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title: "Mesa's Advanced Manufacturing Talent Pipeline"
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# Mesa's Advanced Manufacturing Talent Pipeline

Advanced Manufacturing Built to Make What’s Next Mesa, Arizona is built for advanced manufacturing. From aerospace and semiconductors to precision production, industrial systems, and advanced materials, Mesa gives companies the sites, infrastructure, talent, and connectivity they need to grow. In the heart of Greater Phoenix, Mesa offers business-ready industrial opportunities, strong utility capacity, multimodal access, and a city team that helps projects move quickly. Contact Us Considering expanding or relocating your business? Give us a call. We can help. Kim Lofgreen Marketing and Business Development Manager Office of Economic Development 480-644-3962 Download Brochure Subscribe to our Newsletter Strategic Southwest Location: Direct access to Loop 202, US 60, and I-10, plus proximity to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Mesa Gateway Airport, Class I rail, West Coast ports, and trade routes to Mexico. Ready-to-Go Industrial Opportunities: Shovel-ready sites, modern industrial parks, redevelopment opportunities, and room to expand. Workforce That Scales: A deep regional labor pool supported by strong education and training partnerships. By the Numbers 1.5M Adults age 25+ within a 30-minute drive of Mesa – ESRI Community Analyst, 2025 3 Airports Mesa Gateway, Phoenix Sky Harbor International, and Falcon Field 44.1% Adults age 25+ with an associate degree or higher – ESRI Community Analyst, 2025 #1 ASU ranked No. 1 for innovation for 11 consecutive years – U.S. News & World Report, 2026 Companies Choosing Mesa Aerospace & Defense Able Aerospace Amphenol Aerospace Boeing Gulfstream Hadrian MD Helicopters Nammo Defense Systems Northrop Grumman Virgin Galactic Semiconductors Benchmark FUJIFILM Electronic Materials Infineon JX Advanced Metals KoMiCo Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Moses Lake Industries Pentagon Technologies Western Semi Solutions Automotive Daicel/Special Devices Hyundai Transys Magna International ZF Lifetec Cleantech Allied Graphite Amphenol Apex Power Conversion NE Solar SOLARCYCLE XNRGY Climate Systems Healthcare & Biosciences Auer Precision BioLab Holdings Dexcom Gifthealth Hilo Industries Nucleus RadioPharma Workforce Built for Modern Manufacturing Mesa’s workforce advantage is supported by a strong network of education and training partners aligned with industry needs. Through partnerships with Arizona State University, including the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks , plus Mesa Community College’s Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute , and the East Valley Institute of Technology , companies can access engineering talent, skilled trades, production workers, customized training, and apprenticeship pathways. Innovation Starts Here Mesa’s proximity to Arizona State University gives manufacturers access to research, collaboration, and innovation support. Companies can benefit from collaboration and support from Arizona higher education institutions with expertise in automation and robotics, materials science, power electronics, prototyping and testing, and advanced systems engineering. These connections help manufacturers accelerate product development, improve processes, and bring new ideas to market faster. Operating Advantage Mesa offers a cost-competitive, business-friendly environment for companies looking to launch, expand, or relocate. With low taxes , no primary property tax, and tools such as Opportunity Zones , the Mesa Military Reuse Zone , and Foreign Trade Zone #221 , Mesa helps companies reduce costs and improve long-term returns. Manufacturers also benefit from lower operating costs than many coastal markets, a predictable local development environment, sustainability-focused resources, and sites and facilities that support phased growth. Quality of Life That Supports Talent Mesa offers the kind of lifestyle that helps employers attract and retain skilled workers. With attainable housing, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, a growing downtown, and year-round sunshine, Mesa supports long-term workforce recruitment and retention. For manufacturers, that means a stronger talent pipeline and a more competitive operating environment Healthcare & Medical Tech Dexcom During the past five years, Dexcom has gone from being chiefly unknown in Arizona to one of the largest manufacturing entities in the region, employing 1,000 people in Mesa. We have been able to successfully attract high-level talent and find the quantity of employees needed, as evidenced by our rapid production growth. We have collaborated with Arizona universities and Mesa Community College to acquire high-quality employees as well as develop internship programs to fill our pipeline. Expanding our manufacturing operations to Mesa, Arizona was a great decision. Jim Kasselmann, General Manager (Retired) Source: Dexcom March 1, 2021 Available Properties / Development Opportunities SkyBridge Arizona Pecos Advanced Manufacturing Zone Elliot Road Technology Corridor® Arizona Laboratories for Security & Defense® (AZLabs®) Mesa Industrial Space Mesa Office Space Mesa Site Search Database News Mesa Advanced Manufacturing News All News We’re here to help businesses grow – with purpose and partnership. Contact Us