City of Mesa Office of Economic Development (OED)
Mission
The OED team works to enhance Mesa's economy, creating
quality jobs, increasing per capita income and improving the
quality of life for residents. Economic Development staff
promotes Mesa as a premier location for business, targeting key
industries that provide high wage jobs.
The OED is the primary point for businesses, site selectors
and community stakeholders to obtain technical expertise and
support services necessary to properly evaluate the business
opportunities in Mesa, Arizona.
Staff members provide unique assistance at the municipal
level, acting as facilitators between the client and city, state
agencies, private and public sector, academia, and more.
Economic Development Staff provide clients clarification and
support for permitting, incentives and tax-related issues. It is
the intent of the team to craft business-driven strategies that
enhance workforce and business development throughout Mesa and
the region.
Vision
The OED is Mesa's lead agency for economic development. We
envision building a better Mesa that offers:
- A diverse and sustainable economy that features a
balance of base industries that creates high quality jobs;
- An educated workforce employed in jobs that pay above
the county average wage with benefits;
- A city with leadership that supports a regional approach
to economic development;
- A partnership of government and industry that considers
next generation technologies and products as economic
opportunities; and
- Business people who see Mesa as their home and the world
as their marketplace.
Core Values
Recognizing the importance of customer satisfaction and the
need for quality services, the OED strives to:
- Support, cooperate and collaborate with federal, state,
regional, and local organizations, businesses, academia, and
others on projects designed to retain and create jobs,
strengthen businesses and improve Mesa's economy;
- Deliver quality services, assistance and programs to
businesses and other partners efficiently, effectively, and
promptly;
- Be proactive and demonstrate competency and
professionalism in all aspects of work;
- Deliver creative and innovative ideas and solutions to
complex problems; and keep the public informed of economic
development news and activities
Brand Positioning Statement
To decision makers who seek a
progressive, vibrant business climate, Mesa, Arizona is the
Greater Phoenix location and pro-business team empowered to
deliver solutions to grow your business
Organization
The OED implements its strategies
through an integrated approach, utilizing internal and external
stakeholders, public and private partnerships and industry
networks. The OED cannot accomplish its mission alone. There is
always a team approach. Staff priorities are guided by Mesa's
industries of opportunity: Healthcare; Education; Aerospace; and
Tourism (HEAT). Staff members are dedicated to developing
expertise in Mesa's industries of opportunity and work as a team
on all projects integrating expertise and knowledge of Mesa's
diverse geographic, economic, and demographic makeup for a more
efficient and holistic approach.
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