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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Selects Yuma, Arizona for New Alternative Natural Fiber Pilot Facility
Project to bring 50 high-quality jobs, $100 million capital investment to the region YUMA, Ariz. — 8/3/2026 — The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation (GYEDC), in partnership with the City of Yuma and the Arizona Commerce Authority, is proud to announce that...
Army Opens West Cibola Range to Private Industry, Strengthening Greater Yuma’s Innovation Economy
Faster access to Yuma Proving Ground creates new opportunities for aerospace and defense investment, innovation and quality jobs across the Greater Yuma region. The U.S. Army is making it easier for private companies to test emerging technologies at Yuma Proving...
AWC’s $5 Million SBA Grant Strengthens Greater Yuma’s Manufacturing Advantage
National investment will expand technical training, business advising and procurement readiness for small manufacturers throughout Southwest Arizona. Greater Yuma’s manufacturing ecosystem is gaining a significant new competitive advantage. Arizona Western College has...
Interstate Pipeline and Mega Power Plants Position Greater Yuma for Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Investment
A major new energy infrastructure partnership is reinforcing Greater Yuma’s position as one of the Southwest’s most strategic locations for advanced manufacturing, semiconductor supply chain operations, and energy-intensive industries.Invenergy, North America’s...
GYEDC Awarded EDA Phase 1 Planning Grant for Smart Farm AgTech Incubator Feasibility Study
Phase 1 Planning Grant The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation (GYEDC), in partnership with the University of Arizona Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA) and the Yuma Agricultural Center (YAC), has been awarded a $300,000 Phase 1...
Rail Served Industrial Park Ready for Build to Suit Construction
Infrastructure Certainty for the Next Generation of Manufacturing in the Desert Southwest As heavy manufacturers and steel producers evaluate locations for future growth, the conversation has shifted beyond incentives and short-term cost advantages. Today’s site...