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Community Profi le

RealizingOpportunity

A R I Z O N A

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02 Introduction

04 Gilbert at a Glance

06 Labor Force

08 Business Clusters

12 Market Access

14 Smart Growth

16 Business Resources 18 Tax Information

20 Education

22 Utilities

contents[ 2008 ]

02 Introduction

As one of the nation’s top fi ve growth markets, Gilbert, Arizona has

long been a community of opportunity. Today, however, its new

freeways, large-scale commercial projects and successful business

collaborations have shaped a market where opportunity is not just

being touted, it’s being realized.

The Loop 202 Freeway. General Dynamics Advanced Information

Systems. Rome Towers. SanTan Village Regional Shopping Center.

Mercy Gilbert and Banner Gateway medical centers. Big League

Dreams. For Gilbert businesses, residents and the thousands of area

workers and shoppers that Gilbert now attracts each day, these

projects refl ect decades of innovation, research, partnership and

planning that have increased the productivity and competitiveness

of Gilbert’s economy and positioned it for long term sustainability.

Gilbert’s Business Development Division works to maintain this

position through expert site selection, corporate relocation and

business expansion services in a market fi lled with opportunity.

To learn more about Gilbert, including demographics, business

environment and resources, please reference the following pages

or visit www.gilbertaz.gov/busdev.

Photo © Frank OomsPhoto by Mercy Gilbert

The 2008 Gilbert Community Profi le provides demographics, business and community resources, as well as a broad overview of this

growing community and metropolitan area. Additional information and statistics are available at www.gilbertaz.gov/busdev/profi le.

This website provides an excellent source of information for businesses and residents alike.

Photo by Michael Hershauer, Focus/AZ

As the fi fth fastest growing community in the nation,

there is an ample supply of upscale, family-oriented

neighborhoods and unprecedented economic

growth along the Santan Freeway corridor. In

fact, Gilbert residents hold one of the highest

concentrations of graduate and professional degrees

among competing Western cities. Our labor pool

consists of a young, talented population with one

of the highest median incomes within the Phoenix

metropolitan area. A destination of lifestyles, family,

economic growth and endless possibilities.

Household Characteristics

Household Income and Size Gilbert Greater Phx U.S. Median household income $76,171 $48,711 $46,242Average household size 3.26 2.71 2.60Average family size 3.58 3.32 3.18

Educational Attainment Gilbert Greater Phx U.S.(Population 25 years and over) Less than 9th grade 1.8% 7.0% 6.2%9th-12th grade, no diploma 2.8% 8.6% 9.5%High school graduate 17.1% 24.2% 29.6%Some college, no degree 29.0% 24.6% 20.1%Associate degree 9.8% 8.3% 7.4%Bachelor’s degree 26.2% 17.8% 17.2%Graduate or professional degree 13.3% 9.5% 10.0%

Percent high school graduate or higher 95.3% 84.4% 84.2%Percent bachelor’s degree or higher 39.5% 27.3% 27.2%

Age Distribution Gilbert Greater Phx U.S.(Age Group) Under 5 11.4% 8.3% 7.0% 5-19 27.0% 21.8% 20.8% 20-54 50.1% 49.7% 49.7%55-74 9.6% 15.3% 16.8%Over 75 1.9% 4.9% 5.7% Median Age 31.3 33.4 36.4

Source: U.S. Census Bureau - 2005 American Community Survey.

Gilbert Profi le

Year Founded: 1891Year Incorporated: 1920

Planning Area: 76 square milesElevation: 1,273 feet Annual average rainfall: 7.66 inchesAnnual sunshine days: 310 days

Average Temperature (High/Low):

January 67/45 July 112/85April 90/62 October 88/60

Population Growth

Source: 2007 U.S. Census Bureau, Maricopa Association of Governments.

04 Gilbert at a Glance

Source: Gilbert Building Department

Housing Starts

For more on population fi gures and community resources, visit www.gilbertaz.gov/busdev/profi le.

Metropolitan Phoenix Map

Gilbert’s workforce is committed to hard work and good business practices. With a median age that has changed from just 30.7 years old in 2006 to 31.3 years old in 2007, most of Gilbert’s residents are entering their prime professional years. They are also well-educated with more than 40.5 percent in 2007 holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. This young, educated work force is essential for companies locating in Gilbert.

