While many headlines have been devoted to “killer drones” and battlefield robots, these same platforms have many other uses. They can extend the reach of first responders, scientists and aid agencies while keeping people out of harm’s way. For example, iRobot, builder of the iconic Roomba vacuum cleaner, also has delivered thousands of ground...
Read More »
Economic Development in Southeastern Arizona
Jerry V. Proctor, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence Center at Fort Huachuca, left, talks to Kevin Oberg of Benson during a recent presentation by Proctor about the suitability of the Benson airport for an Unmanned Aerial Systems test site. The presentation was made at a meeting...
Read morePfc. James Leaverton, left, became the 10,000th Unmanned Aerial System Operations graduate since the program started in 1986. He receives his wings from Jerry Proctor, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence. Photo by Beatrice Richardson of the Sierra Vista Herald. For the complete story, visit...
Read moreBy Akos Kovach Remember the theme from the first “Rocky” movie? It was a contemporary orchestral compilation — with lots of horns — escalating excitement, building to a crescendo with piano and voice leading the charge “to the top.” That music, written by Bill Conti, “branded” the movie and...
Read moreStatement from Sen. Allen at bottom of page From Fox News, Nov. 17 EAGAR, Ariz. — The Wallow Fire was the biggest fire in Arizona history, and now a group from the White Mountain region, made up of lawmakers, business owners and residents, wants more control over the forest....
Read moreBy Akos Kovach Contrary to what many seem to believe, ‘economic development’ is not a contact sport. Neither is ‘economic development’ a contest or competition. It is, therefore, essential to educate oneself about ‘economic development’. Much like learning how to participate in a team activity, the roles, the dynamics,...
Read more
What you didn’t know about unmanned systems . . .
Benson termed ideal for UAS test, development site
Jerry V. Proctor, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence Center at Fort Huachuca, left, talks to Kevin Oberg of Benson during a recent presentation by Proctor about the suitability of the Benson airport for an Unmanned Aerial Systems test site. The presentation was made at a meeting of the Benson/San Pedro Valley...
Read More »
10,000th graduate of Unmanned Aerial System Operations
Pfc. James Leaverton, left, became the 10,000th Unmanned Aerial System Operations graduate since the program started in 1986. He receives his wings from Jerry Proctor, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence. Photo by Beatrice Richardson of the Sierra Vista Herald. For the complete story, visit the newspaper’s website.
Read More »
Resolutions of support for UAS
By Akos Kovach Remember the theme from the first “Rocky” movie? It was a contemporary orchestral compilation — with lots of horns — escalating excitement, building to a crescendo with piano and voice leading the charge “to the top.” That music, written by Bill Conti, “branded” the movie and left an indelible memory of...
Read More »
Cochise County unemployment continues to drop
By Robert Carreira According to figures released by the Arizona Office of Employment and Population Statistics, adjusted for seasonality by the Cochise College Center for Economic Research, Cochise County’s unemployment rate in December declined from 8.1 to 8 percent, its lowest level since November 2009. Statewide, the unemployment rate in December stabilized at 8.7...
Read More »
SEAGO Pathways shows great results
By Alison Van Gorp At year end 2011, the SEAGO Pathways Out of Poverty Program has seen 131 of our clients find jobs! This amazing result is a testament to the determination of our clients and has been facilitated by our many partners who have supported and invested in our program and students. Another...
Read More »
Join “Team Viral”
By A’kos Kovach We have all heard or read about the term — “gone viral.” Essentially this can be a news item, photo, video, or blog that is so compelling — so revealing — or otherwise so fascinating that the link (the web/blog page address, You Tube video link, Facebook page, etc.) is shared....
Read More »
We can do this!
Read this analysis and then join the conversation by commenting below. By Akos Kovach Pick up any edition of the most widely read newspapers in Arizona and you will find the crux of the “Rural Dilemma.” The news is mostly slanted towards urban-centric statistics, news and features. Phoenix metro controls the majority of the...
Read More »
NADO legislative update
NADO EDA Legislative Fact Sheet, Pompeo Bill NADO Legislative Fact Sheet, RTPO and MPO This was prepared by Deborah Cox, Director of Government Relations and Legislative Affairs, The National Association of Development Organizations. 1. Action Needed: Rep. Pompeo Bill to Eliminate EDA: On Oct. 4, Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) introduced legislation (H.R. 3090) in the...
Read More »
Courage to stand for Arizona’s forests
Statement from Sen. Allen at bottom of page From Fox News, Nov. 17 EAGAR, Ariz. — The Wallow Fire was the biggest fire in Arizona history, and now a group from the White Mountain region, made up of lawmakers, business owners and residents, wants more control over the forest. The group, calling themselves “Courage...
Read More »
Benson termed ideal for UAS test, development site
Jerry V. Proctor, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence Center at Fort Huachuca, left, talks to Kevin...
Read More »
10,000th graduate of Unmanned Aerial System Operations
Pfc. James Leaverton, left, became the 10,000th Unmanned Aerial System Operations graduate since the program started in 1986. He receives...
Read More »
Resolutions of support for UAS
By Akos Kovach Remember the theme from the first “Rocky” movie? It was a contemporary orchestral compilation — with...
Read More »
Cochise County unemployment continues to drop
By Robert Carreira According to figures released by the Arizona Office of Employment and Population Statistics, adjusted for seasonality...
Read More »
We can do this!
Read this analysis and then join the conversation by commenting below. By Akos Kovach Pick up any edition of...
Read More »
Former SVEDF head moving to Oklahoma
An extensive national search has resulted in the naming of Barry Albrecht as the first president of the newly...
Read More »
Copyright © 2012 SeagoEDD. All Rights Reserved.
Magazine Premium created by Themes by bavotasan.com.
Magazine Premium created by Themes by bavotasan.com.