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Douglas, Arizona: Characteristics and Possibilities for Economic Development of the Port of Entry

Douglas, Arizona: Characteristics and Possibilities for Economic Development of the Port of Entry. Presented to: City of Douglas, Arizona June 7, 2014. By: Kimberly Hill Intern, ASU for Arizona Arizona State University. Outline. Study Initiation Economic Base Current Trade Patterns

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Douglas, Arizona: Characteristics and Possibilities for Economic Development of the Port of Entry

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  1. Douglas, Arizona: Characteristics and Possibilities for Economic Development of the Port of Entry Presented to: City of Douglas, Arizona June 7, 2014 By: Kimberly Hill Intern, ASU for Arizona Arizona State University

  2. Outline • Study Initiation • Economic Base • Current Trade Patterns • EDO/Port Authority Comparison • Questionnaire • Gaps and Strategic Objectives

  3. Study Initiation • Initiated By Victor Gonzalez, City Of Douglas, In September 2007 • Conducted By ASU Faculty, Staff, And Students • Finished July 2008

  4. Study Purpose and Products • What Is The Economic Base For Douglas? • How Does Douglas’s Sister City, Agua Prieta, Compare? • What Is The Character Of The Douglas Port Of Entry?

  5. Study Purpose and Products • What Does A Survey Of Douglas Port Users Reveal About The Port? • What Kinds Of Practices Are Being Pursued By Other Port Authorities? • What Practices Should The Douglas Port Authority Pursue?

  6. Douglas’s Economic Base Source: For Douglas, Estimated From U.S. Department Of Commerce, Census Bureau, Zip Business Patterns 2005. For All Other Cities: Estimated From Economic Base Studies Datasets, Arizona Department Of Commerce (Using Either 2004 Or 2005 Data).

  7. Agua Prieta’s Economic Base Source: INEGI, Censos Economico 2004

  8. The Douglas POE N

  9. Douglas Port Development Questionnaire • 25 Maquila & Customs Broker Operations Were Approached • 40% Response Rate Representing $161 Million • 10 Responded - 2 Small, 5 Mid-size, And 2 Large • 70% Would Use Air Freight Provided At BDI • All Noted Adequate Physical Infrastructure Of The Douglas Port

  10. Port Authority Role(Douglas Port Development Questionnaire Results) • Lobby In Sonora • Develop FAST Or SENTRI Lane • Improve Commercial Wait Time • Improve Road Infrastructure • Pursue Government Funding • Lobby In Mexico, Arizona, And The United States

  11. Recommendations for the Port Authority • Short Term Goals • Website Development • Information And Lobbying Efforts • Marketing Plan Development • Long Term Goals • Free Trade Zone Development • Industrial Park Development • Start-up Assistance For New Businesses

  12. Conclusions • Infrastructure Gaps • Information Gaps • Strategic Objectives

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