The 4FrontED Binational Megaregion, a Virtual Panel with Its Leaders
The 4FrontED Binational Megaregion, a Virtual Panel with Its Leaders was held on October 14, 2020, via Zoom.
The program included promoting the assets of the binational megaregion in terms of economic development, infrastructure, tourism, and education. Also a dialogue on the strategies implemented to face current challenges, among others.
The distinguished group of panelists included:
- Douglas Nicholls, Mayor of Yuma, AZ
- Martin Porchas, Supervisor of Yuma County, AZ
- Cecilia McCollough, Mayor of Wellton, AZ
- Gerardo Anaya, Mayor of Somerton, AZ
- Gerardo Sanchez, Mayor of San Luis, AZ
- Marina del Pilar Avila, Mayor of Mexicali, BC
- Rosie Arreola - Fernandez, Mayor of Calexico, CA
- Efrain Silva, Mayor of El Centro, CA
- Mario Guevara, Director of OPRODE, and Rebecca Ching, Director of Visit SLRC, on behalf of Santos Gonzalez Yescas, Mayor of San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora
Luis Ramirez, President of the business consulting firm Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, based in Phoenix, Arizona, served as the event's moderator.
The 4FrontED Binational Megaregion encompasses the intersection of four states: Arizona, Baja California, California, and Sonora, which are located in two nations. This powerful region includes 1.65 million people, a binational economy of $4.2 trillion dollars, and immediate access to a market of 53 million consumers.