and vine industry is cre-ating jobs that are needed to help the local economy It is a real added value
WILLCOXCHAMBER
Regional Events
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 4
Feb 5 - Introduciton to Computers Series for Adults - 5-8 pm on Tuesdays Cochise College Douglas Campus Rm 219 $39 each class $99 for series (520) 515-5492 Trainingcochiseedu or visit wwwcochi-seeducll
Feb 7 - Douglas Chamber Luncheon - 1145-100 DUSD Patio corner of A Ave amp 12 St
Feb 8-9 - 3rd Annual Community Au-tism Conference for Parents amp Profes-sionals 5025 E Washington St Phoenix CLICK HERE for details
Feb 9 - Sierra Vista Transition Confer-ence amp Workshops - 9am-3pm Apache Middle School CLICK HERE for details
Feb 9 - Dance to Raise the Roof Ben-efit - 730 pm Knights of Columbus Hall Cash Bar Menudo served $5 per person Proceeds benefit Douglas Williams House Roof Restoration and Rotary Scholarship Fund
Feb 11-13 - 17th Annual Portal Rescue Soup Kitchen Fundraiser Portal Rescue Classroom Bldg $7 Info (520) 558-5858 wwwportalrescuecom
Southern ArizonaCandidate Academy
Tuesday Feb 26th Civic Leadership Should I run for officeTuesday March 5th Issues and Op-portunities in our Community from a Business PerspectiveTuesday March 12th Candidate Media TrainingTuesday March 19th Developing a Winning Campaign Location THCC Office Classes are held from 6pm - 9pmTHCC Members - $75 General Public - $99 For more information please email Presidenttucsonhispanicchamberorg
Feb 12 - NAMI Family-to-Family Course 530-830pm NAMI Resourse Center (SEABHS Bldg) 4755 Campus Dr Sierra Vista Register by Feb 8 (520) 459-3228 or
namiseazinfogmailcom
Feb 13 - Hispanic Leadership Institute - 6-9 pm HLI -Tucson is a 10-week pro-gram beginning February 13th held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 600pm - 900pm and a one day leadership retreat on March 9th to focus on cultural identity team-building and service to community
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION - Dead-line February 8th For more information presidenttucsonhispanicchamberorg Info (602) 773-5773 or infoazaunitedorg
Feb 15 - Apache Spirit Ranch Valentinersquos dinner amp Dance 6pm 895 W Monument Road Tombstone Info (520 457-7299 CLICK HERE to see flyer
Feb 20 - Feb 20-21 - Arizona Coalition for Military Families News Military Im-mersion Training Florence Military Res-ervation For more information CLICK HERE
Feb 21 - Greenlee County Career Fair 10am to 200pm Clifton Schools-Junior High Gym For additional information or questions please contact Arizona Work-force Connection Greenlee One Stop-300 N Coronado Blvd Clifton AZ 85533 Phone (928) 865-4003 CLICK HERE for details
Feb 21 - Maardi Gras Benefit for Nuestra Casa Domestic Shelter in Nogales 5-8 pm
CLICK HERE for details
Feb 22 - Growing Greenleersquos Housing Event - Noon-4pm Tylerrsquos Taste of Texas in Clifton Registration Required-please register online CLICK HERE
Feb 23 - Dining on the Desert benefiting Sierra Vista Community Garden - 5-7 pm Landmark Cafe 400 Fry Blvd Sierra Vista $20 per person Tickets available at Sierra Vista Food Co-op and Sierra Vista Farmerrsquos Markets
Feb28 - Monthly Chamber Mixer 6 pm - KBRP Studio 43 Howell Ave Bisbee For information contact the Bisbee Chamber at Phone 520-432-5421 or visit wwwbis-beearizonacom
Mar 2 - Health Wealth amp Lifestyle Fair 10-4 at the Mall at Sierra Vista Sponsored by the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Com-merce For more info (520) 458-9640 or wwwsierravistachamberorg
NADO on the Hill Preparation WebinarFebruary 7 at
200 pm (EST)
Invite Your Local Officials to JoinRegister here
On February 7 at 200 pm EST NADO staff will host a free webinar providing an overview of the 2013 Washington PolicyInformation provided during the webi-
nar will includebullWhatisnewabouttheWashingtonPoli-
cy Conference from previous yearsbullHow to set up introductory meetings
with your members of Congress and staffbullHowwillNADOassistyouinsettingup
these meetingsbullHowtocultivatenewrelationshipswith
elected officials
DONrsquoT MISS IT2013 Washington Policy
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 5
If you have job openings and would like for those jobs to be
showcased in the next newsletter and online
CLICK HERE
Also
If you offer consulting grant writing or other services and wish to promote your services
CONTACT US HERE
And
If you are seeking employment and wish to promote yourself
CLICK HERE
wwwfacebookcomSEAGOEconomicDevelopment
In January SEAGO coordinated a tour of Naco Sonora Mexico Several in the group of 15 or so were from the Si-erra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce The picture above shows Executive Director Amanda Baillie addressing the group over lunch For some it was lifechanging One woman who was fear-ful about the trip has returned for the fine dentistry that is offered in Naco
Following the Naco Tour SEAGOrsquos Executive Director Randy Heiss show off the new office building
An International Tourto Naco Arizona
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 6
The Business Association of Chase Creek Arizona (BACCA) is proud to announce our ldquoColors of Copper Art ShowWine Festival November 2nd and 3rd in the His-torical Chase Creek District in downtown Clifton Arizona
The Art and Wine Festival will be held in ldquoGalleria Coronadordquo a recently renovated building in the Chase Creek Historical dis-trict The works of art will be exhibited for sale plus a juried competition between en-tries with cash prizes This combination of visual sensation and monetary reward has already produced interest in this event and will entice the participation of the brightest and best in the realm of visual arts
A section of the Galleria will be reserved for Wine exhibition and tasting Fine wines from the finest Arizona Vineyards
Clifton is located on Hwy 191 at the base
of the Coronado Trail Clifton was discov-ered in the late 1500rsquos by Coronado and later developed into a Mining Community by the Lewinsky brothers Gold was the at-traction copper was the reality A number of mining consolidations culminated with the purchase of the mine four years ago by Freeport McRoRan one of the largest min-ing companies in the world and the number one employer in Arizona
Clifton offers beautiful scenery the San Francisco River Big Horn Sheep and a business atmosphere where getting ahead is not only real but can be fun in the process
For additional information regarding the Festival please visit wwwvisitcliftonazcom
The Colors of Copper ArtWine
FestivalClifton Arizona
By Jeanette West
Jobs are an important economic element that supports the vitality of our community
Our goal is to help small businesses in Sulphur Springs Valley create new employ-ment opportunities or to retain existing jobs
Elfrida Citizens Alliance is offering coun-seling technical assistance free workshops and low interest loans to help enterprising people in our community start or grow a business or to help businesses install en-ergy-saving improvements or renewable energy systems that can reduce operating costs
Starting or Growing a Business in the Sulphur Springs ValleyOur approach includes one-on-one con-
fidential services that can custom-tailor business plans marketing strategies man-agement practices and flexible financing designed for the needs of your business On-going mentoring is available to ensure the success of your business
Visit our website atwwwelfridacitizensorg for upcoming
workshops For more information contact the Elfrida Citizens Alliance at520-642-6967
Elfrida Citizens Alliance provides ener-gy efficient materials AT NO CHARGE to help you lower your utility bills Materials include energy efficient lighting shower-heads water heater blankets caulking and other materials
To receive this assistance please contact Elfrida Citizens Alliance at 520-642-6967 for more information and to schedule an appointment to complete an application
Elfrida Citizens Alliance serves all of the Sulphur Springs Valley
ARE YOU A LOW INCOME FAMILY WITH HIGH UTILITY BILLS
Flying Leap Vineyards Inc is an Arizona Subchapter S corporation founded in
2010 which grows vitis vinifera wine grapes on its estate vineyards in Cochise
and Santa Cruz counties in southern and southeastern Arizona and purchases
grapes from other private vineyards in both Arizona and California to produce a
