Employment Areas

Kapture Prefab in Gilbert
Gilbert Employment Areas
1 Northwest Employment Area

By the Numbers – FY19

$16.5M

Private Investment

278K

Square-Feet Improved

77K

Square-Feet Added

As Gilbert’s densest employment center, the Northwest Employment Area is primarily composed of light industrial and back-office space in the science, technology, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. This employment area is also home to the Heritage District, Gilbert’s downtown core.

Gilbert is currently focusing on the Northwest employment area and creating a Specific Area Plan. For more information about upcoming meetings, media coverage, and to sign up for updates, check out the Northwest Employment Area.

Notable employers include:

  • EchoStar Corporation
  • Curtiss Wright
  • GoDaddy
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Mapfre Insurance
  • Moog
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Prenexus Health
  • Rigid Industries
  • Thrive Co-Working for Women
  • Etix
  • Curry Supply Company
2 Banner Employment Area

By the Numbers – FY19

$8.9M

Private Investment

540K

Square-Feet Improved

1.1M

Square-Feet Added

The Banner Employment Area is located near the northeast corner of Gilbert’s municipal borders, just south of the US 60 Superstition Freeway. This employment area primarily consists of healthcare-related research and development, services, and treatments.

Notable Employers include:

  • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Banner Gateway Medical Center
3 Gateway Employment Area

By the Numbers – FY19

$4.5M

Private Investment

8K

Square-Feet Improved

72K

Square-Feet Added

The Gateway Employment Area is located along Gilbert’s eastern municipal border, adjacent to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (of which Gilbert is a part owner), and divided by the Arizona Loop 202 San Tan Freeway. Also in close proximity to Arizona State University’s Polytechnic Campus, this employment area has nearly 1,000 acres of undeveloped commercial property and consists of large retail developments and aerospace and aviation firms.

Notable Employers include:

  • American Furniture Warehouse
  • Gilbert Gateway Towne Center
  • Praxis
4 Central Employment Area

By the Numbers – FY19

$88.9M

Private Investment

540K

Square-Feet Improved

1.1M

Square-Feet Added

Gilbert’s Central Employment Area offers vast opportunities for investment. The district is located off of the 202 Freeway, in close proximity to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Some of the defining characteristics of this district include fully improved roadways and utility infrastructure, a designated Vertical Height Overlay, and a diverse mix of retail, office, and industrial oriented developments.

Notable Employers include:

  • Deloitte US Delivery Center
  • Footprint
  • Ironwood Cancer Center
  • Santan Motorplex
  • Southeast VA Health Care Clinic
  • Isagenix International Headquarters
  • Mercedes Benz of Gilbert
  • Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Translational Research Institute
  • SanTan Village
  • Silent-Aire U.S. Headquarters

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