Workforce News
Reconstruction

As this year comes to an end, companies like yourself are already planning their workforce needs for the coming year. As you plan, it may be time to consider construction or re-construction of your paths in your organization to recruit new talent.

As you reconstruct your recruitment practices, consider partnering with a Career Technical Education (CTE) school/program like WESTMEC or BUHS to harness the skills and certifications that align with your needs. In addition to CTE, partnering with a community college or university can capitalize on current or recent graduates in your industry. Another pathway could be the veteran administration, which has a program designed to help those about to complete their service.

Hopefully these reconstruction strategies will aid you as you plan for 2023. If you'd like some more input on construction or re-construction please let me know.

Brian Wright
Economic Development Business Manager
[email protected]
623-349-6977

Create a Team for the Buckeye Marathon
Your business is invited to create a race team for the upcoming Buckeye Marathon!

Creating a team is easy! During registration you will be asked if you wish to join or create a team. Just follow the instructions and you will be on your way!

Prizes will be given out in the following categories:
Most Supportive - The team that raises the most donations for the Buckeye Youth Scholarship Fund.
Largest - Build your team, the bigger the better!
All team entries have a chance to win discounted registrations for 2024 and will be announced after the race.

Any questions on team registration please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected].

2023 Minimum Wage Increase
Effective January 1, 2023 the Arizona minimum wage will increase from $12.80 to $13.85.

The $1.05 increase in minimum wage is based on the increase in inflation between August 2021 and August 2022, as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index.

To learn more about this change and how it might impact your business, contact an SBDC (Small Business Development Center) representative by clicking the "more info" button.

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Hometown Holiday Lights Contest

Join us for the holidays in Buckeye with the Hometown Holiday Lights Contest. Enter your outdoor holiday display for your business starting November 14 to December 7. Categories include:

Jingle Bell Rock Award: Musical light display

Griswold Award: Over-the-top decorations with lots of lights

Decorating Award: No inflatable items

Click the "more info" button to learn more on how to enter your business in the Hometown Holiday Lights Contest. 

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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.

Accounting 101: Financial Statements Guide for Small Businesses

November 29 at 9 a.m. 

Learn more and register

ADOT I-10 Widening Project Updates

The westbound I-10 ramps are now open at Watson Road.

Upcoming restrictions include: 

Both east- and westbound I-10 will be reduced to one lane between Verrado Way and Miller Road, from 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, to 5 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19.

Watson Road will be closed under the I-10 bridge in both directions from 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

Westbound detour: Drivers can travel eastbound on I-10 to exit at Verrado Way, cross I-10 and enter the highway westbound.

Eastbound detour: Drivers can travel westbound on I-10 to exit at Miller Road, cross I-10 and enter the highway eastbound.

In addition, the eastbound I-10 off-ramp at Watson Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, for the placement of temporary barriers.

Click the button to learn more about the ADOT I-10 Widening Project. 

The next Buckeye Chamber/ADOT meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at 8 a.m. at the Buckeye City Council Chambers, 530 E. Monroe Ave. Join us in person or on Zoom for a chance to talk to an ADOT representative about the widening project.

Schedule a Free Video Shoot
Buckeye businesses, get your free #ShopBuckeye video produced now!

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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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