portfolio of ultra premium proprietary wines
FLYING LEAPVINEYARDS
CLICK HERE to read more
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 7
CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter
First annual Greenlee County Career Fair hosted by Arizona Workforce Con-nection to be held Thursday 22113 from 10am-2pm at Clifton Jr High Gymnasium Job seekers do not need to register Em-ployers must register for boothbull Employers with the opportunity
to promote current or future career oppor-tunities and connect with local job seekers bull Job seekers with access to infor-
mation and agencies that offer assistance with job search resume development and offer job skills classes (such as interviewing strategies) at no cost bull Job seekerswithaccess toeduca-
tional partners if interested in researching educational training opportunities to begin a new career or upgrade skills needed for advancementbull Jobseekerswithaccess toabusi-
ness service if interested in starting their own business
Arizona Workforce Connection is com-mitted to supporting economic develop-ment within the communities we serve and offering services that are beneficial to em-ployers and job seekers Our hope is that employers will first look to fulfill open posi-tions with local workforce talent whenever possible We hope to also see job seekers take advantage of the multiple opportuni-ties available locally that are designed to improve employment outcomes and de-velop a quality workforce
Please contact Arizona Workforce Con-nection for more information by calling us at GrahamSafford-(928) 432-6932 or GreenleeClifton-(928) 865-4003 Visit us online at wwwseazworkforceorg or on Facebook at wwwfacebookcomAWCGG
HistoricGreenleeCounty Courthouse
Abeauty inside
and out
There is some indication that Arizona has seen the worst of her economic woes and is cautiously inching toward a financial recovery Associated Press Bob Christie ex-plains in his article published January 25th at Yahoo News Online titled ldquoEconomists Arizona is recovering albeit slowly-Experts says Arizona economic recovery still slow revenue likely less than Brewer expectsrdquo
Better News for Arizonarsquos Battered Economy
CLICK HERE to read the full article
Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grandre-opening Feb 1-3
The historic theater in Willcox Arizona is open after being dark for more than a year and once again is the center for community activities on Historic Railroad Avenue just as it was when the Art Deco Theater was first opened in 1937 A fun weekend of live entertainment classic movies and current box office hits will recreate the glamour of 1930s Hollywood in Willcox on Friday Feb 1 through Sunday Feb 3
Festivities begin at 7 pm Friday Feb 1 with the 1936 hit movie ldquoThe Gorgeous Hussyrdquo that played when the theater opened in 1937 Set in the 1840s and star-ring Robert Taylor Joan Crawford and James Stewart at the beginning of their ca-reers this was the only ldquocostumerdquo film Joan Crawford ever made Anyone attending Fridayrsquos re-showing of the movie wearing 1930s period clothing will get in for 1930s
via Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grand re-opening Feb 1-3 - via Arizona Range News News
We will be announcing a welcome re-ception and grand opening of our new office at 1403 West Highway 92 We are working with several calendars looking for an opportune time during MARCH Please watch for an notice in the March newsletter and via email alerts
In the interim you are welcome to stop by for a tour of our new location ndash do come by ndash we have already had visitors from as far away as Greenlee County and as near as Sierra Vista Benson and Bis-bee Thank you~~
SEAGO GRAND OPENING
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 8
HUDrsquos Southwest Office of Native American Programs is pleased to share the attached Weekly Information Bulle-tin highlighting Training Opportunities and Funding Announcements through-out our southwest region CLICK HERE to read more
For ad- d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m i n f o r -m a t i o n H U D rsquo s PIH No- tices to Tribes and T D H E s are elec- tronically posted to the internet at httpwwwhudgovofficespihihregsnoticescfm Additionally find government forms and applications on USAgovs Government Forms page
If you have questions or need ad-ditional information from our office please contact us at (602) 379-7200
CLICK HERE to read Klaudiarsquos Newsletter
The ACA has been awarded an $80000 grant from the SBA to prepare Arizonarsquos small high-tech companies to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately com-mercialize their innovations in Phase III ACA will provide an additional $200000 in matching funds and in-kind services
The Needmiddot Arizona has an opportunity to
address a skill gap that has resulted in a relatively low percentage of grant wins for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I awards In 2011 the top five states (California Massachusetts Virginia New York and Texas) were granted nearly 50 of the 3268 SBIR Phase I awards Arizona ranked 19th among competing states re-ceiving only 18 or 58 awards
middot The low number of awards (115 last year) as a percentage of Arizona pro-posals submitted indicates an area of op-portunity to provide technical assistance to serve small business owners particularly those owned by women minorities and veterans throughout Arizona
ACA Gets Money to Help Small High-tech Arizona Companies Compete in
Innovative ResearchThe Assistancemiddot The PIII Playbook is an Arizona
Commerce Authority structured program of training and technical assistance en-abling high-growth potential small tech-nology firms to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately commercialize their innovations in Phase III
middot The PIII Playbook prepares business owners especially woman-owned socially and economically disadvantaged and veter-an-owned to write compelling SBIRSTTR grant applications with state-of-the-art proposal development workshops struc-tured mentoring and follow-up guidance from proven business experts With this training ndash innovative small businesses will be better positioned to win federal funding to stimulate their development accelerate their growth and ultimately positively im-pacting Arizonarsquos economy by creating new jobs
middot The PIII Playbook training is highly subsidized by the ACA and US Small Busi-ness Administration Companies selected for the training will be required to pay a reasonable co-pay for the services
If you are interested in applying or have any additional questions email Bennett Curry or call (602) 845-1246 or visit
wwwazcommercecomsbirsttr-propos-al-training-program
GreenGeeks VPS Hosting amp SendGrid STMP are email relay services used to send and receive emails from a variety of carriers and providers SEAGO used GreenGeeks until last October when we switched to SendGrid We switched because of some reports we found that kept our emails from arriving at their destination because some firewalls blocked GreenGeeks
Now we find out that certain protocols in the SendGrid system cumulatively began to block emails we sent from SEAGO Once an email address hit the blocked list that re-cipient would not receive emails from any-one at SEAGO using a seagoorg address
We apologize for the problems these email relay systems have caused our recipi-ents and you now have fair warning that if you have heard from people you or your organization send emails to but lsquoI never got the emailrsquo this may one possible answer to your dilemma check who actually relays your emails and look up who is blocked on your spam list etc You have now been armed with good data use it wisely
Having EmailIssues
Regional Events
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 4
Feb 5 - Introduciton to Computers Series for Adults - 5-8 pm on Tuesdays Cochise College Douglas Campus Rm 219 $39 each class $99 for series (520) 515-5492 Trainingcochiseedu or visit wwwcochi-seeducll
Feb 7 - Douglas Chamber Luncheon - 1145-100 DUSD Patio corner of A Ave amp 12 St
Feb 8-9 - 3rd Annual Community Au-tism Conference for Parents amp Profes-sionals 5025 E Washington St Phoenix CLICK HERE for details
Feb 9 - Sierra Vista Transition Confer-ence amp Workshops - 9am-3pm Apache Middle School CLICK HERE for details
