INCENTIVES

Site Selection Incentives

In coordination with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation (GYEDC) and 4FrontED, new or existing companies can take advantage of lucrative training grants, tax credits and reductions in the corporate taxes, and development assistance to start-ups. These incentives are applicable to the Yuma region and are offered as incentive packages for almost any industry sector.

At the State level, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is comprised of a team of expert business professionals knowledgeable in streamlining processes and navigating channels for faster results. 4FrontED as the regional and binational leader in southwest Arizona and in coordination with private/public agencies in northwest Mexico and Imperial County in California, shares ACA’s mission and incentive programs.

In addition, cities within the binational region offer local incentives to assist new companies or existing companies planning to expand their existing operation:

Upcoming Incentives

Opportunity Zones: The Federal Tax Legislation passed by Congress provides incentives to investors that may take advantage of tax breaks when they invest in communities in need of re-investment. Based on existing conditions and infrastructure in place, nine (9) Census Tracks were selected in the Yuma County area. This is now one of the new upcoming Yuma Region economic development incentives.

Yuma, AZ
Yuma AZ
www.yumaaz.gov
Somerton AZ
www.cityofsomerton.com
San Luis AZ
www.cityofsanluis.org
Wellton AZ
www.town.wellton.az.us
Calexico CA
www.calexico.ca.gov
El Centro CA
www.cityofelcentro.org
San Luis Rio Colorado MX
Mexicali MX
Cocopah Tribe
www.cocopah.com
Quechan Tribe
www.quechantribe.com