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Studio 48 the Arizona Film Commission topic of Rural by Choice Forum

Posted 6/20/18

The Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition and the Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation have teamed up to host the next Rural by Choice forum.

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Studio 48 the Arizona Film Commission topic of Rural by Choice Forum

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The Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition and the Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation have teamed up to host the next Rural by Choice forum.

The forum will include a presentation by Matthew Earl Jones, director of the Arizona Film Commission. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 at the Superior Town Hall located at 199 Lobb Ave. Registration will open at 9:30 a.m. with the forum running from 10-11:30 a.m.

Jones is the Director of Studio 48, the new film commission for the State of Arizona. The commission is tasked with implementing an incentive program to attract the film industry back to Arizona. His presentation will include ways for local businesses to participate in the film incentive program.

Following the forum, the two economic development organizations will provide a private tour for the director and his staff to promote the region as a place to film.

For more information on this Rural by Choice Forum or the other programs sponsored by SGCEDC and CCEDC, contact azccedc@gmail.com or 520-490-8433.