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The REDC is the regional partner where businesses, educators, and communities collaborate to create pathways to prosperity through smart growth and lifelong learning.
What We Do
REDC’s ecosystem role and strategic focus: attract, create, and grow companies that encourage students to remain in Yavapai County, bringing economic vitality to the region.
- Foster collaboration with regional partners to leverage resources
- Provide data analysis to support intelligent business decisions
- Spearhead initiatives and workforce education to support business expansion and employee retention
- Develop and deliver customized workforce training solutions
Mission Statement
To catalyze regional economic growth by partnering with business and education to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development across Yavapai County.
- Vincent Redgrave – Executive Director – vincent.redgrave@yc.edu – 928-717-7204
- Karen Jones – Director – karen.jones@yc.edu – 928-776-2127
- Nicole Rossi – Grants Coordinator – nicole.rossi@yc.edu – 928-776-2021
- Eric Stoff – Grant & Proposal Writer – eric.stoff@yc.edu – 928-717-7148
Strategic Plan Summary: Download PDF
Partners & Collaborators: SBDC, AZ@Work, YC, municipalities, YCERA, Arizona Commerce Authority, and more
Economic Innovation & Research
- Lead research-based initiatives to support smart regional growth
- Develop grant proposals in collaboration with partners
- Promote innovation and advanced industry partnerships
Business Creation & Expansion
- Build active business partnerships and coalitions
- Enable entrepreneur programs in partnership with SBDC
- Launch and support small business workshops and bootcamps
Workforce Training & Job Connections
- Align Microcredentials with employer demand
- Collaborate on internships and apprenticeships with Title 1B
- Upskill adult learners through Title 2 integration
- Coordinate job placement, hiring pipelines, and career pathways
Business Services Hub
- Training Needs Assessment
- Customized Solutions
- Employer Roundtables
Industry Sector Initiatives
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Workforce Pipeline
Partner With Us: MOUs, collaboration form
✅ Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneur Institute
- Workshops & Mentoring
- Startup Resource Portal
- SBDC Partnership
- Success Stories
✅ Workforce Development
- Microcredential Programs
- Industry-Aligned Certificates
- Coursera & Hybrid Training
- Internships & Apprenticeships: Title 1B
- Adult Upskilling: Title 2 integration
- Job Placement & Career Pathways
✅ Regional Collaboration
- Community Partnerships
- Inclusive Growth Projects
- Workforce Housing
- Childcare Access
- Events & Grant Initiatives