Feb 9 - Dance to Raise the Roof Ben-efit - 730 pm Knights of Columbus Hall Cash Bar Menudo served $5 per person Proceeds benefit Douglas Williams House Roof Restoration and Rotary Scholarship Fund
Feb 11-13 - 17th Annual Portal Rescue Soup Kitchen Fundraiser Portal Rescue Classroom Bldg $7 Info (520) 558-5858 wwwportalrescuecom
Southern ArizonaCandidate Academy
Tuesday Feb 26th Civic Leadership Should I run for officeTuesday March 5th Issues and Op-portunities in our Community from a Business PerspectiveTuesday March 12th Candidate Media TrainingTuesday March 19th Developing a Winning Campaign Location THCC Office Classes are held from 6pm - 9pmTHCC Members - $75 General Public - $99 For more information please email Presidenttucsonhispanicchamberorg
Feb 12 - NAMI Family-to-Family Course 530-830pm NAMI Resourse Center (SEABHS Bldg) 4755 Campus Dr Sierra Vista Register by Feb 8 (520) 459-3228 or
namiseazinfogmailcom
Feb 13 - Hispanic Leadership Institute - 6-9 pm HLI -Tucson is a 10-week pro-gram beginning February 13th held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 600pm - 900pm and a one day leadership retreat on March 9th to focus on cultural identity team-building and service to community
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION - Dead-line February 8th For more information presidenttucsonhispanicchamberorg Info (602) 773-5773 or infoazaunitedorg
Feb 15 - Apache Spirit Ranch Valentinersquos dinner amp Dance 6pm 895 W Monument Road Tombstone Info (520 457-7299 CLICK HERE to see flyer
Feb 20 - Feb 20-21 - Arizona Coalition for Military Families News Military Im-mersion Training Florence Military Res-ervation For more information CLICK HERE
Feb 21 - Greenlee County Career Fair 10am to 200pm Clifton Schools-Junior High Gym For additional information or questions please contact Arizona Work-force Connection Greenlee One Stop-300 N Coronado Blvd Clifton AZ 85533 Phone (928) 865-4003 CLICK HERE for details
Feb 21 - Maardi Gras Benefit for Nuestra Casa Domestic Shelter in Nogales 5-8 pm
CLICK HERE for details
Feb 22 - Growing Greenleersquos Housing Event - Noon-4pm Tylerrsquos Taste of Texas in Clifton Registration Required-please register online CLICK HERE
Feb 23 - Dining on the Desert benefiting Sierra Vista Community Garden - 5-7 pm Landmark Cafe 400 Fry Blvd Sierra Vista $20 per person Tickets available at Sierra Vista Food Co-op and Sierra Vista Farmerrsquos Markets
Feb28 - Monthly Chamber Mixer 6 pm - KBRP Studio 43 Howell Ave Bisbee For information contact the Bisbee Chamber at Phone 520-432-5421 or visit wwwbis-beearizonacom
Mar 2 - Health Wealth amp Lifestyle Fair 10-4 at the Mall at Sierra Vista Sponsored by the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Com-merce For more info (520) 458-9640 or wwwsierravistachamberorg
NADO on the Hill Preparation WebinarFebruary 7 at
200 pm (EST)
Invite Your Local Officials to JoinRegister here
On February 7 at 200 pm EST NADO staff will host a free webinar providing an overview of the 2013 Washington PolicyInformation provided during the webi-
nar will includebullWhatisnewabouttheWashingtonPoli-
cy Conference from previous yearsbullHow to set up introductory meetings
with your members of Congress and staffbullHowwillNADOassistyouinsettingup
these meetingsbullHowtocultivatenewrelationshipswith
elected officials
DONrsquoT MISS IT2013 Washington Policy
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 5
If you have job openings and would like for those jobs to be
showcased in the next newsletter and online
CLICK HERE
Also
If you offer consulting grant writing or other services and wish to promote your services
CONTACT US HERE
And
If you are seeking employment and wish to promote yourself
CLICK HERE
wwwfacebookcomSEAGOEconomicDevelopment
In January SEAGO coordinated a tour of Naco Sonora Mexico Several in the group of 15 or so were from the Si-erra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce The picture above shows Executive Director Amanda Baillie addressing the group over lunch For some it was lifechanging One woman who was fear-ful about the trip has returned for the fine dentistry that is offered in Naco
Following the Naco Tour SEAGOrsquos Executive Director Randy Heiss show off the new office building
An International Tourto Naco Arizona
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 6
The Business Association of Chase Creek Arizona (BACCA) is proud to announce our ldquoColors of Copper Art ShowWine Festival November 2nd and 3rd in the His-torical Chase Creek District in downtown Clifton Arizona
The Art and Wine Festival will be held in ldquoGalleria Coronadordquo a recently renovated building in the Chase Creek Historical dis-trict The works of art will be exhibited for sale plus a juried competition between en-tries with cash prizes This combination of visual sensation and monetary reward has already produced interest in this event and will entice the participation of the brightest and best in the realm of visual arts
A section of the Galleria will be reserved for Wine exhibition and tasting Fine wines from the finest Arizona Vineyards
Clifton is located on Hwy 191 at the base
of the Coronado Trail Clifton was discov-ered in the late 1500rsquos by Coronado and later developed into a Mining Community by the Lewinsky brothers Gold was the at-traction copper was the reality A number of mining consolidations culminated with the purchase of the mine four years ago by Freeport McRoRan one of the largest min-ing companies in the world and the number one employer in Arizona
Clifton offers beautiful scenery the San Francisco River Big Horn Sheep and a business atmosphere where getting ahead is not only real but can be fun in the process
For additional information regarding the Festival please visit wwwvisitcliftonazcom
The Colors of Copper ArtWine
FestivalClifton Arizona
By Jeanette West
Jobs are an important economic element that supports the vitality of our community
Our goal is to help small businesses in Sulphur Springs Valley create new employ-ment opportunities or to retain existing jobs
Elfrida Citizens Alliance is offering coun-seling technical assistance free workshops and low interest loans to help enterprising people in our community start or grow a business or to help businesses install en-ergy-saving improvements or renewable energy systems that can reduce operating costs
Starting or Growing a Business in the Sulphur Springs ValleyOur approach includes one-on-one con-
fidential services that can custom-tailor business plans marketing strategies man-agement practices and flexible financing designed for the needs of your business On-going mentoring is available to ensure the success of your business
Visit our website atwwwelfridacitizensorg for upcoming
workshops For more information contact the Elfrida Citizens Alliance at520-642-6967
Elfrida Citizens Alliance provides ener-gy efficient materials AT NO CHARGE to help you lower your utility bills Materials include energy efficient lighting shower-heads water heater blankets caulking and other materials
To receive this assistance please contact Elfrida Citizens Alliance at 520-642-6967 for more information and to schedule an appointment to complete an application
Elfrida Citizens Alliance serves all of the Sulphur Springs Valley
ARE YOU A LOW INCOME FAMILY WITH HIGH UTILITY BILLS
Flying Leap Vineyards Inc is an Arizona Subchapter S corporation founded in
2010 which grows vitis vinifera wine grapes on its estate vineyards in Cochise
and Santa Cruz counties in southern and southeastern Arizona and purchases
grapes from other private vineyards in both Arizona and California to produce a
portfolio of ultra premium proprietary wines
FLYING LEAPVINEYARDS
CLICK HERE to read more
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 7
CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter
First annual Greenlee County Career Fair hosted by Arizona Workforce Con-nection to be held Thursday 22113 from 10am-2pm at Clifton Jr High Gymnasium Job seekers do not need to register Em-ployers must register for boothbull Employers with the opportunity
to promote current or future career oppor-tunities and connect with local job seekers bull Job seekers with access to infor-
mation and agencies that offer assistance with job search resume development and offer job skills classes (such as interviewing strategies) at no cost bull Job seekerswithaccess toeduca-
