successfully connecting companies with resources for over 20 years.
SJEDS serves the Farmington MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area), including Aztec, Farmington, Bloomfield and San Juan County, New Mexico.
The State of New Mexico has a total of four metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) that are fully or partially located in the state. Seven of the state's 33 counties are classified by the United States Census Bureau as MSA. A metropolitan statistical area refers to a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area.
City of Farmington Mayor Tommy Roberts hosted the 10th Annual EDGE Awards Banquet at San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center. The winners of this year's award are Automation-X and Envirotech--congratulations! Read more.
- TriCity Tribune: EDGE Nominees, Sept. 9, 2011
- TriCity Tribune: EDGE Awards, Oct.14, 2011
- Daily Times: EDGE Award Winners Named, Oct. 6, 2011
- Daily Times: EDGE Award Winners Set Good Example, Oct. 18, 2011
- Four Corners Business Journal, photo, Oct. 20, 2011
Updated 2/23/11. SJEDS has compiled a thorough package of industrial parks in the Farmington MSA, in San Juan County, NM. This snapshot contains photos, descriptions and aerial views of several industrial parks within San Juan County. Parks are
listed in three categories: industrial parks with available space, industrial parks with full tenancy and
locations considered for industrial park development. Sites within each category are listed sequentially by acreage, from largest available property size to smallest. View the pdf
The E>P Group got together with the San Juan Economic Development Service, whose main focus has always been employee retention and recruitment in the area. San Juan Economic Development serves as E>P's fiduciary agent. Read more and see the targeted industries report here.
Presenter at SJEDS Board February 8 Board Meeting, Bill Luttrell said the county's goal should be to diversify. "A diversified economy will have sustainable growth." Bill Luttrell, senior locations strategist with Werner Enterprise, spoke to SJEDS members at the Wednesday, Feb. 8, meeting. As a site selector, Luttrell shared his expertise on what factors corporations consider when making decisions to relocate, expand or establish a new location. Read the Tri-City Tribune's article.
The National Geographic Geotourism MapGuide Project, puts the Four Corners area on the map. Presented by City of Aztec Mayor Sally Barbridge and Planning Director Roshana Moojen, the Trail of the Ancients – Four Corners Area Geotourism Project promotes tourism in a manner that enhances the unique aspects of a geographic place. Through a public outreach effort, the hope is that involve members of the surrounding communities to nominate places, people, historical sites, cultural places and businesses that define the Four CornersTo nominate a place, historical or cultural site, or a business, go to www.fourcornersgeotourism.com. Read the Tri-City Tribune's article.
SJEDS is a non-profit organization that assists in the expansion, retention, creation, and recruitment of economic base companies in San Juan County, New Mexico for the purpose of job creation for a healthy and diverse economy.
SJEDS is the first point of contact to connect expanding companies with resources to contribute to their success. SJEDS collaborates
with San Juan County, San Juan College, the cities of Aztec, Bloomfield,
and Farmington, as well as the Navajo Nation on pertinent issues
and projects for the purpose of job creation and developing a healthy
and more diverse economy. We can help you find the resources for
business expansion and relocation.
Call us if you would like information on business relocation, business
incubation, the workforce, tax incentives or economic development
in general. SJEDS is housed in the Quality Center for Business at
San Juan College, in Farmington New Mexico.
receives Community Development Block Grant Entitlement funds from the department of Housing and Urban Development. CDBG funds are used for a variety of public services and projects to benefit targeted neighborhoods and low- and moderate-income families. City of Farmington Community Development Block Grants |
This report presents a snapshot of the workforce in San Juan County, New Mexico. Current detailed
demographic statistics and information |
| on initial and continued unemployment insurance (UI)
claimants between 2007 and July 24, 2010 were analyzed to evaluate the characteristics of the
workforce... Read the full report. |
San Juan County is growing and offering more industrial and commercial spaces for businesses. Three industrial parks are in the works. Read more.
SJEDS’ goal is to develop the long-term stable funding base
and sustainable economic development programs to move San Juan County’s
economy forward. Read more about SJED's investment campaign.
Thank you to our most recent investor, Envirotech. See the full Investor list
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