Economic Development Organizations

Organization Name Contact Mission and goals Top officer, title
Arizona      
APS
400 N. Fifth St.
Phoenix 85004
602-250-3613
www.arizonaprospector.com
To help our Arizona communities grow in a healthy and sustainable manner.

Established: 1886

David Bentler,
Statewide Economic Development Manager
Arizona Department of Commerce
1700 W. Washington St., Ste. 600
Phoenix 85007
602-771-1100
Fax 602-771-1200
www.azcommerce.com
Through leadership and collaborative partnerships, to create vibrant communities and a globally competitive Arizona economy.

Established: 1985

Donald Cardon,
Director
Central Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation
540 N. Camino Mercado, Ste. 2
Casa Grande 85122
520-836-6868
www.caredf.org
To actively promote/preserve the economic strength of the region through actions focused on business recruitment, expansion/retention and international business development/alliances.

Established: 1984

Barry Albrecht
CEO, Executive Director
Douglas      
City of Douglas Economic Development
425 10th St.
Douglas 85607
520-417-7316
Fax 520-417-7143
www.douglasaz.gov
Not Disclosed

Established: Not Disclosed

 
Flagstaff      
City of Flagstaff Economic Vitality Division
211 W. Aspen Ave.
Flagstaff 86001
928-779-7613
www.cityofinnovation.com
To coordinate economic vitality efforts among regional agencies, to develop a diverse and sustainable economy; emphasizing bio-science, green industry, government and tourism.

Established: Not Disclosed

Stacey Button,
Economic Vitality Director
Yuma      
Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp.
170 W. 16th St., Ste. 200
Yuma 85364
928-782-7774
Fax 928-782-7775
www.greateryuma.org
To expand economic activity within Yuma County by attracting commerce and industry and to assist in developing the region's existing industry to its fullest potential.

Established: 1995

Julie Engel,
President, CEO
Lake Havasu      
Lake Havasu City Partnership for Economic Development
314 London Bridge Road
Lake Havasu City 86403
928-505-7333
www.lakehavasu.org
To create jobs and to diversify the local economy.

Established: 1994

Gary Kellogg,
CEO
Sierra Vista      
Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation
333 W. Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista 85635
520-458-6948
www.svedf.org
To promote and preserve the economic strength of the city through actions focused on business recruitment, expansion and retention and international business development and alliances.

Established: 1985

Robert Shepard,
Executive Director
Oro Valley      
Town of Oro Valley
11000 N. La Canada Drive
Oro Valley 85737
520-229-4700
www.orovalleyaz.gov
To increase the quality of life for Oro Valley citizens and business community by developing a positive business climate and to ensure the long-term financial and economic sustainability.

Established: 1974

David Andrews,
Town Manager
Wickenburg      
Wickenburg Regional Economic Development Partnership
2001 W. Wickenburg Way, Ste. 4
Wickenburg 85390
928-684-7700
www.wickenburgeconomicdevelopment.com
To create and coordinate economic opportunities for the residents of the greater Wickenburg region.

Established: 2006

Timothy Kanavel,
Director
Maricopa County      
City of Avondale
11465 W. Civic Center Drive
Avondale 85323

623-333-1412
Fax 623-333-0140
www.avondale.org/econdev

To attract and preserve quality retail and commercial development opportunities, create employment opportunities and enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Established: 1946

Dina Mathias, Economic Development Project Manager

City of Chandler Economic Development Division
215 E. Buffalo St.
Chandler 85225

480-782-3030
Fax 480-782-3040
www.chandleraz.gov/ed
To facilitate programs that enhance the quality of life for Chandler residents and maintain economic development strategies focused on recruitment of new business, retention and expansion.

Established: 1912

Christine Mackay,
Economic Development Director
City of Glendale Economic Development Department
5850 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale 85301
623-930-2983
www.glendaleaz.com
To make a positive contribution to the economic base of the city by building relationships with existing businesses while working to attract new companies.

Established: 1910

Ed Beasley,
City Manager
City of Goodyear
190 N. Litchfield Road
Goodyear 85338
623-932-3025
Fax 623-932-3028
www.goodyearaz.gov/ecdev
To expand the economy through recruitment of capital investment, enhancing existing businesses, expansion of developable land and other investment opportunities to create a balanced lifestyle.

Established: 1994

Harry Paxton,
Economic Development Manager
City of Mesa Office of Economic Development
20 E. Main St., Ste. 200
Mesa 85211
480-644-2398
Fax 480-644-3458
www.cityofmesa.org/economic
To formulate and execute a comprehensive strategic plan that leverages the community's current makeup and heightens its attractiveness, enabling continued economic stability and growth.

Established: 1992

William Jabjiniak,
Economic Development Director
City of Peoria
9875 N. 85th Ave
Peoria 85345
623-773-7735
Fax 623-773-7519
www.peoriaed.com
To grow and diversify Peoria's economic base and improve the quality of life, culture and business climate for residents and businesses.

Established: 2002

Maria Laughner,
Economic Development Manager
City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department
200 W. Washington St., 20th Floor
Phoenix 85003
602-262-5040
Fax 602-495-5097
www.phoenix.gov
To offer a diverse range of value-added business and work force solutions to build, revitalize and sustain a quality community for Phoenix businesses and residents.

Established: 1881

Don Maxwell,
Director
City of Scottsdale Economic Vitality Department
4021 N. 75th St., Ste. 102
Scottsdale 85251
480-312-7989
Fax 480-312-2672
www.scottsdaleaz.gov
To provide for the long-term economic sustainability of the community through a comprehensive and coordinated program of economic and tourism development.

Established: 1985

Harold Stewart,
Managing Executive Director
City of Tempe
31 E. Fifth St., Ste. 208
Tempe 85281
Fax 480-350-8812
www.tempe.gov/business
To provide a wide range of services designed to support small businesses as well as Fortune 500 corporations.

Established: 1990

Sheri Wakefield-Saenz,
Economic Development Director
MCCD Center for Workforce Development
2411 W. 14th St.
Tempe 85281
480-731-8220
Fax 480-731-8210
www.maricopa.edu/workforce
To be an information resource center for current labor market information and work force trends, connector between regional employers and the MCCD's 10 community colleges and two skill centers.

Established: 1962

Mary Vanis,
Director
Town of Fountain Hills
16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills 85268
480-816-5100
Fax 480-837-3145
www.fh.az.gov
To enhance the town's economic base through business attraction, business retention and business vitality activities.

Established: 1989

Rick Davis,
Town Manager
Town of Gilbert
90 E. Civic Center Drive
Gilbert 85296
480-502-6891
Fax 480-503-6170
www.gilbertaz.gov/busdev
In order to be responsible for the attraction and retention of business and industry to the community, the agency works to create capital investment and high-wage jobs.

Established: 1988

 
Tucson      
Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Inc.
120 N. Stone Ave., Ste. 200
Tucson 85701
520-243-1900
Fax 520-243-1910
www.treoaz.org
To provide insight, infrastructure, resources and development efforts to accelerate economic prosperity throughout the Southern Arizona region.

Established: 2005

Joe Snell,
President, CEO

Source: Phoenix Business Journal