activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 5
- Automotive Manufacturing TrainingOperates the Drive48 facility, a 13,000 square foot training center outfitted for automotive manufacturing, capable of training over 100 students at a time in programming, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety using assembly robots.
- Automotive Manufacturing Workforce TrainingOperates the Drive48 facility, a 13,000-square-foot training center equipped for automotive manufacturing that trains over 100 students at a time in robotics programming, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety.
- Business Counseling and Development Services Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceOffers no-cost, confidential counseling and customized seminars and workshops to businesses, covering all aspects of business development including financial analysis, accounting, marketing, and access to capital.
- Business Development Services Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceOffers no-cost, confidential business counseling and customized workshops covering financial analysis, accounting, marketing, and access to capital for entrepreneurs and existing businesses.
- Direct Business Assistance Services Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceOffers no-cost confidential counseling, financial analysis, accounting, marketing, access to capital, and customized seminars and workshops covering all aspects of business development.
research · 3
- Agricultural Economic Impact Studies Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentConducts studies to analyze the contribution of on-farm agriculture and agribusiness to the Pinal County economy.
- Applied Economic Research Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentConducts studies to analyze the economic impact of key industries, such as on-farm agriculture and agribusiness, on the Pinal County economy.
- Applied Research on Regional Economic Sectors Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentConducts research studies to analyze the economic impact of key industries, such as agriculture and agribusiness, on the Pinal County economy.
capacity building · 11
- Aerospace and Defense Economic Development Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentAdvances aerospace and defense sector growth in Pinal County through policy advocacy, academic program development, and support for innovation in unmanned aerial systems production, contributing to Arizona’s national standing in defense and aerospace.
- Aerospace and Defense Industry Support Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentSupports aerospace and defense innovation, including unmanned aerial systems production, and promotes economic growth in the sector through policy advantages and academic program development, contributing to Arizona's national ranking in defense contracts, manufacturing, exports, and aerospace employment.
- Business Recruitment and Retention Guidance Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentProvides guidance to staff on business recruitment and retention activities to advance Pinal County's growth and attract investor and business interest.
- Business Recruitment and Retention Support Regional Economic Strategy DevelopmentProvides guidance and strategic support to staff and communities on business recruitment and retention activities, including case-by-case evaluation of economic development incentives for new or existing companies.
- College and Career Access Program Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates the CCA VISTA AmeriCorps program to prepare underserved Arizona youth for education and career success through targeted access and readiness initiatives.
- College and Career Access VISTA AmeriCorps Program Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates the College and Career Access (CCA) VISTA AmeriCorps program to prepare underserved Arizona youth for education and career success.
- Commercial Site and Industrial Park Information Services Business Site Selection SupportOperates a search tool and provides detailed information on industrial parks and available commercial properties in central Arizona, including access to regional demographic, labor force, and transportation infrastructure data to support business location decisions.
- Commercial Site and Industrial Park Information Services Business Site Selection SupportProvides access to data on industrial parks and available commercial sites in central Arizona, including a search tool with regional demographic, labor force, and consumer data to support business location decisions.
- Economic Development Advocacy and Promotion Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentAdvances Pinal County’s economic growth by promoting policy advantages, academic program development, and regional strengths in key sectors such as aerospace and defense, contributing to Arizona’s national rankings in defense contracts, manufacturing, exports, and aerospace employment.
- Economic Development Incentive Evaluation Regional Economic Strategy DevelopmentWorks with communities to evaluate and discuss potential economic development incentives on a case-by-case basis for new or existing companies.
- Workforce and Career Access Program Management Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates the College and Career Access (CCA) VISTA AmeriCorps program to prepare underserved Arizona youth for education and career success, and manages the Drive48 training facility for automotive manufacturing skills, including programming, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety with industrial robots.
strategies · 28
how they think
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- Business attraction and retention business_attraction_and_retentionSupports business location and expansion decisions by actively promoting central Arizona as a prime destination for industrial and commercial development, enhancing regional competitiveness.
- Case-by-case incentive evaluation case-by-case_incentive_evaluationEvaluates economic development incentives on a project-specific basis using measurable criteria such as investment levels, job creation, wages, and community benefits to ensure accountability and strategic alignment.
- Collaborative and Adaptive Workforce Training collaborative workforce developmentWorkforce training is bolstered through a collaborative approach involving government, industry, and academia, utilizing a flexible design that allows training equipment and curricula to evolve in response to changing industry needs.
