Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group

09/09/2026

09/01/2026

A TRUCKING TRAVEL CENTER and OTHER IDEAS FOR BENSON'S FUTURE

ROSS KAPLOWITCH has some big ideas for growing Benson's economy, and the new member of Benson's city council may be able to pull some of them off - if he follows through with what he says he'll do. He talks about a trucking travel center, his first League of Cities and Towns conference and what he learned, and what it takes to smoke a 10-pound brisket!

ROSS KAPLOWITCH has some big ideas for growing Benson's economy, and the new member of Benson's city council may be able to pull some of them off - if he follows through with what he says he'll do. He talks about a trucking travel center, his first League of Cities and Towns conference and what he l...

08/29/2026

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08/27/2026

THE MAZE OF VETERANS' BENEFITS; Homelessness, substance abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mental and physical illness - where and how can veterans find the critical services they desperately need - and deserve?" COCHISE SERVING VETERANS" is a unique organization that helps military veterans and caregivers navigate a huge maze of agencies and NGOs they can't access on their own, and CHRISTINE O'HARA's passion is making it work. She details how CSV works, often behind the scenes, and why it's mission is like no other.

THE MAZE OF VETERANS' BENEFITS; Homelessness, substance abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mental and physical illness - where and how can veterans find the critical services they desperately need - and deserve?" COCHISE SERVING VETERANS" is a unique organization that helps military veter...

08/24/2026

Dear Stakeholders,

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08/24/2026

Dear Benson Business Owner,
We’re excited to announce the 1st Annual Benson Food & Craft Festival, taking place Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Lions Park, 435 N Adams St, Benson, AZ 85602. This community celebration will bring together local food trucks, craft vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities for a fun-filled day the whole town can enjoy.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Children’s Miracle Network, supporting our local children’s hospital in Tucson and the young patients and families it serves.
As we plan our first annual festival, we’re reaching out to local businesses like yours to ask for sponsorship support. Every contribution, big or small, helps us put on a great event while making a real difference for kids in our community. Sponsors will also be recognized for their generosity as part of the festival.
If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, simply reply to this email letting us know, and we’ll follow up with you shortly to go over the details.
We truly appreciate any and all sponsorships, and we thank you for your continued support of our community.
Warm regards,
Theo Gaines
General Manager, Love’s Travel Stop #460
Benson Food & Craft Festival Organizer
Phone: 520-586-8702
Email: [email protected]