Because the best
business environments
aren’t all business
Doing Business Here
Educated workers are in great demand.
We have them in great supply.
Educated workers are in great
demand.
We have them in great supply.
Arizona’s Best-Educated Workforce
Flagstaff is home to Northern Arizona University (NAU) with nearly 32,000 students. This university city focuses heavily on quality education and research. This permeates through all levels of education, with our community emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). In fact, Flagstaff has been proclaimed as “America’s First STEM Community.”
#1
Best Cities for
Startups
44%
Hold Bachelor's
or Higher
14%
Specialized.
in Biomedical
Great work environment.
Better after-work environment.
Imagine a place where…
- You can enjoy four seasons – and more than 266 sunny days per year.
- There’s rain – but not too much. Our average annual precipitation is 23 inches per year.
- You can take a deep breath and savor our fresh air. We’re way up there at 7,000 feet – and we have the cleanest air in the USA!
- Rated “Best Places to Live” by Outside Magazine
- Arizona’s high desert and mountains are just a few minutes from the city.
Put them all together, and you have the ideal location for low environmental impact/low water usage industries and high wage jobs.
It pays to do business in Flagstaff
The City of Flagstaff offers a comprehensive suite of incentives
for business relocation and expansion. They cover:
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Trade
- Location and Site Assistance
- Manufacturing Opportunities
- Rural Economic Development
- Small Business Opportunities
- Talent and Training
- Tax Relief
These incentives have been approved by the state legislature and are managed by the Arizona Commerce Authority or the Department of Revenue.
“W.L. Gore & Associates history in Flagstaff encompasses more than five decades of innovation. Our Arizona operations are devoted to improving lives through solving some of the most complex medical challenges. Our 2,000 Flagstaff Associates and their families appreciate that they live in an active S.T.E.M Community with natural beauty and recreation all around.”
– David Abeyta, Medical Products Leader, W. L. Gore & Associates
make your development process smooth and easy
We'll guide you through Planning,
Licenses, Fees, & Taxes
Your single point of contact will be a city Development Case Manager
- Planning and Development Services
- Pre-Application Meeting
- Pre-Application Meeting FAQ
- Business Licenses
- Service & Permit Fees
