About Us: The Cottonwood Economic Development Council

The Cottonwood Economic Development Council (CEDC) is a public - private partnership dedicated to fostering a cooperative approach to economic development. As a committee of the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce, we coordinate with a number of other key organizations in the area to promote an environment in which business thrives.

Mission, Vision and Composition

The CEDC established the following mission:

The Mission of the Cottonwood Economic Development Council is to enrich the diverse economic, social, and cultural environment for our community.

The vision of the Cottonwood Economic Development council is to provide a positive business climate, enhance the economic well-being, and the quality of life for our community.

Supported by a streamlined staff led by the City of Cottonwood Economic Development Director, the CEDC includes members from the City of Cottonwood, area businesses, developers, utilities, finance and education.

Staff Directory

Casey Rooney, Economic Development Director
crooney@cottonwoodaz.gov

Primary Functions

Business and Education Liaison -- We're your link to the community, Yavapai College and other entities.

Site Location/Expansion Assistance -- Look to us for help in finding just the right spot to locate your new facility and/or for assistance in expanding your presence in Cottonwood and the Verde Valley.

Information Clearinghouse -- Turn to us for one-stop shopping for information on business issues, incentives, education, available sites and buildings, and key statistics.

Business Visitation Program -- Building Bridges to Business -- ”Locate and grow here, and we will engage with you to help strengthen the communities cooperative business environment; and to identify, report and address issues that may prohibit economic growth.

Key Issue Exploration -- We look forward to providing you with a forum for the public or private discussion of key development issues.

Board of Directors

Click here for a current list of CEDC Board members.

Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) Legislative luncheon at the State Capitol with from left to right Mike Johnson (APS), Margie Beach (SRMG), Deborah Darby (United Way), State Senator Steve Pierce, Representative Lucy Mason, Representative Andy Tobin, Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens, and Cottonwood Economic Development Director Casey Rooney