Tucson, Arizona
8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 activity, distribution, that kind of thing, because of our location in the southwest on I-10, with I-19 just 50 minutes to the border of northern Mexico,” says Coffee. “That is a natural for us, to just continue to lure those high wage industry opportunities so that our citizens can benefit from that.” The University of Arizona’s Tech Parks Arizona have three campuses in the region, with the largest having 200 companies and 6000 employees. These campuses are built to attract and retain technology companies in the city, while also supporting emerging companies through their Center for Innovation. “The growth of that sends a strong message that we are a community that is oriented around supporting innovation. And we’ll certainly have space for companies to come together, to collaborate and work with the university in order to achieve their goals,” says Coffee. Looking to the future, she relays, “We have these large tracts of land, almost 2000 acres, along I-10 that is transitioning for industrial use. It’s definitely a prime location for manufacturing activity. Arizona is seeing its share of companies looking at battery manufacturing, at electric vehicle manufacturing, the semiconductor industry has shown up strong in Phoenix and Tucson is certainly poised to see some of that as well.” Small business will also be a priority for the city going forward, with Tucson bringing on small business navigators, specifically to work with micro enterprises. “Those independently owned and operated businesses are the lifeblood of Tucson,” says Coffee. Another city initiative partners large employers with smaller local businesses in the hopes of developing partnerships and vendor opportunities. As a vibrant city full of possibility, Tucson is ready to embrace new opportunities. In terms of what comes next, Coffee offers, “We want to continue to be resilient, and open to new ideas, so that we can continue moving forward.” 267 SOUTH AVENIDA DEL CONVENTO • MERCADODISTRICT.COM Developed By NOW RENTING GROUND-LEVEL RETAIL For inquiries please call us at 520.461.1110 or email us at Manager@monierapartments.com TUCSON, AR I ZONA
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