Goals and Functions

Goals

Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) was formed in the fall of 2007.  SAEDG is committed to working on the following Goals:

• Work with Cochise College/CER, Cochise County and all economic development groups in our area to provide an Asset Inventory of our region.
• Work to acquire financing and incentive programs for economic development opportunities in Cochise County.
• We will create a communication plan that will promote balance and diversity in our region.
• Work with Cochise County and the Communities of our region to streamline project approval and permitting processes.

Functions

• Serve as an economic development entity for the municipalities in Southeastern Arizona
• Provide a central point of contact for businesses and industries interested in locating in Southeastern Arizona.
• Represent municipalities in Arizona Department of Commerce programs.
• Create and execute business recruitment and marketing programs for the communities we serve.
• Create and execute expansion and retention programs for the communities we serve.
• Assist in site selection
• Assist in zoning and permitting process.