Peoria, Arizona, is focused on helping your company achieve great success. Whether you are looking to expand with new operations or relocate existing facilities, our Economic Development Services staff are ready to help you understand our labor market, search available commercial properties, and bring in partners to help your move be efficient and cost-effective. Business goes where it’s invited, but stays where it is welcome, and we want to welcome you to our high quality, growing community. Peoria, a suburb in northwest Greater Phoenix, is a city on the rise. It is a community recognized for its high knowledge and technically skilled workforce. Employees and their families moving to Peoria take advantage of the city’s outstanding recreation opportunities and great quality of life. The city is also strategically located to draw critical talent from across the region. This talented labor pool is helping Peoria establish itself as an emerging center for innovation and advanced manufacturing, with large employment centers within 3 miles of the future TSMC semiconductor fabrication campus. Peoria is moving forward strategically to develop the community as a globally successful location for businesses. We invite you to join in our success. Learn additional facts and information about our workforce and much more by visiting www.peoriaed.com
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Congratulations to Peoria's own Jennifer Stein, Economic Development Director!
Congratulations to our boss Jennifer Stein on this well-deserved recognition! If you haven't seen it yet, AZ Big Media highlighted 8 of Arizona's most innovative leader, and Jen Stein made that list!
Are you a small business looking to get your product into a grocery store? Join Cultivate PHX for a virtual fireside chat on essential topics including store placement readiness, identifying your buyers, understanding your customers, and navigating the supply chain, among other crucial aspects. On July 16th from noon to 1PM, hosted by the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at ASU, City of Phoenix, and The Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service. Sign up now to attend https://lnkd.in/gnVv-M-A
Want to learn about grants, events, learning opportunities and all that is happening in the City of Peoria? Be sure to check out and follow the City of Peoria LinkedIn page at https://lnkd.in/gCnKhVFu
Have you ever wondered what Software developers do? Jobs in this field can look very different -for example, you could be a Quality assurance engineer, a Computer programmer, Database administrator, a Web developer, security engineer, or my favorite, a Software test engineer. Now might be a great time to try a new career, and thanks to new grant funding, many adults in Maricopa County, Arizona can now qualify for the entire cost of their training paid for! While the average coding bootcamp costs over $13,000, GateWay Community College, in partnership with Promineo Tech, has been offering comparable training programs for the past four years with a mission to increase affordability and access to life-changing tech education. To learn more about these programs or funding opportunities, schedule a meeting with an admissions representative at https://lnkd.in/gp-z5QyT, or call (480) 744-7842.
Thanks to new grant funding, many adults in Maricopa County, Arizona can now qualify for the entire cost of their training paid for. While the average coding bootcamp costs over $13,000, GateWay Community College, in partnership with Promineo Tech, has been offering comparable training programs for the past four years with a mission to increase affordability and access to life-changing tech education. Now, while grant funding lasts, many residents have a rare opportunity to access these programs without paying any tuition out of pocket. Schedule a meeting with an admissions representative today!
There is a New Grant available that could Cover the Cost of Your Tech Career Training. If you are looking to change careers or start your career in the tech industry or as a software developer, why not let someone pay for it! You must currently reside in Maricopa county for at least one year. To learn more about these programs or funding opportunities, schedule a meeting with an admissions representative at https://lnkd.in/gp-z5QyT, or call (480) 744-7842.
If you have ever wanted to pursue a career in technology or software development, new grant funds are available that may cover the entire cost of your training through an Arizona college partnered with Promineo Tech. You must reside in Maricopa county to qualify. Click the link below or call today to schedule a meeting with an admissions representative. Your future awaits you!
Calling all Future Front-End Developers!!! Have you been thinking of pursuing a career in technology or software development? Well here is your chance! New grant funds are available that may cover the ENTIRE COST of your training through an Arizona college partnered with Promineo Tech. Training programs are part-time, online, and 18-weeks long. To learn more about the program or funding opportunities, schedule a meeting with an admissions representative at https://lnkd.in/gp-z5QyT or call (480)744-7842. This is an opportunity to get quality training at no cost. Call or sign up today!
Applications ARE now LIVE! Are you a product based business in Arizona looking to step into the next level of your business goals? Join a community dedicated to meeting your unique needs and fostering growth!
