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Case-by-Case Incentive Evaluation

By evaluating economic development incentives on a project-specific basis using measurable criteria, tailored and impactful investments are achieved, because customized assessment ensures alignment with regional goals and accountability. This strategy involves assessing each economic development project individually, focusing on metrics like investment, job creation, wages, and community benefits to determine incentive eligibility. Unlike one-size-fits-all incentive models, this approach ensures that support is strategically targeted, maximizing economic impact and fostering equitable growth across sectors. It is particularly effective in regional economic development where diverse industry needs and workforce outcomes require nuanced decision-making.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Aerospace and Defense Economic Development PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Advances 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Supports 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.
  • Agricultural Economic Impact Studies PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    research
    Conducts studies to analyze the contribution of on-farm agriculture and agribusiness to the Pinal County economy.
  • Applied Economic Research PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    research
    Conducts 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    research
    Conducts research studies to analyze the economic impact of key industries, such as agriculture and agribusiness, on the Pinal County economy.
  • Automotive Manufacturing Training PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    direct service
    Operates 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 Training PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    direct service
    Operates 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    direct service
    Offers 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    direct service
    Offers no-cost, confidential business counseling and customized workshops covering financial analysis, accounting, marketing, and access to capital for entrepreneurs and existing businesses.
  • Business Recruitment and Retention Guidance PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Provides 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Provides 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Operates 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Operates 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Operates 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Provides 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.
  • Direct Business Assistance Services PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    direct service
    Offers no-cost confidential counseling, financial analysis, accounting, marketing, access to capital, and customized seminars and workshops covering all aspects of business development.
  • Economic Development Advocacy and Promotion PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Advances 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 PINAL ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
    capacity building
    Works with communities to evaluate and discuss potential economic development incentives on a case-by-case basis for new or existing companies.