Discover your Avondale EDGE
Whether you are a first time entrepreneur, generational small business owner, or the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, the Avondale EDGE team is your partner for success.
A Holistic Approach to Economic Development
Living
Located just 15 minutes west of Phoenix, Avondale offers the best of both worlds with big city amenities and a small community feel.
Building
Whether you’re looking to start from the ground up or start fresh, check out these tools to start building your business in Avondale!
Thriving
You’ve started your business, now let’s keep growing. Check out all the tools and resources at your disposal.
Working
Businesses in Avondale have access to a diverse and growing workforce with opportunities for ongoing education.
August 1st- September 13th
Let us know what restaurants and retail YOU want to see in Avondale!
Let us know what restaurants and retail YOU want to see in Avondale!
Awards & Noteworthy Mentions
“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
“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