Meeting
Started at
7:05 am
Guest Speaker
Sheila Storm, editor of
Inside Tucson Business, shared her insights about the
Tucson economic development scene at the Aug. 24 meeting.
Here are some of her observations/predictions:
--The next six to 12 months will bring great
change to the economic development scene.
--As the result of a new nonprofit organization
that is under development, she expects to see various
aspects of streamlining of local economic development
organizations and that, effectively, will lead to some
consolidation.
--Existing business development will be
a key component of future successes in economic development.
Why? Existing businesses tend to create the most local
job opportunities and relationships with existing businesses
can lead to business recruitment opportunities as well.
--Crucial changes in the economic development
arena will need to be guided by strong, new leadership
in order for them to succeed.
--Economic development support will still
be necessary from the private sector. The new nonprofit
most likely will seek it. The question is When?
Members Present
Guests
Jack Langley - Southwest Design
Roger Wait - Eco-Quest Voted in as new member
Leads
Lesli Pintor thanked
Mike Ebert and Larry Dehler for leads
Charlie Akins had lead for Mike Ebert
Finished Meeting 8:00 am
