With no hesitation, speakers during an economic development symposium endorsed multi-purpose sports and recreational facilities as positive economic contributors to the fiscal well-being of communities in which they are located. The dominant theme: no matter the size of a community, robust recreational and/or participatory sports venues and activities have economic benefits. Chris Presson, president of the Northern Arizona Suns professional basketball team, notes that the NAZ Suns have … [Read more...] about Cheering for Professional Sports, Economic Benefits
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ERAU Annual Economic Impact Measured in the Millions
A jaw-dropping economic impact estimated at more than $214 million annually in Yavapai County? And $278 million in Arizona? All because of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University? That was the response by some who first heard the results of an economic impact study about ERAU’s Prescott campus. Such findings were revealed in a research report called, “Comprehensive Economic Impact of ERAU Operations in Florida, Arizona and the Counties Served by the Institution.” Leaders at the world’s … [Read more...] about ERAU Annual Economic Impact Measured in the Millions
Arizona, Mexico Economic Relationship in the Spotlight
Forums focusing on building stronger economic and partnership linkages between Arizona and Mexico are giving participants in three Central and Northern Arizona communities a chance to express their views. At forums in Clarkdale and Flagstaff, Arizona Town Hall President Tara Jackson said it is important that Arizona residents become aware of the many connections that link Arizona and Mexico. “As one of the recommendations made during the forum noted, the border does not divide Arizona and … [Read more...] about Arizona, Mexico Economic Relationship in the Spotlight
AAED’s Symposium to Address ‘Designing Downtowns for Economic Success’
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)’s Northern Economic Development Regional Symposium will address “Designing Downtowns for Economic Success.” The symposium will be held Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Cottonwood Public Safety, 199 S. Sixth Street in Cottonwood. Kimber Lanning, founder and executive director of Local First Arizona, will provide the keynote address at 9:30 a.m. She will focus on how local programs can equal successes for downtowns. The symposium … [Read more...] about AAED’s Symposium to Address ‘Designing Downtowns for Economic Success’