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The Greater Yuma Arizona region is made up of four states and two countries, serving a population of over 1.5 million people.

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Future48 Workforce Accelerator Breaks Ground

Accelerator Breaks Ground in Greater Yuma Region, Strengthening Advanced Manufacturing and High-Tech Workforce Development. Designed to directly address the talent needs of high-wage, high-growth sectors, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace & defense,...

Yuma International Airport 2nd Q FY24/25 Snapshot

Yuma International Airport saw a strong rebound in passenger traffic during the last quarter of 2024. Yuma International Airport saw a strong rebound in passenger traffic during the last quarter of 2024, with enplanements increasing by 15% and deplanements...

Foreign Trade Zone #219 Welcomes Barco Stamping Co

Barco Stamping Co. recently activated their 90,000SF manufacturing facility to become the newest user within Yuma’s FTZ #219. Barco specializes in custom metal stamping, tooling and fabrication of products for national companies like Halo recessed lighting along with...

What Industry Leaders Are Saying

Jon Jessen

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We appreciate the continued partnership of the City of Yuma, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, the Arizona Commerce Authority, local growers, and community stakeholders, and we look forward to building on that collaboration as we help support greater Yuma’s ongoing growth and success.

Michael Todd

Vice President and Managing Director of Kimberly-Clark

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