Economic Development News - January 4, 2021

Happy New Year! This past year has certainly been a challenge for many of us and we appreciate all of your support. We hope you all had time to enjoy the holiday season and are ready for a productive 2021. The QC Economic Development staff is excited for the new year and we are ready to tackle a variety of challenges and opportunities as we work to bring new investment into the community. One key project we are working on is the update to the Program of Work for the Economic Development Strategic Plan. We will be presenting the updated plan to the Economic Development Commission in January, and to the Town Council in February. 

You are all a key part in helping businesses grow and flourish in Queen Creek.  Please reach out to us for additional information or if you have any questions or concerns, at InvestTheQC@QueenCreek.Org. Wishing you all the best for the year ahead. 
Be well. Doreen, Jenn and Marissa 
The QC Economic Development Team 
Economic Development Website
The Queen Creek Economic Development team has a robust website that includes demographics, data, and resources for businesses in Queen Creek.
Additional Resources & Information
UPDATE ON PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM

Join the Arizona Commerce Authority for a special session to receive the most up-to-date information on the latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program. Learn what this means for your small business and what next steps you should take.

Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Location: Zoom
DO YOU OWN A SMALL BUSINESS IN QUEEN CREEK?

Small businesses in Queen Creek can apply for up to $12,500 each to offset the costs of safety measures due to COVID-19 concerns. The grant program has been implemented by the Town to reimburse businesses for costs incurred in connection with enhanced sanitization, employee safety, and customer safety.
 
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NEW YEAR, NEW BUSINESSES

Fat Cats is under construction
Site work has begun for QC Commons anchored by Fry's Marketplace
Hampton Inn, Queen Creek's first hotel is open
Queen Creek Olive Mill Expansion
HOWND

Hownd is a risk-free foot traffic generation platform, and you only pay when Hownd brings customers back through your doors ready to buy. For a Limited Time, The Town of Queen Creek and Hownd Have Come Together to Cover Your Results-Delivered Pricing™ Costs.
The Town's sponsorship funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be available until the budgeted amount for this program is depleted.