About SVEDF

The Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation (SVEDF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that provides marketing and information services for both local and relocating businesses. As a support and resource organization, we have created thousands of new jobs in Sierra Vista by assisting entrepreneurs and professionals with various business functions. Our services are designed to serve both new and existing businesses from Sole Proprietorship to Fortune 500 companies.

Executive Director

The SVEDF Executive Director, Mignonne Hollis, is an accomplished economic development professional with many years of experience in developing and transforming local businesses into sustainable enterprises. Ms. Hollis has developed countless partnerships within the City, County and State business community; making her a valuable commodity in our foundation. Her dynamic focus stimulates economic development by seeking to create sustainability and resources for existing businesses in an effort to promote growth and operation advancement. In addition to Ms. Hollis’ dedication to existing businesses, she has successfully fostered an attractive marketing program that illustrates the benefits of making Sierra Vista the next business site for external corporations. SVEDF has evolved into an innovative tool for both local and external businesses and Ms. Hollis’ vision of making the EDF a hub of information and resources is well on its way.

Ms. Hollis graduated from the University of Arizona and went on to earn her MBA degree from the University of Phoenix. She has been an effective professional in our community for a number of years and brings a fresh perspective to developing and retaining a healthy economy.

Partnerships

Our foundation has a solid, dynamic relationship with the City of Sierra Vista, Cochise County, and the State of Arizona through the successful establishment of partnerships. All involved understand the value of a diversified economy and fully support the provision of resources to existing businesses and the recruitment of top-performing industries into the greater Sierra Vista area.

Our Vision

Our vision is to actively preserve and increase the economic strength of the City of Sierra Vista through actions focused on business retention, recruitment, expansion and international business alliance development.

Our Philosophy

While the attraction of new businesses and encouragement of new business start-ups are an important part of our overall economic development strategy, our foundation recognizes the importance of helping existing businesses survive and grow.

Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of a diverse group of professionals who have excelled in their industries. Each member brings a dynamic perspective to the operation of our foundation and is dedicated to improving the impact SVEDF has on our local business economy.

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