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Scottsdale Economic Development

Business Services

Your Business, Backed by Scottsdale

Let us connect you with the tools, resources, and support needed to start, grow, or relocate your business. From permitting assistance and licensing guidance to site selection and workforce connections, our team is here to help you succeed in Scottsdale’s thriving business environment.

Dedicated Project Manager

Support for Business Development

The team offers assistance to help companies developing in the city, whether it is with permitting and zoning of new or renovated facilities, applications for tax and licensing or in arranging consultations with our various departments.

There are a wide range of issues our team is accustomed to addressing, such as: financial resources, connections to state incentive programs, engaging with future talent, municipal planning or infrastructure, government regulations, talent attraction & training and promotion in the region.

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Site/Property Location Assistance

Find Your Ideal Business Spot

Utilizing real estate database searches, combined with city insight regarding zoning, infrastructure, and general plan land use designations, we can assist you in finding the perfect location for your business within the time frame required.

Data and Research Support

Empower Your Strategy with Insights

The department maintains access to databases and research tools helpful to companies in operations and expansion decisions. This can include labor market data, property and commercial rate comparisons, GIS-based analysis, community demographics, development cost estimating and housing analysis to name a few.

ribbon cutting ceremony for Stearns Bank.

Relocated Employee Orientation Support

Warm Welcome for Newcomers

Have you relocated employees to your Scottsdale location, or have you recruited new ones from outside of Arizona? If so, we are here to help you support their integration into the community through welcome bags and materials to informational presentations about living in the desert southwest. We look forward to working with you to develop a custom assistance program.

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Foreign Trade Zone

Boost Profits with Tax Savings

The City of Scottsdale will work with FTZ No. 75 to assist you in establishing a zone or sub-zone which provides up to a 72.9% reduction in state real and personal property taxes, as well as the traditional benefits of Foreign Trade Zone status.

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