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Kingman council adopts updated 2025 economic development strategic plan

5788772 · September 17, 2025

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Summary

The Kingman City Council on Sept. 16 approved an updated economic development strategic plan that builds on the city’s 2019 plan, targets industrial site readiness, workforce development and tourism, and aims to position Kingman as a Tier 2 regional hub.

Kingman — The Kingman City Council voted Sept. 16 to approve an updated 2025 economic development strategic plan that city staff and consultants said builds on the 2019 plan and targets industrial site readiness, workforce development and visitor economy growth. The plan was presented by Terry (Economic Development) and Thatch Moyle of Chabin Concepts and was described by presenters as a roadmap to continue downtown revitalization, support airport-area industrial growth and align training programs with local employers.

The plan highlights recent metrics the presenters cited: an 11% population increase since 2019, $1.2 billion in taxable sales in 2024 and 66% growth in trade-sector jobs. “We want to position Kingman as Northwest Arizona’s leading destination for advanced industry, with vibrant commerce, a rich cultural heritage and exceptional quality of life,” Thatch Moyle said. The strategy lists priorities including expanding industrial site readiness (including integration of the FAA land release), workforce development through AMTC and regional partners, targeted retail and hospitality recruitment, and cultural/heritage placemaking in downtown.

Council discussion was brief; staff recommended approval and the council approved the plan by motion. Staff said the plan is an update and refinement rather than a rewrite, intended to guide economic development actions over the next five to 10 years.

The plan identifies constraints and opportunities such as limited shovel‑ready large industrial sites, infrastructure gaps (water, sewer, power), and workforce shortages, and recommends actions including targeted infrastructure investment, marketing to site selectors, expanding small-business support and pursuing grant funding for site readiness and place‑making. Staff indicated continued coordination with regional partners, the Airport Manufacturing & Training Center (AMTC), Mohave Community College and others to implement the strategy. The council will receive future reports as departments pursue the plan’s recommended projects and grant applications.