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The Gilbert, Arizona Office of Economic Development is committed to attracting, growing and retaining business and industry to the Gilbert community. The Office provides expert site selection services inclusive of: operational cost analysis, incentive comparisons, workforce studies, research and information reflective of state and local tax structures, connectivity to key resources, and project management.

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Access to Workforce of 1 Million within a 30-Minute Commute

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Over 300 Days of Sunshine per Year

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Nationally A-Rated K-12 System

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AAA from All 3 Major Rating Agencies

Learn more about Gilbert, Arizona’s National Accolades

“Our strategic decision to locate our new delivery center in the metro-Phoenix area expands upon our nearly 60-year investment in, and commitment to, Arizona. The new center will further enhance our leadership position in the region by leveraging a deep talent pool of highly-skilled workers to serve our clients across industry sectors.”

Jonas McCormick, Arizona managing principal, Deloitte

“Technology continues to be an instigator for change in Gilbert. Our community continuously proves to be one that embraces new technology and challenges. Everywhere we turn we’re exposed to innovative forms of digital interaction. It’s this type of “Tomorrow Land” mindset that attracts more businesses to the area and positions us as a trailblazing community. I couldn’t be happier to position my businesses in Gilbert.”

Ben Kalkman, Rocket Media

“A major factor for Orbital ATK’s decision to expand in Gilbert is tied to the financial assistance for training given by the Town of the Gilbert. Our location in Gilbert gives us good proximity to the local universities, like Arizona State University, for a good talent pool to draw from.”

Rick Kettner, Site Director of Gilbert Facility, Northrop Grumman

“The availability of ground in Gilbert mixed with the rapid growth of this community provide a tremendous opportunity for Rivulon. Gilbert is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and we want to grow along with the Town of Gilbert.”

Brian Ellis, President, Nationwide Realty Investors

“The Town customized the development schedule for us and helped us to get into our business and into our location much faster to meet the needs of our customers.”

Brett Manning, Vice President of U.S. Operations, Silent-Aire

“As a recognized brand in the tech industry we’ve had a lot of great success finding and recruiting talent right here in Gilbert, Arizona.”

Calvin Crowder, Vice President of Global Real Estate, GoDaddy

“With higher academic partners in the area preparing a highly educated workforce it has really supported our innovation and research efforts.”

Lamont Yoder, CEO, Banner Health

FEATURED NEWS

$145 Million Project to Bring Whole Foods, DICK’S House of Sports to Gilbert’s SanTan Corridor

Oak Brook, Illinois-based Kensington Development Partners (Kensington), along with IM Properties, have acquired Phase I of a prime 30-acre infill land parcel in Gilbert, Arizona, for a new upscale development called Signature at SanTan Village. The high-end retail...

Gilbert Economic Development Director Dan Henderson Honored with Organizational Leadership Award

March 10, 2025 - GILBERT, Ariz. – Gilbert Office of Economic Development Director Dan Henderson, CEcD, was honored by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as the recipient of the 2024 Jeffrey A. Finkle Organizational Leadership Award in recognition of...

68,000-SF Celebration Medical Center Breaks Ground in Gilbert

Construction starts on Celebration Medical Center amid growth in the East Valley The groundbreaking for Celebration Medical Center, a new 68,000-sq.-ft. Class A medical office development in Gilbert, Ariz., led by development firm Okland Capital took place in...

The CATALYST Business Resource Center Now Open

Gilbert Office of Economic Development Partners with Gilbert Chamber Foundation to Support Entrepreneurs and Small Business with Community Workspace Gilbert Office of Economic Development in partnership with the Gilbert Chamber Foundation have officially opened The...

Gilbert Launches National Business Survey, Seeks Input for Future Programming

Gilbert Office of Economic Development has launched the National Business Survey to secure valuable input and feedback on the priorities of Gilbert’s business community. The survey is conducted every two years to gauge the economic health and business needs in the...