Agenda 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Networking 8:30 – 8:35 a.m. – Vice Mayor Welcome 8:35 – 9:10 a.m. – Economic Development Update 9:10 – 9:25 a.m. – Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Update 9:25 – 10:00 a.m. – Development Services Update 10:00 – 10:10 a.m. – BREAK 10:10 – 10:30 a.m. – Capital Improvement Projects Overview 10:30 – 10:55 a.m. – East Valley Overview – Mayor John Lewis, Incoming President and CEO of EVP 10:55 – 11:00 a.m. – Mayor Barney Closing and Thank you!

Economic Development Summit April 28, 2016

Education Queen Creek is served by six public school districts, and many excellent charter schools. Higher education partnerships and opportunities within and close to Queen Creek, include: – Communiversity at Queen Creek – Chandler-Gilbert Community College – ASU Polytechnic

Economic Development Strategic Plan Update 5-Year Plan Foster Diverse Job Creation and Complement the Town’s Existing Strengths Industry Clusters: – Agritainment (includes Agribusiness and Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Visitor Industries) – Healthcare and Biotechnology – Higher Education – Software & Information Technology – Manufacturing

Why Queen Creek? Accolades: – 2015 Playful City USA- KaBoom! – #4 Best Place in Phoenix for Young Professionals- Movoto.com – #6 Best Cities for Young Families in Phoenix- NerdWallet – #5 Best Places for Homeownership in Arizona- NerdWallet Town-Owned Properties Robust Capital Improvement Program Key Areas for Opportunities: Northern tier – main employment area Town Center Agritourism/Agritainment

Town Center 900 Acres Offering Commercial, Entertainment & Housing Options Update to the Town Center Plan Façade Improvement Program New Businesses Town Center Visioning Project

Collaborative Co-Working Space 3-D Printer and Maker Space Curiosity Hacked

Thank you! Doreen Cott | Economic Development Facebook.com/QueenCreek/ TOQC_Official