City recognizes National Economic Development Week
Published: 10 May 2021 10 May 2021
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma joins the International Economic Development Council in recognizing the importance of the local economy during National Economic Development Week, May 9-15.
National Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council, the largest professional membership organization for economic developers, to recognize the unique role economic development has in creating vibrant communities with strong economies.
In Yuma, improving the business climate is a joint effort. This year, the Yuma City Council adopted several strategic outcomes and priority initiatives that focus on economic development, including support for a local multiversity campus, additional broadband access, continued riverfront development, a spaceport and enhanced coordination with the private sector. Partners such as the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation helped recruit businesses looking to start or expand in the community; and City staff assisted them through the development process.