ALICIA NUÑEZ
President & CEO
Chicanos Por La Causa
What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc. over its 20 years?
Sun Corridor Inc.’s collaborative and inclusive approach cultivated a competitive, attractive environment for growing industries in aviation, healthcare, technology, logistics, and many more to thrive in Southern Arizona. Over the last 20 years, Sun Corridor Inc.’s strong brand and strategic investments leveraged a longstanding relationship with Mexico to further support the economic vitality of the region.
Why are you involved in Sun Corridor Inc?
Chicanos Por La Causa and Sun Corridor align in the mission to drive economic empowerment in our communities. When businesses and economy thrive in an area, so do the opportunities for health, education, and housing. Our entire state feels the positive impact when cities along our borders and Southern cities have strong economic opportunities flourish. Our efforts together have been comprehensive to target these needs.
What’s the biggest opportunity for the region?
Southern Arizona’s proximity to Mexico, United States’ largest trading partner, uniquely positions the region with rich cultural roots and geographic strengths. Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico working together as a region is a distinguishing characteristic that cannot be found anywhere which is optimal for job creation, workforce growth and sustainability for long-term economic success.
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