As one of Arizona's fastest growing communities, Bullhead City maintains a pro-business stance, attracting new development at a very rapid pace. The city's business area serves a population exceeding 180,000 plus more then six million people who visit the Bullhead/City Laughlin area annually. Laughlin's 11 casino/resort hotels employ more then 15,000 people most of whom make their home on the Arizona side of the Colorado River where 2,000+ retail and serviced oriented businesses employ approximately 7,500 people. Both Bullhead City and Mohave County offer special benefits in Enterprise Zones. The Bullhead Regional Economic Development Authority (BREDA) provides free assistance in relocating, setting up new businesses, industry development and business retention. Click here for the BREDA website.
Bullhead City Business The friendliness and attention to customer service you expect to find in a small town still exists in Bullhead City. The growth in the area over the past few years has brought business opportunities that have added to the job base and delivered retail-shopping opportunities that previously required a road trip of at least 200 miles round-trip. In 2005, the growth of the population in the region reached an estimated 72,000 within a 20-mile radius of Bullhead City. The estimated 6 million visitors to the region each year continue spurring growth in the retail and service industries, infusing cash into the area economy. Pro-business governmental agencies, enterprise zones, and no corporate franchise or business inventory tax help provide the proper climate for business to grow.
Bullhead City Industry Continued growth is on the horizon for the Colorado River Valley. The region’s largest employers – the resort, healthcare, government and education sectors – are continuing to invest in infrastructure and new services, betting on continued economic growth. Based on sales tax collections data, the finance, insurance and real estate industry group showed a 36 percent increase last year, while retail trade was up by 21 percent, service industry income grew by 19 percent and the manufacturing industry showed a giant 113 percent increase. This shows the region’s continued commitment toward bringing new industry to the area, evidenced by growth in existing businesses as well as investment in the construction of new industrial park space. In addition to BREDA the Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce also offers information to those interested in relocating an existing business or starting up a new business. An abundance of resources and free counseling services are available through the Chamber Business Resource Center at 1-800-987-7457 or (928) 754-4121