activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 12
- Community Development and Revitalization Community Engagement for Public Space PlanningEngages in community planning and revitalization efforts, including facilitating high-speed fiber internet, developing a downtown event center, assisting in the development of a community health center, and creating an opportunity fund to rescue financially distressed properties.
- Community Development and Revitalization Community Engagement for Public Space PlanningFacilitates community planning and revitalization efforts, including developing a downtown event center, assisting in the development of a community health center, and creating an opportunity fund to rescue financially distressed properties.
- Community Event Organization Monthly Artisan & Maker Market EventsOrganizes monthly "First Fridays" events in Downtown Lake Havasu to showcase local artisans, makers, and pop-up boutiques.
- Community Event Organization Monthly Artisan & Maker Market EventsOrganizes "First Fridays" events from September through May in Downtown Lake Havasu, featuring local artisans, makers, and pop-up boutiques.
- Infrastructure Development FacilitationFacilitated the introduction of key stakeholders to bring high-speed fiber internet to Lake Havasu City.
- Offer incentives Business Incentives and Trade Zone SupportOffers incentives to businesses.
- Operate coworking space Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsOperates Nomadic, a 9,100 sqft coworking space in Lake Havasu City.
- Operation of Coworking Space Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsOperates Nomadic, a 9,100 sqft coworking space in Lake Havasu City, to support entrepreneurs and remote workers.
- Organize "First Fridays" events Monthly Artisan & Maker Market EventsOrganizes "First Fridays" events from September through May in Downtown Lake Havasu, featuring local artisans, makers, and pop-up boutiques in an Artist & Vintage Village along McCulloch Boulevard.
- Provide development servicesProvides development services.
- Provide site selection servicesProvides site selection services for businesses.
- Support for Business Expansion and RelocationProvides resources, site selection services, and incentives to businesses looking to expand, relocate, or scale operations in Arizona, including assistance with property rezoning for manufacturing facilities.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Economic Development Programs Regional Economic Strategy DevelopmentSupports the Opportunity Zones program to drive long-term investment in economically distressed areas in Arizona.
- Advocacy for Opportunity Zones Regional Economic Strategy DevelopmentSupports the Opportunity Zones program to drive long-term investment in economically distressed areas in Arizona.
- Support Opportunity Zones program Regional Economic Strategy DevelopmentSupports the Opportunity Zones program to drive long-term investment in economically distressed areas in Arizona.
capacity building · 2
- Entrepreneurial Support and Training Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceOperates Start-Up School to provide resources and mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Workforce training and business expansion support Business Expansion & Relocation SupportSupports workforce training initiatives and provides resources for businesses to expand, relocate, or scale operations in Arizona.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Business Incentive Programs business_incentive_programsProvides targeted financial support such as tax credits, grants, and funding programs to stimulate business expansion, innovation, and startup development across enterprise sizes.
- Business Incentive Programs business_incentive_programsOffers targeted financial incentives such as tax credits, grants, and funding programs to support business expansion, innovation, and retention across various enterprise sizes.
- Community Resilience Campaigns community_supportStrengthens local economies during crises by mobilizing community support for local businesses and establishments through targeted campaigns.
- Coworking Support for Independent WorkersProvides shared workspace environments to support entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers by fostering collaboration, reducing barriers to entry, and strengthening the local gig economy.
- Coworking and Innovation Hubs collaboration_and_innovationSupports entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers by providing shared workspaces that foster collaboration, innovation, and community-driven economic activity.
- Enhancing community aesthetics and cultural engagement through public art public_art_initiativesThe organization implements public art initiatives to improve the aesthetic appeal of the community and promote cultural engagement.
- Fostering collaboration and innovation through coworking spaces collaboration_and_innovationThe organization supports entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers by providing coworking spaces that foster collaboration and innovation.
- Leveraging Opportunity Zones for economic development opportunity_zones_investment_modelThe organization utilizes investor incentives within Opportunity Zones to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and revitalize distressed communities.
- Opportunity Zones Investment Model opportunity_zones_investment_modelUses investor incentives in federally designated Opportunity Zones to stimulate private investment, drive economic growth, create jobs, and revitalize distressed communities.
- Opportunity Zones Investment Model opportunity_zones_investment_modelLeverages federal Opportunity Zones designations to attract private investment through tax incentives, driving economic growth, job creation, and revitalization in economically distressed communities.
- Providing business incentives for growth and innovation business_incentive_programsThe organization offers various business incentive programs, including tax credits, grants, and funding, to support the growth and innovation of businesses of all sizes.
- Public Art for Community Engagement public_art_initiativesEnhances community identity, aesthetics, and cultural participation by integrating public art initiatives into neighborhood development efforts.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Color Block
Brings curated public art murals to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the community and foster local pride.
First Friday
A monthly event showcasing local artisans, merchants, and pop-up boutiques to foster community engagement and support local businesses.
Nomadic
Lake Havasu City's premier coworking space designed to support entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers with modern amenities.
Open Together
A community campaign that supported local establishments during the initial months of Covid by providing assistance and resources.
Start-Up School
Empowers aspiring entrepreneurs by providing essential resources, mentorship, and practical training for business development.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Collaborates to support Opportunity Zones and business incentives in Arizona.
- BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Pacific Southwest Region Partner — Listed as a community resource providing marketplace assistance, accreditation, and business accountability.
- Community Health Development Partners Partner — Partnering to develop the Lake Havasu Community Health Center.
- FalconEye Ventures Partner — Developing a ~90-acre, $24 million mixed-use resort project on The Island.
- Frito-Lay Partner — Worked with Frito-Lay to create a new distribution facility in Lake Havasu City.
- GO LAKE HAVASU Partner — Listed as a community resource providing tourism bureau services, event calendars, and information on attractions.
- HAVASU AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Partner — Listed as a community resource providing B2B services, industry resources, mixers, and promotion.
- LAKE HAVASU CITY Partner — Listed as a community resource providing municipal services, business licenses, and code enforcement.
- LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 Partner — Listed as a community resource providing education, internships, and workforce training.
- MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner — Listed as a community resource providing higher education, corporate training, internships, and workforce development.
- MOHAVE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Partner — Listed as a community resource providing regional development, governmental affairs, and county-wide licensing.
- PMG Manufacturing Inc. Partner — Assisted with the expansion and property rezone for NugSmasher operations.
- Romer Beverage Partner — Facilitated the expansion of Romer Beverage's distribution center in Lake Havasu City.