The Arizona Rural Policy Institute February 20, 2007 President’s Cabinet Wayne Fox, Assistant Dean, Center for Business Outreach and Michael Lainoff Director, Arizona Rural Policy Institute Northern Arizona University

Arizona Rural Policy Institute Overview/Mission—Overview/Mission— The Arizona Rural Policy Institute (ARPI) helps improve the quality of life in Arizona’s rural communities by conducting policy analysis and research on a wide spectrum of essential issues and topics. ARPI publishes research outcomes in policy reports for local, regional, and statewide dissemination, and provides technical assistance to communities for policy implementation.

Center for Business Outreach

Governing Board Jeri Dustir (City)Jeri Dustir (City) Wayne Fox (NAU)Wayne Fox (NAU) Mason Gerety (NAU)Mason Gerety (NAU) MJ McMahon (NAU)MJ McMahon (NAU) Steve Peru (County)Steve Peru (County)

Advisory Board— Arizona Rural Development Council The federally recognized Arizona Rural Development Council is comprised of members who represent the private sector, as well as local, tribal, state, federal, and educational agencies/organizations. The Council assists the Institute staff in identifying needs, establishing priorities, and providing reviews for RPI projects.

Advisory Board FEDERAL Eddie Browning, Chair State Director USDA – Rural Development Debbie Broermann Grants Management Director HUD SW Office of Native American Programs NON-PROFIT Kerry Blume President United Way of Northern Arizona Carla Roberts Vice President of Affiliates Arizona Community FoundationTRIBAL Royce Jenkins Hopi Tribe Director, Office of Community Planning & Economic Development Derrick Watchman Vice President JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Native American Banking STATE Bill Bolin Rural Development Director Arizona Department of Commerce Sheila Harris Director Arizona Department of Housing

Advisory Board LOCAL Sheldon Miller Executive Director Graham County Chamber of Commerce Mike Ortega City Manager Douglas Arizona Jane Bristol Economic Development Director City of Prescott Lori Gary, Secretary Executive Director Greater Casa Grande Valley, EDF PRIVATE Tracy Bame Director, Community Affairs Phelps Dodge Stacy Green Marketing Supervisor Valley TeleCom Group Marty Laurel Vice President for Community Relations Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Charlie Thompson, Vice Chair Manager, Rural Community Development Arizona Public Service

Advisory Board — Arizona Rural Development Council COGs - ADVISORY Rich Gaar Executive Director SEAGO Richard Kuczek Director WAEED Craig Ringer Deputy Director CAAG Ken Sweet Executive Director NAGOG STAFF Pat Schroeder, CED Executive Director AZRDC

Multi-Year Financial Commitment City of FlagstaffCity of Flagstaff Coconino CountyCoconino County NAU President’s OfficeNAU President’s Office EDA University Center Status -- 5 YearsEDA University Center Status -- 5 Years

Scope of Work – Activities Applied Research –Applied Research – –Rural Policy Analysis –Labor Market Analysis –Business Surveys –Economic Impact Studies –Economic Modeling Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance –Work Force Development Assistance –Grant Consultation for Non-Profits –Tribal Entrepreneurial Training & Strategic Planning –Market Research and Feasibility Analysis –Business and Operating Plans Information DisseminationInformation Dissemination

Projects – Completed and Pending Predatory Lending Practices – Kellogg Rural People/Rural Policy Initiatives (Completed) Westcor Shopping Mall Market Research (Completed) Arizona Community Foundation Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth (Completed) Literature Review to Compare Flagstaff Workforce Assessment Findings (Student Opinions) with National Norms (Completed) Mohave Generating Station Economic Impact, Community Asset Survey, Regional Strategic Plan NACOG Head Start Health Care Training Analysis Rural Arizona’s Taxable Lands—Rates, Revenues, and Values 50+ Labor Market Analysis

Public Presentations  Arizona Rural Transportation Advisory Council, Phoenix, 4/28/06  Arizona Rural Development Council, Peach Springs, 5/24/06  NAU College of Business Administration Community Advisory Council, Flagstaff, 5/25/06  Flagstaff City Council and Coconino County Board of Supervisors, Flagstaff, 8/7/06  Arizona Governor’s Rural Economic Development Conference, Flagstaff, 8/16/06  Rural Transportation Legislative Retreat, Tucson, 8/21/06  Northern Arizona Council of Governments, Flagstaff, 8/31/06  Educational Association of EDA University Centers, Savannah GA, 10/29/06  Arizona Association of Economic Developers, Kingman, 11/30/06  12th Annual Indian Nations & Tribes Legislative Day, Phoenix, 1/16/07  Arizona Rural Transportation Summit, Casa Grande, 1/18/07  Northern Arizona Council of Governments Economic Development Committee, Flagstaff, 2/1/07  Yavapai College Leadership Retreat, Prescott, 2/2/07  Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce Board, Williams, 2/16/07

Key Contacts— 1/18-2/13/07 David Camacho, Special Assistant to the President, NAU and Jim Horton, President, Yavapai College M.J. McMahon, Executive Vice- President, NAU Willard Ott, President, Northern Arizona Technology & Business Incubator Jeri Dustir, Deputy City Manager, Flagstaff Cindy May and Mike McElmury, APS Kevin Brown, Superintendent, Flagstaff Unified School District Steve Peru, County Manager, and Lucinda Andreani, Special Projects Coordinator, Coconino County Stephanie McKinney, President, Greater Flagstaff Economic Council Julie Pastrick, President, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Chris Bavasi, Executive Director, Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Jesse Rodriguez, Director, and Seobaghn Aramula, Assistant Director, NACOG Head Start Bill Bolin, Rural Development Director, Arizona Department of Commerce Kathy Gill and Kerry Blume, Council for Early Childhood Education Becky Daggett, Executive Director, Friends of Flagstaff’s Future Andy Bertlesen, Budget Manager, Coconino County Pamela Powell, Member, Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (Proposition 203) Ken Edes, Mayor, Williams AZ David Newlin, City Manager, Holbrook AZ

Arizona Rural Policy Institute Contact— Michael Lainoff, Director 928/