Prime Locations Where Businesses and Talent Connect
Scottsdale’s employment centers provide access to a skilled workforce, top-tier infrastructure, and growth opportunities. Whether you're looking to expand or relocate, Scottsdale’s employment centers are the perfect place to connect with talent and drive business success.
McDowell Corridor
Connect and Create in a Bustling Hub
The McDowell Road Corridor is located in southern Scottsdale which is the most densely populated residential area of the city. The area offers convenient access to surrounding communities, freeways, Sky Harbor International Airport, regional parks and shopping. The area is home to SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, a premier research and development campus in the greater Phoenix area. SkySong is the result of a public private partnership between ASU, the City of Scottsdale, ASU Enterprise Partners and the Plaza Companies which developed this 1.2 million-square-foot mixed-use development located on a 42-acre site.
Old Town Scottsdale
Thrive in a Dynamic Downtown
Old Town Scottsdale is more than a cultural and tourism hotspot—it’s a thriving employment hub at the heart of the city’s innovation economy. As Scottsdale’s second-largest employment center, Old Town blends vibrant amenities with a growing ecosystem of tech, healthcare, and creative companies. Industry leaders like Yelp, Zocdoc, Digital Air Strike, and Indeed have chosen to locate here, drawn by the area's walkable urban environment, access to top talent, and proximity to premier lifestyle offerings. This unique mix of business and culture makes Old Town a magnet for startups, entrepreneurs, and established firms alike.
Airpark
Soar in a Premier Business Park
The Scottsdale Airpark is one of the largest employment centers in the state of Arizona. Anchored by the Scottsdale Airport, the Scottsdale Airpark encompasses an 8.6 square mile area with over 2,900 businesses employing more than 51,000 people (current estimates based on data from EMSI and City of Scottsdale). The airpark houses some of the most prestigious company headquarters in the western United States, including AXON (Taser), Blue Yonder, and Vanguard.
