Greater Gallup EDC Celebrates Economic Development Week

Seeking to drive economic growth through building on local assets and strategic partnering, Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) is excited to celebrate Economic Development Week (EDW) from May 6th - May 11th. Established by the International Economic Development Council, EDW’s intention to highlight the importance of economic development matches GGEDC’s efforts perfectly. 

GGEDC and various community organizations will celebrate EDW from May 6-11, with numerous events that can be viewed at Visit Gallup.

Economic development is crucial in the growth and prosperity of Gallup and McKinley County. It encompasses various initiatives, from attracting new businesses to supporting existing ones, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing our community's overall quality of life.

“The Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation has been working hard this past decade and more to lay foundations so that we are ready to grow,” said Tommy Haws, GGEDC Board President.  

The Role of Greater Gallup EDC

Economic development is crucial in enhancing Gallup and McKinley County’s economic well-being, wealth, and overall quality of life. At its core, economic development involves various activities to attract, create, and retain jobs to foster a resilient and growing economy. This collaborative effort requires close coordination between businesses, government entities, and various community stakeholders to achieve sustainable success.

GGEDC dedicates itself to supporting new and existing entities in Gallup and McKinley County. Our mission primarily supports locating and expanding industrial economic-based employers in McKinley County. Our services include:

• GGEDC Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Outreach Program: Support existing economic-base businesses to thrive and expand, creating jobs through infrastructure improvements and resource access.
• Marketing & Attraction: Develop and execute campaigns to attract businesses and talent, showcasing community strengths to internal and external audiences.
• Real Estate Development: Engage in projects like industrial parks and incubators to stimulate economic growth.
• Incentives: Help businesses access financial services and incentive programs for growth and expansion.
• Workforce Development: Collaborate with agencies to ensure a skilled talent pool, understanding and addressing company workforce needs.

Greater Gallup EDC Supports Business Success through Economic Development

GGEDC’s efforts have received local and national recognition for its results in the past few years. Since 2021, the IEDC has been awarded three Excellence in Economic Development Awards to GGEDC. The organization has received Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for three separate initiatives since 2020. Read more here. 

One of the awards was in the Best Use of Federal Economic Development Resources category, in which GGEDC won a Bronze level Award for creating the Greater Gallup Industrial Workforce Program. This community development project focuses on training residents of the Greater Gallup area in job skills and professional development. In 2021, the Southwest Indian Foundation (SWIF) took over the operation of the Industrial Workforce Program. 

Further information on our current direction can be read here in our 2023 Annual Report and FY 2023-24 Mid-Year Report. Additionally, some of the most crucial segments are listed below.

Economic Roundtables hosted by the GGEDC are key drivers ensuring local partnership, cross-sector education/insights and leading expert infusion. 

The GGEDC facilitates matching the most beneficial city, county and state tax incentives to interested businesses. 

As a Gallup Executive Directors Alliance member, the GGEDC works with area partners to meet present and future business needs. 

Greater Gallup EDC is Your Partner in Business Growth and Development

During EDW, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our economic developers and local leaders, who are committed to driving economic growth and improving our community's quality of life. We invite you to join us in recognizing their efforts and learning more about economic development's impact on our region.

To learn more about how Greater Gallup EDC can support your business or to get involved in our economic development initiatives, visit our website or contact us today.