TUCSON, AZ (February 24, 2026) — Pima County Economic Development Director Heath Vescovi-Chiordi is extending the department’s work beyond day-to-day operations by investing time in community leadership and high-impact business recruitment events. He says the effort helps open doors for new connections and development opportunities across Southern Arizona.
A key example came Feb. 5, when Vescovi-Chiordi attended the Waste Management Open in Scottsdale as a guest of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) alongside a group of invited businesses. The golf tournament, formerly known as the Phoenix Open, has a long history in Arizona and is widely viewed as a relationship-focused setting where recruiters and decision makers can connect outside the conference room.
“This was such a great opportunity to meet new contractors, companies and developers to create some new connections and relationships,” Vescovi-Chiordi said. “It helped me open up new development opportunities for Southern Arizona and Pima County.”…