- Collaborative and Adaptive Workforce Training collaborative workforce developmentWorkforce training is bolstered through a collaborative approach involving government, industry, and academia, with a flexible design that allows training equipment and curricula to evolve in response to changing industry needs.
- Collaborative workforce development with industry alignment collaborative workforce developmentUses a collaborative model among government, industry, and academia to deliver workforce training that is adaptable and responsive to evolving industry needs, including flexible curricula and equipment.
- Integrated Infrastructure and Workforce Development infrastructure_and_workforce_developmentBusiness growth is facilitated by combining lower operating costs, reliable utilities, robust transportation infrastructure, and a skilled workforce, creating a comprehensive and favorable environment for businesses to thrive.
- Integrated Infrastructure and Workforce Development infrastructure_and_workforce_developmentA favorable environment for business growth is created by combining advantages such as lower operating costs, reliable utilities, robust transportation infrastructure, and a skilled workforce.
- Integrated infrastructure and workforce development infrastructure_and_workforce_developmentCombines lower operating costs, reliable utilities, strong transportation infrastructure, and a skilled workforce to create a comprehensive, competitive advantage for business location and expansion.
- Manufacturing-Led Economic Development manufacturing-led economic developmentThe organization focuses on manufacturing as a primary driver of economic growth, believing it generates high-paying jobs and attracts out-of-state revenue, thereby strengthening the regional economy.
- Manufacturing-led Economic Development manufacturing-led economic developmentThe organization focuses on manufacturing as a primary driver of economic growth, believing it generates high-paying jobs and attracts out-of-state revenue, thereby strengthening the regional economy.
- Manufacturing-led economic development manufacturing-led economic developmentFocuses on manufacturing as a primary driver of economic growth because it generates high-paying jobs and attracts out-of-state revenue, creating broad regional economic benefits.
- Pro-Business Collaborative Environment pro-business_collaborationThe organization actively collaborates with local governments and the State of Arizona to cultivate and maintain a competitive, business-friendly climate, thereby fostering a pro-business and pro-growth environment.
- Pro-Business Collaborative Environment pro-business_collaborationThe organization fosters a pro-business and pro-growth environment by collaborating with local governments and the State of Arizona, aiming to maintain a competitive and business-friendly climate that attracts and retains businesses.
- Pro-business collaboration pro-business_collaborationFosters a pro-growth environment by collaborating with local governments and the State of Arizona to maintain a competitive, business-friendly climate that supports private sector investment.
- Project-Specific Incentive Evaluation case-by-case_incentive_evaluationEconomic development incentives are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering specific project metrics such as investment, employment, wages, and benefits to ensure optimal impact and alignment with regional goals.
- Project-Specific Incentive Evaluation case-by-case_incentive_evaluationEconomic development incentives are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering specific project metrics such as investment, employment, wages, and benefits, to ensure tailored and effective support.
- Public-Private Governance for Economic Development public-private_governanceEconomic development efforts are guided by a collaborative governance model that integrates the perspectives and leadership of both elected officials and business leaders, fostering a unified approach to regional growth.
- Public-Private Governance for Economic Development public-private_governanceEconomic development efforts are guided by a governance model that integrates both elected officials and business leaders, fostering a collaborative approach to strategic decision-making and implementation.
- Public-private governance model public-private_governanceUses a governance structure that integrates elected officials and business leaders to jointly guide economic development strategy, ensuring both public accountability and market relevance.
- Regional Business Attraction and Retention business_attraction_and_retentionThe organization actively supports business location and expansion decisions by promoting central Arizona as an attractive destination for industrial and commercial development, thereby fostering regional growth.
- Research and Development for High-Tech Leadership research_and_development_innovationThe organization pursues leadership in high-tech economic sectors by investing in sustained research and development, particularly in areas like unmanned flight and semiconductor design, to foster innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
- Research and development-led innovation research_and_development_innovationPursues leadership in high-tech industries through sustained investment in research and development, particularly in strategic areas like unmanned flight systems and semiconductor design.
- Technology-Driven Economic Competitiveness technology-driven_economic_growthEconomic competitiveness is maintained and enhanced through a focus on advancing science, technology, and innovation, recognizing these as key drivers for future growth and market leadership.
