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23 Population/Demographics 2012 Prescott 40,308 Yavapai County 212,637 *Source: U.S. Census Bureau Economic Development The City of Prescott Economic Development Division's Mission is: To facilitate the establishment of a balanced local economy, the creation of quality jobs and the enhancement of the local tax base through quality industrial and commercial development, targeted business attraction, redevelopment of targeted areas, effective business expansion and retention, and tourism support. A regional economic plan designed to attract new economic base jobs to the area recommends business attraction efforts focus on (a) research and development; (b) precision manufacturing; (c) aviation-related industries; (d) the after-market automobile industry; (e) biosciences and agriculture and (f) warehousing and distribution services. Although the city will focus its efforts on these opportunities, other targeted industries could be eligible for considerations for these incentives under the policy. Major Employers* in Prescott are: Yavapai County Yavapai Regional Medical Center Prescott Unified School District VA Medical Center City of Prescott Prescott Unified School District City of Prescott Yavapai College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Yavapai Gaming Agency Sturm Ruger Manufacturing Fann Contracting Cobham Avionics *2012-City of Prescott Transportation Prescott is located in the center of Arizona, equally spaced 90 miles from both Phoenix and Flagstaff. Interstate I-17, State Hwy. 69, State Hwy. 89A. Regional transportation facilities within Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley include: • Truck freight lines through Prescott • I17 is 37 miles southeast of Prescott, accessible by State Route 69. • Interstate 40 is approximately 50 miles north of Prescott, accessible by State Route 89. • United Parcel Service and Federal Express provide Prescott with air freight service and daily parcel service. Air Transportation Prescott Regional Airport (PRC), also known as Ernest A. Love Field is one of the nation's busiest General Aviation Airports. Equipped with a 7,616 x 150 ILS-equipped primary runway and served by an FAA-operated tower, the airport serves both commercial traffic and many flight schools, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Prescott Regional Airport offers direct flight service to Ontario Airport in California; and to Denver International Airport in Colorado. Prescott Regional Airport is serviced by Great Lakes Airlines (United Airlines) Great Lakes Airlines provides daily direct flights to and from Ontario, CA (ONT), Farmington, NM (Durango, CO), and Denver, CO. For flight schedules, ticket pricing and reservations visit the Great Lakes Airlines website at www.flygreatlakes.com or call Great Lakes Airlines Reservations at 800-554-5111. The airport is easy to access, parking is free, and the service of a "Hometown Airport" can't be beat. Prescott Airpark Prescott Regional Airpark & Commerce Centers is zoned for a wide range of industrial light uses, including manufacturing, avionics, and is currently involved in the development of 125 acres. With easy access to major transportation corridors, the development is positioned to be the center of growth over the nest few years. Providing Insurance and Financial Services. Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Tracy Murr, Agent 1130 Willow Creek Rd Prescott AZ 86301 928-445-8500 tracy@tracymurr.com