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Economic Development

Invest & Operate

Supporting Growth in the Flagstaff Region

In the Flagstaff Region, economic development is about more than business, it’s about people, community, and possibility. We support entrepreneurs, strengthen local industries, and help create the conditions for long-term success.

Here, innovation meets rural resilience, and every opportunity is grounded in community.

Flagstaff County 3- Year Economic Development Plan

  1. Business Retention and Expansion
  2. Attraction and Retention of Citizens
  3. New Business Start-ups
  4. New Business Investment

Click for a full copy of the Three-year Economic and Community Development Strategic Plan.

The Economic Development Vision:

As a rural “Community of Communities” we will collaborate uniquely and innovatively to grow and retain our existing businesses, seek to attract new companies, develop and support entrepreneurs, and attract and retain our citizens.

Business Supports & Resources

Supporting business. Strengthening community. Creating opportunity.

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Rural Unrecognized Podcast

A podcast in which we showcase the inspiring stories of small business owners from the Flagstaff Region and beyond.

We dive deep into the journeys of these entrepreneurs who have turned their dreams into a reality, and hear about the struggles, successes, and lessons learned along the way.
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Build a Skill: Hands-On Learning for Youth

A community-driven program that connects youth (Grades 10-12) with opportunities to learn practical skills from local mentors.

Whether it’s a trade, craft, business skill, or creative pursuit, this initiative helps young people explore new interests, gain confidence, and develop hands-on experience in a guided environment.
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Flagstaff Crafted

Your haven for all things uniquely created by makers, growers, and artisans.

Flagstaff Crafted helps entrepreneurs tell their stories, grow their customer base, and connect them with resources. Supporting these entrepreneurs contributes to diversifying and continuously improving our local economy.
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Flagstaff Region Featured Business Program

Celebrating and supporting local businesses and community organizations

Each month, one business or group is highlighted through a professionally written article, photography, and a video feature shared on Flagstaff County’s digital platforms and in partnership with The Community Press.
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Business Support Program

Empowering Local Businesses to Grow, Thrive, and Succeed

The Business Supports Program (BSP) is an initiative aimed at supporting business retention and expansion in the Flagstaff Region.
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Social Enterprise Support Program

Aimed at supporting business retention and expansion in Flagstaff County

The Social Enterprise Support Program (SESP) has been created to support the social enterprise sector within Flagstaff County.
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Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program

Empowering Local Entrepreneurs to Grow, Thrive, and Transform Our Community

The Entrepreneurial Empowerment Program (EEP) is a transformative initiative dedicated to nurturing the vision, resilience, and potential of local entrepreneurs.
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Micro Business Support Program

Quick, Actionable Solutions for Busy Flagstaff Region Business Owners

The Micro Business Support Program is here to provide laser-focused, results-driven support for local entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Flagstaff Region.
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Flagstaff Gift Guide

Give gifts that feel good and do good.

The Flagstaff Crafted Holiday Gift Guide is filled with handcrafted finds from talented makers right here in our region.
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