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MARCH 24th, 2010 11am-5:30
As part of our work throughout the community, MPA hosts an annual event called Wild Ride. The event traditionally gives the community an opportunity to see a ground-level view of the land use planning and development process. This year, however, MPA is focusing on economic development moreso than land development. During a time of recession, we felt it important to learn the advantages and disadvantages of our region so that we can work to turn our deficits into assets! Attendees include elected officials, government staff, business leaders, and community activists. This event is not only an education, it is also a remarkable networking and marketing event due to the hundreds of attendees. ATTIRE: Parts of this tour is outdoors and much of it is walking so please dress accordingly. CLOSE TOED SHOES ARE REQUIRED FOR THE TARGET DISTRIBUTION TOUR!
THIS YEAR'S PROGRAM: 11am: Begin your Wild Ride at the Pima Air and Space Museum (6000 E. Valencia). Trade booths will be set up for guests to peruse prior to sitting down for lunch. Companies and industries will be represented at the booths so that we can learn more about companies contributing to our local economy. Our special guest speakers represent national companies that develop science and tech parks throughout the country. Moderated by TREO, we will hear why Lincoln Properties chose to develop the Bioscience Park locally, whereas Forest Cities chose to develop their Mesa del Sol project in Albuquerque. We will be given great insight as to why these companies made the decisions they did in determining where to place their projects. 1:30pm: Following our lunchtime presentation we will jump aboard busses that will give us a tour of Tucson's Commerce Corridor. We will take a Wild Ride and explore the U of A Science and Tech Park, Target Distribution Center, Century Park Research Center/Port of Tucson and other local companies comprising this area of opportunities. During this portion of the ride, we will hear from the Solar Zone, the Commerce Corridor and the University of Arizona Science and Tech Park. 4:30pm: We will conclude our tour back at the Pima Air and Space Museum where we will have a cocktail hour focusing on Hospitality and Tourism. Tucson Airport will discuss how they contribute to our economy and how we can locally make a difference. The Ritz Carlton will conclude our event as they discuss their activities and why they chose to move into the Tucson market. Purchase Tickets and Packages here: Innovative Sponsor - $1,000 |
Upcoming Events
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March 19: NEW LOCATION AT 2445 N. Tucson Blvd.
A TRIP TO ALBUQUERQUE: Lessons Learned
Breakfast brought to you by:
March 10 Noon at Lewis & Rocca:
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce
April 8 Noon at Marana Operations Center:
Marana Economic Roadmap
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Contact Us
PO Box 2790
Tucson, AZ 85702
Phone: (520) 751-1030
Email: mpa@mpaaz.org
Executive Director
Michael Guymon
Amber@mpaaz.org
