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!