Our growing medical services and products sectors are embracing this dynamic workforce, and since 2006 have collectively generated 4,678 new Gilbert-based jobs. A leader on this front is Banner Gateway Medical Center, a 176-bed property at the southwest corner of U.S. 60 and Higley Road. Banner Gateway opened in the fall of 2007 to meet the region’s growing medical needs, and now represents almost 1,500 jobs ranging from support service to the professional medical and executive levels. A fully electronic medical center, Banner Gateway offers emergency medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, surgery including advanced non-invasive procedures, orthopedics and general medicine.

06 Labor Force

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Following a vision to strategically identify and realize opportunity in Gilbert, the Gilbert Business Development Division keeps a tight focus on attracting key businesses according to industry clusters. These groups of companies are linked by common or complimentary products, technologies or requirements, and help create balance because they are well suited to the strengths and needs of the local economy.

By identifying and pursuing the following key clusters, Gilbert provides a more comprehensive and coordinated package of services that links workforce and economic development policy, mechanisms for training, and regulatory and product development efforts.

Advanced Business Services

Because they serve as the operational cornerstone for innovation and entrepreneurship, the companies that make up the advanced business service cluster are critical to any growing region. Gilbert is competitively positioned to respond to the demand of this unique cluster, as it delivers not only an educated workforce and easy access to freeways and other multi-modal transportation, but also provides the wide range of back offi ce and medium to large building opportunities that businesses in this cluster require.

Accountants, fi nancial analysts, legal services, design and marketing fi rms, insurance professionals, architects and engineers, and venture capital services recognize that Gilbert is extremely well suited for service-oriented entrepreneurial growth, with one of the highest concentrations of home-based businesses in the region and the self-employed representing 10 percent of our business population.

08 Business Clusters

Life Sciences

The Town of Gilbert life science business cluster includes research, drug, development, treatment, medical diagnostic devices and equipment. Spurred by local population growth, the country’s aging population and advances in technology, the life science sector in Gilbert is expanding quickly with new businesses like Catholic HealthCare West and Banner Health, which have helped usher in more than 2 million square feet of hospital and clinical research facilities, 500 beds and in excess of 800 science and technology-based fi rms that call the East Valley home.

Statewide assets like Science Foundation Arizona, the Arizona Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) further improve the infl uence and scope of Gilbert’s life science cluster. Combined with Gilbert’s competitive positioning, key strengths, location factors and existing high-tech manufacturing, electronics and hospital/clinical institutions, this market is ready to capture the estimated 25 percent of the gross national product that U.S. residents will be spending on healthcare by 2037.

Aerospace

With all of the major aerospace supplier industries holding a presence in greater Phoenix, ours is a prime market in which to identify and realize aerospace opportunity. Gilbert’s current aerospace business cluster includes General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems as well as the companies housed in and around Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, a

There are more than 56,200 jobs in Gilbert. Approximately 23,604 of those are held by Gilbert residents.

Source: Maricopa Association of Governments, Gilbert Business Development Division.

Photo © Frank OomsPhoto © Frank Ooms

Photo © Frank Ooms

Photo by Michael Hershauer, Focus/AZ

Photo by Mark Bennett

submarket that is surrounded by a foreign trade zone. Gilbert’s aerospace business cluster also includes other area manufacturing fi rms involved in the production of aircraft, aircraft engines, guided missiles, space vehicles, space systems, propulsion units and search and navigation equipment. Local service sector operations include air transportation and courier services, airport and terminal services, and aircraft repair facilities.

Arizona State University Polytechnic campus and Chandler-Gilbert Community College further buoy the industry with aviation, information technologies, engineering and automated manufacturing systems programs that continue to produce a pipeline of highly trained professionals who are eager to bring new advances to the local market.

High Technology

Gilbert’s high-tech business sector has emerged as a leader for component manufacturing, next generation electronics, research and development software, hardware and related services. Growing concurrently with the state’s strong manufacturing industry base, companies from high-tech specialties not only fi ll our business parks but also enjoy neighbors including General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems and GoDaddy.com as they benefi t from decades of investment in local research, education and workforce development initiatives.

