Make Wickenburg a destination for business.
Objective #1: Make it easy for businesses to start, locate and thrive in Wickenburg
β’ Support workforce development efforts that enable Wickenburg employers to attract and retain top talent, especially in partnership with Arizona@Work: Maricopa County, West-MEC, and the Wickenburg Unified School District.
β’ Partner with financial institutions, non-profit entities, and other government agencies to create a menu of options for small business planning and financing.
β’ Identify and pursue options for financing needed telecommunications improvements in partnership with private providers.
β’ Partner with transportation providers to broaden options for commuters and visitors to get to Wickenburg, including through public transit and aviation.
β’ Work to streamline processes for developers of workforce-level housing. Conduct assessments and market research as appropriate to support collaboration efforts that identify and drive expansion of workforce-level housing developments.
β’ Work with local businesses to explore how the Town of Wickenburg can assist in recruitment and retention efforts. O
Objective #2: Promote sustainable growth of the community while maintaining its high aesthetic value.
β’ Ensure all entry points to Wickenburg are aesthetically pleasing and include appropriate functional and directional signage.
β’ Pursue annexations along major highway corridors and in areas that add value and future economic potential, keeping in mind future service costs and infrastructure needs.
β’ Actively engage in Interstate 11 corridor visioning and ensure plans are in place to support necessary annexations and economic development.
β’ Continue developing opportunities to work with other agencies to provide a safer and cleaner experience for our residents and guests.
Objective #3: Strengthen partnerships and communication between the Town and the local business community.
β’ By all means available, promote Wickenburg as the βTeam Roping Capital of the Worldβ and a destination for outstanding arts and cultural amenities, special events, equestrian activities, and healthcare services and careers.
β’ Increase the frequency of two-way communication among the Town, economic development organizations, and local businesses, including updates on new policies and resources and surveys to determine business needs.
β’ Work with local businesses to review and propose sign code modifications that promote a professional and vibrant community
