Our Region
Home to City of Yuma, City of San Luis, City of Somerton, and the Town of Wellton, Yuma County is located in Southwest Arizona along the borders of California and Mexico. Each community has its own unique characteristics, strengths, and economic focuses.
Greater Yuma. Greater Everything.
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Greater Investment. Greater Yuma.
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GYEDC is an Investor Funded, not-for-profit organization, governed by a 20 member board of directors comprising both private and public sector Investors. Greater Yuma EDC is expanding economic activity by attracting commerce and industry to the region, and by assisting in developing the region’s existing industry to its fullest potential. By supporting our economic development efforts, your company will become part of a network of business and community leaders who acknowledge the need to diversify the economic base through increased capital investment and economic activity.
Greater Business. Greater Yuma.
Who We Are
GYEDC is an economic development organization serving the Greater Yuma Arizona region made up of four states and two countries with a population of over 1.5 million people.
Our Vision
Greater Yuma will be recognized as a globally competitive region – one that embraces advancing technology, attracts and retains human capital and continues to develop & foster the amenities that make the Yuma Region a great place to live and work.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of life of every Yuma County resident by diversifying our economic industry base, expanding our advanced technology assets, increasing our regional amenities and developing the regions existing industry to its fullest potential.
Greater Workforce. Greater Yuma.
BiNational
Greater Yuma is part of a binational megaregion composed of Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Mexico.
San Luis is home to a busy port of entry at the Arizona-Mexico border supporting workforce and trade crossings vital to the local economy. Communities on both sides of the border share workforce and resources to make for strong industrial and logistics sectors.
Greater Partnerships. Greater Yuma.
GYEDC Initiatives and Upcoming Campaigns
Yuma Manufactures Association
The YMA is a place for local manufacturers to discuss their needs and concerns including buying power and helping each other succeed, networking, problem solving together on logistics ranging from getting replacement parts to finding qualified employees.
Child Care Task Force
GYEDC convened the Greater Yuma Child Care Task Force to address the childcare crisis in our community and find creative solutions that will make quality childcare more accessible and affordable for our workforce.
