SIGRED/SBDC client Gila WoodNet contracts with the US Forest Service to harvest small-diameter timber from nearby Gila National Forest, and creates value-added products such as furniture, vigas, fence posts and firewood.
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What We Do:
What Does SIGRED Do?
Economic Development
- Support community development efforts (Sirolli Institute, fiscal sponsorships, etc.)
- Host area visits for prospective business relocation
- Respond to inquiries with statistical & marketing information
- Market Grant County through web site, brochures & networking
- Serve as county-wide economic development resource
- Partially funded through private investment (2004-2005: $89,250)
Partners with International Business Accelerator
- No-charge assistance to small businesses in all
of New Mexico & Chihuahua
- All international trade inquiries received by the State turned over to IBA
- Trade missions & leads for small businesses
- Home base Global Resource Center with offices in Santa Teresa & Chihuahua City
- Partially funded through federal & state appropriations
- Visit web site
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