DAVID SMALLHOUSE
Managing Director
Miramar Ventures
Secretary/Treasurer – Sun Corridor Inc.
What’s the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc. over its 20 years?
I am most impressed by Sun Corridor’s unique ability to accomplish two things at the highest levels. First, Sun Corridor as a thought leader pushes our community’s elected and business leaders to focus on our most pressing regional issues with an emphasis to think big on solutions. Business site selectors have told us that our region is on the cusp of greatness. But we do have work to do to get there. Second, Joe and his team get things done. In the last 20 years, Sun Corridor successes have been incredibly significant. The numbers are so impressive – over 200 company relocations and expansions, totaling nearly $40 billion in economic impact. These successes have positively impacted all sectors of our community. The Sun Corridor team’s ability to focus and execute major strategic issues is a rare combination.
Why are you involved in Sun Corridor Inc?
My family dates back several generations in Southern Arizona. With my family’s roots, I care deeply about the success of our community. I have not been involved in a group that has had more success in terms of impacting our regional economy than Sun Corridor. Being on the cusp of greatness, it is an exciting time to be involved in the big ideas and bold solutions that will drive our economy forward. We are all beneficiaries of the superb work that Sun Corridor has and will continue to accomplish.
What’s the biggest opportunity for the region?
I am most excited about the opportunity for the region to have a more unified business voice. Conversations are happening to drive this forward in a very impactful way. Our regional competitors in most cases have more resources than us. A unified business approach allows us to more effectively utilize our limited resources. We cannot continue to operate in silos. The current and future issues we face are overarching and interconnected. Combining complementary efforts and reducing duplication creates an immensely powerful means to positively transform our economy.
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