Greater Yuma Region

The Greater Yuma region is a thriving hub of economic opportunity where innovation and industry converge to drive growth. Our region’s key industries—Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Logistics & Distribution, Agriculture Technology, and Food Processing—fuel our economy and create quality jobs. With a strategic location along the U.S.-Mexico border, a robust transportation network, and a skilled workforce, Yuma County is positioned for success. Our business-friendly environment, coupled with cutting-edge research and development in ag-tech and defense, makes this region a prime destination for investment and expansion. Whether you're a startup looking for a competitive edge or a corporation seeking strategic growth, Greater Yuma offers the resources, connectivity, and talent to thrive.

For more information on the Greater Yuma region, check out our Industry Guide here!

Download the five-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Colorado River Basin (CRB) of Arizona. It is organized as a regional CEDS covering two counties (La Paz and Yuma) and participating constituent jurisdictions. As described later in the CEDS, each of the local jurisdictions (i.e., cities) has unique niches in the CRB economy and different areas of strategic focus for economic development.

The CEDS is not intended to replace their individual economic development programs. It is instead designed to strengthen local initiatives while providing a framework for enhanced collaboration on development issues of regional significance. In this regard, the CEDS creates a framework for the delivery of community-level economic development in tandem with the regional initiatives, which are the primary focus of the CEDS Action Plan. To download the guide in Spanish, click here!