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Prescott City targets aviation, advanced manufacturing and health-care recruitment in economic strategic plan
Summary
John Hiney, director of economic initiatives, told the council the city is pursuing aviation/avionics firms, an innovation center with Embry'Riddle partnerships, advanced air mobility testing and support firms for the semiconductor supply chain.
At the Oct. 14, 2025 Prescott City Council study session, John Hiney, director of economic initiatives, presented progress on the city's economic strategic-plan priorities and recruitment work with industry-sector focus groups.
Hiney said staff convened sector groups in three areas ' healthcare, advanced manufacturing and aviation ' and that recruitment emerged repeatedly as a priority. "We see the need to recruit businesses that will help our students stay here," Hiney said, describing workforce-development goals and industry engagement.
Hiney said the city is prioritizing recruitment of aviation…
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