Economic development ally profiles
Read on for a brief introduction to SRP's allies.
- Arizona
Department of Commerce - Statewide economic development agency
Source for economic and
demographic data, state-level location assistance, state tax and regulatory information, state
economic development incentive programs, etc.
- Greater
Phoenix Economic Council - Regional economic development agency
Source for regional
economic and demographic data, industry studies, land and building information, etc. Serves as the one-stop contact for companies considering locating in the region, compiles area information, coordinates visits, etc.
- East Valley Partnership - Regional coalition of community, business, educational, and government leaders whose goal is to provide leadership and support in specific areas of focus, thereby improving business and quality of life in the region.
- WESTMARC - Promotes a positive image for Western Maricopa County and advocates on its behalf by promoting public policies leading to responsible growth, a positive quality of life, a healthy environment, strong community development and a favorable public image.
- Pinal Partnership - Improves research, planning and coordination of private and public efforts related to infrastructure, natural resources and community development in Pinal County.
- Arizona State University - Research
university with campuses throughout the region
- ASU Technopolis - High impact and focused initiative designed to move research in technology and the life sciences into the private sector, provide educational programming to start-up innovators and entrepreneurs, and propel Greater Phoenix into the international economic arena as a viable player.
- Get regional and state economic and demographic information
- Maricopa Community
College District - Largest community college district in the United States.
Source
for business workforce development assistance, Associates degrees and skills training
with ten nationally accredited colleges, two skill center locations and multiple satellite
education centers located throughout the region.
- Maricopa Community Colleges' Center for Workforce Development - Is the recognized leader in Greater Phoenix for the regional workforce development initiatives that fulfill the job training needs of diverse employer communities throughout Maricopa County. The Center plays a vital role in enhancing the region's competitive strength by connecting the programs, resources, and services of the ten Community Colleges and two skill centers with the region's employers.
- Maricopa
Association of Governments - Regional planning agency
Source for transportation
and other regional planning information, economic and demographic studies, regional
land use, information on regional issues, etc.
- Maricopa
County - County government (see "Departments")
Source of county level information
on planning, environmental programs, floodplain management, etc.
Below
are links to cities and towns within the region. They are a source for community level information,
land use, planning and zoning regulations, development permitting procedures, etc.