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Royal Tourism with Josh Noble
Nov 16 2023A significant leg of economic development is tourism, a major contributor to economic growth. When tourists spend money on places to stay, dining, and tourism-related activities, the generated capital is distributed throughout the community to fund wages and infrastructure advancements. Tourism also plays a big part in solidifying identity and...
Mohave Community College’s Small Business Development Center will host no-cost small business training sessions online. The following sessions are available.Read the full article here.
Terri Curtis: The Empathetic Project Manager
Oct 27 2023“Project management is the use of specific knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to deliver something of value to people … the expansion of sales into a new geographic market,” states the Project Management Institute and defines project managers as “...organized, goal-oriented professionals who use passion, creativity, and collaboration to design...
Kingman Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2023
Oct 25 2023Manufacturing Day began in New Jersey in 2012. Two years later, President Obama signed a proclamation making the first Friday in October National Manufacturing Day - a day for “American manufacturers to open their doors and take up the important work of inspiring young people to pursue careers in manufacturing...
Kingman Receives Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Designation for I-40 Tradeport Corridor
Oct 18 2023 In a significant announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the City of Kingman, AZ has assumed a pivotal role as the driving force behind the formation of a groundbreaking Private/Public coalition to advance the development of the I-40 TradePort Corridor. This innovative integrated supply chain system encompasses clean...
USDA Expands Local Partnerships to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans
Oct 16 2023U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning announced the Department is partnering with eight Native Community Development Financial Institutions (NCDFIs) to expand homeownership opportunities for Native Americans living on Tribal lands in eight states.“Well-built, energy-efficient, affordable housing is essential to the vitality of communities...
If you are looking to attract a data center to your community, it’s critical to understand how to prepare sites or product that would be attractive and meet their needs. A data center attraction strategy must include available sites, ideally around 500 acres, along with the infrastructure to support them.Consider...
Shaping the Future of Meetings and Events: Emerging Trends for Tourism and CVB Professionals
Oct 9 2023In recent years, the meetings and events industry has undergone a significant transformation. With advancements in technology and changing attendee expectations, tourism and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) professionals face the challenge of staying ahead of emerging trends to create memorable and impactful experiences. As we look toward the future,...
Mayor Ken Watkins has announced that the City of Kingman will join municipalities across the state of Arizona, and take part in the League of Arizona Cities & Towns’ 22nd annual Cities & Towns Week from October 15-21. The entire community of Kingman is encouraged to learn more this week...
As Arizona’s unprecedented economic growth continues, the state is also experiencing a rapid uptick in construction projects across the state. Arizona has developed a deep pipeline of quality construction jobs that will help build and sustain a future that will benefit all Arizonans.In September 2023, the Phoenix Metro area was...
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Semifinalists for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge
Oct 4 2023The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced that 30 semifinalists have been selected for the 2023 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC).The AIC is designed to advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures scale.“Narrowing it down to just 30 semifinalists from 100 applicants for this year’s competition was...
As Manufacturing Month 2023 kicks off, Arizona continues to attract industry leaders in high-growth industries. With the state’s premier business environment, growing talent pipeline and nation-leading investments, Arizona’s economic momentum shows no signs of slowing down.Within the past year, Arizona has won expansion and attraction manufacturing projects statewide, representing combined...
In July, chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) announced it was postponing the start of production at its new factory in Arizona. The firm says chip manufacturing will no longer start next year, due to a shortage of skilled workers.The announcement came at a crucial time for the U.S. semiconductor industry. In...
Lisa Lewis: The Glue of Kingman ED
Sep 19 2023Kingman Economic Development’s (ED) mission is to improve the City of Kingman’s economy and enhance the quality of life for Kingman residents. In doing so, Kingman ED is the primary point of contact for business decision-makers and site selectors looking to start, relocate, or expand their business in Kingman, Arizona...
The Arizona State Transportation Board held its monthly governing board meeting in Kingman on Friday, Sept. 15. Board Chairman Gary Knight offered thanks for the dinner reception event conducted the previous evening.“It was quite a warm welcome and we got to meet with the elected officials and all of the...
Amidst a time of transformation characterized by changing preferences and economic shifts, numerous major urban centers have witnessed a downturn in economic activity in recent years. During this same time period, many of their mid-size counterparts have flourished. While the rise of these mid-size cities has been under way for...
The Arizona Manufacturers Council, as part of its preparations for its celebration of Manufacturing Month in October, announced the winners of its Manufacturer of the Year Awards.The winners are:Excellence in Innovation – NXP SemiconductorExcellence in Sustainability – PepsiCo, Inc.Small Manufacturer of the Year – Pilgrim AerospaceMedium Manufacturer of the Year...
Arizona Chamber and Manufacturers Council launch “Hottest Thing Made in Arizona” contest
Sep 13 2023The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Manufacturers Council (AMC) are geared up to celebrate Manufacturing Month in October by launching “The Hottest Thing Made in Arizona” contest to honor the state’s creativity, innovation, and talent.Arizona has the country’s fastest-growing manufacturing sector, with more than 630,000 skilled...
Utilities are making the power generation, transmission and innovation investments for the transition to clean energy, driven as much by customer demand as by government mandate. In many cases it’s a matter of waiting for slow and cumbersome government permitting to catch up.In the economic development world, however, no one’s...
What does quality of life mean in 2023? Is the definition the same as it was 10 years ago? How important is it to companies exploring location options? According to several top site consultants contacted for this article, it means much the same as it always has in some respects...
It’s one thing to purchase and redevelop a property in the hope that new tenants will find it suitable for their operations. It’s quite another to purchase old industrial sites and redevelop them so their tenants and the communities they are in can meet their sustainability objectives. That’s the role...
In August, SONIC Foundation donated $1 million to support local education across the countrySonic Drive-In is dedicated to getting teachers and students the classroom supplies they need for the new school year. In August, the Sonic Foundation donated $1 million to help fund requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that...
Data Centers have been on the target industry list for economic developers throughout the country, but what are the benefits of having one in a community? In today's digital age, data centers have become the backbone of modern economies. The presence of a local data center can provide other businesses...
An ongoing industrial revolution fueled by digitalization, decarbonization, and electrification has changed the conversation on energy and prompted a race to the grid in many parts of the country. Fast-tracked industrial projects are now the norm as project teams navigate increased construction costs, inflationary financing, supply chain challenges, and increased...