tional partners if interested in researching educational training opportunities to begin a new career or upgrade skills needed for advancementbull Jobseekerswithaccess toabusi-
ness service if interested in starting their own business
Arizona Workforce Connection is com-mitted to supporting economic develop-ment within the communities we serve and offering services that are beneficial to em-ployers and job seekers Our hope is that employers will first look to fulfill open posi-tions with local workforce talent whenever possible We hope to also see job seekers take advantage of the multiple opportuni-ties available locally that are designed to improve employment outcomes and de-velop a quality workforce
Please contact Arizona Workforce Con-nection for more information by calling us at GrahamSafford-(928) 432-6932 or GreenleeClifton-(928) 865-4003 Visit us online at wwwseazworkforceorg or on Facebook at wwwfacebookcomAWCGG
HistoricGreenleeCounty Courthouse
Abeauty inside
and out
There is some indication that Arizona has seen the worst of her economic woes and is cautiously inching toward a financial recovery Associated Press Bob Christie ex-plains in his article published January 25th at Yahoo News Online titled ldquoEconomists Arizona is recovering albeit slowly-Experts says Arizona economic recovery still slow revenue likely less than Brewer expectsrdquo
Better News for Arizonarsquos Battered Economy
CLICK HERE to read the full article
Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grandre-opening Feb 1-3
The historic theater in Willcox Arizona is open after being dark for more than a year and once again is the center for community activities on Historic Railroad Avenue just as it was when the Art Deco Theater was first opened in 1937 A fun weekend of live entertainment classic movies and current box office hits will recreate the glamour of 1930s Hollywood in Willcox on Friday Feb 1 through Sunday Feb 3
Festivities begin at 7 pm Friday Feb 1 with the 1936 hit movie ldquoThe Gorgeous Hussyrdquo that played when the theater opened in 1937 Set in the 1840s and star-ring Robert Taylor Joan Crawford and James Stewart at the beginning of their ca-reers this was the only ldquocostumerdquo film Joan Crawford ever made Anyone attending Fridayrsquos re-showing of the movie wearing 1930s period clothing will get in for 1930s
via Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grand re-opening Feb 1-3 - via Arizona Range News News
We will be announcing a welcome re-ception and grand opening of our new office at 1403 West Highway 92 We are working with several calendars looking for an opportune time during MARCH Please watch for an notice in the March newsletter and via email alerts
In the interim you are welcome to stop by for a tour of our new location ndash do come by ndash we have already had visitors from as far away as Greenlee County and as near as Sierra Vista Benson and Bis-bee Thank you~~
SEAGO GRAND OPENING
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 8
HUDrsquos Southwest Office of Native American Programs is pleased to share the attached Weekly Information Bulle-tin highlighting Training Opportunities and Funding Announcements through-out our southwest region CLICK HERE to read more
For ad- d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m i n f o r -m a t i o n H U D rsquo s PIH No- tices to Tribes and T D H E s are elec- tronically posted to the internet at httpwwwhudgovofficespihihregsnoticescfm Additionally find government forms and applications on USAgovs Government Forms page
If you have questions or need ad-ditional information from our office please contact us at (602) 379-7200
CLICK HERE to read Klaudiarsquos Newsletter
The ACA has been awarded an $80000 grant from the SBA to prepare Arizonarsquos small high-tech companies to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately com-mercialize their innovations in Phase III ACA will provide an additional $200000 in matching funds and in-kind services
The Needmiddot Arizona has an opportunity to
address a skill gap that has resulted in a relatively low percentage of grant wins for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I awards In 2011 the top five states (California Massachusetts Virginia New York and Texas) were granted nearly 50 of the 3268 SBIR Phase I awards Arizona ranked 19th among competing states re-ceiving only 18 or 58 awards
middot The low number of awards (115 last year) as a percentage of Arizona pro-posals submitted indicates an area of op-portunity to provide technical assistance to serve small business owners particularly those owned by women minorities and veterans throughout Arizona
ACA Gets Money to Help Small High-tech Arizona Companies Compete in
Innovative ResearchThe Assistancemiddot The PIII Playbook is an Arizona
Commerce Authority structured program of training and technical assistance en-abling high-growth potential small tech-nology firms to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately commercialize their innovations in Phase III
middot The PIII Playbook prepares business owners especially woman-owned socially and economically disadvantaged and veter-an-owned to write compelling SBIRSTTR grant applications with state-of-the-art proposal development workshops struc-tured mentoring and follow-up guidance from proven business experts With this training ndash innovative small businesses will be better positioned to win federal funding to stimulate their development accelerate their growth and ultimately positively im-pacting Arizonarsquos economy by creating new jobs
middot The PIII Playbook training is highly subsidized by the ACA and US Small Busi-ness Administration Companies selected for the training will be required to pay a reasonable co-pay for the services
If you are interested in applying or have any additional questions email Bennett Curry or call (602) 845-1246 or visit
wwwazcommercecomsbirsttr-propos-al-training-program
GreenGeeks VPS Hosting amp SendGrid STMP are email relay services used to send and receive emails from a variety of carriers and providers SEAGO used GreenGeeks until last October when we switched to SendGrid We switched because of some reports we found that kept our emails from arriving at their destination because some firewalls blocked GreenGeeks
Now we find out that certain protocols in the SendGrid system cumulatively began to block emails we sent from SEAGO Once an email address hit the blocked list that re-cipient would not receive emails from any-one at SEAGO using a seagoorg address
We apologize for the problems these email relay systems have caused our recipi-ents and you now have fair warning that if you have heard from people you or your organization send emails to but lsquoI never got the emailrsquo this may one possible answer to your dilemma check who actually relays your emails and look up who is blocked on your spam list etc You have now been armed with good data use it wisely
Having EmailIssues
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 5
If you have job openings and would like for those jobs to be
showcased in the next newsletter and online
CLICK HERE
Also
If you offer consulting grant writing or other services and wish to promote your services
CONTACT US HERE
And
If you are seeking employment and wish to promote yourself
CLICK HERE
wwwfacebookcomSEAGOEconomicDevelopment
In January SEAGO coordinated a tour of Naco Sonora Mexico Several in the group of 15 or so were from the Si-erra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce The picture above shows Executive Director Amanda Baillie addressing the group over lunch For some it was lifechanging One woman who was fear-ful about the trip has returned for the fine dentistry that is offered in Naco
Following the Naco Tour SEAGOrsquos Executive Director Randy Heiss show off the new office building
An International Tourto Naco Arizona
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 6
The Business Association of Chase Creek Arizona (BACCA) is proud to announce our ldquoColors of Copper Art ShowWine Festival November 2nd and 3rd in the His-torical Chase Creek District in downtown Clifton Arizona
