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Ranked safest city to live in throughout the state of Arizona at both the state and national level…
Economic Developer of the Year
Ken Chapa, Avondale Economic Development Director, was named Economic Developer of the Year…
Workforce Practitioner of the Year
Assistant Director, Cheryl Covert, was recognized as Workforce Practitioner of the Year….
IEDC Silver Award
Avondale was awarded the Internet and Digital Media Award by the IEDC for the “Ready to Serve” digital campaign….


Outstanding Women in Business
During the 23rd year of Outstanding Women in Business, 26 accomplished women were celebrated for their…
TESTIMONIALS
What people are saying about avondale
“Portillo’s is excited to expand to the modern City of Avondale and make a home in their vibrant retail scene.”


Michael Osanloo
CEO of Portillo’s
“Brookfield intentionally seeks to develop and build in areas where its leaders understand long-term investment and are dedicated to providing high standards of living for families and businesses. When we approached Avondale officials years ago, we found special, likeminded partners who understood right away what we were hoping to achieve.”


John Bradley
President Brookfield Residential Arizona
“Avondale’s Economic Development Department has been an amazing partner through the years. The city’s proximity to strategic transportation corridors, allows AZPRO to deliver an unsurpassed level of service to our clients. Working with customers coast-to-coast, the friendly team at Avondale understands what it takes to help a business succeed.”


Chris Prenovost
Vice President + Visionary, AZPRO
“Barrio Queen has been looking for a perfect spot for our brand and we have found one in Avondale. We are incredibly excited to deliver our award-winning chef authentic recipes on our beautiful patio.”


Steve Rosenfield & Linda Nash
Barrio Queen Ownership
“In a short period of time, the Avondale team approved site plans and construction documents and issued our permits. NCM appreciates the concierge-level of service from the City, especially communicating with us each step of the way.”


Tim Cozatt
National Cardiovascular Management
“The City of Avondale is one of the most business-friendly communities we’ve worked with. We love having our business in Old Town Avondale and have expanded to two locations here.”


Dan and Cheryl Todd
Owners of AZ Firearms and Pot of Gold Estate Auctions
“After 28 years in the automotive industry, my family and I were excited to go back to our roots and start our own business in Old Town Avondale. We look forward to continuing our success with the support of this beautiful community!”


Jaime Rodriguez
Owner, Cien Motor Werks
“Estrella Mountain is at the epicenter of growth. As such, we enthusiastically accept the challenge of providing those living in the West Valley with the training needed to step into highly skilled and well-paying jobs as they become available. To achieve our goal, we work collaboratively with our industry partners to create pipelines of diverse and innovative talent.”


Dr. Rey Rivera
Estrella Mountain Community College President
“Universal Technical Institute is the leading provider of training for students seeking high-demand, high-tech careers as transportation, welding, and CNC technicians. Employers trust UTI to teach what they say matters most – ensuring our students graduate ready to work and be successful in today’s most exciting and rewarding careers.”


Adrian Cordova
Vice President of Operations, Universal Technical Institute-Avondale
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