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

Summary Number: 51
 
Reduce regulation where appropriate, streamline the permitting process, and provide other incentives to attract business and foster economic development
 
 "Not easy to get around the codes....even Janos had problems!"
 "Provide incentives for economic development."
 "It's difficult to start a new business in this city because of existing codes and regulations."
 "It�s hard to do business and grow in this region."
 "the city is one of the worst places to try to open a business, this has caused many small businesses to either not open or move out."
 "We need a community that embraces business. We need capital formation, incentives to start and grow businesses, more tech transfer from the university, focus areas, easier business licensing, etc. It needs to be much more business friendly."
 "Want the ability to open small business more easily."
 "More incentive and less obstacles for companies to relocate here."
 "Jobs are being lost due to inability to grow and establish business. Too many tax issues and administrative roadblocks."
 "There should be a way of attracting new business to Tucson without sacrificing tax/monetary advantage."