We invite you to learn more about the collaborative efforts that are driving much of Gilbert’s high-tech growth by researching local educational assets such as Gilbert’s award-winning public school district, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Air Force research laboratory, Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Arizona State University’s nearby Polytechnic campus,

through which Gilbert companies are able to call on the programs, resources and graduates of the state’s technology transfer leader.

Entertainment & Retail

Gilbert’s affl uent population, steady growth and superior freeway fronting development opportunities have served as incubators for its entertainment and retail business cluster. Today, that cluster includes a strong niche market of entertainment, dining and specialty retail that serves a sophisticated pool of shoppers who boast a median household income of $76,171—the highest among Phoenix cities with a population above 100,000 and 39 percent above the national average. Responding to demand, Gilbert in 2007 welcomed the SanTan Village Regional Shopping Center, the retail portion of a mixed-use urban village that ultimately will encompass 3 million square feet and 500 acres of retail, entertainment, restaurant and offi ce uses. Designated as the fastest growing community of its size in the nation from 1990 through 2003, Gilbert remains one of the top fi ve growing municipalities in the U.S. By build-out around 2025, Gilbert will see its population increase from its current 203,262 residents to 305,000 residents. With growth on its side, Gilbert remains focused on quality retail and entertainment opportunities and hotel and spa amenities, as well as the attraction of theme parks, water parks and other public and cultural attractions.

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With the Santan Freeway and developing Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Gilbert is a viable jumping point to destinations across the nation and the world. We are located just east of Sky Harbor International Airport, the fi fth largest airport in the country, and are linked to both the East and West coasts by a strong ground transportation network. Gilbert is just eight miles from Interstate 10, a highway that extends from Florida to California and provides quick access to nearby Western markets and the enormous Southern California and Mexico regions. Gilbert is served by the Union Pacifi c transcontinental rail line. We offer industrial-zoned properties along this line as well as along a rail spur located between Arizona Avenue and McQueen Road. www.dot.state.az.us

Airports

Sky Harbor International Airport(602) 273-3300 www.phxskyharbor.com

Sky Harbor is located 12 miles west of Gilbert. The airport is served by 23 airlines and has nonstop fl ights to every major U.S. city as well as daily international fl ights.

Phoneix-Mesa Gateway Airport(480) 988-7600www.fl ywga.org

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway is located in the Mesa/Gilbert metropolitan area. It serves as a reliever airport for Sky Harbor and is a viable alternative for both passenger

and air cargo services. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway offers three runways, one of which is 11,000 feet long, and by the year 2027 is projected to process 5 million commercial passengers. Expected to also generate 17,000 new airport-related jobs, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway includes 3,000 acres and a designated Foreign Trade Zone status that make it an ideal location for aviation-related businesses to grow and expand.

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To review the General Plan land use map, visit www.gilbertaz.gov/generalplan.

With fast-paced growth and ideal quality of life, Gilbert represents prime real estate where opportunity for development within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area has been repeatedly identifi ed and realized. While prime sites are still available for all product types and in all of Gilbert’s growth areas, we remain careful, strategic and thoughtful in our growth strategy. Through the Gilbert General Plan, this growth is proactively directed and regularly reviewed to ensure that our actions today provide future generations with a community that is beyond extraordinary.

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Business Support Services

Gilbert Business Development Division(480) 503-6010www.gilbertaz.gov/busdev

The Town of Gilbert has a highly trained team of development specialists to assist business and industry. We provide assistance in site selection, planning and demographic research at no cost.

Gilbert Chamber of Commerce(480) 892-0056www.gilbertaz.com

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce pursues an extraordinary commitment to excellence as the pro-business advocate of this community. The Chamber has more than 775 business members representing nearly 54,000 employees in Gilbert and the East Valley.

Greater Phoenix Economic Council(602) 256-7700www.gpec.org

A true public/private partnership, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is a cooperative effort of many groups, including Maricopa County and 18 communities within it, and a roster of more than 140 private-sector business partners. GPEC’s goals include marketing the region to generate qualifi ed business/industry prospects and leveraging public/private resources to locate prospects, improve competitiveness and sustain organizational vitality.

Arizona Department of Commerce(602) 771-1100www.azcommerce.com

The Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) is the state’s community and economic development authority. ADOC works with communities, businesses and economic development organizations to

build the foundation for a strong economy and superior quality of life through the development of competitive industries and sustainable communities.

