From promoting economic well-being and quality of life by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base, Queen Creek is recognizing the efforts of the economic development industry.
The Town of Queen Creek’s Economic Development Department was recently reaccredited as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The accreditation demonstrates professional excellence, with notable successes since the department’s original accreditation in 2018.
- Launched the new economic development website – InvestTheQC.com in 2018 with a refresh in 2021.
- Completed the Fat Cats entertainment rezoning and permitting process, bringing a significant family entertainment venue into the town.
- Banner Medical completed a 60,000-square-foot medical office expansion at its Ironwood Medical Center campus in the southeast section of the town and two new floors with 36 additional beds at the hospital.
- Recognized by the Arizona Association of Economic Development as Medium Organization of the Year for Economic Development (2020).
- Jennifer Lindley, downtown development manager, was Economic Developer of the Year- Medium Community (2021).
“The economic development team is committed to serving the QC community,” Queen Creek Economic Development Director Doreen Cott said. “The Economic Development Strategic Plan serves as our guiding document, which is supported by the Town’s General Plan. We continue to work to fulfill the vision outlined in these various documents and appreciate the guidance from both the Economic Development Commission and the Town Council.”
National Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest professional membership organization for economic developers.
For more information about Queen Creek’s Economic Development Department, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/InvesttheQC or follow Twitter.com/InvesttheQC.
