National award recognizes AFA’s leadership in expanding economic opportunities for Arizona’s rural and tribal communities PHOENIX, Ariz. (November 14, 2024) — Today the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA) received the Distinguished Development Finance Agency – State Award from the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA), a national industry association. Under Governor Katie Hobbs, the Arizona
Arizona Employment Increased by 65,000 Jobs Since October 2023* Arizona Unemployment Increased to 3.6% Trends Video The Full Release The following links provide access to the full press release: Read the Press Release View the Press Release Presentation View the Latest Trends Video presented by Doug Walls, Labor Information Director View Current Release Schedule Overview The Arizona seasonally
First Loans Issued to Arizona’s Smallest Businesses Already Impacting Communities, Additional Funding Available for Community Lending Partners in Request for Grant Application Process PHOENIX, ARIZONA — Today the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), the Arizona state agency committed to strengthening Arizona’s workforce and economy, announced a new opportunity for grant funding through
Total Arizona Employment Projected to Grow by 486,348 Jobs Through 2033 Presentation Video The Full Release The following links provide access to the full press release: Read the Employment Projections Press Release View the Employment Projections Press Release Presentation View the Employment Projections Video presented by Doug Walls, Labor Information Director View Current Release Schedule
On August 8, Governor Hobbs publicly launched the new Arizona Microbusiness Loan Program, which offers favorable loans to the state’s smallest businesses (fewer than five employees) to facilitate economic development and foster job creation in communities across Arizona. Today, Governor Hobbs paid a visit to one of the first businesses to be issued a loan through the program, stopping by Earnest
Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs launched the Talent Ready AZ Initiative to effectively coordinate her cabinet’s resources and leadership behind connecting Arizonans to the education and training they need to secure good-paying jobs and fill growing industry needs. Building a ready workforce stands as one of the biggest economic demands and opportunities for Arizona as our state continues
New grant initiative to identify, assess and facilitate green jobs opportunities in Arizona PHOENIX (September 5, 2024)— Arizona’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) has been awarded a $685,200 grant for its Green Economy Workforce Initiative. With the grant, OEO will identify emerging green industries, evaluate regional job opportunities, and address workforce gaps to guide targeted workforce
Businesses with five or fewer employees can access loans through State Partner Community Development Financial Institutions or Community Non-Profit Lending Organizations Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs, in partnership with the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), launched the Arizona Microbusiness Loan Program to foster economic development and job creation in communities
Phoenix, AZ – Governor Katie Hobbs, the Office of Economic Opportunity, and the Arizona Finance Authority (AFA) are announcing the reactivation of the Greater Arizona Development Authority (GADA) with a new round of financial assistance open as of August 1, 2024. GADA, established in 1997, is a financing program that leverages private financing to assist rural communities and Tribal governments
Network of community colleges is training students for high-paying tech jobs in Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity announced today the launch of ReadyTechGo, a collection of Arizona colleges focused on training students for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. The network is part of the State of Arizona’s strategy to attract more Arizonans to the