I'm so excited to share the Amor Collective New Cohort Applications are now live! Amor Collective, currently located in Peoria at Park West, offers a state-of-the-art facility tailored to the unique needs of Latina and women entrepreneurs. You can be part of an amazing community offering customized mentoring and coaching, enhanced leadership skills and access to valuable resources for your business growth. If you are a product-based business in Arizona and want to grow, this is your opportunity to apply for the next 12 month program. Sign up before June 14th at https://lnkd.in/gPYMQBV8
Uplifting Creative Entrepreneurs!
You don't want to miss this!! Hello Alice is kicking off a new virtual event series; the Small Business Virtual Forum. The first one up features representatives from Etsy and DreamSpring, and will include discussions on addressing challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs such as securing funding, adopting new technologies, and handling everyday operational tasks like inventory and marketing. You could also be selected from eligible entrants to receive a $5,000 grant! Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/gvnAmBrH
Peoria Forward is one of many resources available to our business community. Whether starting a new business, expanding or relocating, we can recommend resources to help you navigate every step of the way. To learn more or to get connected with our Economic Development team, call (623) 773-INFO (4636) or email [email protected].
Economic Development has many layers. In addition to attracting and recruiting companies from outside of the community, we also must focus on building businesses and economic development from within our community. Small businesses have always been important to the local economy. They contribute to the local economy, as they typically purchase products and services locally for their business, and personally shop at other locally-owned businesses. Across the US, there has been a recent focus in entrepreneurship. One definition I found and appreciate is, ‘an entrepreneurial community is a community that intentionally acts to cultivate and support entrepreneurs and small businesses. The City of Peoria, Arizona has been doing that! Among the various partnerships we have engaged, for the past six years the City of Peoria has partnered with the Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University. Also referred to as Peoria Forward, this partnership has resulted in diverse programming in the community (held at accessible locations for Peoria residents), flexible pathways of support to meet the unique demographics and needs of Peoria (whether you’re a HS entrepreneur, small businesses or high growth venture) and global best practices (among other things). Supporting local businesses and entrepreneurial development, researching relevant training, grants and other resources available for our existing businesses takes a TEAM. Today I want to shout out and recognize some of the many faces behind the Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute team working among our communities in Arizona. And to several key people that have been focused in the Peoria community, I Thank you Alexa Ruona, Eric Heimbecker and Kristin Slice for all you do! Thank you also to Kimberly R. and Dalena N. for your continual support at events in Peoria!
Help us spread the word. In partnership with MAG we have once again kicked off the Heat Relief Regional Network program. Each year, MAG coordinates the mapping of the Heat Relief Network, a network of partners providing hydration stations, refuge locations, and water donation sites throughout the Valley with the goal of preventing heat-related illnesses and deaths among vulnerable populations. The map and directories are updated as new partners sign up throughout the summer season, which runs May 1 to September 30. Interested in becoming a Heat Relief Network partner? Sign up today @ https://lnkd.in/gz9QXje8
Arizona natives know all too well how hot our summers get. In case you didn't know, every year the City of Peoria collaborates with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) to kick off the Heat Relief Regional Network. This Network is a regional partnership that creates awareness of the dangers from extreme heat, coordinates resources and provides maps of heat relief resources. Please help spread the word; anyone can visit a Hydration Station or Cooling Center between May 1st through September 30, 2024 to get free water bottles. Cooling Center Locations Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson St. Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peoria Main Library, located at 8463 W. Monroe St. Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday – Saturday from 12-5 p.m. Sunrise Mountain Library, located at 21109 N. 98th Ave. Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday – Saturday from 12-5 p.m. Rio Vista Recreation Center, located at 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd. Monday – Friday from 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hydration Station Locations Peoria City Hall, located at 8401 W. Monroe St. Monday – Thursday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Peoria Development and Community Services Building, located at 9875 N. 85th Ave. Monday – Thursday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more info, call 623.773.7770, email [email protected] or visit https://lnkd.in/grx8P6Bk. For AZ Heat resources, including after hour locations and transportation, call 2-1-1. You can also visit the MAG Heat Relief Network and enter your zip code to find a location nearest you. Go to https://lnkd.in/gBCpA_a5