# Gilbert Office of Economic Development # Last Modification Date: Nov 18, 2025 # Gilbert Office of Economic Development !\[Gilbert Office of Economic Development\](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/O1r8wLC\_\_400x400.jpg) ## Dan Henderson ##### Director \*\*Address:\*\* 90 E. Civic Center Drive , Gilbert, Arizona 85296 \*\*Phone:\*\* \[480-503-6755\](tel:480-503-6755) \*\*Toll-free:\*\* N/A \*\*Fax:\*\* N/A \*\*Email:\*\* \*\*Website:\*\* \[www.GilbertEDI.com\](https://www.gilbertedi.com/) \*\*Social Profiles:\*\* \[Twitter\](https://twitter.com/GilbertAZEcoDev.md) | \[LinkedIn\](https://www.linkedin.com/company/town-of-gilbert\_2/.md) | \[YouTube\](https://www.youtube.com/user/TownofGilbertArizona/playlists.md) ## Featured Videos - \[Watch Video\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH4MHrO8qIc) ## About - Gilbert Office of Economic Development The *Gilbert*, Arizona Office of *Economic Development* is committed to attracting, growing, and retaining business and industry in the *Gilbert* community. **World Class Companies Choose Gilbert** With access to an educated and diverse workforce, a pipeline of emerging technologies from statewide universities, ease of market access, and an unbeatable quality of life, it is no wonder world-class companies choose Gilbert. Located in the southeast valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Gilbert, Arizona has seen an influx of world-class facilities, talents, innovations, and public private partnerships. ## Image Gallery ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/20240704-Econ-7.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/20240704-Econ-8.jpg) ![Downtown Gilbert](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/86486003-Drone%2BDowntown%2BGilbert-0140-HDR-3%20%282%29.jpg) [ +15 ![Foskett Creative](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/Foskett%20Creative%202024-1203.jpg) ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/Foskett%20Creative%202024-1203.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/Arizona_Spoke_Int3%20%281%29.jpg) ![Hearne Way Lights](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/Hearne%20Way%20Lights_Festive%20Filaments_Town%20of%20Gilbert.JPG) ![Heritage Park Groundbreaking](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/Heritage%20Park%20Groundbreaking.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/Tech%20or%20workforce%202.jpg) ![Town of Gilbert Drone Image](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/Heritage%20District.jpg) ![Gilbert State Map](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/GIL286_EDI_Web_Home_MapState.jpg) ![Gilbert Region Map](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/GIL286_EDI_Web_Home_MapRegion.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/Silent%20Aire%20Welder.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/Industrial%20Development.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/Gilbert%20Higher%20Education_Agency%20Page%20Gallery.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/Gilbert%20life%203_Agency%20page%20gallery.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/Gilbert%20life%204_agency%20page%20gallery.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/GIlbert%20Life_Agency%20Page%20gallery.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/Banner%20MD%20Anderson%20Cancer%20Center_Agency%20Page%20gallery.jpg) ![Gilbert Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/GIlbert%20life%202_Agency%20Page%20gallery.jpg) ## Targeted Industries - Aerospace & Defense - Back Office/Call Centers/Data Centers - Manufacturing - Technology/R&D - Alternative Energy & Fuels - Bio & Pharmaceuticals ## Articles - ![Drawing business growth and rapid success. © Ktasimar | Dreamstime.com](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2026-01/dreamstime_m_114645570.jpg?itok=BbDbdhHO "Drawing business growth and rapid success. © Ktasimar | Dreamstime.com") ### [America’s Top Sites Help Business Development Get a Running Start](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/all-industries/americas-top-sites-help-business-development-get-35332.md) Article Dec 26, 2025 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) To help organizations cut through red tape and get the new business process moving faster, many regi... - ![retail](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-05/thompsonthrift-050125-hero.jpg?itok=yd1tGo2p "retail") ### [AZ: Thompson Thrift Breaks Ground on 35-Acre Mixed-Use Development Near Phoenix](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/arizona/news/az-thompson-thrift-breaks-ground-35-acre-mixed-use-34457.md) News May 02, 2025 Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, announces the commencement of construction for The Gilmore, a 35-acre mixed... - 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For this feature, Trade & In... ## Documents [ #### Business Services 2025 ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/Gilbert%20Economic%20Development_Adv%20Business%20Services_2025.pdf) [ #### Aerospace and Aviation 2025 ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/Gilbert%20Economic%20Development_Aerospace%20and%20Aviation_2025.pdf) [ #### Biotech and Life Sciences 2025 ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-11/Gilbert%20Economic%20Development_Biotech%20and%20Life%20Sciences_2025.pdf) ## Featured Locations ## Sites & Locations List ![img](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-05/GIlbert%20life%202_Agency%20Page%20gallery.jpg) #### [Gilbert, Arizona: Driving Economic Growth in Greater Phoenix](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/arizona/gilbert-arizona-driving-economic-growth-greater-31798.md) ###### Featured Locations | May 24, 2023 Gilbert is part of the rapidly-growing greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area that has become a destination for emerging technologies like autonomous and e...[more>> ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/arizona/gilbert-arizona-driving-economic-growth-greater-31798.md) ![img](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2023-03/Heritage%20District_0.jpg) #### [Ranked the #1 best place to live in Arizona, Gilbert](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/arizona/ranked-1-best-place-live-arizona-gilbert-31560.md) ###### Featured Locations | Mar 22, 2023 Ranked the #1 best place to live in Arizona, Gilbert combines big city amenities and small-town urban charm. Gilbert is a family-friendly, vibrant com...[more>> ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/arizona/ranked-1-best-place-live-arizona-gilbert-31560.md) ## Targeted Industries - [Aerospace & Defense](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/aerospace-defense.md) - [Back Office/Call Centers/Data Centers](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/back-officecall-centersdata-centers.md) - [Manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/manufacturing.md) - [Technology/R&D](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/technologyrd.md) - [Alternative Energy & Fuels](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/alternative-energy-fuels.md) - [Bio & Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/bio-pharmaceuticals.md)