WESTERN MARICOPA COALITION

Drives economic growth by attracting industry, R&D, and headquarters through digital transformation, targeted sector development, and strategic corridor promotion.

The organization aims to create a healthier and more competitive West Valley by mapping future healthcare workforce pipelines, promoting cutting-edge care solutions, conducting healthcare gap analysis, recruiting physicians, and attracting R&D and innovation in healthcare.

The organization champions long-term infrastructure development in the West Valley by focusing on transportation investment, water resource planning, energy infrastructure, and smart region connectivity, ensuring resilient and future-ready systems through advocacy and collaboration with experts.

Champions long-term regional sustainability by advocating for strategic investments in transportation, water, energy, and smart connectivity, while enhancing quality of life to position the West Valley as a desirable place to live, work, and invest.

Champions strategic investments in transportation, water, energy, and smart connectivity, alongside healthcare and housing innovation, to ensure resilient infrastructure and a high quality of life that supports economic growth and long-term sustainability.

Advances a regional workforce pipeline by aligning education and training programs with business demands, using data-driven refinement and cross-sector partnerships to ensure career readiness and regional competitiveness.

Advances a regional workforce pipeline strategy by aligning education and training programs with business demands, using data-driven insights and cross-sector partnerships to build future-ready talent pipelines and support economic competitiveness.

The organization partners with municipal public art programs to provide site-specific art projects, connect residents to arts and culture, and mentor local artists, thereby building a trained and qualified local artist pool for large-scale public art installations.

Uses public art, artist mentorship, shared marketing, and community events to connect residents across cities, build local artist capacity, and strengthen regional identity and engagement.

Uses site-specific public art projects, artist mentorship, and inter-city cultural programming to build local creative capacity, connect communities, and enhance regional identity and engagement.

The organization advocates for the West Valley's interests by shaping public policy, crafting legislative agendas, and strengthening relationships with policymakers to influence statewide decision-making and promote regional priorities in areas like infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life.

The organization fosters collaboration and convenes diverse stakeholders across cities and sectors to align efforts, share resources, ignite innovation, and advance shared goals for regional development, resilience, and economic strength.

Strengthens economic resilience and preparedness by convening stakeholders across cities and organizations to align around shared regional priorities, leveraging collaboration and innovation as core mechanisms for systemic advancement.

Convenes cross-jurisdictional leaders and stakeholders to align around shared regional goals, leveraging collaboration, innovation, and resource-sharing to strengthen economic vitality, preparedness, and long-term sustainability in the West Valley.

The organization drives economic growth and vitality in the West Valley by focusing on strategic corridor promotion, industry attraction, targeted sector growth, headquarters recruitment, innovative housing, and digital transformation, while also promoting the region's assets and narrative of growth to attract investment and residents.

Amplifies the West Valley’s identity as a vibrant, innovative region through coordinated marketing, storytelling, events, and shared promotion to attract investment, elevate priorities, and connect residents to cultural and economic assets.

Enhances regional coordination and effectiveness by mapping educational assets and aligning organizational efforts across WESTMARC and its foundation to ensure coherent, data-informed strategies.

Shapes public policy and legislative priorities by empowering members to advocate, building relationships with policymakers, and promoting a unified regional agenda to influence decision-making at the state and local levels.

Shapes public policy and legislative priorities by empowering members, convening stakeholders, and building relationships with policymakers to advocate for infrastructure, economic development, and regional interests at the state and local levels.

The organization advances workforce development through a regional approach that identifies essential education and training, aligns education with business needs, and cultivates a future-ready workforce by fostering collaboration between educators, businesses, and government agencies, often utilizing data-driven strategies and a specific framework (West Valley Pipeline).