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UASTP Economic Impact
The University of Arizona released a report evaluating the performance of The University of Arizona Science and Technology Park and its significant contribution to Tucson and Pima County’s economy. UA Science and Technology Park: Economic Impact 2007, authored by Dr. Jaewon Lim of the UA Office of Economic Development, examines the economic and tax revenue impact of the UA Science and Technology Park for the calendar year 2007 for Pima County. Key areas in the report include: employment impact, wage impact, output impact, tax revenue impact and total dollar impact. Click here for the report.
UA Hosting Public Meetings on Arizona Bioscience Park
The University of Arizona is seeking public comment for the proposed Master Land Use Plan for the Arizona Bioscience Park. Two public meetings soliciting public comment have been scheduled for April, 2008. For More Information...
UA to Co-Lead Border of Excellence for Border Security and Immigration
The University of Arizona will co-lead a team of research universities who have partnered to form the Center of Excellence for Border Security and Immigration, known as COE BSI. The Center will receive $15 million over six years. To read more...
Tucson Commercialization Resource Directory
The UA Office of Economic and Policy Analysis has released a new tool for developing the business infrasturcture for entrepreneurship in Southern Arizona. To read more...
Arizona Bioscience Park
The University’s new bioscience park will provide a separate facility designed especially for companies working in biosciences, biotechnology, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. Its sophisticated, high technology biosciences facilities will be integrated into a multi-use development, including a hotel and conference center, retail and residential development.
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The University of Arizona Office of Economic Development (OED) is the focal point for strategic and policy development initiatives related to economic development. Its activities promote local, state and regional economic development, support technology development and commercialization, and facilitate the creation of international economic partnerships.
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Current OED initiatives include developing Arizona’s biosciences industry, enhancing border security, advancing international trade and business development in Latin America, Canada, Europe and Israel, encouraging sustainable land use, and tracking residential and commercial real estate activity in the Greater Tucson area. | |
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