sierra vista economic development foundation 2011 - 2012 accomplishments
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A Tour of Activity. Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation 2011 - 2012 Accomplishments. Board of Directors. A Diverse Group of Professionals. Economic Development: It’s not just about visible business construction, but strengthening partnerships County & State-wide. JOINING FORCES. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
A Tour of Activity
Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation2011 - 2012 Accomplishments
Executive Director Mignonne Hollis
President Lynn Mattingly
President,
Weatherguard Metal Construction, Inc.
Vice-President Keith Newlon President, Pioneer Title Agency
Treasurer Kirby Chapman
Chief Finance & Administrative Officer,
SSVEC
Secretary Sheila DeVoe
Heidman Dean,
Cochise College
Board Member Dan Abrams
Commercial Specialist, Haymore Real Estate
Board Member Jonathan Woodruff President, Ariston Consulting, LLC
Board Member Kevin Peterson Vice-President,
CGI Federal-Intelligence Training
Board Member Margaret Hepburn President, Sierra Vista Regional
Health Center
Board Member Ron Curtis President,
National Bank of Arizona
Board Member Tim Dickerson
Judge, Justice of the Peace
A Diverse Group of ProfessionalsBoard of Directors
Economic Development: It’s not just about visible business construction, but strengthening partnerships County & State-wide.
JOINING FORCES.
Enriching Regional Economic Support
Plan, organize, and collaborate resources regionally
Regional Partnerships
Partnerships Formed: Arizona Commerce Authority
RuralAttractionBusiness Development – Aerospace & DefenseWorkforce Development
Arizona Association of Economic DevelopmentRural Arizona CommitteeSouthern Arizona Membership CommitteeSouthern Arizona Roundtable
The Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Center (APTAC) Connecting entrepreneurs with the resources needed to compete successfully in the government marketplace; including contracting, procurement, certification and bidding procedures.
But wait… There’s More!
Plan, organize, and collaborate resources locally
Local Partnerships
Partnerships Formed: Cochise County Workforce Development Cochise County Manager Douglas Economic Development Corporation Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) Deputy to the Commanding General University of Arizona South Cochise College Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Economic Development: Identifying Needs & Creating Solutions.
DELIVERY.
Enhancing Business Culture
We provide assistance every step of the way
1Actively Working to Recruit 15 Retail
Businesses into the Area:
involved in confidential meetings with site
selectors and developers.
2Identifying Consumer Leakages:
determine where & why consumers are taking
their business outside of Sierra Vista.
3Business Retention &
Expansion Program: utilizing &
implementing community resources.
• Provided grant application assistance for a major City of Sierra Vista employer to fund job training.
• Acquainted the Comfort Zone with the Good360 Program, resulting in Comfort Zone locations being approved for product donations from America’s top brands.
• Partnered with Gabrielle Gifford’s Office to connect green technology contractors from Sierra Vista & the surrounding areas.
• Fostered West End development through the management of the Revolving Loan Program to facilitate façade work for businesses in need.
• Partnered with Gabrielle Gifford’s office as the voice & action liaison for local businesses effected by the HUBZone certification elimination.
• Co-author of a weekly business education article in the Sierra Vista Herald.
SOLUTIONS:
Need:
Education & Resources for New & Existing
Entrepreneurs
Economic Development: Taking a Good Idea & Making it a Great Idea.
INNOVATION.
Cultivating Economic Strength
Comprehensive economic development includes more than Sierra Vista
Foreign Trade Zone Expansion:Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation has been working with the U.S. Department of Commerce to include all of Cochise County in the FTZ #139 designation.
The
Busi
ness
Com
plex
Too much information & not enough instruction? Learn to compete in the government contracting industry!
The tentative grand opening for The Business Complex is July 2, 2012.
Nurturing Industry Growth
Increasing growth & sustainability in the government contracting industry through The Business Complex:
Resources:Cochise College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Providing onsite business counseling to facilitate strategic planning and marketing resources.
The Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Center (APTAC) Connecting occupants with the resources needed to compete successfully in the government marketplace; including contracting, procurement, certification and bidding procedures.
Economic Development: Gluing projects together with the facts.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Unmanned Aircraft SystemsHow We’re Helping:
Assisting the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) as a point of contact between Tucson & Benson to facilitate information exchange and communication.
Presentation on Unmanned Aircraft Systems to The Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors at the winter conference.
Coordinator & host of the ACA UAS briefing in March 2012. The Northrop Grumman X-47
Igniting Project Success
Gluing projects together one fact at a time
Information Services: Hosting Arizona Prospectors
Advertise vacant land & commercial property in Sierra Vista for site selectors. We Offer Customized Demographic Reports
Customized tear sheets are provided to site selectors & local businesses looking for specific or general facts.
We Provide Site Selection & Expansion ConsultationsWe link new and existing entrepreneurs with the resources needed to
make their idea a reality. RFP Review for the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)
RFP documents used to request proposals from potential providers of material or services.
We Often Serve as an Economic Information Source for the Media• Cronkite News: The Economic Impact of Senate Bill 1001• National Public Radio (NPR): Tombstone Water Rights• Tech Connect Magazine: Aerospace & Defense• AAED Update: Community Spotlight Sierra Vista, Arizona
Providing the Information &
Facts
Get ready to see beautiful transitions…
Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation
We’re excited too!