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View of the Scottsdale McDowell Corridor showing a large textile sunshade structure. The structure consists of white canopies supported by columns.

Scottsdale Economic Development

Employment Centers

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.

View of the Scottsdale McDowell Corridor showing a large textile sunshade structure. The structure consists of white canopies supported by columns.

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.

An inviting streetscape of Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona, showcasing vibrant street planters and string lights.

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.

Private jets lined up at Scottsdale Airport offer premier travel experiences. The airport provides seamless arrivals, U.S. customs, and meeting spaces.