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Buckeye promotes ‘Reduce the Commute’ job fair to bring more work opportunities into the city
Summary
City economic development manager Brian Wright outlined a city initiative and upcoming job fair aimed at reducing residents' commutes by connecting them with local employers; he said 88% of residents commute outside the city and that more than 50 employers will attend, with some offering on-the-spot interviews.
Brian Wright, the City of Buckeye’s economic development business manager, announced a “Reduce the Commute” job fair and initiative intended to connect local employers with residents and shorten the city’s commuter flows. "Did you know that 88% of our residents currently commute outside the city for work?" Wright said, urging residents to consider local opportunities.
Wright said the job fair will bring together "over 50 employers" across different industries and encouraged attendees to prepare for on-the-spot interviews. "Many of these organizations will be doing on the spot interviewing and hiring," he told listeners, and advised job seekers to dress professionally, bring multiple copies of their resumes and research attending companies in advance.
The initiative is framed as workforce-development outreach: Wright described the job fair as a way to "connect directly with local employers, explore a variety of different openings, discover opportunities for career advancement, network with industry professionals, and most of all, take control of your career journey." He also encouraged attendees to "be open to new opportunities," including roles they might not have previously considered.
No specific date, time or location for the event was provided in the remarks. Organizers did not announce funding sources, partner agencies or any formal city action to require hiring within Buckeye during the remarks.
Wright’s presentation focused on outreach and preparation rather than any formal policy change or vote. Residents seeking the job fair details should contact the City of Buckeye’s economic development office for logistics and registration information.
