GYPA will develop a gateway for global trade & facilitate, promote & support multimodal transportation & trade opportunities for the Greater Yuma Area.
Thanks @ArizonaDOT for leading the conversation with @SinaloaSedeco and industry reps on efforts by Border Liaison Unit (BLU) to expand initiatives that make the AZ-MX Corridor more competitive for cross-border commercial traffic, while making our roads safer!
Join @IllegalTradeUS and the @AZChamber on May 12 in Phoenix for an interactive summit examining the challenges posed by illegal trade in #AZ. Lunch will be served, followed by discussions with Arizona business and law enforcement leaders.
On Nov. 8, fully vaccinated non-citizens may once again travel to the U.S. for non-essential reasons. If you plan on traveling you must:
✅Bring proof that you are fully vaccinated for #COVID19
✅Verbally indicate your reason for travel
Learn more
dhs.gov/news/2021/10/29/fact…
And with this vote Congress approves $440 million for @cityofdouglasaz ports of entry and $147 million for @SanLuisAZGov San Luis 1 port of entry. Lots of work to be done with @USGSA and @CBPArizona in design and construction. State of the art facilities coming to AZ border!
Under the umbrella of the @YYmvc, completed 3 days of interaction with focus groups, one-on-ones w/industry, government, education and Tribal leaders to look at the higher level education needs in the Greater Yuma Region; commitment to meeting the needs of students and employers
La @UES_MX, a través de su Cuerpo Académico de Biotecnología y Desarrollo Sustentable, invita a productores, empresas, investigadores, y estudiantes de Horticultura y Agronegocios, al 1er. Coloquio Internacional de Dátil Medjool: Producción y Comercialización.
1st meeting w/Board of Directors of the @YYmvc to start the study that will look at assets, needs & opportunities for higher education in the Greater Yuma area. Must ensure that students have the options they want and that employers have the Human Resources they need to grow
Yesterday Morning, Mayor Gerardo Sanchez, along with Yuma County Leaders, met with Puerto Peñasco’s Mayor-Elect Jorge Pivac!
The importance of economic development and tourism across the region was discussed during this meeting.
Thank you for your visit Mayor-Elect Pivac!
BREAKING: The Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joining to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Biden’s agenda. apne.ws/aAG2i7l
North American business leaders pushing Congress...the challenge is that @CBP does not appear to have a plan in place to execute a safe re-opening w/out causing tremendous delays at land ports of entry. tinyurl.com/4xzmsnrz@cabc_co@PNWER @SmartBorderCali @borderalliance
Today, Council Member and Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) Chair, @MatiasLRosales attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony for US 95 Corridor Widening and Reconstruction project.
The ceremony was also attended by Arizona State legislators and regional leaders.
5 yrs ago today, @CBP and @SATMX launched the Unified Cargo Processing pilot program at Nogales. The 90-day test was cut short after only 45 days and made permanent due to the resounding success in the security aspects of the inspection and efficiency gains for industry. 1/2
Board meeting with Port Director of San Luis, AZ John Schwamm & Assistant Port Director Chris Leon from Customs & Border Protection (CBP). They provided Port updates & highlighted the increase in overall commercial truck traffic. The board thanks you for your insight & service.
Final Episode of the 2nd Binational trade series is tomorrow, learn about the benefits of Foreign Trade Zones w/ GYEDC Vice President Greg LaVann. Please register here 👉🏼
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…