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Welcome to Tempe

Tempe maintains one of the most thriving economic environments in the country. Top research firms, Fortune 500 companies and start-ups all find what they need to start, grow and thrive here. Our Tempe Economic Development team is ready to help make your business successful.

We Can Help You:

  • Open a business
  • Become an entrepreneur
  • Develop property

  • Relocate or expand your company

Let's Connect You With Resources and Data:

  • Research information that could help a company determine the profitability of a venture
  • Provide information on designated Tempe redevelopment areas
  • Facilitate connections to state resources and incentives
  • Assist companies with property searches
  • Act as a concierge to navigate the city development process with businesses 
  • Introduce companies to supportive businesses, educational institutions and networking groups

Read our 2025 year in review.

Meet Our Team

   Lisa Hausz
   Interim Deputy Director | Program Manager
   602-539-0259

   Josh Rutherford
   Economic Development Special Project Administrator
   480-350-8813

   Taylor Moran
   Program Manager 
   480-973-4871

   Madalaine McConville
    Economic Development Specialist
   480-647-7293

 
   Media Requests
   Savannah Harrelson-Driskill
   City of Tempe Public Information Officer
   480-350-8101 

 

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