The REDC is the regional partner where businesses, educators, and communities collaborate to create pathways to prosperity through smart growth and lifelong learning.
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
- Dr. Corey Carlson – Content Development – corey.carlson@yc.edu – 928-776-2291
- 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