Economic Development News January 2025 | |
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Happy New Year!
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The team is pleased to share the next edition of the QC Economic Development Newsletter, your go-to source for updates, opportunities in Queen Creek, and business resource information. We hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and are ready for an exciting and prosperous year ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community, and we hope you find this newsletter informative.
Doreen, Jenn, Marissa, and Bridgette
The QC Economic Development Team
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YOU'RE INVITED TO LEVEL UP IN THE NEW YEAR! | |
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Level up in the New Year! Join us on February 13th from 4-6pm for a Queen Creek Entrepreneurship Networking event designed exclusively for entrepreneurs, business owners, and innovators! Connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and discover strategies to grow your business.
Plus, enjoy a presentation on small business programs and resources from Robert Theobald, Small Business Ombudsman/VP, Small Business Services, Arizona Commerce Authority.
Come for the connections, stay for the fun β and let's make this your next winning move! See you there!
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Thank you to SRP for sponsoring this event and for their commitment to the Town of Queen Creek.
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LG ENERGY SOLUTION - NOW HIRING FOR THEIR QUEEN CREEK FACILITY
LG Energy Solution (LGES) Arizona is now hiring its initial seed group of employees. LGES Solution will hire many more employees in late 2025/early 2026.
Some of the positions currently open include:
Senior Engineer, Facilities; Senior Manager, Production; Engineer II, Facilities; Technician II, Maintenance; Technician III, Maintenance; Senior Engineer, Equipment; Engineer II, Equipment.
If interested please visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/lg-energy-solution-az/ for more information and/or to apply. Feel free to share this link with neighbors, friends, family, etc. who may be interested. (The best way to apply is via LinkedIn, but Indeed and Zip Recruiter also have the job postings.) The facility is located at Pecos and Ironwood, just east of where the SR24 currently terminates. The company aims to begin production in April 2026.
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QUEEN CREEK WINS DEAL OF THE YEAR | |
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In late 2024, the Town of Queen Creek and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council were honored with the AAED Golden Prospector Deal of the Year Award for LG Energy Solution.
This award honors significant contributions to the advancement of economic development in the State of Arizona. After a national search involving multiple regions in North America, LG Energy Solution announced the historic $3.2 billion investment in Queen Creek, bringing nearly 3,000 jobs.
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EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
The Townβs Downtown Development Manager, Jennifer Lindley, recently obtained the designation of Certified Leader in Place Management (LPM) from the International Downtown Association (IDA). Jennifer joins a community of professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and skills to manage and lead a place management organization. The LPM certification program and exam provides professionals the ability to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the place management profession.
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EARNHARDT CHEVROLET OPENS IN QUEEN CREEK | |
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In November, Earnhardt Auto Centers celebrated the grand opening of Earnhardt Chevrolet in Queen Creek. The state-of-the-art, 70,000-square-foot facility is expected to employ over 100 team members across its sales, service, parts, and financing departments. With this addition, Earnhardt Auto Centers now provides jobs to more than 2,000 individuals across the Phoenix metro area.
πLocated at 24645 S. Ellsworth Road, the new dealership replaces the previous Earnhardt Chevrolet location on Arizona Avenue in Chandler, bringing enhanced services and convenience to the Queen Creek community.
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NEW ROADWAY CONNECTORS IN OUR DOWNTOWN CORE ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN | | |
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On November 30th, we celebrated Small Business Saturday by opening the new downtown core connector roads!
π Aldecoa Drive, Munoz Street and Summers Place between Ellsworth Road and Ellsworth Loop Road.
The roadways were designed and built with the vision of creating a vibrant and walkable district in the heart of the Town Center.
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TOWN OF QUEEK CREEK ISSUED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A STEAK RESTAURANT | |
Ground lease site now available on Town-owned land! Seeking a two-story, family friendly, full service steak restaurant and possible ancillary retail at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre (HPEC). | |
ARIZONA SMALL BUSINESS BOOT CAMP
Arizona Commerce Authority created this comprehensive program to support and empower Arizona small businesses to prepare for success, plan for the future and grow. Through virtual webinars and hands-on workshops, local business leaders and subject matter experts provide real-time support and available resources across Arizona.
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WELCOME TO QUEEN CREEK!
What's coming to Queen Creek? If you have a business that recently opened or is moving to Queen Creek, please reach out to us and let us know.
Keep up to date on all of the new businesses that are planned for Queen Creek by visiting our new business webpage.
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Economic Development Website | |
The Queen Creek Economic Development team has a robust website that includes demographic information, data, and resources for businesses in Queen Creek.
Visit for more information
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