Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Inc.
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Call to Action - What can you or your business do?

The Report Card provides information about the status of the Tucson region and our progress toward achieving a competitive economy. Members of the Blueprint Mobilization Council (as well as many other community leaders) are already hard at work to improve many of the indicators included in the report. In the full report, be sure to check out the “Priority/Next Steps” section in each Power of Five area of the report to read recommendations from the Mobilization Council on priority action items. By using these indicators, we can work together to build a better Tucson.

We ask Tucsonans to support efforts in the
community to measure, track and improve
upon these indicators. Get involved in the community to make a difference. The Report Card was not created to serve merely as an information resource. The Report Card is not about telling us what is “right” or “wrong” with Tucson. It’s about making our region a top choice for young professionals to build their future. Many of the indicators need support from interested, informed, and energetic volunteers. Success in the following areas will create a ripple effect on all other focus areas.

Educational Excellence

• Lobby legislature for increased funding
• Advocate for higher curriculum standards
• Support local education initiatives
• Upgrade your or your employees’ skills
• Hire student and/or teacher interns

Key Initiatives/Partners:

• Southern Arizona Leadership Council/Tucson Values Teachers
• United Way/First Focus on Kids
• Community Foundation of So. Arizona/Literacy for Life Coalition
• Business Education Roundtable
• JTED (Joint Technological Education District)
• Metropolitan Education Commission

Urban Renaissance

• Attend/support downtown events and venues
• Inform yourself about issues and opportunities
• Hold performance accountable; demand progress

Key Initiatives/Partners:

• Downtown Tucson Partnership
• City of Tucson
• Private Developers

For more information, contact:
Laura Shaw, Sr. Vice President, Marketing & Communications
laura.shaw@treoaz.org or (520) 243-1940