By Ted MorrisHerald/Review
Published on Wednesday, April 02, 2008
BENSON — A new economic development group has risen up and is claiming to represent all of Cochise County.
Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group, a Benson-based consortium, appears to pose a rivalry to the dominance of the Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation.
“We believe that the region has matured to the point where Southeast Arizona communities demand a representation in economic development and one with a foundation in responsible growth,” SAEDG Executive Director George Scott stated in a news release.
Scott said Sierra Vista and Douglas are the only two communities in Cochise County that have formal economic development functions. As for the other municipalities — Benson, Bisbee, Huachuca City, Tombstone and Willcox — “They never really had anyone who represented them.”
Concerning regional cooperation among economic developers, Sierra Vista Mayor Bob Strain on Monday said, “I have not been contacted by them, nor do I know anything about what their goals are. They have not talked to us.”
Sheila DeVoe Heidman, president of the board of directors of the Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation, said Monday, “I have met with Mr. Scott, and the Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation is looking forward to working with the organization to develop and explore economic development opportunities for the region.” More here.
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