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Workforce News

The Magic Bullet

People ask me all the time when it comes to workforce development and hiring staff in this seemingly difficult time, 'What’s the magic answer, what is the magic bullet?' The answer is simple and sometimes disappointing, there is no magic, there is no simple solution in this season. What I’ve found is that your successful companies are taking a multi-tiered approach to solve their hiring needs. Here are a few things that may help you:

Be open to different recruiting methods

Explore nonstandard talent pools

Reduce your on-boarding timeframe if possible

Explore the competitiveness of your hiring package

Brian Wright

Economic Development Business Manager

[email protected]

623-349-6977

Reduce the Commute Job Fair - Thank You!

Last week's Reduce the Commute Job Fair was a great success! We had over 45 employers and approximately 400 job seekers in attendance. Preliminary numbers show that roughly 120 people were interviewed, 40 people were offered a job on-site and nearly 200 job applications were distributed. Staff will be distributing a follow-up survey to all of the employers who attended to gather additional data and garner feedback to aid in planning future job fairs. Thank you to all who participated!

Catalyst Program - Application Extension!
New deadline: October 27, 2022

The Catalyst Program is designed to attract private investment in Buckeye through the rehabilitation of existing buildings. Businesses and investors can qualify for up to $50,000 of reimbursable funding to support their project. Ideal projects include those that focus on economic development and serve a public benefit. Click the button to learn more.

Apply Now

Business Growth Webinars

Join the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) for an upcoming Small Business Boot Camp virtual webinar and workshop. Register for the new sessions or click 'More Info' to view past sessions.

The Instagram Marketing Challenge: Tips for Success

October 25 at 9 a.m. 

Learn more and register

November Workshop - Grow your Business: Access to Capital and Other Resources

November 2 at 8:30 a.m. 

Learn more and register

ADOT I-10 Widening Project Updates

The new traffic interchange at Miller Road is officially open! Diverging diamonds have grown in popularity across the country and are designed to limit traffic conflict points and crashes. Check out this animation from ADOT on how it all works.

Westbound I-10 on and off ramps will be closed through mid-November. Please use Miller Road as a detour. Visit the ADOT project page for further traffic information.

If you missed the August Chamber ADOT meeting you can access the presentation here.

Schedule a Free Video Shoot

Buckeye businesses, get your free #ShopBuckeye video produced now!

Step 1: Complete the online business profile

Step 2: We'll contact you to schedule your shoot!

Video production applicants must have brick and mortar building to feature and a valid Buckeye address.

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