Business Attraction(602) 771-1124www.azcommerce.com/busasst

The ADOC Business Attraction Division provides a single point of contact for statewide site selection, incentives and business resource assistance.

International Trade Division and Foreign Trade Offi ces(602) 771-1155www.azcommerce.com/busasst/international

Small to medium-size Arizona businesses interested in exporting fi nd this department to be their prime source for information. This is your passport to individualized export counseling, trade missions, valuable contacts, background information, the most recent statistics on trade and current market research.

Private Activity Bonds (PABs)(480) 503-6891

PABs are low-interest, tax-exempt bonds used to fund industrial and other projects. Their allocation is monitored by the ADOC Finance Division. The bonds are issued by the Town of Gilbert Industrial Development Authority.

Workforce Development

Center for Workforce Development(480) 731-8220www.dist.maricopa.edu/workforce

The Maricopa County Colleges provides customized workforce training for thousands of employees of the Valley’s businesses and industries.

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Maricopa Workforce Connections (MWC)(480) 497-0350www.hsd.maricopa.gov/mwc

As Maricopa County’s Workforce Development Division, Maricopa Workforce Connections provides a range of services for employers and job seekers in order to address workforce development needs.

Job Service/East Valley Employment (480) 497-0350www.ajb.org

The Job Service provides a variety of services to help employers fi ll jobs by fi nding qualifi ed employees of all types. Their services include screening of applicants and use of offi ces for interviewing prospective employees.

Small Business Counseling & Resources

U.S. Small Business Administration(602) 745-7200www.sba.gov

The mission of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is to help America’s entrepreneurs get into business and stay in business. SBA programs stimulate capital formation, economic growth and job creation. The SBA Arizona District offers the Basic 7(a) Loan Program, SBA Pre-Qualifi ed Loan Program, 504 Certifi ed Development Company Program and SBA Microloan Program.

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)(480) 833-9020www.score.org

SCORE offers free counseling to small businesses, to individuals considering going into business for themselves and to established businesses that may

be having diffi culties and desire counseling. Seminars on a variety of business topics are also open to the public. There is a nominal fee for SCORE training programs. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Small Business Services(602) 771-1196www.azcommerce.com/smallbiz

ADOC Small Business Services is an online resource available to answer questions and generate a list of resources customized for your specifi c business requirements. This department also houses the Arizona Minority/Women-Owned Business Services, which provides coordination and publicity for programs and services that assist minority and women-owned businesses.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)(480) 784-0590www.dist.maricopa.edu/sbdc

Serving Maricopa County, the SBDC offers free one-on-one counseling to small business owners. Experienced counselors offer information on business plan development, fi nancial planning, human resources, process development, sales, marketing and more.

Arizona continues to reduce taxes and pass legislation favorable to business. Some notable aspects of the Arizona tax code include no corporate franchise tax, no business inventory tax, no income tax on dividends from out-of-state subsidiaries and no worldwide unitary tax. It offers aggressive accelerated depreciation schedules and allows 100 percent of NOI to be carried forward for fi ve consecutive years. The code places virtually all services exempt from sales tax.

General Data

Corporate Income Tax: 6.968% Transaction Privilege and Use Tax: 7.8% State: 5.60% County: 0.70% Gilbert: 1.5%

Note: Exemptions for manufacturing and other fi rms are noted below. For more information, visit

www.revenue.state.az.us/tptrate/gilbert.htm • Sale of machinery and equipment, and chemicals used directly in manufacturing or processing. • Professional or personal services.

Real and Personal Property Tax: $8.54502007-2008 rate per $100 assessed valuation

Example: $1,000,000 Market Value $800,000 Full Cash Value (80% of Market Value) x 23% Commercial/Industrial Property Assessment Ratio $184,000 Assessed Value x .08545 Tax Rate Factor of $8.5450/$100 $15,723 Tax Liability *

*Does not refl ect impact of accelerated depreciation and reclassifi cation to Class 6.

Multipliers:Commercial/Industrial Property – Assessed ratio is 23% of full cash valueVacant Land – Assessed ratio is 16% of full cash valueResidential – Assessed ratio is 10% of full cash value

*Property tax rates may vary depending on school district boundaries.

