TUCSON, Ariz. — Pima County leaders have unanimously approved a new economic roadmap designed to attract major investments, support local businesses, and expand workforce opportunities over the next three years.<\/p>\n
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday, Oct. 27, to adopt the 2026-29 Economic Development Strategic Plan. According to county officials, the updated strategy outlines 31 specific recommendations organized across four key pillars: connecting and supporting, focusing and prioritizing, community and culture, and advocating and amplifying.<\/p>\n
The plan builds on the previous cycle’s progress, which brought more than $3.6 billion in investment to the county, including 180 direct jobs and approximately 3,000 construction jobs. Notable achievements from the prior plan included attracting Taiwan-based semiconductor manufacturer JSEDM and expanding GXO Logistics in Marana.<\/p>\n
Under the newly approved strategy, the county will focus on seven priority industry sectors. These include aerospace and defense, health innovation, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, logistics, emerging technologies, and the newly added tourism sector.<\/p>\n
Economic Development Director Heath Vescovi-Chiordi and his team developed the plan following extensive community and stakeholder outreach. The strategy also integrates with other county initiatives, such as the Prosperity Initiative and the Regional Housing Strategy, to address broader community needs like housing affordability and early childhood education.<\/p>\n
County officials plan to publish an annual Economic Development Impact Report to track progress against established key performance indicators.<\/p>\n