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MISSION
Mesa’s Office of Economic Development (OED) works to enhance Mesa’s economy by fostering a culture of quality, supporting the creation of higher wage jobs, promoting direct investment, and increasing prosperity of our residents. OED staff accomplishes this mission by championing Mesa as a premier location for business, targeting key industries that provide high wage jobs, and building future sustainability for the community. OED is the primary point of contact for existing and prospective businesses, site selectors, developers, and community stakeholders to obtain technical expertise and support services necessary to properly evaluate business opportunities in Mesa.
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
Mesa OED works closely with businesses throughout all phases of the development process. We work as a team with our partners to provide solutions and ensure your transition to starting, running, expanding, or relocating a business in Mesa is smooth and successful. We are empowered to help you build your business.
MESA BUSINESS BUILDER - A TOOLBOX FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Mesa OED is the primary point for business decision makers and site selectors to obtain the expertise and support services necessary to properly evaluate the business opportunities in Mesa. 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. Mesa OED staff also provide clients clarification and support for permitting, incentives and tax-related issues.
TARGETED INDUSTRIES
Mesa OED promotes Mesa as a premier location for business, targeting key industries that provide high-wage jobs, and where Mesa has competitive advantage and strategic opportunity. Such industries include Healthcare, Education, Aerospace and Defense, Technology and Tourism (Mesa’s HEAT Initiative).