Personal Income Tax: 2.59% - 4.54%

Sales Tax on Commercial Real Estate: 2% State: 0.00% County: 0.50% Gilbert: 1.5%

Unemployment Insurance: 1.52% on fi rst $7,000/ employee = $106.40*

*For new companies, the rate is 2.0% for two calendar years, then is set by ADES based on experience. The 1.52% is an average rate of all companies in the state.

Workers CompensationUnder Arizona’s Workers Compensation statute, fi rms may chose one of three methods to insure their employees: Self-insurance, private carrier policy or State Fund. Arizona annual composite worker costs are among the lowest in the geographic region. For more information, www.azcommerce.com.

Unemployment Compensation TaxPlease contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security at (602) 542-4791 or www.de.state.az.us.

Town of Gilbert Finance Department(480) 503-6856www.gilbertaz.gov/fi nance/default.cfm

The Town provides forms, application and tax reports, Gilbert tax code regulations, Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax information, FAQ’s, annual fi nancial reports, specialty license information, etc.

Arizona Department of Revenue(602) 255-3381 www.azdor.gov

For more on assessing income taxes earned in Arizona.

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For more detailed tax information and system development fees, visit www.gilbertaz.gov/busdev/profi le/government.cfm.

Primary and Secondary Education

Gilbert Public Schools(480) 497-3300www.gilbert.k12.az.us

General DataSize of District: 60.75 square milesStudent/Computer Ratio: 5.21:1School Year: August 8, 2007 through May 22, 2008Expenditure per Pupil: $6,187High School Graduation Rate: 97.66%2007/2008 Student Enrollment: 38,662Total Teaching Staff: 2,186Average Class Size: Certifi ed Teacher/Student Ratio:K-6 1:24.137-8 1:22.139-12 1:22.26

National Recognition for Gilbert Public Schools

Project Lead the WayGilbert Public Schools is the fi rst district in Arizona to acquire the national pre-engineering program, Project Lead the Way (PLTW). The program is offered at Desert Ridge High School. With its commitment to recruit and retain all students, PLTW offers a fl exible and rigorous high school four-year program that recognizes students’ college-preparatory math and science sequences and their career goals. PLTW’s three-tiered approach (Foundation, Specialization and Capstone) prepares students to enter a two- to four-year college or technical school in engineering and engineering technology. The Gilbert Public Schools teacher who started the Project Lead the Way program was honored in December 2005, with a $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. Only 100 educators are honored nationwide with this award. The Milken Family Foundation does not accept applications or nominations for

the award, but works with each state’s education department to fi nd recipients.

Arizona Assessment ProgramEach spring, all Arizona students in grades two through 10 are assessed on the state mandated Stanford 9 test in the area of reading, vocabulary, language and mathematics. For results of this testing, please visit www.ade.state.az.us.

Higher Education

Arizona State University(480) 965-9011www.asu.edu

Arizona State University is one of the premier metropolitan public research universities in the nation, enrolling 64,394 undergraduate, graduate and professional students on four campuses in metropolitan Phoenix.

ASU Polytechnic (Williams Campus)(480) 727-1028www.poly.asu.edu

ASU Polytechnic is one of four Arizona State University campuses located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Strategically located at Gilbert’s eastern border, ASU Polytechnic offers 42 degree programs with more than 8,752 students currently enrolled. ASU shares more than 700 acres with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Mesa Community College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an Air Force research laboratory. These entities make up what is known as the Williams Campus. ASU’s Polytechnic campus will continue its evolution as a premier polytechnic in the region and a competitive force for the Williams area.

Gilbert is dedicated to learning at every stage of life. We enjoy a top-ranking K – 12 system through Gilbert Public Schools and neighboring Chandler and Higley school districts, unique magnet and charter programs, and multiple institutions of higher learning such as Arizona State University-Polytechnic Campus and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. In fact, the excellent reputation of our schools is one of the factors contributing to our rapid growth. In its fi ve-year strategic plan, the Business Development Division has identifi ed workplace development as a major area of focus. As such, we maintain close ties with local schools and institutions to ensure their programs are well suited to the needs of Gilbert industry and continue to enhance our employment pool.

