PRESCOTT: FOR THE BOLD
Stop searching, and start building in Prescott
Real Leaders. Real Opportunities.
Business leaders and innovators aren’t just choosing Prescott, they’re thriving here. Hear directly from the people building their legacies in a community designed to help bold ideas come to life.
"We could have built anywhere, but we chose to build in Prescott. It’s really the perfect place to raise a family and own a business."
Jim Thomas
Owner, Espire Sports
“Business owners should consider Prescott if they’re looking for skilled talent, innovation, and an unbeatable outdoors lifestyle.”
Dr. Kenneth Witcher
Chancellor, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Where Bold Works
Prescott ranks among America’s top small metros for launching and growing a business. Named #47 among Best Small Places for Business and Careers (Forbes) and one of Fortune’s Top 100 Cities to Live and Launch a Business, Prescott gives companies the foundation and freedom to grow. With a pro-growth city government and a supportive business community, Prescott is built for bold business moves.
Tap Into a Trained Workforce
Prescott is home to four higher education institutions, including the world-renowned Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Yavapai College, whose workforce programs support 1 in 33 local jobs. With 65% of programs leading to living-wage careers, Prescott provides a steady pipeline of job-ready talent for industries in aerospace, engineering, technology, and more. Here, businesses don’t have to hunt for talent. Talent comes to them.
Elevate Your Lifestyle
Prescott delivers a quality of life that fuels bold success. From affordable housing and low crime rates to thriving cultural districts and four-season beauty, it’s consistently ranked among Arizona’s most desirable places to live. Here, a vibrant downtown, five sparkling lakes, 470+ miles of trails, and clean mountain air make everyday living feel like a getaway, giving your team the balance they deserve.
Bold Outdoor Living
From fresh springs and lush summers to crisp falls and cozy winters, Prescott's beautiful seasonality makes balancing work and life even easier.
Build Your Business
with Real Support
In Prescott, permitting and planning help your business take off, not slow it down. A hands-on City Council and proactive Chamber of Commerce clear the path for growth, connecting you with the right people and resources from day one. Here, businesses go from idea to launch faster than in larger metros weighed down by red tape. Bold moves don’t just happen here—they thrive here.
Connect to Key Markets
Prescott gives you the best of both worlds: a remote mountain lifestyle with seamless access to major metros. Just 90 minutes from Phoenix, the nation’s 5th largest metro, Prescott keeps your business connected without the congestion. With direct flights to Phoenix, Denver, and Los Angeles from Prescott Regional Airport, opportunity is always within reach.
A Skilled Workforce Funnel,
Right in Your Backyard
Prescott is home to two robust educational institutions: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Yavapai College.
Embry-Riddle is a globally renowned and award-winning institution offering Certificates and Associate degrees all the way through Masters and Ph.D. programs. Embry-Riddle offers a plethora of studies across the fields of Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers & Technology; Engineering; Security, Intelligence and Safety; and Space.
Yavapai College offers a wide breadth of studies across the Schools of Arts & Humanities; Business & Computer Systems; Social Sciences; Health & Wellness; Career & Technical Education; and Science & Engineering.
This means that when you start your business in (or move your business to) Prescott, you’ll be met with access to a pool of highly educated graduates who are ready to apply themselves and their skills to your workforce. Learn more about Embry Riddle at ERAU.edu and Yavapai College at YC.edu.
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