Once the largest city in Arizona, Bisbee has transformed itself from a booming mining town into a tourist town with untapped potential to make it a year-round booming tourist town.

That’s exactly what the recently formed 501(c)6 nonprofit organization, Bisbee Forward, a group of local business leaders/owners, is hoping happens with their long-term vision that will improve the standard of living for all Bisbee residents.

Spearheaded by president of the board of directors, Steve Ball, owner of B Active Bisbee & Refresh Bar, the mission of the nonprofit organization is to “address challenges impacting Bisbee businesses that require city engagement to achieve win/win solutions.” The biggest challenge is Bisbee’s economy has limited means to raise incomes, which is needed to encourage growth and to improve stability and quality of life….read full story (online subscribers only)