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🎉 The Yuma Civic Center is Back Open!

The Yuma Civic Center has reopened and returned to regular business operations following scheduled electrical maintenance upgrades.

Our team is here and ready to assist with meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, special events, and more.

📍 Yuma Civic Center | Creating memorable events and experiences in the heart of Yuma.

📞 928-373-5040— We're here to help bring your event to life!

Thank you for your patience and understanding during our temporary closure. We look forward to welcoming you back and helping create memorable experiences at the Yuma Civic Center.

📢 Economic Momentum in Somerton! 📈🍟
We love seeing our 4FrontED communities grow! Congratulations to the City of Somerton on the opening of its first-ever McDonald's on Main Street.
Economic development is about more than numbers on a spreadsheet—it's about the everyday quality of life of our residents. Welcoming a globally recognized brand to the community is a win that delivers on multiple fronts:
💼 Jobs & Local Opportunity: Dozens of new local jobs—first-time employment for young people and accessible, steady opportunities for working families, right in their own neighborhood.
🔄 Tax Dollars Stay Local: When residents eat, shop, and gather within their own city limits, those sales tax dollars stay home—helping fund Somerton's parks, roads, and public services.
🧲 The "Anchor Effect" on Main Street: National brands do extensive market research before they invest. As Somerton's first McDonald's, this opening signals to other retailers and service providers that the city is a prime, growing market—paving the way for future commercial investment.
Every new storefront is a step toward a self-sustaining, vibrant regional economy. Cheers to Somerton on this exciting milestone! 🎉

Somerton is Lovin’ It! 🍟

Join us as we celebrate the official ribbon-cutting of McDonald's in Somerton! Come welcome one of the world's most recognized brands to our community and help us mark this exciting milestone.

📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 A.M.
📍 1198 W. Main St., Somerton, AZ 85350

We look forward to celebrating with residents, local businesses, community partners, and visitors as we continue growing opportunities in Somerton.
See you there!

Free workshop for entrepreneurs offered in San Luis The Small Business Development Center, in collaboration with the City of San Luis, is inviting the public to participate in the free workshop titled “How to Start a Business in

Great meeting with the Mayor of City of Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Sonora, Verdugo! We are happy to hear about the initiative to build two safe travel routes from Lukeville and San Luis, Arizona, reflecting his strong commitment to the safety of all regional visitors. We also celebrate his interest in actively participating in the regional synergy of our Macro-Region.

📸 From left to right: The Executive Director of 4FrontED, the National Guard representative, the Municipal Police Commissioner, and Mayor Alejandro Verdugo.

Driving regional synergy and high-tech growth. 🚀

At 4FrontED, we are stepping up our regional dialogue to unlock the full potential of our communities. By combining the unique strengths, capabilities, and opportunities of each state, we are transforming our region into a powerhouse for high-tech innovation and quality employment.

A key step in this mission was the recent strategic meeting between our Executive Director, Dr. Remy Martínez Cantú, and Ysmael Rodríguez Pérez, Coordinator of Economic Promotion and Development for the 25th Town Hall of Mexicali.

Collaborative efforts like this are what allow us to create high-value opportunities for everyone in the region.

Transforming Binational Mobility: The Calexico Intermodal Transportation Center is Here! 🚆🚌✨

I am honored to attend the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Calexico Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) tomorrow, followed by its grand opening to the public this Tuesday, May 12.
For those of us in the 4FrontED region, this $19 million project is more than just a transit hub—it is a vital engine for economic development and cross-border synergy.
Located just blocks from the Calexico West Port of Entry, the ITC centralizes regional bus lines, farm labor transit, and private shuttles into a modern, safe, and efficient facility.

Why this matters for our binational community:

Seamless Connectivity: Streamlining travel for the 20,000+ pedestrians who cross daily to work, shop, and study.
Economic Vitality: Revitalizing downtown Calexico by reducing congestion and creating a welcoming gateway for binational commerce.
Innovation in Motion: Integrating EV charging and sustainable infrastructure that aligns with our vision for a forward-looking, integrated border region.

We look forward to initiating discussions regarding a potential route to Yuma, Arizona.

Congratulations to the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC), the City Of Calexico, and all the regional partners who turned this decade-long vision into a reality. This is a proud moment for the Imperial-Mexicali alliance and the entire 4FrontED footprint!

The strength of our cross-border region lies in the power of our dialogue. Together, spanning two nations and four states along the Colorado River basin, we are driving true regional progress.

With 5 ports of entry—including two world-class industrial gateways—and a network of universities and colleges deeply aligned with our community's core industries, we are actively building a prosperous future for current and next generations.

A massive win for our 4FrontED Mega-Region! 🌵🚀
The opening of the Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Wellton is a game-changer for our regional competitiveness. This versatile facility provides hands-on training in high-demand fields like advanced manufacturing, solar, and electrical technology, directly aligned with the needs of our industry and military partners.
By investing in rural Arizona, we are ensuring that the Yuma County workforce remains a global leader in innovation and economic opportunity. 💼✨