Developers, contractors, material suppliers, and professional consultants are good examples of this tier. Meeting the goal of 34,000 total new jobs by the fourth program year means that Greater Tucson will enjoy over 1.2 billion dollars projected to be spent for personal purchases over the entire four year program period, with a projected additional 484 million dollars to be spent each year after the program s conclusion. Those monies go directly to local businesses. The heart of any community s quality of life is its economic vitality. The question is especially appropriate to Greater Tucson because of the high technology characteristics that describe the industry base.
High tech tends to mean high pay and increased job opportunities.
And the bulk of these opportunities should reside with Tucsonans wanting to better themselves . . . which translates to a higher level of what economists call beneficial social capital. All of this leads not only to an increasing tax base to fund desired infrastructure improvements, but to an expanding cultural venue as well. According to the highly regarded national business advisory group, the Conference Board, companies invest in programs like futures.now for various reasons. Create new markets Operate more economically To learn more about futures.now please contact Ron Gwitt, campaign director at GTEC, 882-6079.