The Art and Wine Festival will be held in ldquoGalleria Coronadordquo a recently renovated building in the Chase Creek Historical dis-trict The works of art will be exhibited for sale plus a juried competition between en-tries with cash prizes This combination of visual sensation and monetary reward has already produced interest in this event and will entice the participation of the brightest and best in the realm of visual arts
A section of the Galleria will be reserved for Wine exhibition and tasting Fine wines from the finest Arizona Vineyards
Clifton is located on Hwy 191 at the base
of the Coronado Trail Clifton was discov-ered in the late 1500rsquos by Coronado and later developed into a Mining Community by the Lewinsky brothers Gold was the at-traction copper was the reality A number of mining consolidations culminated with the purchase of the mine four years ago by Freeport McRoRan one of the largest min-ing companies in the world and the number one employer in Arizona
Clifton offers beautiful scenery the San Francisco River Big Horn Sheep and a business atmosphere where getting ahead is not only real but can be fun in the process
For additional information regarding the Festival please visit wwwvisitcliftonazcom
The Colors of Copper ArtWine
FestivalClifton Arizona
By Jeanette West
Jobs are an important economic element that supports the vitality of our community
Our goal is to help small businesses in Sulphur Springs Valley create new employ-ment opportunities or to retain existing jobs
Elfrida Citizens Alliance is offering coun-seling technical assistance free workshops and low interest loans to help enterprising people in our community start or grow a business or to help businesses install en-ergy-saving improvements or renewable energy systems that can reduce operating costs
Starting or Growing a Business in the Sulphur Springs ValleyOur approach includes one-on-one con-
fidential services that can custom-tailor business plans marketing strategies man-agement practices and flexible financing designed for the needs of your business On-going mentoring is available to ensure the success of your business
Visit our website atwwwelfridacitizensorg for upcoming
workshops For more information contact the Elfrida Citizens Alliance at520-642-6967
Elfrida Citizens Alliance provides ener-gy efficient materials AT NO CHARGE to help you lower your utility bills Materials include energy efficient lighting shower-heads water heater blankets caulking and other materials
To receive this assistance please contact Elfrida Citizens Alliance at 520-642-6967 for more information and to schedule an appointment to complete an application
Elfrida Citizens Alliance serves all of the Sulphur Springs Valley
ARE YOU A LOW INCOME FAMILY WITH HIGH UTILITY BILLS
Flying Leap Vineyards Inc is an Arizona Subchapter S corporation founded in
2010 which grows vitis vinifera wine grapes on its estate vineyards in Cochise
and Santa Cruz counties in southern and southeastern Arizona and purchases
grapes from other private vineyards in both Arizona and California to produce a
portfolio of ultra premium proprietary wines
FLYING LEAPVINEYARDS
CLICK HERE to read more
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 7
CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter
First annual Greenlee County Career Fair hosted by Arizona Workforce Con-nection to be held Thursday 22113 from 10am-2pm at Clifton Jr High Gymnasium Job seekers do not need to register Em-ployers must register for boothbull Employers with the opportunity
to promote current or future career oppor-tunities and connect with local job seekers bull Job seekers with access to infor-
mation and agencies that offer assistance with job search resume development and offer job skills classes (such as interviewing strategies) at no cost bull Job seekerswithaccess toeduca-
tional partners if interested in researching educational training opportunities to begin a new career or upgrade skills needed for advancementbull Jobseekerswithaccess toabusi-
ness service if interested in starting their own business
Arizona Workforce Connection is com-mitted to supporting economic develop-ment within the communities we serve and offering services that are beneficial to em-ployers and job seekers Our hope is that employers will first look to fulfill open posi-tions with local workforce talent whenever possible We hope to also see job seekers take advantage of the multiple opportuni-ties available locally that are designed to improve employment outcomes and de-velop a quality workforce
Please contact Arizona Workforce Con-nection for more information by calling us at GrahamSafford-(928) 432-6932 or GreenleeClifton-(928) 865-4003 Visit us online at wwwseazworkforceorg or on Facebook at wwwfacebookcomAWCGG
HistoricGreenleeCounty Courthouse
Abeauty inside
and out
There is some indication that Arizona has seen the worst of her economic woes and is cautiously inching toward a financial recovery Associated Press Bob Christie ex-plains in his article published January 25th at Yahoo News Online titled ldquoEconomists Arizona is recovering albeit slowly-Experts says Arizona economic recovery still slow revenue likely less than Brewer expectsrdquo
Better News for Arizonarsquos Battered Economy
CLICK HERE to read the full article
Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grandre-opening Feb 1-3
The historic theater in Willcox Arizona is open after being dark for more than a year and once again is the center for community activities on Historic Railroad Avenue just as it was when the Art Deco Theater was first opened in 1937 A fun weekend of live entertainment classic movies and current box office hits will recreate the glamour of 1930s Hollywood in Willcox on Friday Feb 1 through Sunday Feb 3
Festivities begin at 7 pm Friday Feb 1 with the 1936 hit movie ldquoThe Gorgeous Hussyrdquo that played when the theater opened in 1937 Set in the 1840s and star-ring Robert Taylor Joan Crawford and James Stewart at the beginning of their ca-reers this was the only ldquocostumerdquo film Joan Crawford ever made Anyone attending Fridayrsquos re-showing of the movie wearing 1930s period clothing will get in for 1930s
via Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grand re-opening Feb 1-3 - via Arizona Range News News
We will be announcing a welcome re-ception and grand opening of our new office at 1403 West Highway 92 We are working with several calendars looking for an opportune time during MARCH Please watch for an notice in the March newsletter and via email alerts
In the interim you are welcome to stop by for a tour of our new location ndash do come by ndash we have already had visitors from as far away as Greenlee County and as near as Sierra Vista Benson and Bis-bee Thank you~~
SEAGO GRAND OPENING
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 8
HUDrsquos Southwest Office of Native American Programs is pleased to share the attached Weekly Information Bulle-tin highlighting Training Opportunities and Funding Announcements through-out our southwest region CLICK HERE to read more
For ad- d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m i n f o r -m a t i o n H U D rsquo s PIH No- tices to Tribes and T D H E s are elec- tronically posted to the internet at httpwwwhudgovofficespihihregsnoticescfm Additionally find government forms and applications on USAgovs Government Forms page
If you have questions or need ad-ditional information from our office please contact us at (602) 379-7200
CLICK HERE to read Klaudiarsquos Newsletter
The ACA has been awarded an $80000 grant from the SBA to prepare Arizonarsquos small high-tech companies to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately com-mercialize their innovations in Phase III ACA will provide an additional $200000 in matching funds and in-kind services
The Needmiddot Arizona has an opportunity to
address a skill gap that has resulted in a relatively low percentage of grant wins for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I awards In 2011 the top five states (California Massachusetts Virginia New York and Texas) were granted nearly 50 of the 3268 SBIR Phase I awards Arizona ranked 19th among competing states re-ceiving only 18 or 58 awards
middot The low number of awards (115 last year) as a percentage of Arizona pro-posals submitted indicates an area of op-portunity to provide technical assistance to serve small business owners particularly those owned by women minorities and veterans throughout Arizona
ACA Gets Money to Help Small High-tech Arizona Companies Compete in
