City of Surprise Economic Development

For week 2 of #WeRideWednesday our Economic Development Team jumped into our great local We Ride service and visited the first half of Surprise Towne Center & Marketplace for our Holiday Shopping! Located on the southwest corner of Bell and Grand, this amazing center has been a Surprise mainstay for over 20 years and is one of the best places in our community to find that perfect gift! Whether you are stopping in at Target, Barnes & Noble, Inc., Bath & Body Works, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, or one of the other amazing retailers and restaurants at this center, you are guaranteed to find something great! Happy Thanksgiving and be sure to check back in with Surprise Economic Development next Wednesday as our We Ride shopping adventure through Surprise continues! To see everything Surprise Marketplace has to offer click here: https://surprisetcmp.com/ To learn more about We Ride click here: https://werideaz.com/ #SurpriseShopping #WeRideWednesday #ShopSurprise

Last week, the Entrepreneurship and Strategy class from Ottawa University Arizona had an exciting visit to the AZ TechCelerator! Led by Professor Specker, the undergraduate students explored the innovative world of medical technology, learning about PerioView, VASCULAR IMAGING SOLUTIONS LLC, and ReSuture A big thank you to our local innovators for sharing their insights and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs! #TechceleratorTuesday

Sneakybird is now open at Prasada North in Surprise! Check out their delicious menu here: https://sneakybird.com/ #OpenForBusiness #SneakybirdSurprise #PrasdaNorth

Join Arizona Commerce Authority for their Small Business Boot Camp session: Securing Microsoft 365 from Scratch! Whether you have an insurance demand, a third-party mandate, or a recent security scare, it's crucial to ensure your digital environment is safe and sound. This webinar will cover: - How to assess if your Microsoft 365 is truly secure and optimized - Red flags that might indicate configuration issues - Strategies to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license without overspending Don't miss this chance to protect your business and get the best value from your investment! #SmallBusinessSaturday https://lnkd.in/gbvdKKZA

We’re excited to welcome See's Candies as one of our new Surprise Pop-Up Holiday Shops! Indulge in sweet treats and find the perfect gifts to make your holidays extra special. ??13375 W Grand Ave Suite 101 Surprise, AZ 85374 Shop Hours: Open until December 24, 2024 ? Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm ? Sunday: 11:00am-6:00pm And while you’re at it, don’t forget to swing by The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC for all your holiday feast essentials! ??13980 W Bell Rd Suite 8 Surprise, AZ 85374 Shop Hours: Open until November 27, 2024 ? Friday-Saturday: 10:30am-5:30pm ? Sunday: 10:30am-5:00pm ? Monday-Wednesday: 8:00am-7:00pm They will re-open for the Christmas Holiday from December 16-24! ??These pop-up shops are here to make your season bright, so gather your family, enjoy some festive fun, and #ShopSurpriseShapeSurprise! ?? #FeelGoodFriday

Surprise Mayor Skip Hall joined Surprise Franchisee Robin Thind as well as 7-Eleven Sr. Real Estate Representative Dan Aykroyd, and Market Leader Kendall McIntosh for the grand opening of their beautiful new store in Surprise! They also had a chance to speak at the event which was kicked off with a performance by the Arizona Charter Academy Spirit Line. Arizona Charter Academy CEO, Melissa Holdaway was on hand to speak and the event and to accept a generous donation of $711 from 7-Eleven! Also on hand to celebrate were 7-Eleven Partners: - Arizona Lottery - Monster Energy - The Coca-Cola Company - Modelo - Red Bull - Essentia Water - CELSIUS Holdings, Inc. - Powerade - De Rito Partners Check out photos from the event here: https://lnkd.in/g6uYvK_A So excited to stop in and grab a Slurpee at this awesome new store in Surprise! #OpenForBusiness #SurpriseSlurpee #7ElevenSurprise

Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic, CEcD joined Chef Peter yesterday to cut a ribbon for Chef Peter's presents The Chuckwagon! Due to the November 19th Council Meeting, Mayor Skip Hall was unable to attend the celebration, but he was able to join Chef Peter for a congratulatory event on Sunday, November 17th. What a great event with hundreds of hungry attendees! Chef Peter's presents The Chuckwagon at Happy Trails Resort is certainly a can't miss dining option in the City of Surprise! Check out photos from the event here: https://lnkd.in/gCni-Gt2 #OpenForBusiness #ChefPetersSurprise #DiningInSurprise Chef Peter's presents The Chuckwagon | Happy Trails Resort | 17200 W. Bell Road

Did you know that when you shop in Surprise, your tax dollars stay here, shaping our community? That’s why for each Wednesday for the rest of 2024 our team will be celebrating with #WeRideWednesday! Each week we’ll take our incredible, local We Ride service to amazing shopping centers around Surprise! Today, Surprise Economic Development visited Surprise Pointe, home to Uptown Alley Surprise, AZ, AMC Theatres, Local Favorite The Boyer Bakery, and much more! T0 learn more about We Ride and its fantastic service and phenomenal price (only $2!) click here: https://werideaz.com/ Stay tuned as next week we’ll be visiting another fantastic Surprise shopping destination! #ShopSurpriseShapeSurprise #WeRideSurprise #ShopLocal

We are thrilled to share that our recent job fair was a huge success! A big thank you to ARIZONA AT WORK, the 18 employers, and 93 job seekers who participated. Event highlights! 12 on-site interviews were conducted! 73 off-site interviews were scheduled! We’re excited to see so many connections made and opportunities created. Thanks to everyone who joined us, and best of luck to all the job seekers moving forward! To check out pics from the events, click the link: https://lnkd.in/gJ-6yekn #WorkforceWednesday

Our team is proud to be honored with the Economic Development Champion Award at Arizona Small Business Association - ASBA's The BIG Thank You Awards! Special thanks to Debbie Lynn Hann, CEO at ASBA, for presenting the award to our Director, Jeanine Jerkovic, CEcD. The event was a fantastic celebration of local business leadership and community impact, featuring inspiring remarks from Rick Murray CEO of the Arizona Chapter of National Safety Council. We were excited to share the moment with members of our local business community, including Crystal Hamilton from Carefree Covered RV Storage - Surprise and Gloria from GloGuide Bookkeeping Services & GloGuide Wedding Magazine. A big thank you to ASBA and all our partners who support Surprise's economic development and the incredible growth of our small business community! #FeelGoodFriday