TREO Successes & Highlights
2005-2009

• In FY 2008-09, 63% of closed projects and 50% of the new jobs were in TREO's targeted industries. This means that TREO's strategy of focusing on targeted industries and quality jobs is resulting in higher wage job gains and new wealth generation. This is an improvement over prior years where a majority of jobs attracted were in the lower wage industries.
• $40 Million Capital Investment.
• 1,604 Total new jobs supported.
• Launched Transportation and Logistics Strategy.
• Developed and launched California Job Development strategy. The program is a partnership with Phoenix and is designed to proactively increase deal flow to the region.
• Coordinated and led 11 sales missions to aggressively recruit new companies to the region.
• Developed Tucson: Job One program. Program is an immediate action plan with clearly identified priorities to address the strengthening of the local economy and creating/maintaining jobs and spending.
• Co-developed and lobbied for the passage of legislation in the Senate designed to spur Quality Jobs Through Renewable Energies (SB 1403).
• Launched Shovel Ready program in the fall of 2008. Four area property owners are currently certified as shovel ready. 
• Contacted and assisted nearly 500 companies to determine workforce needs.
• Launched region's first Community Report Card, consisting of 60 indicators of economic health and prosperity.

Regional Participation

• The Town of Oro Valley, Town of Sahuarita, Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation, City of Benson