# Pima County Funds Economic Development Contracts

Pima County is allocating **$200,000** from proceeds of the Project Blue land sale to finalize contracts with five local chambers of commerce. These contracts aim to support regional economic development efforts including business retention, expansion, marketing, event coordination, and small business support. This initiative aligns with the county's updated economic development plan, which now incorporates tourism as a key focus area. Procurement professionals should note the county's strategic use of land sale revenues to foster local business growth and community engagement through targeted chamber partnerships.

- Contracts are expected to be awarded imminently, enabling chambers in Marana, Vail, Green Valley, Sahuarita, and surrounding areas to implement economic development activities
- This funding approach highlights opportunities for vendors and service providers specializing in business development, marketing, and event management within Pima County
- Procurement teams should consider how similar local government initiatives may create demand for consulting and support services aligned with economic and tourism development
- Organizations serving chambers of commerce or regional economic programs may find new partnership or subcontracting opportunities as these contracts are executed

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Pima County Board of Supervisors
- Pima County

### Key Quotes
> We’re working on contracts with five of those chambers of commerce in the region. Each of those contracts has a scope of work that addresses needs of those chambers.
> — Carmine DeBonis Jr., Deputy Administrator, Pima County

### Sources
- [Pima County puts Project Blue land sale money toward economic development](https://www.kold.com/2026/09/18/pima-county-puts-project-blue-land-sale-money-toward-economic-development) - KOLD