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Maricopa Community Colleges: Chandler-Gilbert College(480) 732-7000www.cgc.edu

Paving the way for higher education in the Southeast Valley since 1985, Chandler-Gilbert Community College serves more than 16,000 credit and non-credit students annually. CGCC serves the needs of the Southeast Valley and offers new programs in nursing, law enforcement and pharmacy technology. In addition to university transfer and general education options, signature educational programs include Aviation, Information Technologies, Teacher Education, Engineering, Automated Manufacturing Systems, Electric Utility Technology and Crime and Intelligence Analysis. Athletics, performing arts, student clubs and organizations, service learning programs and learning communities are among the many other factors that make CGCC a great place to earn a college degree. The CGCC Pecos Campus is located in Chandler just off the Loop 202 Freeway on Gilbert Road and the college’s Williams Campus is located in Mesa at Ray and Power roads.

The Maricopa Community College District consists of 10 colleges and numerous skill centers and satellite education centers throughout the Greater Phoenix Area. Educating and training more than 277,000 students per year, the Maricopa Community Colleges rank among the nation’s largest community college systems and is the state’s largest single provider of higher education.

East Valley Institute of Technology(480) 461-4000www.evit.com

The East Valley Institute of Technology is a joint technological school district formed in 1990 by voters in 10 participating East Valley school districts. The $46 million state-of-the-art campus offers classes in more than 35 different areas for high school students and adults. High school students attend tuition free.

Other Educational Institutions in Greater Phoenix

University of Phoenix(480) 804-7600www.phoenix.edu

Ottawa University(602) 371-1188www.ottawa.edu

Western International University(602) 943-2311www.wintu.edu

DeVry Institute of Technology(602) 870-9222www.phx.devry.edu

The Arizona Gakuen (Japanese Saturday School)(480) 345-4522www.arizonagakuen.org

Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management(602) 978-7000www.t-bird.edu

Keller Graduate School of Management(480) 827-1511www.keller.edu

Northern Arizona UniversityChandler Gilbert Campus(480) 732-7243www.distance.nau.edu

East Valley Campus(602) 776-4675www.distance.nau.edu

For more information on education institutions in Greater Phoenix, visit www.gilbertaz.gov/busdev/profi le/education.cfm.

produces high quality effl uent used for groundwater recharge, which builds up reserves for future drinking water use, golf course watering, artifi cial lakes and landscape irrigation at a reduced water rate.

Water

Town of Gilbert(480) 503-6800www.gilbertaz.gov/utilities

Gilbert secures its ground water from 17 area wells and surface water from the Salt, Verde and Colorado rivers. An expansion of our current water treatment plant was completed in 2002, which doubled its capacity from 15 to 30 MGD. As of 2007, this plant’s capacity increased to 45 MGD through facility modifi cations and expansion. Most recently, a joint partnership with our neighboring community resulted in the future construction of a new treatment plant scheduled for completion in 2009. When completed, the plant will supply a shared capacity of 24 MGD for future water needs throughout our community.

Electric

Arizona Public Service(602) 371-7171www.aps.com

Salt River Project(602) 236-8888www.srpnet.com

Natural Gas

Southwest Gas(602) 861-1999www.swgas.com

Wastewater

Town of Gilbert(480) 503-6098www.gilbertaz.gov/water

Gilbert has made the commitment to utilize 100 percent of its wastewater. Our treatment facility

For water rates, visit www.gilbertaz.gov/utilities/rates.cfm.

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As Gilbert continues to turn plan into reality, a focus on

strong economics and superior quality of life remains top

priority. This means we continue to partner with the state’s

Department of Commerce, Greater Phoenix Economic

Council and community groups to pursue high-tech

manufacturing, life sciences, advanced business services,

technology and the service sectors that are shaping

the more than 2.9 million square feet of new industrial

development and 3.5 million square feet of new offi ce

space expected in Gilbert between 2005 and 2010. We

also continue to cultivate our retail environment to ensure

the highest quality tenants fi ll the approximate 8 million

square feet of new retail space that will complete in

Gilbert in that same time period.

In this fast-growth, economically competitive,

family-oriented location, new avenues of

opportunity are realized daily. Let us assist you

in fi nding your place in this exemplary market.

Gilbert Business Development Division

90 East Civic Center DriveGilbert, Arizona 85296

(480) 503.6010 Telephone(480) 503.6170 Fax

e-mail: busdev@gilbertaz.govwww.gilbertaz.gov

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