Goodyear Highlights – Best of 2022

DATA CENTERS

Goodyear seeks to attract companies who prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility using less water than other data centers. All campuses below have active plans for additional phases.

TECHNOLOGY wins INDUSTRIAL successes

ADVANCED

Goodyear has announced or welcomed 22 new manufacturing and logistics companies which will create more than 2,300 jobs in the local economy and total over 6.5 million square feet of industrial space.

RETAIL developments

HIGHLIGHTS

In the past 12 months, 32 new retail establishments opened in Goodyear and over 30 others are under construction or in the planning phase. Of these new businesses, six recently opened and nine under development have been highly requested by local residents on the Goodyear biennial Retail Survey.

NOW OPEN

Açai Republic Goodcents

Arie Layne Boutique Havok Fine Jewelers

AZRC Hobbies Noodles & Company

Bikini Beans Coffee Old Chicago

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Pedego Electric Bikes

Blush & Cactus Boutique Planet Fitness

Cantina Gueros Pure Barre

Christian Brothers Automotive Salad and Go – Estrella

Clean Your Dirty Face SalonCentric

Cobblestone Auto Spa Shooter's World

Copper Soul Salon Someburros

Country Griddle Sonoran Rose Boutique

Cycle Gear Sun Devil Auto

El Tataki Sushi Fusion Express Tropical Smoothie Café

Eye Tactics Two Hands Corn Dogs

Golflandish Wingstop

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Breakfast/Brunch at GSQ Panda Nails & Spa

Champs Automotive Potato Barn

Chipotle at Canyon Trails QuikTrip at Bullard & McDowell

Collective House Design Raising Canes

F45 at GSQ Restore Hyper Wellness

Federico’s – PebbleCreek Pkwy Rock 'N Roll Sushi

Hobby Lobby SunWest Credit Union

Jamba & McAlister’s Deli The Good Feet Store

My Salon Suite at Canyon Trails The Stillery Ocho Rios Jerk Stop Twisted Sugar

PLANNED

Black Rock Coffee Bar Ono BBQ at Canyon Trails Brake

SPECULATIVE DEVELOPMENT

Goodyear currently has over 30 buildings either under construction, in review, existing, or in the planning stages which will bring more than 10 million square feet of speculative space on-line by 2024.

FOREIGN TRADE ZONE (FTZ)

Goodyear has established an aggressive FTZ program offering exceptional opportunities to grow your business. FTZs are areas designated to facilitate and encourage international commerce with opportunities to reduce costs of operations. Visit developgoodyearaz.com/site-selection/ftz

Bubba's 33 Salad and Go – Yuma & Cotton Denny's Starbucks a Canyon

GOODYEAR highlights

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

The 28,634-square-foot facility broke ground at the northwest corner of 159th Avenue & McDowell Road in September 2022.

• Capital investment over $23 million | 52 full-time positions

• Radiation & Medical Oncology, CT & PET diagnostic imaging, state of the art radiation, chemo & immunotherapy treatments, as well as Women’s oncology services.

AVIATION & AEROSPACE

United Aviate Academy (UAA)

United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, celebrated the graduation of United Aviate Academy’s inaugural class of pilots. The historic first graduating class included 51 students – marking the next step towards the airline’s goal to train 5,000 new pilots at the school by 2030.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Franklin Pierce University Expansion (FPU)

FPU embarked on its 60th Anniversary in 2022 and celebrated the expansion of both its building and programs in Goodyear.

• Ribbon cutting event held on February 25, 2022 added 3,467 square feet of space, totaling 18,208 square feet

• Doctor of Physical Therapy hybrid model added

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies hybrid program added

GYR ELEVATES

The economic development team coordinates programs and events assisting local Goodyear businesses with customized solutions to become more profitable, efficient, and competitive.

GYRElevates Small Business Grant Programs

• Relief Grant (program sunset August 2022)

Grant Awards: $475,332 | Businesses Assisted: 25

• Technical Assistance Grant (program ongoing)*

Businesses Assisted: On Platform: 67 | 1:1 Mentoring: 38

*Data captured from November 2021 to December 2022

INNOVATIONHUB

The InnovationHub offers FREE entrepreneurial and small business assistance, one-on-one mentoring, workshops, networking opportunities, and many other business resources. The HUB has relocated to GSQ in a beautiful new 1,200-square-foot space on the second floor in the new Georgia T. Lord Library.

2022 GOODYEAR, AZ DEVELOPMENTS

JANUARY - DECEMBER capital investment

jobs created 1,980

RESIDENTIAL growth

SINGLE-FAMILY

| PERMITS

Single-family permits have averaged over 1,400 new homes per year to keep up with significant growth in Goodyear.

$481.1 million

GSQ buzz

Civic Square at GSQ

The four-story, 121,000-square-foot Goodyear City Hall, 24,000-square-foot Georgia T. Lord Library, Goodyear’s first ever parking garage and Civic Square Park were completed in July 2022. The area is a highly-desirable community gathering spot for events such as festivals, concerts, and parades – creating a true sense of community.

Gen 1 at GSQ

MULTI-FAMILY | NEW UNITS

Multi-family units include certificate of occupancy and final inspections for townhouse units, manufactured homes, apartment building units, and detached luxury rental units.

INFRASTRUCTURE news

Water – Sarival Water Reclamation Facility (SWRF)

Liberty Utilities is building a new wastewater treatment facility at the southwest corner of Sarival Avenue & McDowell Road. SWRF will provide additional reclaimed water to offset and conserve millions of gallons of potable water for human consumption and domestic purposes. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2024.

Street Improvements

Six major street projects are in the development phase and planned to start construction in 2023 through 2025.

Transportation – WeRIDE

Goodyear’s newest pilot ride share service, WeRIDE offers trips to and from fixed points within a 10-minute walk to all central Goodyear neighborhoods and stops at shopping centers, recreation facilities, businesses and community spaces.

Globe Corporation completed the 103,629-square-foot Class A office building in July 2022. This type of upscale office product is limited in the West Valley and Globe currently has multiple companies in the leasing and development process. These best-in-class businesses will bring high-quality office jobs to Goodyear improving upon the city’s daytime population.

Restaurant Pads at GSQ

Construction began on two of the four buildings comprised of restaurants and retail space ranging in size from approximately 5,800-13,500 square feet. The Stillery and a Breakfast-Brunch concept will occupy a part of the first two buildings, each totaling 13,000+ square feet with additional square footage for patios and a mezzanine.

Estimated completion of Phase 1 late 2023

PARKS & REC update

Civic Square Park

The city has been activating Civic Square Park with many community-oriented entertainment events since opening in July 2022, including:

Game On! Goodyear – Arizona Super Bowl LVII event

Heart & Sole 5K or 1-Mile Run/Walk

Holidays on the Square

Mind over Mat Yoga Festival

Pop-Up Food Truck Fridays

Theatre in the Park

U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters

Veterans Day Tribute Festival

Vision & Sound an African American Experience

Wag & Tag Pet Festival