Innovative ResearchThe Assistancemiddot The PIII Playbook is an Arizona
Commerce Authority structured program of training and technical assistance en-abling high-growth potential small tech-nology firms to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately commercialize their innovations in Phase III
middot The PIII Playbook prepares business owners especially woman-owned socially and economically disadvantaged and veter-an-owned to write compelling SBIRSTTR grant applications with state-of-the-art proposal development workshops struc-tured mentoring and follow-up guidance from proven business experts With this training ndash innovative small businesses will be better positioned to win federal funding to stimulate their development accelerate their growth and ultimately positively im-pacting Arizonarsquos economy by creating new jobs
middot The PIII Playbook training is highly subsidized by the ACA and US Small Busi-ness Administration Companies selected for the training will be required to pay a reasonable co-pay for the services
If you are interested in applying or have any additional questions email Bennett Curry or call (602) 845-1246 or visit
wwwazcommercecomsbirsttr-propos-al-training-program
GreenGeeks VPS Hosting amp SendGrid STMP are email relay services used to send and receive emails from a variety of carriers and providers SEAGO used GreenGeeks until last October when we switched to SendGrid We switched because of some reports we found that kept our emails from arriving at their destination because some firewalls blocked GreenGeeks
Now we find out that certain protocols in the SendGrid system cumulatively began to block emails we sent from SEAGO Once an email address hit the blocked list that re-cipient would not receive emails from any-one at SEAGO using a seagoorg address
We apologize for the problems these email relay systems have caused our recipi-ents and you now have fair warning that if you have heard from people you or your organization send emails to but lsquoI never got the emailrsquo this may one possible answer to your dilemma check who actually relays your emails and look up who is blocked on your spam list etc You have now been armed with good data use it wisely
Having EmailIssues
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 6
The Business Association of Chase Creek Arizona (BACCA) is proud to announce our ldquoColors of Copper Art ShowWine Festival November 2nd and 3rd in the His-torical Chase Creek District in downtown Clifton Arizona
The Art and Wine Festival will be held in ldquoGalleria Coronadordquo a recently renovated building in the Chase Creek Historical dis-trict The works of art will be exhibited for sale plus a juried competition between en-tries with cash prizes This combination of visual sensation and monetary reward has already produced interest in this event and will entice the participation of the brightest and best in the realm of visual arts
A section of the Galleria will be reserved for Wine exhibition and tasting Fine wines from the finest Arizona Vineyards
Clifton is located on Hwy 191 at the base
of the Coronado Trail Clifton was discov-ered in the late 1500rsquos by Coronado and later developed into a Mining Community by the Lewinsky brothers Gold was the at-traction copper was the reality A number of mining consolidations culminated with the purchase of the mine four years ago by Freeport McRoRan one of the largest min-ing companies in the world and the number one employer in Arizona
Clifton offers beautiful scenery the San Francisco River Big Horn Sheep and a business atmosphere where getting ahead is not only real but can be fun in the process
For additional information regarding the Festival please visit wwwvisitcliftonazcom
The Colors of Copper ArtWine
FestivalClifton Arizona
By Jeanette West
Jobs are an important economic element that supports the vitality of our community
Our goal is to help small businesses in Sulphur Springs Valley create new employ-ment opportunities or to retain existing jobs
Elfrida Citizens Alliance is offering coun-seling technical assistance free workshops and low interest loans to help enterprising people in our community start or grow a business or to help businesses install en-ergy-saving improvements or renewable energy systems that can reduce operating costs
Starting or Growing a Business in the Sulphur Springs ValleyOur approach includes one-on-one con-
fidential services that can custom-tailor business plans marketing strategies man-agement practices and flexible financing designed for the needs of your business On-going mentoring is available to ensure the success of your business
Visit our website atwwwelfridacitizensorg for upcoming
workshops For more information contact the Elfrida Citizens Alliance at520-642-6967
Elfrida Citizens Alliance provides ener-gy efficient materials AT NO CHARGE to help you lower your utility bills Materials include energy efficient lighting shower-heads water heater blankets caulking and other materials
To receive this assistance please contact Elfrida Citizens Alliance at 520-642-6967 for more information and to schedule an appointment to complete an application
Elfrida Citizens Alliance serves all of the Sulphur Springs Valley
ARE YOU A LOW INCOME FAMILY WITH HIGH UTILITY BILLS
Flying Leap Vineyards Inc is an Arizona Subchapter S corporation founded in
2010 which grows vitis vinifera wine grapes on its estate vineyards in Cochise
and Santa Cruz counties in southern and southeastern Arizona and purchases
grapes from other private vineyards in both Arizona and California to produce a
portfolio of ultra premium proprietary wines
FLYING LEAPVINEYARDS
CLICK HERE to read more
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 7
CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter
First annual Greenlee County Career Fair hosted by Arizona Workforce Con-nection to be held Thursday 22113 from 10am-2pm at Clifton Jr High Gymnasium Job seekers do not need to register Em-ployers must register for boothbull Employers with the opportunity
to promote current or future career oppor-tunities and connect with local job seekers bull Job seekers with access to infor-
mation and agencies that offer assistance with job search resume development and offer job skills classes (such as interviewing strategies) at no cost bull Job seekerswithaccess toeduca-
tional partners if interested in researching educational training opportunities to begin a new career or upgrade skills needed for advancementbull Jobseekerswithaccess toabusi-
ness service if interested in starting their own business
Arizona Workforce Connection is com-mitted to supporting economic develop-ment within the communities we serve and offering services that are beneficial to em-ployers and job seekers Our hope is that employers will first look to fulfill open posi-tions with local workforce talent whenever possible We hope to also see job seekers take advantage of the multiple opportuni-ties available locally that are designed to improve employment outcomes and de-velop a quality workforce
Please contact Arizona Workforce Con-nection for more information by calling us at GrahamSafford-(928) 432-6932 or GreenleeClifton-(928) 865-4003 Visit us online at wwwseazworkforceorg or on Facebook at wwwfacebookcomAWCGG
HistoricGreenleeCounty Courthouse
Abeauty inside
and out
There is some indication that Arizona has seen the worst of her economic woes and is cautiously inching toward a financial recovery Associated Press Bob Christie ex-plains in his article published January 25th at Yahoo News Online titled ldquoEconomists Arizona is recovering albeit slowly-Experts says Arizona economic recovery still slow revenue likely less than Brewer expectsrdquo
Better News for Arizonarsquos Battered Economy
CLICK HERE to read the full article
Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grandre-opening Feb 1-3
The historic theater in Willcox Arizona is open after being dark for more than a year and once again is the center for community activities on Historic Railroad Avenue just as it was when the Art Deco Theater was first opened in 1937 A fun weekend of live entertainment classic movies and current box office hits will recreate the glamour of 1930s Hollywood in Willcox on Friday Feb 1 through Sunday Feb 3
