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An Event You Don’t Want to Miss! The Supply Chain Capitol Summit – November 9, 2012

September 26, 2012
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By A’kos Kovach, SEAGO Economic Development Planner Who is the this event for? First it is for the city, county and state government leaders and decision makers that already benefit from international commerce and would like to trengthen these important relationships. Second it is for entrepreneurs, small and medium sized businesses eager to learn...
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Supply Chain Capital – Nogales, Santa Cruz County

July 2, 2012

According to a recent BizTucson article, Nogales is described as the Gateway to Economic Opportunity June 13, 2012 written by Gabrielle Fimbres (http://www.biztucson.com/azmexico-commission/26-billion-in-cross-border-trade) . We could not agree more~! And to prove it the Chairman of the Board  of Supervisors in Santa Cruz County and the Mayor of Nogales are partnering with SEAGO, the...
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Freeport-McMoRan is a top employer in Cochise County, too

March 5, 2012
Freeport-McMoRan is a top employer in Cochise County, too

In the SEAGO region, there is no question that Freeport-McMoRan is the top employer in both Greenlee and Graham counties, with the behemoth Morenci mine and the large operations at Safford. But what fewer people realize is that the company contributes significantly to the economy of Cochise County as well through its Copper Queen...
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7 real opportunities, right now!

March 5, 2012
7 real opportunities, right now!

1. There is a major textile operation in Agua Prieta, producing approximately 1 million units per year. They are looking to double their capacity and the number of their employees. This company is seeking a large-scale silk screen operator to locate in nearby Naco, Sonora capable of handling a volume of 50,000 units per...
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International border opportunities

March 5, 2012
International border opportunities

By A’kos Kovach The real estate community has done a superb job of imbedding the term – “location-location-location” into our everyday life. Here are 7 opportunities available right now! Every good business plan or business model emulates or incorporates this theme as well, location is truly one key to operating a successful business. To...
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Nogales maquilas seeking products and services; expo planned

November 3, 2011
Nogales maquilas seeking products and services; expo planned

On Nov. 16, the U.S. Commercial Service and UPS will be accompanying companies from Arizona to an Expo hosted at the Masterlock facility in Nogales, Sonora, where over 35 maquilas will be present. In light of higher wages and longer lead times in places such as China, the maquilas are keen on sourcing locally,...
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Former SVEDF head moving to Oklahoma

November 3, 2011
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 restructured Lawton Industrial Foundation (LIF). Albrecht is an 18-year economic development veteran from Arizona, and is presently the CEO of the Central Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation (CAREDF). Prior to his position in Central Arizona,...
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CCAH: Diversifying the local economy

November 3, 2011
CCAH: Diversifying the local economy

Few people know what goes on in the new buildings at Naco Highway and Hereford Road in Bisbee. They know the complex is part of the Cochise County Association for the Handicapped. And local residents turn out in droves every year at the organization’s annual event — it’ll be the 49th this year and...
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SEAGO Encourages Support for Border Infrastructure, Jobs Act

October 2, 2011

SEAGO Executive Director Randy Heiss has sent a letter (shown below) to all members of the Arizona Congressional Delegation, encouraging support for Rep Grijalva’s bill, detailed in the August SEAGO EDD newsletter and on the blog: September 20, 2011   The Honorable Jeff Flake U.S. House of Representatives 240 Cannon House Office Building Washington,...
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Shelter Programs Offer Opportunities in Sonora

October 2, 2011
Shelter Programs Offer Opportunities in Sonora

By A’kos Kovach With 13 major Industrial Park complexes and two additional parks under construction, Nogales, Sonora is rapidly branding itself as the Industrial Capital of Sonora. Public-private partnerships are flourishing. The Maquiladoras program is doing very well and two self-contained Shelter Programs with which SEAGO has become familiar – The Offshore Group, the...
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