SAEDG Hot Topics

Wednesday, May 23, 2017

Hot topics:  El Dorado Holdings and the Villages at Vigneto.  Gracie’s Station.  Film Industry in Arizona and promoting Cochise County.

Gracie’s Station luncheon:  A luncheon to promote events to be held in Benson, possibly at Gracie’s was held on May 16^th, 2017.  The luncheon was attended by 54 people.  Guests were treated to a lunch sponsored by San Pedro Partners, Jerry DeGrazia and Hal Aston.  The introductory speakers included George Scott of SAEDG, Jerry Degrazia and Hal Ashton, owners of Gracie’s Station.  The main speakers were Craig Hensley, actor and producer and Joanne Gammons of Gammons Gulch. The topic was “Promoting the Film Industry in Arizona and specifically Cochise County”.  Discussion and networking followed with discussions regarding promoting Cochise County and the subject of upcoming developments in the area. The guest were very impressed with Gracie’s Station and the potential for future use.

The Villages at Vigneto:  The Villages at Vigneto is a large scale project by El Dorado Benson LLC that will include homes, golf courses, a village center and more. Property developers are eagerly awaiting the news of a start date for this project to begin.  It is expected that the Villages at Vigneto will generate $1 billion annually to the area.   

George's Update: Strategic Plan Updated

George's Update: Strategic Plan Updated: Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group and MJM Consulting Co. have spent the last couple of months updating our Strategic Plan.  We ha...

Strategic Plan Updated

Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group and MJM Consulting Co. have spent the last couple of months updating our Strategic Plan.  We have already started implementing the new plan and direction of our organization.  At our August Board meeting we will be discussing the direction the group will be taking.  The board meeting will be in conjunction with the Open House for our new Facility at 168 E. 4th St. "Benson Economic Development and Business Center".  Open House is scheduled for Friday the 10th of August @ 4:30 - 7:00PM.  Invitations to follow next week.

NEW OFFICES FOR SAEDG

SAEDG has moved into our new offices at 168 East 4th Street in Benson.  The building is "Benson Economic Development and Business Center".  The Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce has  moved into one of our offices.  Space is available for individual small businesses.  At this time we have JT's Cash for Goods, Scott Company and Colt RR as additional tenants.  There is room for an additional couple of businesses.   On August 10th we will be having an Open House

July Board Meeting

On Thursday the 21st we will be meeting with Bruce Wright and John Grabo of the UA Tech Park.  SAEDG and the City of Benson is looking for a way to bring new business opportunities to our area and we are exploring ways to work with the Tech Park.