A wealth of pro-growth & development opportunities
A wealth of pro-growth & development opportunities
Cochise County (pop. 125,447 as of Census 2020) offers a wealth of pro-growth and development opportunities thanks to low taxes, land availability, affordable commercial space, high quality healthcare and education, and easy access to Interstate 10 and rail transportation. Additionally, the county offers endless recreational opportunities, a temperate climate, low cost of living, unique communities, an excellent quality of life, and a highly educated and bilingual workforce.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors has designated economic development countywide as its top priority in the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan. Economic development priorities include:
The Douglas Port of Entry is the second busiest commercial port in Arizona measured by the value of imports and exports. In December 2018, the General Services Administration (GSA) and U.S. Custom and Border Patrol (CBP) confirmed the need for a two-port solution to meet the future needs of the port of entry, and communities of Douglas and Agua Prieta. CBP has stated the remodel of this facility is a top priority, and Cochise County has committed to working with its regional and federal partners to ensure the future success of this major project.
The growing Willcox Wine Industry (see Willcox Wine Country and Willcox Wines) is recognized by the Board of Supervisors as one of Cochise County’s major economic drivers. A 2017 Arizona Office of Tourism study estimated the state's wine industry creates $56.2 million in economic output, 640 jobs, and $3.6 million in state and local taxes annually. With more than 75% of the state’s grapes grown in Willcox, coupled with the increasing popularity of the area’s tasting rooms, viticulture has become a key component of Cochise County’s economic future. The county has committed to providing significant infrastructure support to the wine industry, including the paving of a major vineyard and tourism road, along with additional signage.
The Villages at Vigneto is a Tuscan Territorial style, master planned community for which developer El Dorado Holdings anticipates construction of up to 28,000 homes over 20 years on about 13,000 acres along State Route 90 in Benson. The development is expected to include golf courses, restaurants, shops, and more than two dozen recreation and community facilities. Cochise County supports El Dorado Holdings in its pledge to build a master planned community, sensitive to the surrounding environment and water conservation needs.
"Cochise County is about 6,200 square miles located in southeast Arizona next to the Mexican border and New Mexico..."
Sharon Gilman
Deputy County Administrator
Daniel Coxworth
Director, Development Services
Jane Montgomery
Public Information Officer
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