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About mesaecondev

Mission The OED team works to enhance Mesa's economy, creating quality jobs, increasing per capita income and improving the quality of life for residents. Economic Development staff promotes Mesa as a premier location for business, targeting key industries that provide high wage jobs. The OED is the primary point for businesses, site selectors and community stakeholders to obtain technical expertise and support services necessary to properly evaluate the business opportunities in Mesa, Arizona.

City of Mesa Launches Mesa Educates U Campaign & College Scholarships

Posted on February 12, 2013

On behalf of the Office of Economic Development, we are pleased to announce a new campaign called “Mesa Educates U,” promoting Mesa as a premier destination for higher education. This marketing campaign is an initiative of Mesa Counts on College, … Continue reading →

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Mesa’s Higher Ed Conference & Expo Features New and Existing Post-Secondary Institutions

Posted on September 18, 2012

Mesa’s recently announced higher education institutions will come together with Mesa’s existing colleges and universities in one location on Friday, September 21, 2012 from 3:00-6:30 pm at the Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa. The Mesa Higher Education Conference and … Continue reading →

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Mesa plays key role in Arizona’s aerospace and defense industry

Posted on June 5, 2012

As one of the key players in Arizona’s collaborative pursuit of developing the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry, Mesa is strategically positioned to attract and grow additional companies in the high-tech sectors. Arizona is one of the top five states … Continue reading →

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National Study Ranks Mesa #7 for Use of Social Media

Posted on April 19, 2012

National Study Ranks Mesa #7 for Use of Social Media In a recent study done by the University of Illinois-Chicago examining the 75 largest cities in the US for their use of social media, the City of Mesa came in … Continue reading →

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Value defined: communities benefit from higher education

Posted on April 10, 2012

By Bill Jabjiniak, Economic Development Director  We have all heard that getting an education pays, especially a college or post-secondary education. Education Pays, published by the College Board of Advocacy & Policy Center, inspires economic developers and workforce development practitioners to consider new … Continue reading →

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Recruiting Higher Education in Mesa, AZ: Thoughtful and Deliberate

Posted on March 19, 2012

by Bill Jabjiniak, Economic Development Director, City of Mesa A few years ago the City of Mesa began using the phrase “Turning up the HEAT in Mesa” to clearly define and promote Mesa’s industries of opportunity: Healthcare; Education; Aerospace/Aviation; and … Continue reading →

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