Festivities begin at 7 pm Friday Feb 1 with the 1936 hit movie ldquoThe Gorgeous Hussyrdquo that played when the theater opened in 1937 Set in the 1840s and star-ring Robert Taylor Joan Crawford and James Stewart at the beginning of their ca-reers this was the only ldquocostumerdquo film Joan Crawford ever made Anyone attending Fridayrsquos re-showing of the movie wearing 1930s period clothing will get in for 1930s
via Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grand re-opening Feb 1-3 - via Arizona Range News News
We will be announcing a welcome re-ception and grand opening of our new office at 1403 West Highway 92 We are working with several calendars looking for an opportune time during MARCH Please watch for an notice in the March newsletter and via email alerts
In the interim you are welcome to stop by for a tour of our new location ndash do come by ndash we have already had visitors from as far away as Greenlee County and as near as Sierra Vista Benson and Bis-bee Thank you~~
SEAGO GRAND OPENING
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 8
HUDrsquos Southwest Office of Native American Programs is pleased to share the attached Weekly Information Bulle-tin highlighting Training Opportunities and Funding Announcements through-out our southwest region CLICK HERE to read more
For ad- d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m i n f o r -m a t i o n H U D rsquo s PIH No- tices to Tribes and T D H E s are elec- tronically posted to the internet at httpwwwhudgovofficespihihregsnoticescfm Additionally find government forms and applications on USAgovs Government Forms page
If you have questions or need ad-ditional information from our office please contact us at (602) 379-7200
CLICK HERE to read Klaudiarsquos Newsletter
The ACA has been awarded an $80000 grant from the SBA to prepare Arizonarsquos small high-tech companies to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately com-mercialize their innovations in Phase III ACA will provide an additional $200000 in matching funds and in-kind services
The Needmiddot Arizona has an opportunity to
address a skill gap that has resulted in a relatively low percentage of grant wins for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I awards In 2011 the top five states (California Massachusetts Virginia New York and Texas) were granted nearly 50 of the 3268 SBIR Phase I awards Arizona ranked 19th among competing states re-ceiving only 18 or 58 awards
middot The low number of awards (115 last year) as a percentage of Arizona pro-posals submitted indicates an area of op-portunity to provide technical assistance to serve small business owners particularly those owned by women minorities and veterans throughout Arizona
ACA Gets Money to Help Small High-tech Arizona Companies Compete in
Innovative ResearchThe Assistancemiddot The PIII Playbook is an Arizona
Commerce Authority structured program of training and technical assistance en-abling high-growth potential small tech-nology firms to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately commercialize their innovations in Phase III
middot The PIII Playbook prepares business owners especially woman-owned socially and economically disadvantaged and veter-an-owned to write compelling SBIRSTTR grant applications with state-of-the-art proposal development workshops struc-tured mentoring and follow-up guidance from proven business experts With this training ndash innovative small businesses will be better positioned to win federal funding to stimulate their development accelerate their growth and ultimately positively im-pacting Arizonarsquos economy by creating new jobs
middot The PIII Playbook training is highly subsidized by the ACA and US Small Busi-ness Administration Companies selected for the training will be required to pay a reasonable co-pay for the services
If you are interested in applying or have any additional questions email Bennett Curry or call (602) 845-1246 or visit
wwwazcommercecomsbirsttr-propos-al-training-program
GreenGeeks VPS Hosting amp SendGrid STMP are email relay services used to send and receive emails from a variety of carriers and providers SEAGO used GreenGeeks until last October when we switched to SendGrid We switched because of some reports we found that kept our emails from arriving at their destination because some firewalls blocked GreenGeeks
Now we find out that certain protocols in the SendGrid system cumulatively began to block emails we sent from SEAGO Once an email address hit the blocked list that re-cipient would not receive emails from any-one at SEAGO using a seagoorg address
We apologize for the problems these email relay systems have caused our recipi-ents and you now have fair warning that if you have heard from people you or your organization send emails to but lsquoI never got the emailrsquo this may one possible answer to your dilemma check who actually relays your emails and look up who is blocked on your spam list etc You have now been armed with good data use it wisely
Having EmailIssues
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 7
CLICK HERE to read the full newsletter
First annual Greenlee County Career Fair hosted by Arizona Workforce Con-nection to be held Thursday 22113 from 10am-2pm at Clifton Jr High Gymnasium Job seekers do not need to register Em-ployers must register for boothbull Employers with the opportunity
to promote current or future career oppor-tunities and connect with local job seekers bull Job seekers with access to infor-
mation and agencies that offer assistance with job search resume development and offer job skills classes (such as interviewing strategies) at no cost bull Job seekerswithaccess toeduca-
tional partners if interested in researching educational training opportunities to begin a new career or upgrade skills needed for advancementbull Jobseekerswithaccess toabusi-
ness service if interested in starting their own business
Arizona Workforce Connection is com-mitted to supporting economic develop-ment within the communities we serve and offering services that are beneficial to em-ployers and job seekers Our hope is that employers will first look to fulfill open posi-tions with local workforce talent whenever possible We hope to also see job seekers take advantage of the multiple opportuni-ties available locally that are designed to improve employment outcomes and de-velop a quality workforce
Please contact Arizona Workforce Con-nection for more information by calling us at GrahamSafford-(928) 432-6932 or GreenleeClifton-(928) 865-4003 Visit us online at wwwseazworkforceorg or on Facebook at wwwfacebookcomAWCGG
HistoricGreenleeCounty Courthouse
Abeauty inside
and out
There is some indication that Arizona has seen the worst of her economic woes and is cautiously inching toward a financial recovery Associated Press Bob Christie ex-plains in his article published January 25th at Yahoo News Online titled ldquoEconomists Arizona is recovering albeit slowly-Experts says Arizona economic recovery still slow revenue likely less than Brewer expectsrdquo
Better News for Arizonarsquos Battered Economy
CLICK HERE to read the full article
Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grandre-opening Feb 1-3
The historic theater in Willcox Arizona is open after being dark for more than a year and once again is the center for community activities on Historic Railroad Avenue just as it was when the Art Deco Theater was first opened in 1937 A fun weekend of live entertainment classic movies and current box office hits will recreate the glamour of 1930s Hollywood in Willcox on Friday Feb 1 through Sunday Feb 3
Festivities begin at 7 pm Friday Feb 1 with the 1936 hit movie ldquoThe Gorgeous Hussyrdquo that played when the theater opened in 1937 Set in the 1840s and star-ring Robert Taylor Joan Crawford and James Stewart at the beginning of their ca-reers this was the only ldquocostumerdquo film Joan Crawford ever made Anyone attending Fridayrsquos re-showing of the movie wearing 1930s period clothing will get in for 1930s
via Willcox Historic Theater celebrates its 76th year and grand re-opening Feb 1-3 - via Arizona Range News News
We will be announcing a welcome re-ception and grand opening of our new office at 1403 West Highway 92 We are working with several calendars looking for an opportune time during MARCH Please watch for an notice in the March newsletter and via email alerts
