IGTIGT Phase I Summary Statements - Draft 2/18/11

Summary Number: 42
 
Improve government’s relationship with the private sector and make it easier to do business in the region
 
 "Have the local government embrace business."
 "Tucson can't seem to get its management act together. There needs to more incentives to bring in business."
 "1 in 5 jobs in this region are gov't. This means gov't holds the power and is not business or job-friendly."
 "The infighting between local governments is creating a lack of opportunities to recruit businesses and create new jobs for the future of the community."
 "I'd love to see us get along better in areas like business and government so we could have a great down town area."
 "For years there has been a strong 'no growth' attitude and development structure that created a reputation that chases away clean, higher paying industry and business. This needs to be re-balanced."
 "The city has lost too many large companies and industries to keep future business from exploring Tucson as a base of operations. The loss of major military contracts, etc. has lost the city much needed revenue. And, it takes too long for businesses, even small ones, to get through all the red tape to start a business in the city."
 "Tucson and Pima County needs improved government operations that are more business friendly."
 "It is difficult to successfully run a business here because of too much red tape and regulation. City and county government should encourage business development and be more helpful to business. Improving the business climate would result in greater job opportunities and increase revenue into city and county coffers."
 "The anti-business approach of both elected officials and government employees makes it harder to do business in the Tucson area."