Pima County Economic Development Director Heath Vescovi-Chiordi contributed an article to the report about how he partners with other economic development leaders to create successful regional programs and projects.
Other contributors include attorney Keri Silvyn, who highlights how zoning can help solve the housing crisis; Tucson Hispanic Chamber President/CEO Rob Elias, who writes about his work driving economic development through strategic partnerships and educational initiatives; Amanda Wiggins, the President/CEO of the Marana Chamber, who reflects on how she supports businesses through innovative programs like Impact Marana; and others, including Susan Hyatt Dumon from Sun Corridor, Inc.; Frank Velasquez Jr. with the Tucson Metro Chamber; Barbra Coffee from the City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives; John Winchester from Arizona State University; Carol Stewart from University of Arizona Tech Parks; and Fletcher McCusker with the Rio Nuevo Board.
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