In the interim you are welcome to stop by for a tour of our new location ndash do come by ndash we have already had visitors from as far away as Greenlee County and as near as Sierra Vista Benson and Bis-bee Thank you~~
SEAGO GRAND OPENING
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 8
HUDrsquos Southwest Office of Native American Programs is pleased to share the attached Weekly Information Bulle-tin highlighting Training Opportunities and Funding Announcements through-out our southwest region CLICK HERE to read more
For ad- d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m i n f o r -m a t i o n H U D rsquo s PIH No- tices to Tribes and T D H E s are elec- tronically posted to the internet at httpwwwhudgovofficespihihregsnoticescfm Additionally find government forms and applications on USAgovs Government Forms page
If you have questions or need ad-ditional information from our office please contact us at (602) 379-7200
CLICK HERE to read Klaudiarsquos Newsletter
The ACA has been awarded an $80000 grant from the SBA to prepare Arizonarsquos small high-tech companies to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately com-mercialize their innovations in Phase III ACA will provide an additional $200000 in matching funds and in-kind services
The Needmiddot Arizona has an opportunity to
address a skill gap that has resulted in a relatively low percentage of grant wins for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I awards In 2011 the top five states (California Massachusetts Virginia New York and Texas) were granted nearly 50 of the 3268 SBIR Phase I awards Arizona ranked 19th among competing states re-ceiving only 18 or 58 awards
middot The low number of awards (115 last year) as a percentage of Arizona pro-posals submitted indicates an area of op-portunity to provide technical assistance to serve small business owners particularly those owned by women minorities and veterans throughout Arizona
ACA Gets Money to Help Small High-tech Arizona Companies Compete in
Innovative ResearchThe Assistancemiddot The PIII Playbook is an Arizona
Commerce Authority structured program of training and technical assistance en-abling high-growth potential small tech-nology firms to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately commercialize their innovations in Phase III
middot The PIII Playbook prepares business owners especially woman-owned socially and economically disadvantaged and veter-an-owned to write compelling SBIRSTTR grant applications with state-of-the-art proposal development workshops struc-tured mentoring and follow-up guidance from proven business experts With this training ndash innovative small businesses will be better positioned to win federal funding to stimulate their development accelerate their growth and ultimately positively im-pacting Arizonarsquos economy by creating new jobs
middot The PIII Playbook training is highly subsidized by the ACA and US Small Busi-ness Administration Companies selected for the training will be required to pay a reasonable co-pay for the services
If you are interested in applying or have any additional questions email Bennett Curry or call (602) 845-1246 or visit
wwwazcommercecomsbirsttr-propos-al-training-program
GreenGeeks VPS Hosting amp SendGrid STMP are email relay services used to send and receive emails from a variety of carriers and providers SEAGO used GreenGeeks until last October when we switched to SendGrid We switched because of some reports we found that kept our emails from arriving at their destination because some firewalls blocked GreenGeeks
Now we find out that certain protocols in the SendGrid system cumulatively began to block emails we sent from SEAGO Once an email address hit the blocked list that re-cipient would not receive emails from any-one at SEAGO using a seagoorg address
We apologize for the problems these email relay systems have caused our recipi-ents and you now have fair warning that if you have heard from people you or your organization send emails to but lsquoI never got the emailrsquo this may one possible answer to your dilemma check who actually relays your emails and look up who is blocked on your spam list etc You have now been armed with good data use it wisely
Having EmailIssues
The Turning Point Monthly February 2013 page 8
HUDrsquos Southwest Office of Native American Programs is pleased to share the attached Weekly Information Bulle-tin highlighting Training Opportunities and Funding Announcements through-out our southwest region CLICK HERE to read more
For ad- d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m i n f o r -m a t i o n H U D rsquo s PIH No- tices to Tribes and T D H E s are elec- tronically posted to the internet at httpwwwhudgovofficespihihregsnoticescfm Additionally find government forms and applications on USAgovs Government Forms page
If you have questions or need ad-ditional information from our office please contact us at (602) 379-7200
CLICK HERE to read Klaudiarsquos Newsletter
The ACA has been awarded an $80000 grant from the SBA to prepare Arizonarsquos small high-tech companies to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately com-mercialize their innovations in Phase III ACA will provide an additional $200000 in matching funds and in-kind services
The Needmiddot Arizona has an opportunity to
address a skill gap that has resulted in a relatively low percentage of grant wins for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I awards In 2011 the top five states (California Massachusetts Virginia New York and Texas) were granted nearly 50 of the 3268 SBIR Phase I awards Arizona ranked 19th among competing states re-ceiving only 18 or 58 awards
middot The low number of awards (115 last year) as a percentage of Arizona pro-posals submitted indicates an area of op-portunity to provide technical assistance to serve small business owners particularly those owned by women minorities and veterans throughout Arizona
ACA Gets Money to Help Small High-tech Arizona Companies Compete in
Innovative ResearchThe Assistancemiddot The PIII Playbook is an Arizona
Commerce Authority structured program of training and technical assistance en-abling high-growth potential small tech-nology firms to compete more effectively for federal SBIRSTTR Phase I and II awards and ultimately commercialize their innovations in Phase III
middot The PIII Playbook prepares business owners especially woman-owned socially and economically disadvantaged and veter-an-owned to write compelling SBIRSTTR grant applications with state-of-the-art proposal development workshops struc-tured mentoring and follow-up guidance from proven business experts With this training ndash innovative small businesses will be better positioned to win federal funding to stimulate their development accelerate their growth and ultimately positively im-pacting Arizonarsquos economy by creating new jobs
middot The PIII Playbook training is highly subsidized by the ACA and US Small Busi-ness Administration Companies selected for the training will be required to pay a reasonable co-pay for the services
If you are interested in applying or have any additional questions email Bennett Curry or call (602) 845-1246 or visit
wwwazcommercecomsbirsttr-propos-al-training-program
GreenGeeks VPS Hosting amp SendGrid STMP are email relay services used to send and receive emails from a variety of carriers and providers SEAGO used GreenGeeks until last October when we switched to SendGrid We switched because of some reports we found that kept our emails from arriving at their destination because some firewalls blocked GreenGeeks
Now we find out that certain protocols in the SendGrid system cumulatively began to block emails we sent from SEAGO Once an email address hit the blocked list that re-cipient would not receive emails from any-one at SEAGO using a seagoorg address
We apologize for the problems these email relay systems have caused our recipi-ents and you now have fair warning that if you have heard from people you or your organization send emails to but lsquoI never got the emailrsquo this may one possible answer to your dilemma check who actually relays your emails and look up who is blocked on your spam list etc You have now been armed with good data use it wisely
Having EmailIssues
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