- Technology-Driven Economic Competitiveness technology-driven_economic_growthEconomic competitiveness is maintained and enhanced through a strategic focus on advancing science, technology, and innovation, including sustained investment in R&D in high-tech sectors.
- Technology-driven economic growth technology-driven_economic_growthAdvances science, technology, and innovation as core pillars of economic competitiveness, focusing on high-tech sectors to drive long-term regional growth.
- Workforce Intermediation workforce intermediaryThe organization acts as a workforce intermediary, connecting qualified job candidates with the specific workforce needs of community partners and investor members to address labor market demands effectively.
- Workforce Intermediation workforce intermediaryThe organization acts as a workforce intermediary, connecting qualified job candidates with the specific workforce needs of Community Partners and Investor Members to address labor market demands.
- Workforce intermediary services workforce intermediaryConnects qualified job seekers with the workforce needs of businesses through active coordination with Community Partners and Investor Members, aligning talent supply with industry demand.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Drive48 Workforce Training Center
A state-of-the-art training facility in Coolidge, AZ, developed in partnership with the State of Arizona, Pinal County, City of Casa Grande, and Central Arizona College to prepare workers for high-tech manufacturing jobs using advanced robotics and industry-aligned curriculum
Economic Development Incentive Ordinance
Local incentive framework enacted by the City of Casa Grande to offer case-by-case incentives for business relocation or expansion based on investment, job creation, and wage levels
Opportunity Zones Initiative
Program promoting investment in federally designated Opportunity Zones within Pinal County, offering tax incentives for capital gains reinvestment to stimulate economic development
relationships · 46
who they work with
- Ak-Chin Indian Community Partner — Owns and operates the Ak-Chin Regional Airport.
- Architekton Partner — Involved in designing, constructing, and outfitting the Drive48 facility
- Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Helped make the Drive48 project possible
- Arizona Public Service (APS) Partner — Provides electricity services in the City of Casa Grande, City of Eloy, and City of Maricopa.
- Arizona Water Company Partner — Serves the City of Casa Grande with water.
- Boeing Partner — Industry partner in aerospace and defense sector development.
- CCA VISTA AmeriCorps Partner — Collaborates on the College and Career Access program to support underserved youth in education and career readiness.
- Central Arizona College Partner — Opened the Drive48 training center and hosts the facility
- Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center Partner — The Pinal Alliance for Economic Growth partners with the Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center to offer services.
- City of Casa Grande Government — Opened the Drive48 training center
- City of Casa Grande Partner — Collaborates on economic development initiatives, including potential incentive offerings under the Economic Development Incentive Ordinance.
- City of Casa Grande Partner — Economic development partnership with the City of Casa Grande, represented by Economic Development Director Richard Wilkie
- City of Casa Grande Partner — Owns and operates the Casa Grande Municipal Airport.
- City of Eloy Partner — Collaborates on economic development initiatives, with project-specific capabilities available for development projects.
- City of Eloy Partner — Economic development partnership with the City of Eloy, represented by Economic Development Specialist Jeff Fairman
- City of Eloy Partner — Owns and operates the Eloy Airport.
- City of Eloy Municipal Water Service Partner — Provides municipal water service to the City of Eloy.
- Copper Basin Railroad Partner — Complements the County’s extensive air and roadway connectivity.
- Design Systems, Inc. Partner — Involved in designing, constructing, and outfitting the Drive48 facility
- Electrical District No. 2 (ED2) Partner — Provides electricity services in the City of Casa Grande.
- Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) Partner — Provides electricity services in the City of Maricopa.
- Electrical District No. 4 (ED4) Partner — Provides electricity services in the City of Eloy.
- Evergreen Aircraft Maintenance Facility Partner — Located at Pinal Airpark.
- General Dynamics Partner — Industry partner in aerospace and defense sector development.
- Global Water Resources Partner — Serves the City of Maricopa with water.
- Honeywell Partner — Industry partner in aerospace and defense sector development.
- Lockheed Martin Partner — Industry partner in aerospace and defense sector development.
- Marana Aerospace Solutions Partner — Located at Pinal Air Park, Marana, Arizona, providing aircraft maintenance services.
- McCarthy Building Companies Partner — Involved in designing, constructing, and outfitting the Drive48 facility
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Partner — International airport accessible within one hour from central Arizona region.
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