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ECONOMIC COLLABORATIVE OF N ARIZONA

FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 860699786 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE S300 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.econa-az.com
revenue
$233K
expenses
$192K
net assets
$289K
employees
0
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

THE AGENCY COORDINATES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGIONAL EFFORTS OF PRIVATE, PUBLIC, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY IN NORTHERN ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) is a regional economic development organization that supports business growth, investment, and talent attraction across northern Arizona. It serves as a central point of contact for companies and site selectors, providing data, workforce solutions, and coordination among government, utilities, and education partners. ECoNA focuses on key sectors including bioscience, education, tourism, and logistics to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Prospector
Statewide site selection platform providing data on available sites, workforce, and demographics for business location decisions
Bioscience Sector Development
Initiative to grow the regional bioscience cluster through collaboration with W. L. Gore, TGen North, and other key employers
Housing Conditions and Gap Assessment
Comprehensive regional analysis of housing supply, demand, affordability, and workforce implications conducted by Elliott D. Pollack & Co.
SizeUp Arizona
Online business intelligence tool offering market data, competitor insights, and consumer trends to support business growth decisions
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Housing Justice Research & Narrative Development 2 activities
    • Housing Conditions and Gap Assessment
      Completed a comprehensive Housing Conditions and Gap Assessment for northern Arizona, analyzing housing supply, demand, affordability, and projected needs to identify critical gaps and inform workforce retention, economic growth, and community sustainability.
    • Housing Conditions and Gap Assessment for Northern Arizona
      Conducted a comprehensive research study analyzing housing supply, demand, affordability, and future needs in northern Arizona, identifying critical gaps affecting workforce retention, economic growth, and community sustainability.
  • Industry Conference & Networking Events 2 activities
    • Promoting Northern Arizona at National Conferences
      Promotes economic opportunities in northern Arizona at national conferences and industry events, including the ICSC Retail Show, Site Selector Guild, SEMI-CON, Flinn Brown Bio Capital Conference, SEMICON West, and ICSC@Western.
    • Promotion of Northern Arizona economic opportunities at national industry events
      Actively promotes economic development prospects in northern Arizona at major national conferences such as the ICSC Retail Show, SEMI-CON, SEMICON West, ICSC@Western, and the Flinn Brown Bio Capital Conference, targeting investors, site selectors, and industry leaders.
  • Organizational Website Redesign and Launch 1 activity
    • Website modernization and digital presence update
      Updated its organizational website in February 2026, implementing the first design overhaul in ten years to improve digital engagement and information accessibility.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$233K
Contributions & grants$233K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$270%
Other revenue$100
expenses
Total expenses$192K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$320K
Cash$318K
Investments$0
Liabilities$31K
Net assets$289K
Liquid reserves19.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 12
  • Dave Cheney — Director
  • David Coolidge — Director
  • Dr Eric Heiser — Director
  • GREG CLIFTON — Director
  • JOSE LUIS CRUZ RIVERA — Director
  • KELLY PATTON — Director
  • MATT RYAN — Director
  • MIKE PENCA — Director
  • Molly Spangler — Director
  • PEITER HJERTSTEDT — Director
  • Randy McGrane — Director
  • STEVE PERU — Director
relationships · 50

who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Amazon is a proven player in Northern Arizona's transportation, logistics, and distribution sector.
  • American Airlines Partner — American Airlines is a proven player in Northern Arizona's transportation, logistics, and distribution sector.
  • Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — The state of Arizona’s economic development organization, working to strengthen the economy by creating high-value jobs and attracting investment.
  • Arizona Prospector Partner — Provides an online site selection tool with data on sites, workforce, and demographics.
  • Arizona Snowbowl Partner — Arizona Snowbowl is a key employer in the tourism sector in Northern Arizona.
  • Axolotl Biologix Partner — Axolotl Biologix is an organization anchoring bioscience innovation in Northern Arizona.
  • BNSF Railway Partner — Flagstaff is at the crossroads of I-40 and I-17 with BNSF Railway, providing efficient access to Phoenix, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and Los Angeles.
  • BNSF Transcon Railway Partner — The BNSF Transcon Railway anchors Northern Arizona as a hub for transportation, logistics, and distribution.
  • CCC Partner — NAU, CCC, and strong K-12 schools create a steady talent pipeline in Flagstaff.
  • Canada Arizona Business Council (CABC) Partner — A nonprofit business membership organization focused on strengthening economic ties between Arizona and Canada.
  • City of Flagstaff Partner — Listed as a community partner.
  • City of Sedona Partner — Listed as a community partner.
  • City of Winslow Partner — Listed as a community partner.
  • Coconino Community College Partner — Coconino Community College complements associate degrees in fields from nursing to construction technology.
  • Coconino County Partner — Listed as a community partner.
  • Elliott D. Pollack & Co. Partner — Completed a comprehensive Housing Conditions and Gap Assessment for northern Arizona.
  • FedEx Partner — FedEx is a proven player in Northern Arizona's transportation, logistics, and distribution sector.
  • Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance (Flagstaff DBA) Partner — Focuses on preserving and promoting Historic Downtown Flagstaff through events, marketing, and advocacy.
  • Flagstaff Symphony Partner — Flagstaff Symphony is a key employer in the tourism sector in Northern Arizona.
  • Flinn Brown Bio Capital Conference Partner — Presented at the Flinn Brown Bio Capital Conference to promote opportunities in northern Arizona.
  • Flinn Foundation Partner — Participates in the annual Arizona Bioscience Roadmap progress report from the Flinn Foundation.
  • Hensley Beverage Partner — Hensley Beverage is a proven player in Northern Arizona's transportation, logistics, and distribution sector.
  • Highview at Boulder Creek Partner — Partnered on a housing development in Camp Verde that broke ground on the first phase of over 300 factory-built homes.
  • ICSC Retail Show Partner — Presented at the ICSC Retail Show to promote opportunities in northern Arizona.
  • ICSC@Western Partner — Showcased Northern Arizona's opportunities at ICSC@Western.
  • Machine Solutions Partner — Machine Solutions is an organization anchoring bioscience innovation in Northern Arizona.
  • Moonshot Partner — The City of Flagstaff Business Incubator and Accelerator is serviced by Moonshot, fostering innovation and sustainability.
  • Moonshot City of Flagstaff Campus Partner — Provides a regional entrepreneurship development program, including incubator/accelerator space.
  • NAU Partner — NAU, CCC, and strong K-12 schools create a steady talent pipeline in Flagstaff.
  • Nackard Pepsi Partner — Nackard Pepsi is a proven player in Northern Arizona's transportation, logistics, and distribution sector.
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