On Tuesday, November 19, TBA hosted a Talent Business Forum event - bringing together business owners, community leaders, and economic experts to collaborate on strategies for strengthening Talent’s local economy.
Highlights:
Keynote Speakers
Gary Milliman, Talent City Manager: Shared updates on the $4.6M PIER grant and the West Valley View Plan Upgrades.
Malcolm Voyager, IVCanDO: Introduced PIER Grant funding opportunities for fire-affected micro-enterprises in Talent and Phoenix.
Cecelia Bagnoli, Destination & Tourism Strategic Planner: Announced a Destination and Tourism Strategic Planning project to elevate Talent and the surrounding region.
Brainstorming Workshop
Participants explored:
Leveraging resources to benefit local businesses.
Long-term funding strategies for business community goals.
Creative marketing approaches to attract visitors.
Community Building & Raffle
Thank you to Gather Cafe for providing refreshments and thank you to Arbor House, Talent Club, Sweet Beet Station, and Art Bop Beer Co for donating raffle prizes!
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this event. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient business community!
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