How Five Key East Valley Municipalities are Wrangling Huge Developments

Article originally posted on Phoenix Business Journal on October 20, 2023

The 2023 Manufacturer of the Year luncheon, put on Oct. 10 by the Arizona Manufacturers Council and Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, had a distinct East Valley flavor to it.

Awards for Excellence in Innovation and Small, Medium and Large Manufacturer of the Year each went to a company in the East Valley, while Champion of the Year was awarded to Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley.

Recognition for strong-performing companies is one thing, but economic development directors in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek and Tempe are working toward long-term, sustainable growth in their cities. Each director aims to maximize their city’s assets, land top-tier companies and spur development projects that become community assets.

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