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The Chamber at Work
As we begin the new year, several issues have come to the forefront which the Chamber has been working on.
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Colossal Cave Road Improvements: RTA’s Board of Directors has taken the recommendations for projects to be funded by RTA Next from the Citizen Advisory Committee and Technical Management Committee into consideration. One of the major projects is the improvement of Colossal Cave Road from I-10 to Camino Loma Alta. The Chamber provided letters of support of the project to the Board as well as the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Brad Anderson provided comments to the RTA Board during their meeting on January 25th.
- Lukeville Port of Entry Closing: GVACC signed onto a letter with the other Southern Arizona Chambers to the US Department of Homeland Security conveying the need to reopen the port.
- Reauthorization of the Arizona Commerce Authority: GVACC in coordination with other Chambers signed a letter addressed to the Arizona State Legislature to support the reauthorization of the Arizona Commerce Authority
- US Customs and Border Protection Hiring and Retention Act: GVACC went on record to support Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s bill to provide U S Customs and Border Protection with adequate flexibility in its employment authorities.
- Opposition to City of Tucson Prevailing Wage Ordinance: GVACC sent a letter to Mayor Romero expressing the Chamber’s concerns regarding the establishment of prevailing wage requirements for certain Public Works contracts. It is the Chamber’s opinion that this ordinance has the potential to escalate the costs which could hinder the growth of local businesses. Foregoing formal input from the business community, the City Council approved the ordinance.
Dues Restructure
The Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing valuable and meaningful benefits to its members. In order to achieve this goal, the Chamber’s Board of Directors voted to modify the dues structure. If you have any questions, please contact Brad at the Chamber office or by email: brad@greatervailchamber.com
Save the Date
The Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament is taking on a new dynamic this year. It will take place on FRIDAY, May 3rd at Del Lago Golf Club. Watch for more details soon.
Welcome Tucson Medical Center Rincon
GVACC welcomes TMC Rincon to the Vail Community. Watch for more information regarding the official Ribbon Cutting for the new hospital.
February Breakfast
Please plan to attend the Chamber’s February Membership Breakfast at Del Lago clubhouse on Wednesday, February 21st. Keri Silvyn will be the guest speaker talking about the new H2K development, a 2160 acre Planned Area Development (PAD), located between Houghton Rd and Colossal Cave Road, north of I-10 and south of the railroad tracks. Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM.
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